After watching all of the Indiana Jones movies recently, The Antiquity Affair was the perfect book for a summer read.  Set in 1907, the story is told in alternating chapters by sisters Lila, who is just preparing to make her debut into Manhattan society, and Tess, who typically accompanies their archaeologist father on his digs.  The two sisters couldn't be more different but during all of their feuding, they often forget their own similarities.  When Tess is kidnapped, Lila and her father know they must do everything they can to rescue her.  And so begins the race for the legendary Serpent's Crown.  The book truly reads like an Indiana Jones adventure and reminded me also of Clive Cussler's novels.  It's a perfect summer escape to take you back in time on a search for a precious relic that is full of puzzles, twists and turns.  

I enjoyed the audio book version and thought the narrators were spot on for the characters.  I enjoyed the way they brought Tess and Lila to life.  

I received this audio book version courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  

What an immersive engaging read this book was! 

Hazel and Flora Lea find themselves being sent into the country for their safety and away from their mother, the only family they have left.  Luckily, they are placed with a loving mother and son who truly take them into their homes and hearts.  But all of that changes the instant Flora Lea goes missing.  Years later, Hazel still hasn't come to terms with Flora's disappearance so when she comes across a book that begins in just the way she used to start her fairy tale stories to Flora, she is sure this is the answer to finding her long lost sister.  

 I was equally drawn into the fairy tale world that Hazel created along with the stories of Hazel and Flora Lea in war torn England, as well as the mystery of who had stolen Hazel's fairy tale world and would it lead them to the missing Flora Lea.  This book just had it all.  A strange disappearance, the strong bond of family, a beautiful love story and the mystery of Flora Lea.  

A must read for any bibliophile or historical fiction reader.  A really lovely book that had me from the very first turn of the page.  I received this book courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.