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gesch's review against another edition
2.0
This book is the first installment in yet another formulaic young adult series. It relies on the typical story of a teenager that is recruited into a secretive organization and given the opportunity to perform tasks that are unusual or even fantastic.
With this series we see an alternative to the dystopian post-apocalyptic narratives that have been trending in this literary genre. In this case we are witness to the recruitment of three characters saved from imminent death under the condition that they serve as part as a time traveling agency whose objective is to prevent other time travelers affecting the global timeline.
The themes this series works with are interesting in spite of being simplistic in their exploration. This may be a fault of the YA genre but it may also be due to the fact that it is the first book in a series. Another criticism would be that the whole time-traveling logistics seem overly simplistic and trivial, this may be challenged with the rapid aging and contamination that comes with its use. I feel the use of the female protagonists is acceptable though I’d have liked them to be more involved in the action. I do however like the humanist values that are reinforced throughout the story as well as the team working aspect.
The book is fast-paced enough to keep you entertained and perhaps slightly annoyed for the quick descriptions that are made of the most interesting aspect of the story – the alternate timelines. In this case I’d have liked to know much more of a Nazi-occupied U.S.A.
I’d recommend this book to young readers, who are obviously the target audience. Personally I don’t think I’ll be exploring this series any further (after all I was reading a ARC that was gifted to me).
With this series we see an alternative to the dystopian post-apocalyptic narratives that have been trending in this literary genre. In this case we are witness to the recruitment of three characters saved from imminent death under the condition that they serve as part as a time traveling agency whose objective is to prevent other time travelers affecting the global timeline.
The themes this series works with are interesting in spite of being simplistic in their exploration. This may be a fault of the YA genre but it may also be due to the fact that it is the first book in a series. Another criticism would be that the whole time-traveling logistics seem overly simplistic and trivial, this may be challenged with the rapid aging and contamination that comes with its use. I feel the use of the female protagonists is acceptable though I’d have liked them to be more involved in the action. I do however like the humanist values that are reinforced throughout the story as well as the team working aspect.
The book is fast-paced enough to keep you entertained and perhaps slightly annoyed for the quick descriptions that are made of the most interesting aspect of the story – the alternate timelines. In this case I’d have liked to know much more of a Nazi-occupied U.S.A.
I’d recommend this book to young readers, who are obviously the target audience. Personally I don’t think I’ll be exploring this series any further (after all I was reading a ARC that was gifted to me).
otaryseal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
giannabk's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a while to really get into this book, but when I did I started to like it more and more.
The story is (obviousely) about time travel and that's a subject that's sometimes a bit difficult to get your head around, especially because every writer makes time travel possibly in a different way. This book makes getting your head around it even more difficult because one of the four main characters keeps thing from the other characters and the reader. This isn't frustrating though, I think it actually makes you want to read more.
This book is part of a series, and I will for certain try to find the second book!
The story is (obviousely) about time travel and that's a subject that's sometimes a bit difficult to get your head around, especially because every writer makes time travel possibly in a different way. This book makes getting your head around it even more difficult because one of the four main characters keeps thing from the other characters and the reader. This isn't frustrating though, I think it actually makes you want to read more.
This book is part of a series, and I will for certain try to find the second book!
leah_t_z's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
reginacattus's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favourite series. I love the characters, the idea and the writing style. Everything is very well thought out, with mystery after mystery unfolding. I was recommended it by my brother, and I genially pass on that recommendation!!!
evilsak's review against another edition
4.0
Okay so Time Travel. Who doesnt like it? This was intense! Like i read it so fast i was wondering why it is so small. The idea was very premising and executed wonderfully. Liam was so smart same with Madi, sadly i feel that Sal was not that necessary....
Liam and Bob were the time travelers, Madi was the computer expert and Sal was the one who was supposed to find if there was a change in time. The way it was described though, Madi could feel the change as well so I'm not sure if Sal was needed. Maybe she has a bigger part in the rest of the books.
I loved how fast it flowed, great description and lovable characters, who still dont feel like a team. If only we could see them bonding through speaking. Sadly there was none of that, but its okay we still have many books to go.
Spoilersss
I also want to see how Madi will respond to the new challenges as a captain now that Foster is gone. Hope she does well and tell Liam about his future. Also Bob😭
Liam and Bob were the time travelers, Madi was the computer expert and Sal was the one who was supposed to find if there was a change in time. The way it was described though, Madi could feel the change as well so I'm not sure if Sal was needed. Maybe she has a bigger part in the rest of the books.
I loved how fast it flowed, great description and lovable characters, who still dont feel like a team. If only we could see them bonding through speaking. Sadly there was none of that, but its okay we still have many books to go.
Spoilersss
I also want to see how Madi will respond to the new challenges as a captain now that Foster is gone. Hope she does well and tell Liam about his future. Also Bob😭
kimal25's review against another edition
4.0
I really love these time travel type novels, and this one is a series! Score! I really liked this for the most part. I loved the characters and the relationships they built, even with their support unit, i.e. robot. However, I had a hard time believing the change to history as a result of interference in time. The first change in history was definitely believable, but the second had me slightly incredulous. Otherwise I loved this story, and want to read the next ones in the series.
justineduhart's review against another edition
2.0
The story in itself was good. The whole idea of time travelling is excellent. But I didn't grow particularly attached to the characters, though Bob the clone and Sal the little girl are cute.
I think that the main problem of this book is the writing and the rhythm. It was long and repetitive and I believe it would have been a lot better if it had been imagined and written as short episodes. Anyway, I'm glad to be done with it.
I think that the main problem of this book is the writing and the rhythm. It was long and repetitive and I believe it would have been a lot better if it had been imagined and written as short episodes. Anyway, I'm glad to be done with it.