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3.73 AVERAGE
Hmm I think most of my dislike of this book comes from the fact that I barely remembered the first book, and this gave very little recap or explanation of the earlier events. I suppose that's my own fault, but it was still really confusing. The switch of protagonist didn't help me recall the events either, and it was hard to keep track of all the new bad guys and characters. Sometimes it even got a little boring, and the rip stuff was a little bizarre.
However, the continuing story was good. It took me a while, and even then I couldn't remember certain references, but the plot continued twisting and turning. With time travel books, the plot is usually convoluted and complex anyway. Lots of secret societies and changing time streams make it confusing even if you remember much of the earlier events. But the puzzle is usually fun to solve.
The characters here were also fantastic. I think I liked Lily and Kaleb even more than Michael and Emerson (who struck me as too good). Lily and Kaleb were fantastically spicy at times, and their interactions were pretty hilarious. Tension is always good, no? Kaleb's guilt over Emerson and his family along with his ability and selflessness make him a fantastic, intricate character under that bad-boy image.
I really did enjoy this book, and the fact that the whole thing is actually based on a real principle The Novikov Principle makes it even better.
However, the continuing story was good. It took me a while, and even then I couldn't remember certain references, but the plot continued twisting and turning. With time travel books, the plot is usually convoluted and complex anyway. Lots of secret societies and changing time streams make it confusing even if you remember much of the earlier events. But the puzzle is usually fun to solve.
The characters here were also fantastic. I think I liked Lily and Kaleb even more than Michael and Emerson (who struck me as too good). Lily and Kaleb were fantastically spicy at times, and their interactions were pretty hilarious. Tension is always good, no? Kaleb's guilt over Emerson and his family along with his ability and selflessness make him a fantastic, intricate character under that bad-boy image.
I really did enjoy this book, and the fact that the whole thing is actually based on a real principle The Novikov Principle makes it even better.
Kaleb Ballard’s parents were time travelers, just like his friends Emerson Cole and Michael Weaver. Kaleb’s ability is empathy, to sense emotions of his close friends and those he touches. Now Kaleb and Emerson’s lives have been changed forever by his father’s former partner, Jack Landers. Jack manipulated time to bring Emerson to Ivy Springs, Tennessee after the accident that caused the death of her parents. He also killed Kaleb’s father and stole enough memories from his mother to land her into a coma. Now Jack is on the loose and time travel seems to be in flux.
Only those with the time travel gene were able to see rips; people “stuck in time superimposed on the present”’ but now Kaleb is seeing them as well. On the night that Emerson’s brother hosts a masquerade party at his restaurant, Kaleb sees rips everywhere. When Jack appears with a gun, Kaleb seeks revenge for those he loves and cares about. Jack tells Kaleb that “killing him would be the worst mistake of his life.” The gun fires which breaks a mirror and Jack disappears. Kaleb then notices a man entering the restaurant through a veil. He says his name is Poe and he is there to deliver a message to the Hourglass. Their actions in going back in time to first save Liam Ballard and then Michael have disrupted the time travel continuum. He grabs Emerson, pulls her into the veil with him and threatens to slit her throat. Poe further states that Emerson’s ignorance of the law is no excuse for her saving Michael without suffering the consequences. He slits her throat and tells Kaleb to find Jack Landers in order to have any hope of repairing the damage. If the Hourglass is successful, they can choose which timeline they wish to follow. If Jack isn’t located, time will be rewound and a timeline will be chosen for them. There is a possibility that the timeline could be repaired with no consequences to Liam, Michael or Emerson’s lives. The Hourglass has until midnight on October 31 to find Jack Landers. Poe pushes Emerson out of the veil to Kaleb and she is unharmed.
What has happened to the time travel continuum? Who is Poe working for and what do they want Jack Landers for? Can Jack be found in time? Why would Kaleb killing Jack be a mistake? Will Kaleb’s mother wake up from her coma? Can Kaleb repair his relationships with his father and Michael? And what timeline will the Hourglass choose to follow if they are successful?
The story of the Hourglass will conclude with Infinityglass in 2013.
Once again I feel in love with Myra McEntire’s story. A bit skeptical at first changing POV, I loved Kaleb through all of his faults and becoming is own man. Cannot wait to see where the final book goes!
Only those with the time travel gene were able to see rips; people “stuck in time superimposed on the present”’ but now Kaleb is seeing them as well. On the night that Emerson’s brother hosts a masquerade party at his restaurant, Kaleb sees rips everywhere. When Jack appears with a gun, Kaleb seeks revenge for those he loves and cares about. Jack tells Kaleb that “killing him would be the worst mistake of his life.” The gun fires which breaks a mirror and Jack disappears. Kaleb then notices a man entering the restaurant through a veil. He says his name is Poe and he is there to deliver a message to the Hourglass. Their actions in going back in time to first save Liam Ballard and then Michael have disrupted the time travel continuum. He grabs Emerson, pulls her into the veil with him and threatens to slit her throat. Poe further states that Emerson’s ignorance of the law is no excuse for her saving Michael without suffering the consequences. He slits her throat and tells Kaleb to find Jack Landers in order to have any hope of repairing the damage. If the Hourglass is successful, they can choose which timeline they wish to follow. If Jack isn’t located, time will be rewound and a timeline will be chosen for them. There is a possibility that the timeline could be repaired with no consequences to Liam, Michael or Emerson’s lives. The Hourglass has until midnight on October 31 to find Jack Landers. Poe pushes Emerson out of the veil to Kaleb and she is unharmed.
What has happened to the time travel continuum? Who is Poe working for and what do they want Jack Landers for? Can Jack be found in time? Why would Kaleb killing Jack be a mistake? Will Kaleb’s mother wake up from her coma? Can Kaleb repair his relationships with his father and Michael? And what timeline will the Hourglass choose to follow if they are successful?
The story of the Hourglass will conclude with Infinityglass in 2013.
Once again I feel in love with Myra McEntire’s story. A bit skeptical at first changing POV, I loved Kaleb through all of his faults and becoming is own man. Cannot wait to see where the final book goes!
Review Taken From The Pewter Wolf
After reading [b:Hourglass|9182478|Hourglass (Hourglass, #1)|Myra McEntire|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1360175970s/9182478.jpg|8767007], the first book in the series by Myra McEntire, a few years ago, I have been meaning to keep reading the sequel of Hourglass, Timepiece, when the book was released. But, of course, my To Read pile is big and continues to grow without me being aware (or having it under control!) and so, I finally read Timepiece now as the third book in the series, Infinityglass is nearing its release date.
And because of the time between me reading Hourglass and Timepiece (under 2 years), you will have to forgive me if I forget details.
So, Timepiece. After the events of Hourglass, Kaleb takes over the story from Emerson. After Emerson broke the rules of time-travel to save Michael (and her refusal to work with Jack Lander, the man who tried to murder Kaleb's father), Kaleb and the other members of Hourglass can see rips - cracks in time. This isn't a good thing. It shows time is slowly unraveling. And now Jack's back. And before they can't get their heads round this shock return, Hourglass is given a ultimatum: find Jack and the research he stole or time will altered, rewound... and this would have a devastating results on the people Kaleb love the most.
But can Kaleb and the other members of Hourglass use their special gifts to find Jack? Where does Emerson's best friend, Lily, fit in all this? And Kaleb stay out of the bottle long enough to do some good?
Right, where to start? First, you have to read Hourglass before you read this as this follows on almost immediately and with the character switch, some of you guys will go "Huh?". And because of the plot is so complex (we are dealing with time-slip), you have to be on the ball while reading this.
However, I really enjoyed reading this. I think it's Myra's writing style. She makes reading this book easy, even though the whole time-slip and all the rules are quite confusing. She makes it gripping and exciting. And as for Kaleb, Myra writes a character who has flaws and yet, is still interesting and you get why he acts the way he acts.
And his relationship with Lily and how it grows and evolves...
But, I do fear that because it has been so long that I have read Hourglass, I can't give you a full and proper review. But I liked this and I plan to read the third book in the series, [b:Infinityglass|14289306|Infinityglass (Hourglass, #3)|Myra McEntire|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1360776495s/14289306.jpg|19929564], as soon as I can get my hands on it, so I can give you guys a true review of the book sometime this month! Well... will try to...
After reading [b:Hourglass|9182478|Hourglass (Hourglass, #1)|Myra McEntire|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1360175970s/9182478.jpg|8767007], the first book in the series by Myra McEntire, a few years ago, I have been meaning to keep reading the sequel of Hourglass, Timepiece, when the book was released. But, of course, my To Read pile is big and continues to grow without me being aware (or having it under control!) and so, I finally read Timepiece now as the third book in the series, Infinityglass is nearing its release date.
And because of the time between me reading Hourglass and Timepiece (under 2 years), you will have to forgive me if I forget details.
So, Timepiece. After the events of Hourglass, Kaleb takes over the story from Emerson. After Emerson broke the rules of time-travel to save Michael (and her refusal to work with Jack Lander, the man who tried to murder Kaleb's father), Kaleb and the other members of Hourglass can see rips - cracks in time. This isn't a good thing. It shows time is slowly unraveling. And now Jack's back. And before they can't get their heads round this shock return, Hourglass is given a ultimatum: find Jack and the research he stole or time will altered, rewound... and this would have a devastating results on the people Kaleb love the most.
But can Kaleb and the other members of Hourglass use their special gifts to find Jack? Where does Emerson's best friend, Lily, fit in all this? And Kaleb stay out of the bottle long enough to do some good?
Right, where to start? First, you have to read Hourglass before you read this as this follows on almost immediately and with the character switch, some of you guys will go "Huh?". And because of the plot is so complex (we are dealing with time-slip), you have to be on the ball while reading this.
However, I really enjoyed reading this. I think it's Myra's writing style. She makes reading this book easy, even though the whole time-slip and all the rules are quite confusing. She makes it gripping and exciting. And as for Kaleb, Myra writes a character who has flaws and yet, is still interesting and you get why he acts the way he acts.
And his relationship with Lily and how it grows and evolves...
But, I do fear that because it has been so long that I have read Hourglass, I can't give you a full and proper review. But I liked this and I plan to read the third book in the series, [b:Infinityglass|14289306|Infinityglass (Hourglass, #3)|Myra McEntire|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1360776495s/14289306.jpg|19929564], as soon as I can get my hands on it, so I can give you guys a true review of the book sometime this month! Well... will try to...
Didn't realize this was second book of trilogy when i selected it from library. Also didn't pay attention thst it was young adult.
I was able to get the gist without reading the first book but felt a bit confused about the way in which the time travel worked and why the infinity glass was so important. Found the characters to be a bit too immature (read very much like teenage fiction) and really didn't understand the insta-love or infatuation with Kaleb by random girls. Guess I'm just not modern and hip. Story and plot was ok otherwise but don't have desire to read any more of series.
I was able to get the gist without reading the first book but felt a bit confused about the way in which the time travel worked and why the infinity glass was so important. Found the characters to be a bit too immature (read very much like teenage fiction) and really didn't understand the insta-love or infatuation with Kaleb by random girls. Guess I'm just not modern and hip. Story and plot was ok otherwise but don't have desire to read any more of series.
I really enjoyed the different point of view in this book. I was kind of concerned because Michael and Emerson were the main focus of Hourglass, and I struggled to understand how they wouldn't be in this second book. Honestly though it worked incredibly well. Once I got past the first chapter there was no doubt that Kaleb's point of view was absolutely needed, and even better there was a romance that he didn't see coming. Honestly, the story worked because the point of view shifted from Emerson to Kaleb, and it was fun watching them grow and work to become a team. There were alot of surprises in this book for me, especially considering where Hourglass started to where this book ended. It's hard to imagine that the author had such a twisting plot figured out when she wrote the first one. 4 out of 5 stars.
I loved the first one and was excited for the second but couldn't get into it. The plot almost at a stand still for the entire book. The romantic aspect doesn't even start picking up speed until about Ch 30. Things that could have been really good tension builders weren't and events that could have helped the plot not be so dull were cut short before anything could really happen. Jack shows up randomly as if to show the characters he still exists, eventually it started to feel kinda needy.
[Posted on Rather Be Reading]
Timepiece shifts gears a bit – we’re no longer reading from Em’s perspective. We get to really dive into the life of Kaleb – a snarky, womanizing, drunk-all-the-time seventeen year old. I enjoyed the bits I got to know of him in Hourglass, so I was super pumped for the change. Often times, changes like this can make or break a series. (Did anyone else throw Breaking Dawn when Jacob’s point of view randomly made an appearance? No? Okay – just me, then.) Because I really enjoy Myra’s writing, I hoped the change would be intentional.
It definitely was. Myra didn’t let me down. Kaleb is broken. He’s suffering from the current state his mom is in – on life support, with all of her memories striped away from her by Jack. He feels completely helpless and isn’t sure how to use his empathetic ability for anything productive. His ability to constantly feel what other people are emoting leaves him extremely vulnerable so he drinks (too often and too much) and casually sleeps with girls to ease the pain.
When Kaleb was introduced to Lily, Em’s best friend, I did a fist pump. Lily put everyone in their place and she took shit from no one. She was guarded and trustful of few people. She said exactly what was on her mind and wasn’t easily charmed by Kaleb’s tattoos and good looks. She sounded like exactly the kind of girl Kaleb needed. Lily has a special ability that was alluded to in Hourglass, but we finally get to see her talents come to fruition. Em feels that Kaleb is a good person to help Lily figure out how to use her skill, so these two end up spending tons of time together. Lily and Kaleb are often at odds with one another. He’s abrasive. She’s a hard ass. This means, as a reader, you’re in for a treat. Their interactions were awesome. I often found myself laughing out loud.
With an ultimatum set in place for the time space continuum to be fixed by Halloween, Kaleb and crew are on the hunt to track down Jack. While some of the time travel talk went a bit over my head (I haven’t read many of these kinds of books), I did find that Myra made it understandable if I was willing to take these sections a little slower than usual. Lily finds out how she can be useful despite there being severe dangers if she exercises her abilities. Kaleb realizes there may be more to his empathizing than he originally thought.
I don’t want to leave you with any spoilers that will take away from Kaleb’s story. Expect to laugh and to enjoy McEntire’s writing. Timepiece was just as enjoyable as Hourglass, and I’m anxious to see how McEntire continues this story in her next book (which just sold to EgmontUSA – congratulations, Myra!). One final recommendation: either re-read Hourglass or read the cliff notes Myra linked to on her blog. I read the posts and opted not to-reread and found it was perfect for me to feel connected to the story again.
Timepiece shifts gears a bit – we’re no longer reading from Em’s perspective. We get to really dive into the life of Kaleb – a snarky, womanizing, drunk-all-the-time seventeen year old. I enjoyed the bits I got to know of him in Hourglass, so I was super pumped for the change. Often times, changes like this can make or break a series. (Did anyone else throw Breaking Dawn when Jacob’s point of view randomly made an appearance? No? Okay – just me, then.) Because I really enjoy Myra’s writing, I hoped the change would be intentional.
It definitely was. Myra didn’t let me down. Kaleb is broken. He’s suffering from the current state his mom is in – on life support, with all of her memories striped away from her by Jack. He feels completely helpless and isn’t sure how to use his empathetic ability for anything productive. His ability to constantly feel what other people are emoting leaves him extremely vulnerable so he drinks (too often and too much) and casually sleeps with girls to ease the pain.
When Kaleb was introduced to Lily, Em’s best friend, I did a fist pump. Lily put everyone in their place and she took shit from no one. She was guarded and trustful of few people. She said exactly what was on her mind and wasn’t easily charmed by Kaleb’s tattoos and good looks. She sounded like exactly the kind of girl Kaleb needed. Lily has a special ability that was alluded to in Hourglass, but we finally get to see her talents come to fruition. Em feels that Kaleb is a good person to help Lily figure out how to use her skill, so these two end up spending tons of time together. Lily and Kaleb are often at odds with one another. He’s abrasive. She’s a hard ass. This means, as a reader, you’re in for a treat. Their interactions were awesome. I often found myself laughing out loud.
With an ultimatum set in place for the time space continuum to be fixed by Halloween, Kaleb and crew are on the hunt to track down Jack. While some of the time travel talk went a bit over my head (I haven’t read many of these kinds of books), I did find that Myra made it understandable if I was willing to take these sections a little slower than usual. Lily finds out how she can be useful despite there being severe dangers if she exercises her abilities. Kaleb realizes there may be more to his empathizing than he originally thought.
I don’t want to leave you with any spoilers that will take away from Kaleb’s story. Expect to laugh and to enjoy McEntire’s writing. Timepiece was just as enjoyable as Hourglass, and I’m anxious to see how McEntire continues this story in her next book (which just sold to EgmontUSA – congratulations, Myra!). One final recommendation: either re-read Hourglass or read the cliff notes Myra linked to on her blog. I read the posts and opted not to-reread and found it was perfect for me to feel connected to the story again.
More of a 2.5. My biggest issue was the lack of a recap. I read Hourglass nearly two years ago and I couldn't remember a thing about the plot. Not only does this sequel swap narrators, but it also doesn't even attempt to recap the plot. I thought the time traveling aspect was neat the first time around, but it had its flaws. Without the backstory in this one, the plot just fell apart...just gaping holes that I had no means to fill.
I didn't have as many issues with Kaleb and Lily as some you had, however, Michael and Emerson completely fell in my eyes. I assume the next book will be narrated by yet another character and I hope the author doesn't do the same disservice to Kaleb and Lily. Sigh...
I didn't have as many issues with Kaleb and Lily as some you had, however, Michael and Emerson completely fell in my eyes. I assume the next book will be narrated by yet another character and I hope the author doesn't do the same disservice to Kaleb and Lily. Sigh...
Kalleb Ballard is still trying to drown himself in booze and girls in the hopes of numbing all the emotional baggage. His father is alive but still choosing Michael over him, his mom is still in a coma, and Jack Landers is still causing havoc to the time continuum. What's more, a strange man issues an ultimatum, the Hourglass has to find Jack or they will turn back time regardless of the results. Kaleb, and the members of the Hourglass will unite their powers to find Jack, but with rips appearing all over the place, and Jack evading their steps, their hunt will be a difficult one. Outside help will be needed to find that which cannot be found. Hold on to your seats because Myra McEntire plunges us right into the action packed adventure that is Timepiece!
This book has so much action and tension, that at any given moment I would either scream, shake my fist, or sigh at Kaleb's sexiness. I was a little lost at first because there is very little back-story included in Timeline, were just thrown into the action and that's that. But I just rolled with it and enjoyed the ride until I slowly remembered who was who and what they'd done before. I did go back to my review of Hourglass and found out I'd made a sort of wish list, of what I hoped for in the next book.
I wished for Lily to have a more active role. Check! Lily definitely became my favorite heroine ever. She's direct, says what she means regardless of how harsh it sounds, she's very perceptive, and is not afraid to make the first move! So refreshing to see a girl taking control for once! Kudos to McEntire! I loved seeing Lily make Kaleb's head spin.
I wished for more Kaleb time. Check! I still missed Em the firecracker, but having Kaleb as the narrator was a whole other kind of awesome. In the first book we mostly see his bad boy side, and his love for Em, but now we get to meet the real Kaleb. And, oh man, did I fall hard for him. He cares so deeply for everyone, his empathy is not just him reading everyone's emotion, but he actually wants to make people feel safe and comfortable. Lily sees through all his layers right away, and she really grows to understand him.
I wished for more traveling action. Check! With Jack Landers popping in and out at the worst moments ever, the mystery man named Poe who also time travels, and the rips of the past and the future appearing everywhere…yes, time travel was really present in this second installment!
Myra McEntire returns more confident than ever in Timepiece, which I think is one of the best sequels I've ever read. Romance and action perfectly balanced, unexpected plot twists and turns, and no love triangle! I did appreciate Emerson and Michael appearing once in a while, but I was so glad when Kaleb admitted to loving Em only as a friend. I'm so excited right now. I can't imagine what awesomeness McEntire will come up with for the next book! Can't wait!
*I received this book via Netgalley from the publisher for my honest review*