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andrewl600's review
3.0
Romance is not my forte. I don’t often read books with romance in them, and when I do they are often the side stories. I find that romance in any storytelling is often forced or the effects of traumatic experiences together, and that’s not real romance in my opinion.
I found that Crossing in Time‘s romance was definitely rushed. The two love interests had some chemistry it seemed, but we only got pieces of it. Days, weeks, or even months would pass by and we just had to assume that a the relationship has no issues.
I don’t like that concept, but it is the way it is written. It seems sloppy to me, but my bigger issue is with the romance when we do get to see it.
It’s forced and seems more lustful than romantic. It just does not come off as a relationship that would actually work in the long run.
The Time Travel Paradox
I hate time travel as a story telling device, but I figured I would give this book a shot anyways. I find it is lazy, there are too many “rules” that people follow, and they almost always break those rules whenever they claim what they are.
Crossing in Time is mostly about building up to time travel and the scientific discovery of how to do that.
I am mostly fine with that, but unfortunately we do get a bit of time travel itself and I didn’t like it. It opens up doors for terrible storytelling that makes little sense and yet things always work out well.
The parts that were before the time travel were good. They were pretty fast paced, and at times graphic, but overall they were good.
Audiobook or eBook?
I was about a third of the way through Crossing in Time when I got an audiobook version of it, and it was a life saver.
Listening to it was a lot more fun and interesting than I was expecting, and I think that is why I enjoyed this book more than a 1 or 2 star review.
I will give credit to the narrators, they did a good job of really showing the emotions that the characters were feeling. Their voices seemed to perfectly match the idea I had for each of their characters, which I find is hard for audiobooks to do for me. Too often their voices don’t match my idea of them and it takes me some getting used to in the story.
Final Thoughts
Crossing in Time is a fun listen, and an okay read. It is relatively short read, so even if you don’t like parts of it, you can get through it pretty quickly.
I would recommend it if you are a Romance reader. It seems like it might be a good romantic book, with two lovers unable to see each other and tell each other how in love they are, but that isn’t the aspect for me.
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I found that Crossing in Time‘s romance was definitely rushed. The two love interests had some chemistry it seemed, but we only got pieces of it. Days, weeks, or even months would pass by and we just had to assume that a the relationship has no issues.
I don’t like that concept, but it is the way it is written. It seems sloppy to me, but my bigger issue is with the romance when we do get to see it.
It’s forced and seems more lustful than romantic. It just does not come off as a relationship that would actually work in the long run.
The Time Travel Paradox
I hate time travel as a story telling device, but I figured I would give this book a shot anyways. I find it is lazy, there are too many “rules” that people follow, and they almost always break those rules whenever they claim what they are.
Crossing in Time is mostly about building up to time travel and the scientific discovery of how to do that.
I am mostly fine with that, but unfortunately we do get a bit of time travel itself and I didn’t like it. It opens up doors for terrible storytelling that makes little sense and yet things always work out well.
The parts that were before the time travel were good. They were pretty fast paced, and at times graphic, but overall they were good.
Audiobook or eBook?
I was about a third of the way through Crossing in Time when I got an audiobook version of it, and it was a life saver.
Listening to it was a lot more fun and interesting than I was expecting, and I think that is why I enjoyed this book more than a 1 or 2 star review.
I will give credit to the narrators, they did a good job of really showing the emotions that the characters were feeling. Their voices seemed to perfectly match the idea I had for each of their characters, which I find is hard for audiobooks to do for me. Too often their voices don’t match my idea of them and it takes me some getting used to in the story.
Final Thoughts
Crossing in Time is a fun listen, and an okay read. It is relatively short read, so even if you don’t like parts of it, you can get through it pretty quickly.
I would recommend it if you are a Romance reader. It seems like it might be a good romantic book, with two lovers unable to see each other and tell each other how in love they are, but that isn’t the aspect for me.
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bananatricky's review
4.0
Oh, wow!
I picked this up on NetGalley because I love time travel and the blurb sounded interesting, the blurb on NetGalley kind of jumps the gun a bit because those things don't happen until near the end,
Diego Nadales and Isabel were lovers years ago, they haven't seen each other for years, until Diego rescues her when she catches her heel in a grating on her way from meeting her ex-husband and his lawyers to finalise their divorce. Although the circumstances of their parting were not good, they both realise that they have never stopped loving each other and that, together with the disturbing events around them, catapults them into a serious relationship almost immediately.
This book bounces between Isabel's POV and Diego's POV and that of Matt, a physicist who gets drafted in to investigate a mysterious metal ball which ploughed through several buildings in downtown Detroit and destroyed an historic hotel. When they manage to open the sphere it contains a variety of strange new technology and more mundane items, including a piece of paper with Diego's name on it. As dormant volcanoes around the world start to erupt and the polar ice caps melt the world is driven into a Mad Max-esque dystopia - can Diego somehow be involved?
This book was intriguing right from the start where we see Isabel buying a handgun at an openair market AFTER the world has sunk into a dystopian nightmare. Straight away we are then sent back 10 months to see Isabel and Diego meet after her divorce is finalised and before the nightmare began.
What I found more problematic was the bouncing around from one POV to the other without any indication of whether the next POV was at the same time, one month earlier or one month later. Maybe that was deliberate to make the reader disorientated about the date and time, but I would have preferred some indication of date/day/month or even calibration to/from the apocalypse - just something to indicate how long between chapters. Often the chapter referred to the past two weeks or being busy for the past month but some concrete dates would be useful.
Beware it ends on a cliffhanger, which I kind of liked because I couldn't see how everything was going to be resolved. Also, the author promises to send readers the next book IF they leave a review, so guess who I'm going to email in am minute?
So, if you like post-apocalyptic novels with a soupcon of time travel in which you are being sent back in your own lifetime mixed with a secret government city under a mountain (and lets face it who didn't love Stargate?) and a second chance romance - well step right up!
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
I picked this up on NetGalley because I love time travel and the blurb sounded interesting, the blurb on NetGalley kind of jumps the gun a bit because those things don't happen until near the end,
Diego Nadales and Isabel were lovers years ago, they haven't seen each other for years, until Diego rescues her when she catches her heel in a grating on her way from meeting her ex-husband and his lawyers to finalise their divorce. Although the circumstances of their parting were not good, they both realise that they have never stopped loving each other and that, together with the disturbing events around them, catapults them into a serious relationship almost immediately.
This book bounces between Isabel's POV and Diego's POV and that of Matt, a physicist who gets drafted in to investigate a mysterious metal ball which ploughed through several buildings in downtown Detroit and destroyed an historic hotel. When they manage to open the sphere it contains a variety of strange new technology and more mundane items, including a piece of paper with Diego's name on it. As dormant volcanoes around the world start to erupt and the polar ice caps melt the world is driven into a Mad Max-esque dystopia - can Diego somehow be involved?
This book was intriguing right from the start where we see Isabel buying a handgun at an openair market AFTER the world has sunk into a dystopian nightmare. Straight away we are then sent back 10 months to see Isabel and Diego meet after her divorce is finalised and before the nightmare began.
What I found more problematic was the bouncing around from one POV to the other without any indication of whether the next POV was at the same time, one month earlier or one month later. Maybe that was deliberate to make the reader disorientated about the date and time, but I would have preferred some indication of date/day/month or even calibration to/from the apocalypse - just something to indicate how long between chapters. Often the chapter referred to the past two weeks or being busy for the past month but some concrete dates would be useful.
Beware it ends on a cliffhanger, which I kind of liked because I couldn't see how everything was going to be resolved. Also, the author promises to send readers the next book IF they leave a review, so guess who I'm going to email in am minute?
So, if you like post-apocalyptic novels with a soupcon of time travel in which you are being sent back in your own lifetime mixed with a secret government city under a mountain (and lets face it who didn't love Stargate?) and a second chance romance - well step right up!
I received a free copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
roseayyy_reads's review
5.0
I listened to the audiobook of this, and I absolutely LOVED it. The narrators, Erin deWard and Noah Michael Levine, are two of the best I’ve listened to, ever. Their voices compliment each other so well and they make it easy to distinguish which character is talking at the moment. The story itself is great, I honestly don’t know why I couldn’t get into it last time I tried this book (I had previously started listening to it a few years ago and quit 5 minutes in x.x) But this time I was completely hooked. Can’t wait till I get a chance to listen to book 2!
daringreader13's review
2.0
2.5 out of 5 stars
Disclaimer: I did receive an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
To be honest I had to skim the second half of the book because there were too many characters and time jumps to keep up with what was happening. I did love the relationship between Isabel and Diego at the beginning and I liked where it was going for the first like 30% of the book. But that was when too many plot lines were introduced and with new characters arriving left and right it made it hard to follow. I won't be continuing with the series mainly because I have no idea what happened in the end. I read plenty of sci-fi and romance so I'll just get my kick for that from something else.
Disclaimer: I did receive an ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
To be honest I had to skim the second half of the book because there were too many characters and time jumps to keep up with what was happening. I did love the relationship between Isabel and Diego at the beginning and I liked where it was going for the first like 30% of the book. But that was when too many plot lines were introduced and with new characters arriving left and right it made it hard to follow. I won't be continuing with the series mainly because I have no idea what happened in the end. I read plenty of sci-fi and romance so I'll just get my kick for that from something else.
andyn5's review
3.0
This review was originally published on NetGalley.
An apocalyptic scenario with time-travelling and a story of romance: it’s the best way to describe this novel. An enjoyable, quick read.
This is the story of Isabel and Diego, a couple whose relationship could change the nightmare that they call reality. From a nuclear war to a deadly virus wiping out the human race, the world is at the end of the line. The solution: to travel back in time and change their relationship before it began. The race against time begins as Isabel journeys through the past and learns about love, loss and the power of forgiveness. Can she and Diego change the fate of the world?
I would definitely say this is more romance than sci-fi since the story-line is based on a couple and their relationship even if the post-apocalyptic reality is very well thought and developed. Although I’m not a big fan on having the romance running in the front lines, I found myself enjoying the interactions between Isabel and Diego. Their relationship, like them, is very real and human. In general, all the characters are quite likeable and I could relate at least in a point or two with them.
The story-line is well thought and organised and the style of writing pulled me into the story. The different points of view made me loose myself a few times since we see through the eyes of three different characters. The ending made my heart jump and I’m very curious to know the fate of the main characters.
I recommend this book to fans of romantic stories taking place in dystopian post-apocalyptic scenarios!
An apocalyptic scenario with time-travelling and a story of romance: it’s the best way to describe this novel. An enjoyable, quick read.
This is the story of Isabel and Diego, a couple whose relationship could change the nightmare that they call reality. From a nuclear war to a deadly virus wiping out the human race, the world is at the end of the line. The solution: to travel back in time and change their relationship before it began. The race against time begins as Isabel journeys through the past and learns about love, loss and the power of forgiveness. Can she and Diego change the fate of the world?
I would definitely say this is more romance than sci-fi since the story-line is based on a couple and their relationship even if the post-apocalyptic reality is very well thought and developed. Although I’m not a big fan on having the romance running in the front lines, I found myself enjoying the interactions between Isabel and Diego. Their relationship, like them, is very real and human. In general, all the characters are quite likeable and I could relate at least in a point or two with them.
The story-line is well thought and organised and the style of writing pulled me into the story. The different points of view made me loose myself a few times since we see through the eyes of three different characters. The ending made my heart jump and I’m very curious to know the fate of the main characters.
I recommend this book to fans of romantic stories taking place in dystopian post-apocalyptic scenarios!
see_sadie_read's review
1.0
Look, I simply did not like this book. I'll admit that the editing seems fine. (I listened to the audio, so I wouldn't know if there are a lot of copy edit mistakes, but it sounded structurally competent.) But the farther into it I got the more I hated it, until I simply had to force myself to finish it. I would literally dread pushing play, too afraid of what new shit way the book would find to piss me off. Yes, I'm serious with that attitude. I hated this book.
Before I get into why, let me pause and be positive about the narrators. They both did a marvelous job, Noah Michael Levine especially. Erin deWard did a good job too, but the choice to voice Isabel sounding so desperate all the time only exacerbated my problem with her. But that was a style choice, not a quality problem. The narration is good.
Now back to the negative. It's all freakin' negative from here and there will be SPOILERS. I'm going to start with the romance, or lack there of. Two people (ex lovers) accidentally run into each other after not seeing one other for 15 years. They go to dinner, have a fight (about their past), she walks out. There's a bit of drama requiring him to rescue her from a burning building and he asks her to marry him before they get out. That's the romance and we're suppose to believe it's the romance to end all romances. Meant to be and all that jazz.
Here's my issue. First, it's 100% unrealistic. Yes, this is fantasy/sci-fi, but people change a lot in 15 years and this isn't addressed. Two, if it's so perfect they wouldn't have given it up so easily 15 years earlier and/or would have made contact before 15 years passed. And he apparently had her cell number the whole time. It didn't change.(And don't think I'm not seriously side-eyeing someone having the same cell phone number for 15 years. Anyone remember what cells were like in 2000?) Three, as a reader I felt cheated out of seeing them get to know each other and fall in love. I suspect Orton meant for the reader to feel this in the second time-line, but I 100% DID NOT. Because that was not romantic either. That was Isabel being incompetent and Diego being unbelievably sway-able.
Now let me move on to my big issue. Diego was lovely, too wonderful actually. But you can't help but like him. Isabel however was cliched beyond belief. Let me tell you her role in this book (and this just off the top of my head). She almost dies saving a kitten (not even her kitten, just a random kitten) and has to be saved from being burned and crushed in a fire. She gets stabbed. She gets septic. She almost gets raped (and turns out to probably actually have a history of being raped). She essentially gets kidnapped by her ex-husband. She almost dies in a miscarriage and she gets sick and almost dies from traveling through dimensions. And I lost count of how many times she was either in debilitating pain or confused because she's barely conscious. She was the perpetual victim. I hated her. Or rather I hated that Orton could come up with no better role for her than to be the victim that spurs Diego into action.
Their love is supposed to save the multi-verse. But Diego gets to go through to another world and retrieve a vaccine, bring it back and save millions. Isabel? She gets to travel through dimensions to teach Diego to be a better lover to her apparently unstable future self. How do I feel about that? Fuck you Orton. Isabel was supposed to be a smart scientist. She never does anything intelligent in the entire book. She's too busy navel gazing and being cliche.
Speaking of science, it's all hand waving. I actually think calling this science fiction is almost a stretch.
I find myself in a difficult position now. I think I won this audio book and I have the second book too. I feel obligated to listen to it. But considering how much I hated this one, I just don't want to.
Before I get into why, let me pause and be positive about the narrators. They both did a marvelous job, Noah Michael Levine especially. Erin deWard did a good job too, but the choice to voice Isabel sounding so desperate all the time only exacerbated my problem with her. But that was a style choice, not a quality problem. The narration is good.
Now back to the negative. It's all freakin' negative from here and there will be SPOILERS. I'm going to start with the romance, or lack there of. Two people (ex lovers) accidentally run into each other after not seeing one other for 15 years. They go to dinner, have a fight (about their past), she walks out. There's a bit of drama requiring him to rescue her from a burning building and he asks her to marry him before they get out. That's the romance and we're suppose to believe it's the romance to end all romances. Meant to be and all that jazz.
Here's my issue. First, it's 100% unrealistic. Yes, this is fantasy/sci-fi, but people change a lot in 15 years and this isn't addressed. Two, if it's so perfect they wouldn't have given it up so easily 15 years earlier and/or would have made contact before 15 years passed. And he apparently had her cell number the whole time. It didn't change.
Now let me move on to my big issue. Diego was lovely, too wonderful actually. But you can't help but like him. Isabel however was cliched beyond belief. Let me tell you her role in this book (and this just off the top of my head). She almost dies saving a kitten (not even her kitten, just a random kitten) and has to be saved from being burned and crushed in a fire. She gets stabbed. She gets septic. She almost gets raped (and turns out to probably actually have a history of being raped). She essentially gets kidnapped by her ex-husband. She almost dies in a miscarriage and she gets sick and almost dies from traveling through dimensions. And I lost count of how many times she was either in debilitating pain or confused because she's barely conscious. She was the perpetual victim. I hated her. Or rather I hated that Orton could come up with no better role for her than to be the victim that spurs Diego into action.
Their love is supposed to save the multi-verse. But Diego gets to go through to another world and retrieve a vaccine, bring it back and save millions. Isabel? She gets to travel through dimensions to teach Diego to be a better lover to her apparently unstable future self. How do I feel about that? Fuck you Orton. Isabel was supposed to be a smart scientist. She never does anything intelligent in the entire book. She's too busy navel gazing and being cliche.
Speaking of science, it's all hand waving. I actually think calling this science fiction is almost a stretch.
I find myself in a difficult position now. I think I won this audio book and I have the second book too. I feel obligated to listen to it. But considering how much I hated this one, I just don't want to.
tessa_talks_books's review
5.0
Time travel, multiple universes, and a love that spans time and space all come together and create a story that is as fascinating as it is heart-wrenching. Crossing in Time touched my heart and satisfied my sci-fi-loving mind with its look at a pre-apocalyptic world and the desperate attempts to change what's coming.
What I Loved
I love quantum physics and the theory that there are multiple universes created from people's different choices. I was an avid fan of Sliders (TV show) and loved to see the concept used in books and on the screen. It is so fascinating and mind-blowing to think about it. In Crossing in Time, it is all these things and more, as the possibility that this theory is real means the difference between life and death for the world's population as a disease quickly spreads to all humanity.
Not only are there multiple universes, but the characters also discover the possibility of time travel and how to do it, which blends so seamlessly with the numerous worlds that, instead of making it harder to suspend disbelief, actually makes it more accessible. Time travel is a fun concept and one that creates a lot of suspense and tension in the story, causing the pages to turn faster and faster as you want to know what happens next.
The love story that threads itself throughout the story adds an extra layer to an already tightly woven tale of survival. Diego and Isabel reconnect at the beginning of the novel after being apart for decades and rediscover the love that they lost the fateful day Diego stepped on a plane and out of Isabel's life. This love story is fraught with dangerous situations and turbulence as the world careens out of control. It is the thread that holds the story together and brings poignancy to an already potentially tragic tale.
The story has three narrators, and they work together well, keeping the story moving forward from three necessary perspectives. The voices were not always easy to distinguish between, but they are authentic enough that confusion was not an issue, as can happen with multiple narrators. The characters are all complex, full of depth, and their scars often show as they make hard decisions. The setting is an exciting mix of places that added to my fascination as the story unfolded.
To Read or Not to Read
Yes, do read it!
It is not a YA, as Amazon will erroneously lead you to believe. It is very much an adult tale that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
What I Loved
I love quantum physics and the theory that there are multiple universes created from people's different choices. I was an avid fan of Sliders (TV show) and loved to see the concept used in books and on the screen. It is so fascinating and mind-blowing to think about it. In Crossing in Time, it is all these things and more, as the possibility that this theory is real means the difference between life and death for the world's population as a disease quickly spreads to all humanity.
Not only are there multiple universes, but the characters also discover the possibility of time travel and how to do it, which blends so seamlessly with the numerous worlds that, instead of making it harder to suspend disbelief, actually makes it more accessible. Time travel is a fun concept and one that creates a lot of suspense and tension in the story, causing the pages to turn faster and faster as you want to know what happens next.
The love story that threads itself throughout the story adds an extra layer to an already tightly woven tale of survival. Diego and Isabel reconnect at the beginning of the novel after being apart for decades and rediscover the love that they lost the fateful day Diego stepped on a plane and out of Isabel's life. This love story is fraught with dangerous situations and turbulence as the world careens out of control. It is the thread that holds the story together and brings poignancy to an already potentially tragic tale.
The story has three narrators, and they work together well, keeping the story moving forward from three necessary perspectives. The voices were not always easy to distinguish between, but they are authentic enough that confusion was not an issue, as can happen with multiple narrators. The characters are all complex, full of depth, and their scars often show as they make hard decisions. The setting is an exciting mix of places that added to my fascination as the story unfolded.
To Read or Not to Read
Yes, do read it!
It is not a YA, as Amazon will erroneously lead you to believe. It is very much an adult tale that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
adriannawaters's review
4.0
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed Crossing in Time a lot. As someone who adores romances, I loved the connection between Isabel and Diego. Although I am not a huge fan of sci-fi, I felt that DL Orton did a great job at keeping the reader intrigued. The concept of time travel with the science behind it was very interesting. However, I was a little confused at times, so a little more explanation or background would have been helpful.
One thing I normally enjoy about books is multiple perspectives. I like being able to hear multiple characters' thoughts, especially Isabel, Diego, and Matt. While I liked the POVs in Crossing in Time, there were a little confusing and could have used some better labels.
While I had no qualms with the sexual content, some readers might want to be aware of it before reading.
Overall, I liked Crossing in Time, especially the cliff hanger. I will be sure to read the rest of the series!
I enjoyed Crossing in Time a lot. As someone who adores romances, I loved the connection between Isabel and Diego. Although I am not a huge fan of sci-fi, I felt that DL Orton did a great job at keeping the reader intrigued. The concept of time travel with the science behind it was very interesting. However, I was a little confused at times, so a little more explanation or background would have been helpful.
One thing I normally enjoy about books is multiple perspectives. I like being able to hear multiple characters' thoughts, especially Isabel, Diego, and Matt. While I liked the POVs in Crossing in Time, there were a little confusing and could have used some better labels.
While I had no qualms with the sexual content, some readers might want to be aware of it before reading.
Overall, I liked Crossing in Time, especially the cliff hanger. I will be sure to read the rest of the series!
longtimereader's review
3.0
Can one couple's falling in love and teaming up save the world? Well, we wish that they could, but the un-answered questions bother me to no end. What happened to the sphere? It starts things going at the front and is never seen or resolved. The romance was good when it was sweet, and on occasion, too heavy, but the over all story was one I could get into until we go the ending. That makes me so aggravated when an ending is basically by the next book if you want resolution. It makes me wish I had skipped the book. So for this book, 3 stars for things left unanswered, scenes that are too steamy, and giving me an ending that isn't satisfying.
My copy came from Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.
My copy came from Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.
kerrimcbooknerd's review
3.0
I want to thank #TheWriteReads, Rocky Mountain Press, and the author for sending me a free e-book in exchange for an honest review!
If you don’t know, science fiction is my favorite genre right after fantasy. I’ve loved it since I was a young reader and continue to enjoy it to this day, though I don’t read it nearly as much as fantasy. That being said, there is one aspect of science fiction that has always thrown me off: time travel. I don’t know… I just can’t wrap my mind around it! Whenever I’ve read a book involving time travel, I find myself getting caught up trying to make it make sense and it usually never does. So I had a little trepidation when I discovered that Crossing in Time was centered around the concept.
Thankfully, though this book definitely delves into time travel, there’s so much more to it that kept me intrigued. This was an intensely fast-paced novel that kept me on my toes the entire time! We are thrown directly into the action, meeting one of our main characters, Isabel, as she’s learning to navigate the world after some unnamed disaster has left it in devastation. We’re only with her for a little while before we’re whisked back to the past to see how this story all began and to meet our other main character, Diego. Isabel and Diego’s love story is another core element of this book and possibly the key to saving the world.
I have to say, the pacing of this book is top notch! It’s a longer story, coming in at 412 pages, but the pages flew by. I was so wrapped up in Isabel and Diego’s story that I just couldn’t look away! This is definitely a compulsively readable book that won’t leave you feeling bored at all. The plot can get a tad convoluted, but I think it did a great job of not getting too confusing, even with all the different dimensions and timelines! I will say that there were some plot points that I felt could have simply been mentioned as opposed to written on-page, like the miscarriage. I can see why it could be an important part of the plot, but the graphic depiction personally seemed like it was mostly there for shock value. Still, this was a quick, fun read that kept me engaged the entire time.
Now, let’s talk about the romance. Though I was rooting for Isabel and Diego, I have to be honest, it was hard to do. Mostly because Isabel is absolutely insufferable! I’m surprised there is any universe where Diego doesn’t just give up on her needy, game-playing, obnoxious ass. I understand (kind of… since Isabel is terrible at communicating even though she demands that Diego be better at communicating… ugh) that she has been hurt in the past and has a ton of baggage, but watching her take it out on Diego just made me want to raaaaaaage! I’m not saying Diego is perfect and I’m not saying Isabel needs to be, but I find it hard to get behind a relationship where one of the people is constantly testing the other one. Just… no thank you. That being said, I also hate the miscommunication trope and I know that’s a lot of people’s jam, so, though I couldn’t get into it, I still think it was well-written and could definitely be someone’s cup of tea!
Final thoughts: This is a thrilling, sci-fi romance that is intensely readable. Once you fall into Isabel and Diego’s story, you can’t help but want more! Though I wasn’t a huge fan of the romance, it was well-written and definitely steamy. If you like your romance with a healthy dose of tension and wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff, I think you’ll love Crossing in Time!
If you don’t know, science fiction is my favorite genre right after fantasy. I’ve loved it since I was a young reader and continue to enjoy it to this day, though I don’t read it nearly as much as fantasy. That being said, there is one aspect of science fiction that has always thrown me off: time travel. I don’t know… I just can’t wrap my mind around it! Whenever I’ve read a book involving time travel, I find myself getting caught up trying to make it make sense and it usually never does. So I had a little trepidation when I discovered that Crossing in Time was centered around the concept.
Thankfully, though this book definitely delves into time travel, there’s so much more to it that kept me intrigued. This was an intensely fast-paced novel that kept me on my toes the entire time! We are thrown directly into the action, meeting one of our main characters, Isabel, as she’s learning to navigate the world after some unnamed disaster has left it in devastation. We’re only with her for a little while before we’re whisked back to the past to see how this story all began and to meet our other main character, Diego. Isabel and Diego’s love story is another core element of this book and possibly the key to saving the world.
I have to say, the pacing of this book is top notch! It’s a longer story, coming in at 412 pages, but the pages flew by. I was so wrapped up in Isabel and Diego’s story that I just couldn’t look away! This is definitely a compulsively readable book that won’t leave you feeling bored at all. The plot can get a tad convoluted, but I think it did a great job of not getting too confusing, even with all the different dimensions and timelines! I will say that there were some plot points that I felt could have simply been mentioned as opposed to written on-page, like the miscarriage. I can see why it could be an important part of the plot, but the graphic depiction personally seemed like it was mostly there for shock value. Still, this was a quick, fun read that kept me engaged the entire time.
Now, let’s talk about the romance. Though I was rooting for Isabel and Diego, I have to be honest, it was hard to do. Mostly because Isabel is absolutely insufferable! I’m surprised there is any universe where Diego doesn’t just give up on her needy, game-playing, obnoxious ass. I understand (kind of… since Isabel is terrible at communicating even though she demands that Diego be better at communicating… ugh) that she has been hurt in the past and has a ton of baggage, but watching her take it out on Diego just made me want to raaaaaaage! I’m not saying Diego is perfect and I’m not saying Isabel needs to be, but I find it hard to get behind a relationship where one of the people is constantly testing the other one. Just… no thank you. That being said, I also hate the miscommunication trope and I know that’s a lot of people’s jam, so, though I couldn’t get into it, I still think it was well-written and could definitely be someone’s cup of tea!
Final thoughts: This is a thrilling, sci-fi romance that is intensely readable. Once you fall into Isabel and Diego’s story, you can’t help but want more! Though I wasn’t a huge fan of the romance, it was well-written and definitely steamy. If you like your romance with a healthy dose of tension and wibbly wobbly, timey wimey stuff, I think you’ll love Crossing in Time!