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For a Lifetime
by Gabrielle Meyer
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my least favorite book in the Timeless series because I found the Salem storyline to be dreary, drawn-out, repetitive, and generally miserable. I will say that it kept me at the edge of my seat at certain points, but at others I found myself just wanting to be back in the lively 1912 timeline. I also typically do not enjoy “scary” genres so my dislike of the Salem storyline is purely based on personal taste and not necessarily reflective of the writing.
On the other hand, I found it refreshing having two narrators between the twins, and it was clever how the author switched their narration point of view once Hope died in the 1912 path. The story overall was riveting and compelling, as all the stories in the Timeless series are.
I will say that one part I found hard to believe was the development of Hope and Isaac’s relationship. Hope’s growing interest in Isaac felt too quick in my opinion, especially since she disliked him so deeply in the past. It is an interesting plot line — switching the love interests between the twins like that — but I didn’t find it to be particularly well done for either couple.
I think there was more believable romantic development for Grace and Luc, which I enjoyed — especially the morning scene when Grace accidentally confesses her time-crossing secret to Luc, and he responds in a completely clueless manner. That. was. hilarious.
Again, what I enjoyed most about this book, as I do with all the others in the series, is the homage to the glory of God’s plans for our lives and the beauty in surrendering fully to His will.
On the other hand, I found it refreshing having two narrators between the twins, and it was clever how the author switched their narration point of view once Hope died in the 1912 path. The story overall was riveting and compelling, as all the stories in the Timeless series are.
I will say that one part I found hard to believe was the development of Hope and Isaac’s relationship. Hope’s growing interest in Isaac felt too quick in my opinion, especially since she disliked him so deeply in the past. It is an interesting plot line — switching the love interests between the twins like that — but I didn’t find it to be particularly well done for either couple.
I think there was more believable romantic development for Grace and Luc, which I enjoyed — especially the morning scene when Grace accidentally confesses her time-crossing secret to Luc, and he responds in a completely clueless manner. That. was. hilarious.
Again, what I enjoyed most about this book, as I do with all the others in the series, is the homage to the glory of God’s plans for our lives and the beauty in surrendering fully to His will.