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Call It Consequences
What would you do if your 12-year-old self showed up and told you that you had to travel back in time to save your dead mother’s life?
Lorraine’s mother died almost a decade ago, and her life has been spiraling out of control ever since. If it’s not the grief, or her aloof father who won’t give up his pointless time travel experiments, then it’s the mysterious man in black who always seems to be watching her.
Does that mean it’s up to Lorraine to fix everything? Lorraine’s an artist, not a mathematician. With only her unwitting boyfriend for help, how will she ever accomplish what her genius parents never could? More importantly, will she be able to keep it a secret from the strange government forces following her?
Lorraine’s mother died almost a decade ago, and her life has been spiraling out of control ever since. If it’s not the grief, or her aloof father who won’t give up his pointless time travel experiments, then it’s the mysterious man in black who always seems to be watching her.
Does that mean it’s up to Lorraine to fix everything? Lorraine’s an artist, not a mathematician. With only her unwitting boyfriend for help, how will she ever accomplish what her genius parents never could? More importantly, will she be able to keep it a secret from the strange government forces following her?
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2026
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Alli Prince
5 books19 followersAlli Prince has been creating stories since she could form words and has been writing since long before she learned about sentence structure and grammar (her editors think she could still learn a thing or two about grammar).
She’s been published to The Pearl and was the project manager for Lawless. Alli is currently attending a writing trade school called The Company. She is learning everything she can about writing, editing, and marketing. She hopes to use these skills to influence the world of Christian literature and bring glory to God’s name.
She’s been published to The Pearl and was the project manager for Lawless. Alli is currently attending a writing trade school called The Company. She is learning everything she can about writing, editing, and marketing. She hopes to use these skills to influence the world of Christian literature and bring glory to God’s name.
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January 22, 2026
Definitely pulls at the heartstrings and captures a lot of the pain and grief that comes with letting go.
If you’re a fan of YA sci-fi or you like time travel, witty humor, and you aren’t afraid to shed a few tears, I recommend that you check this novel out!
If you’re a fan of YA sci-fi or you like time travel, witty humor, and you aren’t afraid to shed a few tears, I recommend that you check this novel out!
January 21, 2026
First book to make me cry since Hunger Games released.
January 21, 2026
Could this be the next Wrinkle in Time?
There’s a mysterious agent, there’s a woman in time, and there’s a bird in the KFC. Call it Consequences by Alli Prince can only be described as an energizing work of speculative fiction. Lorraine Sullivan’s life had been entirely uprooted by a scientific experiment gone wrong, one that killed her mother and left her father obsessed, disgraced, and seemingly unreachable. But it also left her with something else… (You’ll have to read the story to find out what—I don’t make the rules).
Alli Prince does a stellar job digging into the nitty-gritty of a time travel story without overbearing the reader with so many details of the science behind it as many sci-fi books tend to do. But, I could hardly call it sci-fi. It is simply a good story. But what makes it good?
It's been said that good stories reveal the human heart—they are not meant to cater to our escapist fantasies. This book offers a good story. It is a lens to look at our own grief and guilt, forcing us to face the questions like, “If you could fix the moment that broke your family, would you?” and "What if we could make the sad untrue?" Call it Consequences may fit into the speculative fiction genre, but it is a confrontation with real ideas and emotions you will face in your life. Love does not necessitate the absence of evil. Healing does not necessitate the expunging of pain. Our suffering becomes meaningless if it can be undone by our own actions.
If it’s not clear, I am encouraging you to read this book. The snarky dialogue will keep you reading, and the heart of the story will keep you growing.
There’s a mysterious agent, there’s a woman in time, and there’s a bird in the KFC. Call it Consequences by Alli Prince can only be described as an energizing work of speculative fiction. Lorraine Sullivan’s life had been entirely uprooted by a scientific experiment gone wrong, one that killed her mother and left her father obsessed, disgraced, and seemingly unreachable. But it also left her with something else… (You’ll have to read the story to find out what—I don’t make the rules).
Alli Prince does a stellar job digging into the nitty-gritty of a time travel story without overbearing the reader with so many details of the science behind it as many sci-fi books tend to do. But, I could hardly call it sci-fi. It is simply a good story. But what makes it good?
It's been said that good stories reveal the human heart—they are not meant to cater to our escapist fantasies. This book offers a good story. It is a lens to look at our own grief and guilt, forcing us to face the questions like, “If you could fix the moment that broke your family, would you?” and "What if we could make the sad untrue?" Call it Consequences may fit into the speculative fiction genre, but it is a confrontation with real ideas and emotions you will face in your life. Love does not necessitate the absence of evil. Healing does not necessitate the expunging of pain. Our suffering becomes meaningless if it can be undone by our own actions.
If it’s not clear, I am encouraging you to read this book. The snarky dialogue will keep you reading, and the heart of the story will keep you growing.
January 21, 2026
While young adult time-travel stories aren’t typically my go-to genre, this novel surprised me in the best way. What stood out most was how the story ultimately gathered momentum—by the final stretch, the action and emotional stakes carried me swiftly to the conclusion.
The book captures the intensity of adolescence with honesty, and while the characters’ emotional volatility may feel familiar to anyone who’s lived beyond those years, it also offers something illuminating: a reminder of how real and formative those moments are when you’re living them. The story doesn’t shy away from the inner turmoil of youth, but instead uses it to explore growth, regret, and self-understanding.
What truly anchored the story for me was the relationship between the father and daughter. Their shared grief—and the way the narrative allows space for reconciliation, understanding, and healing—adds real depth and heart. It’s a beautiful portrayal of how tragedy can shape a family.
The time-travel element is used in a particularly meaningful way, allowing the protagonist to encounter a younger version of herself. This becomes a powerful reflection on compassion—on what it might look like to extend grace to the person we once were, instead of judging her by what we know now. That idea lingered with me long after I finished the book.
Readers who enjoy emotionally driven YA fiction with heart, momentum, and thoughtful themes will find much to appreciate here.
The book captures the intensity of adolescence with honesty, and while the characters’ emotional volatility may feel familiar to anyone who’s lived beyond those years, it also offers something illuminating: a reminder of how real and formative those moments are when you’re living them. The story doesn’t shy away from the inner turmoil of youth, but instead uses it to explore growth, regret, and self-understanding.
What truly anchored the story for me was the relationship between the father and daughter. Their shared grief—and the way the narrative allows space for reconciliation, understanding, and healing—adds real depth and heart. It’s a beautiful portrayal of how tragedy can shape a family.
The time-travel element is used in a particularly meaningful way, allowing the protagonist to encounter a younger version of herself. This becomes a powerful reflection on compassion—on what it might look like to extend grace to the person we once were, instead of judging her by what we know now. That idea lingered with me long after I finished the book.
Readers who enjoy emotionally driven YA fiction with heart, momentum, and thoughtful themes will find much to appreciate here.
January 21, 2026
What would you do if your past self asked you to change the past?
Lorraine, a 20 year old with past trauma and a broken relationship from her father, had to answer this question when she was visited by her 12 year old self. As they team up to save her mom, Lorraine has to decide: should she change the past, or grow from the grief?
I had so much fun reading this! It began as a time travel adventure, but began to go deeper into the secrets behind the lab’s research. The characters popped out on the page, and by the end of the book, I felt like I knew them all. Buck will have a place in my heart!
The feelings of grief really hit home with me. I felt seen by Lorraine’s grappling with not only the loss of a person but also what that person will miss.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi adventures!
Lorraine, a 20 year old with past trauma and a broken relationship from her father, had to answer this question when she was visited by her 12 year old self. As they team up to save her mom, Lorraine has to decide: should she change the past, or grow from the grief?
I had so much fun reading this! It began as a time travel adventure, but began to go deeper into the secrets behind the lab’s research. The characters popped out on the page, and by the end of the book, I felt like I knew them all. Buck will have a place in my heart!
The feelings of grief really hit home with me. I felt seen by Lorraine’s grappling with not only the loss of a person but also what that person will miss.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes sci-fi adventures!
January 21, 2026
I generally don't enjoy time travel books or movies (unless the time travel is played for comedy). I can safely say that this time travel novel was not played for comedy, in fact I almost cried a couple times while reading it, AND I loved this book.
Call It Consequences has relatable characters, hateable villains, fantastic prose, and a dead bird in the KFC. Alli Prince handled a story of grief with respect and made it tangible, while keeping the action and the stakes high. And she kept the science of time travel understandable to an artist, without overexplaining anything.
I can't recommend this book enough.
Call It Consequences has relatable characters, hateable villains, fantastic prose, and a dead bird in the KFC. Alli Prince handled a story of grief with respect and made it tangible, while keeping the action and the stakes high. And she kept the science of time travel understandable to an artist, without overexplaining anything.
I can't recommend this book enough.
January 22, 2026
Absolutely incredible! The book is a must-read. It's not just a story about time travel but it dives much deeper into the real-life battles we face with unforgiveness, anger, and failing to appreciate the good things we have in front of us before they're almost gone. Call it Consequences will definitely keep you flipping the pages to see what happens next. You truly feel what the protagonist (Lorraine) is experiencing in every part of the story. By the end, you'll learn a life-changing lesson and probably shed a tear or two.
January 21, 2026
Beautiful, compelling, effervescent.
I'm a big fan of time travel books and this one just knocked it out of the park. Go buy the book right now!
Content warnings: It’s clean (no spice or swearing).
I'm a big fan of time travel books and this one just knocked it out of the park. Go buy the book right now!
Content warnings: It’s clean (no spice or swearing).
January 21, 2026
Fun take on time travel! Starts a little slow, but once it gets going you can’t put it down. Has all the feelings (I nearly bawled and I’m not a cryer), all the humor, and all the twists. This is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time!
January 21, 2026
Call it Consequences is such a fun book! Lots of emotions throughout, with wonderful bits of humor sprinkled in too. Just a warning, if you're like me you'll read the last 100 pages in one sitting. Highly recommend!!
January 24, 2026
Quite literally a love letter to your younger self. I tore through this book in a matter of days and loved every single minute of it. It’s funny, endearing and emotional!
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