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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
Really liked this one better because it was in a guy's point of view. Most YA books are female pov so it was a nice change. I still love the first one that it was a girl POV though :) Each one has their own great qualities and I love them both! This second book wasn't just a bridge to the third or just a filler it was a great story!! Must read!
Absolute genius!!! I didn't think Myra could top Hourglass but she did. I'm blown away!! More detailed review to come.
6/6/12
On several occasions I have declared my love and adoration for Hourglass by Myra McEntire. More than once I offered to sell my soul for an ARC of the sequel to Hourglass, Timepiece. Luckily I did not have to actually sell my soul to get my hands on a copy. It turns out you just have to have really awesome friends who know of your obsession and take pity on you.
Those of you that I have discussed Hourglass with know that while I love Emerson and Michael that my heart belongs to Kaleb. When I discovered that Timepiece is from Kaleb's point of view there was a lot of fangirl squealing and there might have been some dancing around my house. And after reading Timepiece I can tell you that the awkward dancing was completely worth it- I loved this book!! I wish I could put into words how much I loved it. All I can say is that as soon as I finished it I started it all over again. Yes, it was that good!
Timepiece picks up shortly after where Hourglass ends. The gang at Hourglass is in the midst of a crisis and they realize very quickly that if they don't locate Jack that all of their lives will be permanently altered. Timepiece, like Hourglass, is full of adventure, mystery, romance (really, really swoony romance!!), kick-ass superpowers, and time traveling.
While I love all the action and adventure the emotional journey of Timepiece is what really touched me. I've admitted that I ugly cried over events in Hourglass but the moments that brought me to tears in Timepiece snuck up on me and caught me off guard with their impact. One of the many reasons I adore Kaleb is that he is so very broken. I don't want to spoil anything but Kaleb makes some huge emotional strides in this book. It's those moments that brought tears to my eyes. There is one really big emotional moment that took my breath away with it's beauty. Just thinking about it gives me chills!
Timepiece is a brilliant sequel to Hourglass. I can't say enough about this series- it has won a spot in my all-time-favorite series column. I'm so excited to see where the story goes in Infinityglass.
Those of you that are still insisting that you are Team Michael* all I can say is- come to the dark side, Kaleb will bake you cookies. He'll probably even bake them in his Kiss the Cook apron ;)
*Don't worry- I love Michael and think he's perfect for Em. I'm Team Kaleb for myself ;)
6/6/12
On several occasions I have declared my love and adoration for Hourglass by Myra McEntire. More than once I offered to sell my soul for an ARC of the sequel to Hourglass, Timepiece. Luckily I did not have to actually sell my soul to get my hands on a copy. It turns out you just have to have really awesome friends who know of your obsession and take pity on you.
Those of you that I have discussed Hourglass with know that while I love Emerson and Michael that my heart belongs to Kaleb. When I discovered that Timepiece is from Kaleb's point of view there was a lot of fangirl squealing and there might have been some dancing around my house. And after reading Timepiece I can tell you that the awkward dancing was completely worth it- I loved this book!! I wish I could put into words how much I loved it. All I can say is that as soon as I finished it I started it all over again. Yes, it was that good!
Timepiece picks up shortly after where Hourglass ends. The gang at Hourglass is in the midst of a crisis and they realize very quickly that if they don't locate Jack that all of their lives will be permanently altered. Timepiece, like Hourglass, is full of adventure, mystery, romance (really, really swoony romance!!), kick-ass superpowers, and time traveling.
While I love all the action and adventure the emotional journey of Timepiece is what really touched me. I've admitted that I ugly cried over events in Hourglass but the moments that brought me to tears in Timepiece snuck up on me and caught me off guard with their impact. One of the many reasons I adore Kaleb is that he is so very broken. I don't want to spoil anything but Kaleb makes some huge emotional strides in this book. It's those moments that brought tears to my eyes. There is one really big emotional moment that took my breath away with it's beauty. Just thinking about it gives me chills!
Timepiece is a brilliant sequel to Hourglass. I can't say enough about this series- it has won a spot in my all-time-favorite series column. I'm so excited to see where the story goes in Infinityglass.
Those of you that are still insisting that you are Team Michael* all I can say is- come to the dark side, Kaleb will bake you cookies. He'll probably even bake them in his Kiss the Cook apron ;)
*Don't worry- I love Michael and think he's perfect for Em. I'm Team Kaleb for myself ;)
Usually I'm not a big fan of when a series switches pov for the 2nd book, but this book was fantastic.
A different type of romance and suspense than the first book, but just as good and just as magical. I CAN NOT wait for the next book. (:
Good read- I'd recommend.
A different type of romance and suspense than the first book, but just as good and just as magical. I CAN NOT wait for the next book. (:
Good read- I'd recommend.
After the amazing 'Hourglass' I was desperate to find out what happens next to the time-gene crew, especially when I heard 'Timepiece' focused heavily on troubled bad-boy, Kaleb. This would be one of those moments when reading the blurb of the book might have come in handy, because it's not just that the story involves Kaleb more than the previous book. 'Timepiece' IS Kaleb's book.
Told in first-person, Kaleb's narration picks up shortly after 'Hourglass' ends and details his struggle to accept his mother's failing health and the issues he has to face now that the travel rules have been broken to restore his family. If you thought he had a hard time dealing with family issues before, it's nothing compared to what he and the other Hourglass students face now. I really enjoyed Kaleb's voice and the switch in perspective. While I missed Emerson's story a bit, it was cool to see the world through new eyes - and from someone who has a different power and who has known about the crazy time-related world his whole life - even if he wasn't always kept in the loop.
We're introduced to two enemies early on in the book - one we've come across before, Jack Landers, who is on the loose and must be found before he ruins more timelines and causes serious damage to the present timeshift. And a new enemy, The Powers That Be, a mysterious 'governing' body who threaten to reverse the new timeline created at the end of 'Hourglass' unless the Hourglass can find a way to fix the consequences of changing the past - which includes stopping Jack from finding a hidden time device that could change the world. I was worried about their task; it seemed almost impossible to tell a bunch of teenagers to fix the world or else! But at the same time I love the danger and adventure that came with this storyline. 'Timepiece' was darker because of the constant threat of failure. I'll admit that I was sometimes shocked at how they solved problems, it seemed too easy. In a book where new trouble popped up at every corner - the solutions came out of no-where; but they usually brought more trouble, so it kept the excitement going.
I think my biggest issue with the book came from the romance. Because Kaleb showed a fair bit of interested in Emerson during the previous book, I had latched onto those emotions and part of me was really hoping they could have a chance together - despite knowing Michael and Emerson have a crazy, electric connection. In an attempt to move on from his Emerson obsession, Kaleb throws himself at the first girl he sees, who happens to be Emerson's best friend, Lily; she's also not interested in him, which makes Kaleb try harder to get her attention. I wasn't so quick to let go of my Emerson hopes and I was convinced Lily was horrible for Kaleb. But Lily's presence proved to be the best thing for Kaleb; her emotions were hard to ignore and the fact that she didn't throw herself at him meant there was more learning about each other and less insta-love. It was exactly the stort of tension filled romance-drama that I want to see in YA books more often. It wiped out the possibility of love triangles and worked around non-relationship issues to bring them together.
Desperate to find out what happens next. The wait is going to be so hard.
5/5 stars
Told in first-person, Kaleb's narration picks up shortly after 'Hourglass' ends and details his struggle to accept his mother's failing health and the issues he has to face now that the travel rules have been broken to restore his family. If you thought he had a hard time dealing with family issues before, it's nothing compared to what he and the other Hourglass students face now. I really enjoyed Kaleb's voice and the switch in perspective. While I missed Emerson's story a bit, it was cool to see the world through new eyes - and from someone who has a different power and who has known about the crazy time-related world his whole life - even if he wasn't always kept in the loop.
We're introduced to two enemies early on in the book - one we've come across before, Jack Landers, who is on the loose and must be found before he ruins more timelines and causes serious damage to the present timeshift. And a new enemy, The Powers That Be, a mysterious 'governing' body who threaten to reverse the new timeline created at the end of 'Hourglass' unless the Hourglass can find a way to fix the consequences of changing the past - which includes stopping Jack from finding a hidden time device that could change the world. I was worried about their task; it seemed almost impossible to tell a bunch of teenagers to fix the world or else! But at the same time I love the danger and adventure that came with this storyline. 'Timepiece' was darker because of the constant threat of failure. I'll admit that I was sometimes shocked at how they solved problems, it seemed too easy. In a book where new trouble popped up at every corner - the solutions came out of no-where; but they usually brought more trouble, so it kept the excitement going.
I think my biggest issue with the book came from the romance. Because Kaleb showed a fair bit of interested in Emerson during the previous book, I had latched onto those emotions and part of me was really hoping they could have a chance together - despite knowing Michael and Emerson have a crazy, electric connection. In an attempt to move on from his Emerson obsession, Kaleb throws himself at the first girl he sees, who happens to be Emerson's best friend, Lily; she's also not interested in him, which makes Kaleb try harder to get her attention. I wasn't so quick to let go of my Emerson hopes and I was convinced Lily was horrible for Kaleb. But Lily's presence proved to be the best thing for Kaleb; her emotions were hard to ignore and the fact that she didn't throw herself at him meant there was more learning about each other and less insta-love. It was exactly the stort of tension filled romance-drama that I want to see in YA books more often. It wiped out the possibility of love triangles and worked around non-relationship issues to bring them together.
Desperate to find out what happens next. The wait is going to be so hard.
5/5 stars
Often you open up the pages of a new book from a debut author and you have no idea what to expect. Sometimes debuts can be risky, right? You never know what your going to get. It might be a disappointment, it might only be okay, but every once in awhile you get this rare gem that just sweeps you right off your feet. That was Hourglass for me. What’s even more rare is a sequel that is just as good as the first book. Lots of them suffer from the Sequel Syndrome. Sequels are usually in between books, stepping stones to get to the next one or the last one. Rarely are they better than their predecessor. I’m going to stop this rambling now and just get to my point: I loved Hourglass. Love it. I LOVED Timepiece even more. I didn’t think it was possible to love it more but OMG I do.
Want to know why? Of course you do! There’s one reason: Kaleb Ballard. That is all. I’m pretty sure that I am in love with him. Seriously. It’s been quite awhile since I met a character that I loved this much. I didn’t really pay attention to him in Hourglass, except to hope that Emerson didn’t like him because I didn’t want it to turn into a love triangle. I don’t understand that now because how can you not pay attention to Kaleb freaking Ballard?! He’s so, so fascinating. He’s just the right amount of angsty that you want to hug him and slap him at the same time. He also likes to drink his problems away which gives him the sexy bad boy edge. Deep down, though, he really cares so much about everyone. He’s passionate and funny and sexy and can I have him…? I’m going to stop gushing about Kaleb now, but remember that he is incredible and nothing I can say will do him justice!
I was a little rusty on the details of Hourglass so it took me just a little while to remember what was going on. After that I could hardly put down the book. The pace moves very quickly and it was never predicable. I loved every second of it. It’s hard to say a lot without spoilers for the first book.
I must also mention the sexy times. They are aplenty and oh so good. I’m not going to mention who they are with since I haven’t seem it mentioned anywhere yet, but I love her! They are so great together. I was laughing out loud on several occasions. They were absolutely hot together. The chemistry is some of the best I’ve ever read.
This review has turned out to be very rambling and I apologize for that. Timepiece just brings it out in me, I guess. If you haven’t read Hourglass yet you should so very, very soon. These books are must reads. Myra McEntire has definitely cemented her spot on my favorite authors list.
Want to know why? Of course you do! There’s one reason: Kaleb Ballard. That is all. I’m pretty sure that I am in love with him. Seriously. It’s been quite awhile since I met a character that I loved this much. I didn’t really pay attention to him in Hourglass, except to hope that Emerson didn’t like him because I didn’t want it to turn into a love triangle. I don’t understand that now because how can you not pay attention to Kaleb freaking Ballard?! He’s so, so fascinating. He’s just the right amount of angsty that you want to hug him and slap him at the same time. He also likes to drink his problems away which gives him the sexy bad boy edge. Deep down, though, he really cares so much about everyone. He’s passionate and funny and sexy and can I have him…? I’m going to stop gushing about Kaleb now, but remember that he is incredible and nothing I can say will do him justice!
I was a little rusty on the details of Hourglass so it took me just a little while to remember what was going on. After that I could hardly put down the book. The pace moves very quickly and it was never predicable. I loved every second of it. It’s hard to say a lot without spoilers for the first book.
I must also mention the sexy times. They are aplenty and oh so good. I’m not going to mention who they are with since I haven’t seem it mentioned anywhere yet, but I love her! They are so great together. I was laughing out loud on several occasions. They were absolutely hot together. The chemistry is some of the best I’ve ever read.
This review has turned out to be very rambling and I apologize for that. Timepiece just brings it out in me, I guess. If you haven’t read Hourglass yet you should so very, very soon. These books are must reads. Myra McEntire has definitely cemented her spot on my favorite authors list.
Usually the second book in a series is worse than the first, but I did not find that to be true here. This one is better than the first and leaves me excited to see what is in store in book 3.
I didn't really feel any connection to Kaleb. Or the Kaleb x Lily combination. But still I want to read Infinityglass! I wonder whose perspective that will be? Maybe I should check and see, if I can anyway!
Oh yeah, when I was reading this, I felt the need to read 'Timeless' by Alexandra Monir again. I really liked that, and I really liked Hourglass, but Timepiece threw me off a bit. Maybe it's because I've been reading too much manga lately, and my expectation that the background of the protagonist would slowly unfold in a way that would draw me and make me feel sympathetic was a little too high. Since A never got any of that kind of emotion from Kaleb, not like I did with Emerson in the first book. But still it was interesting and suspenseful, and the events that occurred really did draw me into wanting to read Infinityglass!
Oh yeah, when I was reading this, I felt the need to read 'Timeless' by Alexandra Monir again. I really liked that, and I really liked Hourglass, but Timepiece threw me off a bit. Maybe it's because I've been reading too much manga lately, and my expectation that the background of the protagonist would slowly unfold in a way that would draw me and make me feel sympathetic was a little too high. Since A never got any of that kind of emotion from Kaleb, not like I did with Emerson in the first book. But still it was interesting and suspenseful, and the events that occurred really did draw me into wanting to read Infinityglass!
CLIFFHANGERS!!! BAHHH (why is BAHHH autocorrected on my iPod...?)
Anyway, I really loved this book. McEntire is one of the only authors who can make a "modern" teenager that I don't want to kick in the face. Kaleb's personal development is sweet, and his relationship with Lily has a purpose. And these people are wonderfully witty. I was just a little sad that we didn't hear more from Emerson :(
The concept of Hourglass and Timepiece stands out among the vampires, werewolves, and Angela that flood today's teen novels. Although sometimes I would be a little lost, and sometimes they would talk a little too long before anything happened, but overall I love this series!!
Overall: 4.25 stars
Cover: I like how unique it is, but I like the first one better.
Anyway, I really loved this book. McEntire is one of the only authors who can make a "modern" teenager that I don't want to kick in the face. Kaleb's personal development is sweet, and his relationship with Lily has a purpose. And these people are wonderfully witty. I was just a little sad that we didn't hear more from Emerson :(
The concept of Hourglass and Timepiece stands out among the vampires, werewolves, and Angela that flood today's teen novels. Although sometimes I would be a little lost, and sometimes they would talk a little too long before anything happened, but overall I love this series!!
Overall: 4.25 stars
Cover: I like how unique it is, but I like the first one better.
E-galley received from Netgalley for review.
After re-reading Hourglass, I was ready to jump into the sequel, Timepiece. I had expectations for this novel, as all the reviews I've read so far were very positive. And I liked the book, even though not as much as those reviewers, I'm afraid.
Timepiece centers on Kaleb Ballard, Michael's best friend. During a party at The Phone Company, the restaurant owned by Emerson's family, a strange individual threatens the Hourglass: they need to hand Landers over, or time will be rewound, with dire consequences to them all. The group is still trying to find Jack Landers, though - and it doesn't look like he wants to be found. Emerson enlists Lily's help - she has a particular talent at finding people, but her grandmother always forbade her to use it to locate people. However, Lily might be the Hourglass's only hope, while chaos from Landers's time travel threatens to disrupt every order.
I found this book to be better than the previous one, probably because Kaleb makes for a more interesting narrator than Emerson. Not that his narrating voice is all that different from hers; and this is not a good thing at all. However, all in all, reformed bad boy Kaleb still tells a better story. His relationship to Lily was good, a sort of love-hate thing. Not the most original stuff, of course. I found Lily's power much more intriguing (think how useful it would be, never to lose anything ever again), as well as the idea that her coming to the US with her grandma from Cuba was caused by Jack's evil plans.
The flow is very good in this novel, as in Hourglass. I like short chapters; they make reading easier.
And yeah, Lily's adorable. Is there any chance the third book is from her perspective? Or what to we get next? I hope it's not Ava. I do not like Ava.
Favourite quote:
I'm a bad ass. I'm a bad ass who bakes when he's depressed.
Because you know, he might look all buff and tattooed, but Kaleb's actually a softie.
I think I'll go on reading this series. I have a feeling we'll get Ava as the next narrator, although I'm hoping not. We'll see. I'd recommend this book if you like paranormal romance and time travel, and of course if you liked Hourglass.
Cover attraction: gorgeous. I love the girl's hair and the blue damask wallpaper. However, I don't think it makes much sense for the girl to be sort of floating mid-air, unable to stand, and her dress to *still* be perfectly in place.
After re-reading Hourglass, I was ready to jump into the sequel, Timepiece. I had expectations for this novel, as all the reviews I've read so far were very positive. And I liked the book, even though not as much as those reviewers, I'm afraid.
Timepiece centers on Kaleb Ballard, Michael's best friend. During a party at The Phone Company, the restaurant owned by Emerson's family, a strange individual threatens the Hourglass: they need to hand Landers over, or time will be rewound, with dire consequences to them all. The group is still trying to find Jack Landers, though - and it doesn't look like he wants to be found. Emerson enlists Lily's help - she has a particular talent at finding people, but her grandmother always forbade her to use it to locate people. However, Lily might be the Hourglass's only hope, while chaos from Landers's time travel threatens to disrupt every order.
I found this book to be better than the previous one, probably because Kaleb makes for a more interesting narrator than Emerson. Not that his narrating voice is all that different from hers; and this is not a good thing at all. However, all in all, reformed bad boy Kaleb still tells a better story. His relationship to Lily was good, a sort of love-hate thing. Not the most original stuff, of course. I found Lily's power much more intriguing (think how useful it would be, never to lose anything ever again), as well as the idea that her coming to the US with her grandma from Cuba was caused by Jack's evil plans.
The flow is very good in this novel, as in Hourglass. I like short chapters; they make reading easier.
And yeah, Lily's adorable. Is there any chance the third book is from her perspective? Or what to we get next? I hope it's not Ava. I do not like Ava.
Favourite quote:
I'm a bad ass. I'm a bad ass who bakes when he's depressed.
Because you know, he might look all buff and tattooed, but Kaleb's actually a softie.
I think I'll go on reading this series. I have a feeling we'll get Ava as the next narrator, although I'm hoping not. We'll see. I'd recommend this book if you like paranormal romance and time travel, and of course if you liked Hourglass.
Cover attraction: gorgeous. I love the girl's hair and the blue damask wallpaper. However, I don't think it makes much sense for the girl to be sort of floating mid-air, unable to stand, and her dress to *still* be perfectly in place.