Light at the End of the Tunnel!

Review by Ronica Wahi

Junction: Time’s Up (Junction Trilogy Book 3)

By L.A. Evans

First published: December 12, 2021, Elizabeth Guttridge.

Kindle Edition Pages: 454.

ASIN: B09N2HWQPB

Three Cheers for L.A. Evans for completing her Junction Trilogy in quick time and for completing it really well!

The final book – Junction: Time’s Up ­– is, as the title suggests, a thrilling chase for resolution. The difficult and dark times continue for the protagonists before hope-that-can-last is finally glimpsed. As Book 2’s end had indicated, the twists and turns in the lives of Zoe and Aisha aren’t over. The two come together to seek answers for what fate has dealt them, and for whether they can ever set things right.

While in Book 1, the reader sees things from the eyes and perspectives of Aisha and in Book 2, from those of Zoe, in Junction: Time’s Up, the point of view alternates between that of Aisha and Zoe with each chapter.

Review on "Junction: Time's Ticking" (Junction Trilogy Book 1)

Review on "Junction: Still Ticking" (Junction Trilogy Book 2)

Evans expresses emotions and thoughts of both the female protagonists well; in fact, she justifies the thoughts and the actions of both, making her stance clear that perspective is a prime player in life.

After reading the final book, the heart really goes out to Zoe and Aisha shows herself to be a better character than she had appeared in Book 1. The role of the enigmatic old lady with her cryptic messages becomes clear – which is one of the key twists to watch out for. The whole significance of the “Junction” is better understood and why this is aptly the “Junction Trilogy”.

Destiny, injustices in life – of which the lacks of the justice system also form a subset, possibility for positive change in oneself and one’s situation are explored further. Book 3 is a roller-coaster ride of emotions – grief and happiness, dejection and hope, anxiety and contentment are all offered on this ride. Themes of regret, atonement and redemption, and faith are delved into too.

As the book draws to a close, it is possible to guess the final resolution – but only as the end nears; throughout, new elements of the whole are revealed. The overall plot of the trilogy is well-planned, down to little details such as the relevance of choice of names and birthdays. Each subsequent book of this trilogy – the first one was Evans’s debut novel – is written better than its respective predecessor and contains fewer errors.

It would obviously not do to talk of what the ending of the trilogy is but what does need to be said is that the reader mustn’t wait too long to reach it. 😊 So, do grab a copy – but read Book 1 and Book 2 first if you haven’t already.

Happy New Year and Happy Reading!

 

Amazon India link for Junction: Time’s Up (Junction Trilogy Book 3) (Kindle): https://amzn.to/3FH0xQ6

Amazon India link for Junction: Still Ticking (Junction Trilogy Book 2) (Kindle): https://amzn.to/3zjqZes

Amazon India link for Junction: Time’s Ticking (Junction Trilogy Book 1) (Kindle): https://amzn.to/2XrfQvv

 

 

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