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Lived for this conclusion of the series. It was a great ready with so many answers but still left you breathless. Loved it from start to finish!

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I had a hard time getting into the story, since it was quite a while since I read the previous parts. Once I was into the story, it was full of twists. I really enjoyed that part, but sometimes had a rough time understanding the storyline.
I might read the whole trilogy later, to see if I will like this book more. For now it is a average review of 3 stars

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This is book 3 in the Stealing Infinity Series. Time can be used as a weapon, a tool, or just about anything else you can think of. Rules are about to be broken. Secrets are about to unravel and some answers are about to be found.

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Book Name: Chasing Eternity
Author: Alyson Noel

ARC
Thank you to Entangled Publishing, Entangled: Teen for an ARC

Stars: 3.75
Spice: 0 (YA)

Last Book in Trilogy Series
Open Ending
Pacing Issues
FMC POV
Time Travel with Touch of Supernatural World

PROS:

- Character Growth
- Romance
- Killian’s Storyline
- Love Real History and Artifact Inclusion
- Really Educates on Art History

CONS:

- 2 year wait between books (UGH) was a bit lost
- Arthur Motivation/Reveal was a bit boring
- Pacing was OFF

Overall this book was MEH the too long training montage followed by info dumping then a break neck speed race to the finish. I’m glad i finished this series but between long waits release dates and SO much art history info dumping (fun to see in a YA story but could have been edited down a tad) I was ready for the series to end. 1st Book is still magical and I would recommened this for an avid Rory Gilmore type YA reader.

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Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

This is the end of the trilogy, and what a great ending it was. In this book you will go with Natasha back in time to ask her father for some help and what it means to be a Timekeeper. However, with the news that she receives now she has even more obstacles to tackle and only with the help of the other students at the school. Will they be able to complete their mission and set the world right or will they end up helping the bad guy get what he has always wanted?

I thought the author did a wonderful job wrapping up this book, they answered the questions that the first two books brought up, we had more action in this book, and I loved that the time travel was explained more when it came to the Timekeepers. I thought overall that this author did a great job with the time travel books and really made it interesting with the use of magic in a different way. The plot was fast-paced, and it was interesting throughout the book that you will find yourself reading it in 1 or 2 days. I thought the characters developed great throughout the trilogy, but you will really see their development in this book.

I enjoyed getting to see Natasha’s character develop throughout the books but in this book, you will really see her shine. I liked that you gotta see her get her backbone in this book and really start to see who she can and who she cannot trust at Gray Wolf. I liked that she took more chances in this book even knowing what some of those chances could lead to, but she knew that she had to stop Arthur no matter what. She also grew up to understand that some things in history cannot change no matter how hard you try or how bad you want it. I found the romance triangle in trilogy to have been done great, I liked that in this book you will see Natasha go all in with Braxton and that she doesn’t look back after that. You will see their relationship bloom after that, and you will see a strong relationship come out of those two. With Braxton, I felt finally after he opened up about everything, no secrets hidden away he was a great guy. I did still have my doubts though right up to the end of the book because of the way the author wrote these books with the twist and turns the characters took, I was still on the fence about him, but he won my heart over. I liked the fact that we got to see Braxton’s POV in this book as well, it was not a continuous part of the book, but a few parts and I enjoyed learning more about his characters and what he was always thinking about.

I did like that the author ended the book with it being open-ended, because that might see more books with the time traveling setting back in the future and if so I can not wait to read those books.

If you enjoy time travel, a magical system that is great, a love triangle, action, great plot and fun characters you need to read these books.

I want to thank NetGalley and Entangled for the opportunity to review this book.

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Chasing Eternity picks up immediately where Ruling Destiny ends so this is not a stand-alone read. The Stealing Infinity series needs to be read in order. Chasing Eternity finds Nat and Elodie traveling back in time to the 90’s, with the hope of tracking down Nat’s father and getting him to teach her everything she needs to know.

Alyson Noel’s Stealing Infinity series has quickly become one of my unlikely favorite series. I’m not generally a fan of time travel books, but Alyson won me over with her plot and characters. There’s a little numerology thrown in to make things even more interesting.

All the previous characters that fans have come to love or hate return, making Chasing Eternity even more interesting. Without spoiling the previous books, Chasing Eternity answers many lingering questions and ties up loose ends. There are twists and edge-of-your-seat moments. The ending seemed fitting and left me satisfied. This is definitely a series that I will re-read (because I know I’ve missed clues) and think about often.

Full review to come later.

~ A Few Favorite Quotes ~

“We’re always writing our own stories-all day, every day. It’s the ones we play on repeat that determine our destiny.”

“If your mind is empty, it is open to everything.”

“Your true strength and power comes from within.”

“You are so much more than the negative things that happened to you.”

“What matters isn’t what happens, but what you make of what happens.”

“There’s no point in regretting the past. Not when it places you exactly where you need to be.”

~ More quotes to come in full review.~

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I can’t believe this is the conclusion to the series! Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if this gets revisited in the future. There is an ending but it feels like a door is left open “just in case”.
I enjoyed Natasha’s story in this one- I feel like she got some very important closure. There was also a huge surprise I did NOT see coming.
I enjoyed all three books in this series but I think book 1 is still my favorite but book 3 is firmly the next favorite.

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This book picks up right after the second book
Natasha must figure out a way to stop Arthur.
I have a hate relationship with ends of series. Sometimes they just don't get it right and I feel like this one is kind of that way.

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Follow your destiny!

Natasha and Elodie travel back to 1998 to meet Natasha’s dad before she was born. Natasha is able to convince her father that she’s really his daughter from the future. He shows her the generations’ old Timekeeper rooms that take up a floor in the building where he resides as a struggling college student to hide who he truly is. He also trains her as much as he can in the short time they’re together so she can handle her Timekeeper abilities and use them to stay safe and continue the mission of her ancestors. Natasha realizes why Arthur is determined to remake the world- he lost the love of his life. Arthur will do everything it takes, including murder, to get what he wants and Natasha will do whatever it takes to stop him.

Likes/dislikes: I enjoyed the quotes from historical intellectuals. The character development is well done. I enjoyed learning about real artists and their work throughout history. The story kept my attention and it is action packed.
Mature content: R for on page sex.
Language: R for 56 swears and 18 f-words.
Violence: PG-13 for bloody hitting and bloody death.
Ethnicity: Mason, Natasha's best friend, is Black. Natasha is white.

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Such an amazing book. I love this series, it’s so unique and mesmerizing. The characters were interesting and I wanted to get to know each one of their secrets and back stories, even the “villains” of the book.

The time travel aspect was done so well and it was so fun to read, it kept me entertained and wanting more. I loved the real art references, even though I didn’t understand most of it.

Some of this book was confusing where things didn’t really make sense to the story or just felt rushed and throw in. I feel like Arthur’s “villain story” was rushed and not put together that well and Natasha now having access to all these random facts about things threw me off. If this was the last book, I didn’t like the end as it was a little too open ended and messy for me.

Overall through, an enjoyable series that I would read again which is why it’s 5 stars for me.

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4.5 stars

I never thought I'd want to read a time travel series, much less love one, but here we are! The Stealing Infinity series has been one twisty, crazy ride, I've loved every minute.

Chasing Eternity ties up the series in a way that is satisfying but with a little twist at the end.

Natasha heads back in time to meet her father and get some answers surrounding Timekeepers, while also plotting in the present day to ruin Arthur's plans and simultaneously gain people's freedom from Grey Wolf.

We have romance, a little action, magic, artefacts (specifically art related) and time travel - all combining to make a great series, but also a great final installment. I've enjoyed following Natasha's journey!

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This is a pretty middle of the road fantasy series for me. Book 1 was the strongest but the more the story devloped, the less I cared about the characters.

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The book starts off right where we left off. I loved how Natasha embraced her timekeeper self and how much growth her character developed since book one. The way it ended I hope there will be more in the series.

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Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

I loved this conclusion. It was everything that I wanted and so much more. I read this in one sitting and I couldn’t get enough.

Overall I loved this conclusion to this amazing trilogy very much. I highly recommend reading it.

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Alyson Noël’s Stealing Infinity trilogy — Stealing Infinity, Ruling Destiny and Chasing Eternity — is an intricate, engrossing series for older young adults and new adults that definitely needs to be read in order.

The story features time travel, tarot cards, numerology, art, history, mystery, intrigue, romance and adventure. The central theme, though, is a young woman who learns that the past and future are interconnected.

There’s a lot going on here, but all the elements work well together. It’s organized chaos and the books are better for it.

It’s in Chasing Eternity that Natasha really comes into her own. She strong and decided. She has a path forward accepts her role, acting as the strong protagonist that she is.

Noël’s writing remains smooth and confident. And the series end fits perfectly within the world she’s created.

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Natasha is searching for her dad in 1998. She needs him to teach her how to be a Timekeeper. She will do anything it takes, even if she might lose everything, to learn the truth about Gray Wolf Academy, Arthur Blackstone and his real plans. Before it's too late.

Starting with an enticing prologue from Braxton's perspective, the intrigue skyrockets immediately due to what happens in it. Presenting a tighter narrative than its predecessors, this installment is all the better for it. Utterly readable, you just gobble up the pages. The 1st person POV still makes us feel like we're along for the exhilarating ride, and we remain in Natasha's corner whatever she does. We feel what she is feeling. The vivid imagery is precise to the moment in storytelling, the figurative speech lending its creativeness to reinforce the evocative strength of the narrative.

Things move along at a gratifying pace, in a refreshingly unconvoluted manner. In the midst of her Yoda-like training and other experiences, we witness the protagonist's evolution with keen interest. We learn a lot about the time travel and mythology of this world and I am elated. I really liked how the book returns to the prologue and continues from there giving us more of Braxton's POV, Yay! He is as interesting and swoon-worthy as ever. Natasha's complicated relationship with Elodie is always interesting to read also.

There is some repetitiveness, the reminiscing and musings oftentimes longwinded and not at the best time. I think I needed more 'justice' in the finale and a few more things tied up.

This book is about finding the strength within. It plays compellingly with ideas that have to do with the concepts of time and fate. Also the notion that the world is big, the universe vast but everything is connected, something that is repeated often in the book. It also teaches us that time is precious.

With jaw-dropping reveals & surprises and nail-biting suspense, this finale is still giving us that time travel awe and fun plus the DaVinci Code feel, in a storyline that I absolutely enjoyed.

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If you want an entertaining series about time travel that’s basically a love letter to art, music, and history, then you’d enjoy this one. It was gratifying to see Natasha’s growth throughout the series, and I felt like she really came into her own power. I actually really loved Killian, and wanted him to get his redemption arc. The ending seemed rushed to me, and I think the book could have benefited from more pages, but overall I enjoyed it.
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️
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Read if you like:
▫️time travel
▫️fight to save the world
▫️lies, betrayal, backstabbing
▫️strong, stabby, sassy heroine
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Thank you to Entangled Teen, Entangled Publishing, Alyson Noël, and NetGalley for the ARC. I received an advanced copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Chasing Eternity is book 3 in the Stolen Beauty series by Alyson Noël.
This is a phenomenal modern fantasy story.
Alyson Noel is a talented writer and it shows during this read.
A compelling supernatural romance thriller.
I was thoroughly impressed by the author’s beautiful writing and the effort she put in crafting a vivid and detailed world for the story.
A remarkably stunning fantasy that was fun, amazing and such a whirlwind book.
With adventure, forbidden love and mystery this was a bombshell.
I’ve enjoyed all three books and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to have read them.

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In Chasing Eternity, we take off right where we left off! The plot flows quite quickly still and we get to unravel the great mystery that is Grey Wolfs Academy and its dean!

I found that this book was more heavily on art and all the pieces they use to time travel (etc) which left me a bit lost at points as I know almost 0 of art. I also felt that for the majority of time, we weren’t seeing what was happening but rather being told by the FMC what was happening - I know she’s supposed to be an art prodigy but it felt like she was telling she did it instead of showing if it makes sense.

Again, Alyson’s writing always bring a sort of comfort and nostalgia and I think I’ll forever love her short chapters!

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This is a thrilling and emotional conclusion to the trilogy. Natasha’s journey to 1998 New York, risking her existence to uncover secrets about her father and Gray Wolf Academy, is gripping and poignant. The blend of high-stakes time travel, romance, and suspense kept me hooked, while the vivid settings and art references added depth. Natasha and Braxton’s relationship growth was beautifully handled, and the twists and redemption arcs made for a satisfying finale. Though the pacing started slow, it quickly picked up, tying loose ends and leaving me reflecting on its themes—a perfect conclusion for fans of imaginative storytelling, time travel, and emotional depth.

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