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Century Portal: A YA Historical Urban Fantasy Academy Book (Sacred Stones Portal Series 1) Kindle Edition

by Barbara Hartzler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

I thought my days of magical battles were behind me—until a portal opened in my dorm room.

I’m Bella, and I’ve done my fair share of saving the world. But when two strangers from 1924 show up begging for my help, it’s clear that my quiet college life is about to be anything but ordinary. Their mission? To stop a dangerous villain from unraveling the future by tampering with the Seer’s family line.

Suddenly, I’m thrust into the magical world of time portals, glitzy debutante balls, and the underground speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties. And that’s not even the worst of it. There’s a new enemy in play—one who can manipulate time itself and has their sights set on Lucinda, the future Seer.

In 1924, Lucinda thought her biggest problem was planning her future. She couldn’t be more wrong.

Eighteen is supposed to be an exciting time for Lucinda—freedom, ambition, maybe even a little romance. But as strange powers start manifesting and a mysterious suitor takes an interest in her, life gets complicated. Add to that a time-traveling villain who’s decided she’s the key to his plans, and her once-bright future starts to look pretty dangerous.

Now, Lucinda and I are fighting across centuries to stop history from being rewritten. But with enemies closing in from every side, the battle for the Seer has only just begun...

Century Portal is the spellbinding first book in a new YA historical time-travel fantasy by bestselling author Barbara Hartzler. Downton Abbey meets Back to the Future with a good dose Shadowhunters-like magic in this thrilling blend of coming of age romance, mystery, and urban fantasy adventure.


***AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a spin-off series in the Sacred Stones Academy Universe, part prequel and part grand finale. You don't have to read the Montrose Paranormal Academy, Shadowstone Academy, or Genesis Academy series to understand this book, but you might want to check them out for extra context.***

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    Sacred Stones Portal Series
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    210 pages
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  5. Publication date
    May 14, 2024
  6. Reading age
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D1WBMTLR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SparkHart Press LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Sacred Stones Portal Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #400,263 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Barbara Hartzler

Barbara Hartzler

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Barbara Hartzler is an Urban Fantasy Academy author writing about Seers, Chosen Ones, sacred stones, and secret societies ... oh my!

Her stories are full of snarky heroines, supernatural shenanigans, dreamy guys, and normal teens taking on larger-than-life quests to save the world.

As a former barista and graphic designer, she loves all things sparkly and purple and is always jonesing for a good cup of joe.

So grab a cup of coffee and peruse her website at www.barbarahartzler.com. You can read her blog, explore all the behind-the-scenes extras in The Seer’s Vault, or learn more about her writing journey, fun facts, and The BARBARA awards for best fiction (mostly YA).

Or look for Barbara on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Goodreads.

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  • Danny Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story line, I like the 1920s
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
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    It's a great story-line, I like 1920s time travel with consequences changing the plot. Made you say what if!
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  • RAB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hartzler does it again! A fantastic first book in what I suspect will be an Outstanding series.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
    In Century Portal, you see a dramatic change in the storyline that has taken us across three series’ and over a dozen books. Talk about plot shift, going through time! I will be honest; Bella and Patrick are not my favorite characters. But as the book progresses I find that they were the perfect and only ones to travel through time to the ”Roaring Twenties” and change/change back the course of history. I am sure we will see more of this time period and perhaps maybe having to go into Bella and Patrick’s future?
    As always, Barbara develops the characters incredible well and supplies us with very nice twists and turns. I can not wait for the next book. Well done Ms. Hartzler!
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  • WelshDragon
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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    This was a bit out in left field for me and the flow of the story seemed stilted in several places. Perhaps it's just me, though. The characters are interesting, the plot was crazy different, and the premise was getting the time line back to normal. After several tries this was established. I do recommend this book.
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  • Deb Mozingo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical portals and speakeasys
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    Patrick and Bella travel back in time to save the seer's line from being taken over by the evil Montrose's! This clever time traveling fantasy cleverly mixes 2024 with Speakeasys and the roaring 20's, debutante balls with crystal wars. This is a clever addition to the sacred stone series. Loved it!
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  • debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Off to a flying start!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
    Book one in this new series and it is off to a flying start. Patrick and Bella find themselves travelling back to the rip roaring 20’s to save the seer's line from being taken over by the evil Montrose's. Told with a blend of the here and now and back in time, the author does a fantastic job shifting us through space and time including the consequences. Incredible world building that will draw you in and make you feel as though you are actually there along for the ride, fantastic and likeable characters and a storyline that’s intriguing, exciting and full of surprises and twists and turns. This looks to be a captivating series and I look forward to reading more!
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  • appleblossoms
    5.0 out of 5 stars Time travel
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024
    I adored Bella and Patrick from the previous series. They have that together since childhood and will be together forever relationship and are so comfortable and cute together. I was so excited that they got their own book! This one is really good. I love it! I received an advance review copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • maxser17
    4.0 out of 5 stars Time travel: always risky
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
    A VERY new take on an academy book. Bella and Patrick are the perfect couple for this story. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.
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  • Rachael ann snyder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magic stones and time travel
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
    I really enjoyed this book! I love the idea of using magic stones and time traveling to save the future. I loved the era and how well Lucinda showed her thoughts on changing the future so far back in the past!! I can’t wait to read another one!
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  • Deb Mozingo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magical portals and speakeasys
    Reviewed in Australia on May 24, 2024
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    Patrick and Bella travel back in time to save the seer's line from being taken over by the evil Montrose's! This clever time traveling fantasy cleverly mixes 2024 with Speakeasys and the roaring 20's, debutante balls with crystal wars. This is a clever addition to the sacred stone series. Loved it!
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