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A review by anca_antoci
Crossing in Time by Micah McDonald, D.L. Orton
4.0
My thoughts on Crossing in Time
Crossing in Time by D.L. Orton is a fast-paced dystopian romance intertwined with time travel, thriller, and suspense elements. If you’re not much of a sci-fi lover, don’t worry, as the heart of the story is a tangled (in an unexpected way that I can’t elaborate without spoilers) romance. The actual time travel occurs in the last third of the book, so be patient.
What I enjoyed about Crossing in Time
I find the premises of the story refreshing, however, the plot gets convoluted alternating between timelines and dimensions. I don’t know if it’s been done before, but I haven’t read anything like it so far and I was excited to see how it unfolds. It did not disappoint!
I’m happy to say it wasn’t predictable and it ends with a twist. This is the first book in the series so brace yourself for a cliffhanger.
It's a fast-paced story with an emotional roller coaster so you don't need to worry about getting bored.
Perfect timing
Although the book came out years ago, it sent chills down my spine to read it in today’s context. The Earth is in danger and humanity is circling down the drain due to many things including a virus (not Covid-19, but something Ebola-like that kills across species) and the main character, Isabel, who is a geneticist must go back in time to rescue her failed relationship because it’s the only thing that can save the world.
Things I didn't enjoy as much as I hoped I would
Crossing in Time is written in the first person POV, present tense. For me, this is a first and it felt very unusual. Please keep in mind that more of a personal preference and just because I didn't like it doesn't mean you won't.
I also find that in order to enjoy the book to the fullest I often had to turn a blind eye.
Read the full review on my blog: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/crossing-in-time-by-d-l-orton-book-review
Crossing in Time by D.L. Orton is a fast-paced dystopian romance intertwined with time travel, thriller, and suspense elements. If you’re not much of a sci-fi lover, don’t worry, as the heart of the story is a tangled (in an unexpected way that I can’t elaborate without spoilers) romance. The actual time travel occurs in the last third of the book, so be patient.
What I enjoyed about Crossing in Time
I find the premises of the story refreshing, however, the plot gets convoluted alternating between timelines and dimensions. I don’t know if it’s been done before, but I haven’t read anything like it so far and I was excited to see how it unfolds. It did not disappoint!
I’m happy to say it wasn’t predictable and it ends with a twist. This is the first book in the series so brace yourself for a cliffhanger.
It's a fast-paced story with an emotional roller coaster so you don't need to worry about getting bored.
Perfect timing
Although the book came out years ago, it sent chills down my spine to read it in today’s context. The Earth is in danger and humanity is circling down the drain due to many things including a virus (not Covid-19, but something Ebola-like that kills across species) and the main character, Isabel, who is a geneticist must go back in time to rescue her failed relationship because it’s the only thing that can save the world.
Things I didn't enjoy as much as I hoped I would
Crossing in Time is written in the first person POV, present tense. For me, this is a first and it felt very unusual. Please keep in mind that more of a personal preference and just because I didn't like it doesn't mean you won't.
I also find that in order to enjoy the book to the fullest I often had to turn a blind eye.
Read the full review on my blog: https://www.summonfantasy.com/book-reviews/crossing-in-time-by-d-l-orton-book-review