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Threads in Time
Twenty-two-year-old Lyndall Huxley wakes to find herself thousands of years into the future. Something went wrong with the programme for which she volunteered - a programme that employs Einstein’s laws of relativity to send travellers forward in time. The ruins overrun by green woodland in which she wakes are a far cry from the urbanised world she left behind in the 2200s. Lyndall embarks upon a journey that will leave her questioning her very identity. She must choose between the new life that beckons and the old life from which, even thousands of years later, she cannot escape. She will discover that the mission was never about sending people into the future. Much more is at stake. "A thinking person’s sci-fi novel with plot twists a-plenty" - Boston Standard "Thoughtful, clever, poignant and thought-provoking in equal measure" - The Scotsman "Given its cinematic potential, it is possible – perhaps likely – that Threads in Time will follow its literary forefathers to the Big Screen" - The Yorkshire Post
320 pages, Paperback
Published January 26, 2019
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Hannah De Giorgis
1 book20 followersHannah was born and raised in the Cotswolds, England. After teaching English in Florence, Italy, for a time she moved to London, where she recently completed a master’s in modernist literature at University College London. Prior to that, she studied literature at Birkbeck, University of London, where she graduated with first-class honours and won the John Hay Loban prize for student who shows the most promise in literature. Threads in Time is her debut novel. She now lives in London with her husband. To sample more of her writing – her blog, poetry, and short stories – visit her website.
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May 20, 2019
Book Reviewed by Tina on www.whisperingstories.com
Set in 2233, in a world with a massive wealth gap, the novel tells the story of Lyndall, a young woman who suffers the traumatic loss of her parents and sister. In her grief, she signs on to a privately-funded one-way trip through time. She wakes up to find she has traveled over 5000 years in the future. She must navigate a world overrun by vegetation to find other travelers and discover the mystery of why they have traveled so far afield.
The setting of 2233 is intriguing but lacks depth. There are interesting tidbits dropped, such as the prevalence of bikes and how books evolved, but Lyndall’s life is not that much different from today. As such, the story could have taken place in 2025 with the same result. There were several anachronisms which also took away from the futuristic aspects. I don’t think in two hundred years we will still use “men” instead of “humanity” or gender people based on their hair cuts.
Another element that distracted from the overall plot was the emphasis on Lyndall’s love life. There is a pointless love triangle which is used to create false tension. In truth, I disliked this part of plot intensely, as it felt contrived to me. There was no external plot element forcing Lyndall to choose between two people, though she is often urged to do so by one or the other. Given the larger stakes at play, focusing so much attention on this took away from the rest of the story.
It also didn’t help that both men were “perfect” in different ways. Lyndall herself was immature and rash, as well as being quite young, so I felt distanced from her. The other characters served their purposes but lacked personality.
That being said, the novel is compelling and moves at a quick pace. The author writes with an easy-to-follow, gentle prose that guides the reader with minimal confusion. The first half jumps back and forth between the present and the future, which serves to keep you interested. The description of the year 5000 future and the people in it are detailed and well-explained. The twist at the end would not surprise hardcore science fiction readers, but the journey to get there is enjoyable overall.
Set in 2233, in a world with a massive wealth gap, the novel tells the story of Lyndall, a young woman who suffers the traumatic loss of her parents and sister. In her grief, she signs on to a privately-funded one-way trip through time. She wakes up to find she has traveled over 5000 years in the future. She must navigate a world overrun by vegetation to find other travelers and discover the mystery of why they have traveled so far afield.
The setting of 2233 is intriguing but lacks depth. There are interesting tidbits dropped, such as the prevalence of bikes and how books evolved, but Lyndall’s life is not that much different from today. As such, the story could have taken place in 2025 with the same result. There were several anachronisms which also took away from the futuristic aspects. I don’t think in two hundred years we will still use “men” instead of “humanity” or gender people based on their hair cuts.
Another element that distracted from the overall plot was the emphasis on Lyndall’s love life. There is a pointless love triangle which is used to create false tension. In truth, I disliked this part of plot intensely, as it felt contrived to me. There was no external plot element forcing Lyndall to choose between two people, though she is often urged to do so by one or the other. Given the larger stakes at play, focusing so much attention on this took away from the rest of the story.
It also didn’t help that both men were “perfect” in different ways. Lyndall herself was immature and rash, as well as being quite young, so I felt distanced from her. The other characters served their purposes but lacked personality.
That being said, the novel is compelling and moves at a quick pace. The author writes with an easy-to-follow, gentle prose that guides the reader with minimal confusion. The first half jumps back and forth between the present and the future, which serves to keep you interested. The description of the year 5000 future and the people in it are detailed and well-explained. The twist at the end would not surprise hardcore science fiction readers, but the journey to get there is enjoyable overall.
May 18, 2019
Threads in Time by Hannah De Giorgis is a fascinating fantasy. A journey that captivated my attention immediately. So much rides on this epic travel by the main character. Choices have to made. With every choice comes a risk or price to pay. I was constantly surprised and entertained as I followed young Lyndall through time and space. The themes were impressive. This is better than any Star Wars movie. So much action, adventure, heartfelt issues, and more. Lies, betrayal, trust, and hope are tied into one well-written novel. Hannah De Giorgis had me hooked. I kept wondering what would happen next and where it would leave Lyndall. Overall, I recommend this to all fantasy, space, and time travel readers.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
April 14, 2019
This is a very enjoyable, fast paced sci fi novel. I read it in two sittings. The setting of the ruined, futuristic cityscape reminded me very much of J.G Ballard's The Drowned World. The backdrop is vivid, the characters well drawn and narrative fast paced with unforeseen twists. it would make a good film.
April 17, 2019
Tragedy strikes Twenty-two-year-old Lyndall Huxley and leaves her with a broken heart. In one night she loses her whole family and she feels as if it is all her fault. Her heart was torn right out of her chest leaving nothing but a shell of a person in its wake. She is so heartbroken that she lashes out at the one person left in her life that she cares for greatly. Lyndall lashes out at him and causing a big rift in their relationship. Lyndall hurts so bad she just wants to be a lone.
So when she hears about this program where she can leave it all behind and time travel to the future she jumps in head first. Lyndall is sent thousands of years into the future into a world that has been devastated by time and probably the people as well.
Lyndall’s life has been turned upside down by her past and the future as well. Lyndall finds out that her little trip into the future is not quite like she was told by the people from her past. She learns that she has been lied too by the people in her past. Someone from the future is also not being honest with her but she is not sure who that is. Lyndall has no idea who she can trust. Can she trust her new friends?
Threads in Time was a fast paced read that had me hooked from the first page. There was action and adventure on every page. I can’t wait to check out more books in this series. The world building is phenomenal and the characters were just as amazing.
I would recommend Threads in Time of anyone who likes a good science fiction/time travel novel.
So when she hears about this program where she can leave it all behind and time travel to the future she jumps in head first. Lyndall is sent thousands of years into the future into a world that has been devastated by time and probably the people as well.
Lyndall’s life has been turned upside down by her past and the future as well. Lyndall finds out that her little trip into the future is not quite like she was told by the people from her past. She learns that she has been lied too by the people in her past. Someone from the future is also not being honest with her but she is not sure who that is. Lyndall has no idea who she can trust. Can she trust her new friends?
Threads in Time was a fast paced read that had me hooked from the first page. There was action and adventure on every page. I can’t wait to check out more books in this series. The world building is phenomenal and the characters were just as amazing.
I would recommend Threads in Time of anyone who likes a good science fiction/time travel novel.
January 27, 2019
Threads in Time
Came up in recommended books in the Kindle store. Liked the look of the cover so I decided to buy it, and I'm so happy I did! What a great adventure. If you're a sci-fi fan or just like a good adventure book, then I'd highly recommend this book. Very well written and the characters are fantastic. Takes place in a dystopian future London. Well worth the read. One of the gems that you amazon recommends from time to time.
Came up in recommended books in the Kindle store. Liked the look of the cover so I decided to buy it, and I'm so happy I did! What a great adventure. If you're a sci-fi fan or just like a good adventure book, then I'd highly recommend this book. Very well written and the characters are fantastic. Takes place in a dystopian future London. Well worth the read. One of the gems that you amazon recommends from time to time.
April 8, 2019
I do not usually read Science Fiction but this book was recommended by a friend. I found it fascinating in that it combined scientific theory and English literature with a story that was a page turner. Towards the end I did not want to put it down. The characters were well drawn and developed. I am looking forward to reading more about the world in which Lyndall has found herself. Thoroughly recommended.
June 21, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. What is their mission and how are they going to complete it?
Hannah De Giorgis debut novel, Threads in Time is a smashing success. The main character, Lyndall Huxley, is a twenty-two-year-old that has woke up in a new world. There are so many unusual things happening in this strange place. This book is marvelous.
Lyndall Huxley
She is the main character, and our first-person point of view character, who is from the twenty-third century. Lyndall is telling the story as best as she could, and it's pretty exciting to see how this all turns out to be. She had me rooting for her and her friends that she meets once she arrives. Lyndall's friends are fellow time travelers and natives. We learn why she chose to time travel. I think this was a great tactic to do since it helps us know Lyndall a lot better.
Likes
Her love for Sean
That she loves her family a lot
Sort of her decision to go into the future
She loved history
Great with keeping facts in her head about things that most people didn't think twice about
New World
Lyndall and four other time travelers landed in a time that they weren't supposed to be. They were all surprised to see the way that Mother Earth has taken back her land despite all the buildings that are all still around. Lyndall thought that she was the only one until she ran into some people from that world and then the ones from her own time. It took a while to get used to life here in this new world, but they were adapting A lot of things have changed and its a pretty interesting change to the way things were in the twenty-third century.
Five Stars
Threads in Time by Hannah De Giorgis is totally worthy of a five-star review; I honestly couldn't stop thinking about the group, the new world, or the things that were happening to them. Ms. De Giorgis is a great author, and I can't wait to read more of this trilogy. Lyndall and the other time travelers are lovely people that I hope will live a great life. They deserve it after everything that they have learned and endured.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Threads in Time by Hannah De Giorgis.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
Hannah De Giorgis debut novel, Threads in Time is a smashing success. The main character, Lyndall Huxley, is a twenty-two-year-old that has woke up in a new world. There are so many unusual things happening in this strange place. This book is marvelous.
Lyndall Huxley
She is the main character, and our first-person point of view character, who is from the twenty-third century. Lyndall is telling the story as best as she could, and it's pretty exciting to see how this all turns out to be. She had me rooting for her and her friends that she meets once she arrives. Lyndall's friends are fellow time travelers and natives. We learn why she chose to time travel. I think this was a great tactic to do since it helps us know Lyndall a lot better.
Likes
Her love for Sean
That she loves her family a lot
Sort of her decision to go into the future
She loved history
Great with keeping facts in her head about things that most people didn't think twice about
New World
Lyndall and four other time travelers landed in a time that they weren't supposed to be. They were all surprised to see the way that Mother Earth has taken back her land despite all the buildings that are all still around. Lyndall thought that she was the only one until she ran into some people from that world and then the ones from her own time. It took a while to get used to life here in this new world, but they were adapting A lot of things have changed and its a pretty interesting change to the way things were in the twenty-third century.
Five Stars
Threads in Time by Hannah De Giorgis is totally worthy of a five-star review; I honestly couldn't stop thinking about the group, the new world, or the things that were happening to them. Ms. De Giorgis is a great author, and I can't wait to read more of this trilogy. Lyndall and the other time travelers are lovely people that I hope will live a great life. They deserve it after everything that they have learned and endured.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Threads in Time by Hannah De Giorgis.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!
This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
February 6, 2019
I thoroughly enjoyed Threads in Time. It was beautifully written with a 'fresh' style, well developed characters and a page turning plot. It was fantastic to get lost in this future world, so vividly described that I could easily visualise it. An ideal bit of escapism. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough!
April 6, 2019
Very enjoyable read from start to finish. The characters are well thought up and their development throughout the novel held me to the end. The novel is well-written and its plot is gripping, thought-provoking and established in a way that draws the reader in. All in all, a worthy read .
August 29, 2019
I rather enjoyed this. There were a few typos but not enough to pull me out of the story. I will most likely read book two in the series when it comes out.
December 14, 2019
A very interesting story... the writing was poor.
March 11, 2020
Lyndall is a young woman in London in the 23rd century, eking out a life in a world where wealth disparity has left only two groups: Mints with lots of wealth and everybody else living at a basic level.
In spite of Lyndall's loving relationship with Sean, when a huge disaster strikes her life, she follows up an ad looking for volunteers to be sent on a one-way trip to the future.
A few days after arriving, she meets native Duines and finds she's not the only one from the 23rd century there. She joins the two groups, and the story takes on a bit if romantic triangle, Duine government and rules and conflict, and concerns and puzzlement about why they're there.
These are woven together nicely and lead to a surprising conclusion. Four plus stars for this sci-fi, not my usual genre of choice. This says it's the first of a trilogy. When the second comes out, I will comfortably continue.
In spite of Lyndall's loving relationship with Sean, when a huge disaster strikes her life, she follows up an ad looking for volunteers to be sent on a one-way trip to the future.
A few days after arriving, she meets native Duines and finds she's not the only one from the 23rd century there. She joins the two groups, and the story takes on a bit if romantic triangle, Duine government and rules and conflict, and concerns and puzzlement about why they're there.
These are woven together nicely and lead to a surprising conclusion. Four plus stars for this sci-fi, not my usual genre of choice. This says it's the first of a trilogy. When the second comes out, I will comfortably continue.
May 1, 2019
I enjoyed this but just felt it could've been better. The heroine seemed selfish and I'd've liked more detail in the future world and its people.
June 21, 2019
Lyndall is 22 and she's living in the 23rd century. There has been a Resource Depletion Crisis. Coal, gas and oil are virtually gone. She ends up volunteering for a program that will send people into the future. It's a one-way trip. She's split up with her boyfriend and her family has died. She decides the future may be better than the present.
She was to go 500 years into the future. Something odd happens, though, and she ends up some 3000 years into the future. There are ruins of cities she knew but no evidence of technology anywhere. Before long she finds out she's not the only one who ended up in that time.
There are humans there but they're not quite the same as humans today. So one of the things she has to face is how to live with these humans, some of which are hostile and some of which aren't. Then and the others try to figure out just why they are some 2500 years further into the future then they were supposed to be.
She and the others also have to deal with attacks by one group of the Duines (the new form of human) against the others. There's even problems with the group that befriended them.
If that weren't enough to try to deal with they find out the secret of just what wrong with their craft and just how massively important their presence is in the future.
It makes for a really good story.
She was to go 500 years into the future. Something odd happens, though, and she ends up some 3000 years into the future. There are ruins of cities she knew but no evidence of technology anywhere. Before long she finds out she's not the only one who ended up in that time.
There are humans there but they're not quite the same as humans today. So one of the things she has to face is how to live with these humans, some of which are hostile and some of which aren't. Then and the others try to figure out just why they are some 2500 years further into the future then they were supposed to be.
She and the others also have to deal with attacks by one group of the Duines (the new form of human) against the others. There's even problems with the group that befriended them.
If that weren't enough to try to deal with they find out the secret of just what wrong with their craft and just how massively important their presence is in the future.
It makes for a really good story.
June 13, 2019
Fascinating Time Travel Tale With Lots Of Heart
Who doesn't love a time travel adventure to the far future? Especially when the fate of all humankind hangs in the balance. Strong characters, exciting action, spooky remains of past civilisations, this story has it all and is quite well written. Fine as a stand alone novel, but a sequel is in the offing. I shall very much look forward to reading it.
Who doesn't love a time travel adventure to the far future? Especially when the fate of all humankind hangs in the balance. Strong characters, exciting action, spooky remains of past civilisations, this story has it all and is quite well written. Fine as a stand alone novel, but a sequel is in the offing. I shall very much look forward to reading it.
December 13, 2019
Amateur Writer
Sorry, this is a weak offering. The architecture is flat, the characters not well developed, the ending is convoluted and confusing. I like time travel, but this book features very little about time change. It astonishes me that this author is already envisioning this as the first part of a trilogy.
Sorry, this is a weak offering. The architecture is flat, the characters not well developed, the ending is convoluted and confusing. I like time travel, but this book features very little about time change. It astonishes me that this author is already envisioning this as the first part of a trilogy.
April 4, 2021
Free on kindle unlimited.
Story waffled with no character development.. an unnecessary love triangle thrown in and an easy to spot twist. I won’t go into the loop holes but they were pretty annoying.
I’m done with kindle unlimited.
Story waffled with no character development.. an unnecessary love triangle thrown in and an easy to spot twist. I won’t go into the loop holes but they were pretty annoying.
I’m done with kindle unlimited.
June 22, 2019
One of the best books I've read this year...
Couldn't put it down....don't miss reading it....Hope there's a sequel as exciting as this one...I'm anxious for it to c
Couldn't put it down....don't miss reading it....Hope there's a sequel as exciting as this one...I'm anxious for it to c
January 12, 2021
Actual rating 1 1/2 stars. Not poorly written per se - the editing didn't help [tell the team to look up the definition of homophones and stop relying on spellcheck] - but wow, what an utterly dull and lifeless telling of a tale that had so much more potential than what is delivered. To be brutally honest: my immediate reaction upon finishing this book was simply "Thank the gods that is over!"
Why not a DNF, you ask? Well, I certainly considered it, even very, very early on. I think I kept reading because I just couldn't believe this avalanche - seriously, the quality of the story violently cascades downwards as you progress - was really happening. But my goodness, I don't think I've ever met a whinier, more unpleasant protagonist than Lyndall aka 'Sparkles'. That nickname alone should be enough to confirm her place as a cartoonish waif of a caricature that had no business at all even being involved in the ultimate endeavour. Yeah, sorry about her family and all but come on!
Most disappointingly, I just never felt De Giorgis could make up her mind what she wanted to do with this tale (or the vast majority of poorly formed characters that were dragged along). It certainly ran the gamut of being - perhaps?? - a lesson about how our own capitalist greed ruins the planet to an interesting archaelogical treatise (not to be confused with either anthropological or ethnological studies mind you). But the constant plugs at the end of the book about the title, as if that would somehow bring it back on track? Sheesh.
I could certainly appreciate the use of Florence as a setting but good golly, the story just drones on and on and always in that frustratingly 'oh woe is me' wee lass voice Lyndall was given. "Why, heavens, which ever handsome man should I chose?" and "why has everyone changed so after realizing we're thousands of years away from home?" Barf. And the continuing sophomoric use of the love triangle to do.... whatever ... just grated on my nerves. I have nothing polite to say about that part of the book at all. Trying to make me believe someone would pick this lot for what had to be an astronomically expensive endeavour? Never.
Bottom line it that this book is definitely NOT good science fiction - noting I truly hesitated to even pick that as one of the genres. It is, at best, a poor YA-ish, romance novel babble-mash of run-on sentences, paragraphs that drone on for days and far too much explanation vs. action. Why have it pose as a scifi story that had enough meat on the bone for a story half this length (at best) will forever be a mystery to me. Knowing that it will continue in at least 2 more books is in my humble opinion truly inconceivable. I will not be joining that ride.
Why not a DNF, you ask? Well, I certainly considered it, even very, very early on. I think I kept reading because I just couldn't believe this avalanche - seriously, the quality of the story violently cascades downwards as you progress - was really happening. But my goodness, I don't think I've ever met a whinier, more unpleasant protagonist than Lyndall aka 'Sparkles'. That nickname alone should be enough to confirm her place as a cartoonish waif of a caricature that had no business at all even being involved in the ultimate endeavour. Yeah, sorry about her family and all but come on!
Most disappointingly, I just never felt De Giorgis could make up her mind what she wanted to do with this tale (or the vast majority of poorly formed characters that were dragged along). It certainly ran the gamut of being - perhaps?? - a lesson about how our own capitalist greed ruins the planet to an interesting archaelogical treatise (not to be confused with either anthropological or ethnological studies mind you). But the constant plugs at the end of the book about the title, as if that would somehow bring it back on track? Sheesh.
I could certainly appreciate the use of Florence as a setting but good golly, the story just drones on and on and always in that frustratingly 'oh woe is me' wee lass voice Lyndall was given. "Why, heavens, which ever handsome man should I chose?" and "why has everyone changed so after realizing we're thousands of years away from home?" Barf. And the continuing sophomoric use of the love triangle to do.... whatever ... just grated on my nerves. I have nothing polite to say about that part of the book at all. Trying to make me believe someone would pick this lot for what had to be an astronomically expensive endeavour? Never.
Bottom line it that this book is definitely NOT good science fiction - noting I truly hesitated to even pick that as one of the genres. It is, at best, a poor YA-ish, romance novel babble-mash of run-on sentences, paragraphs that drone on for days and far too much explanation vs. action. Why have it pose as a scifi story that had enough meat on the bone for a story half this length (at best) will forever be a mystery to me. Knowing that it will continue in at least 2 more books is in my humble opinion truly inconceivable. I will not be joining that ride.
November 27, 2019
This is a good, fast-moving story, a blend of sci-fi, adventure, and romance. However, it disappoints in a few areas.
First, the main character. She's not very likable or sympathetic, and she reminds me of a few people with narcissistic and/or borderline personality disorders that I've known. There were some cringeworthy moments where she turned on people she loved, blaming them for things that were beyond their control. She deliberately hurts the ones she loves because she feels that she doesn't deserve them. Similarly, she blames herself for things beyond her control.
Also there's the premise that she comes from the 23rd century, yet the technology used in her "old life" -- cell phones, e-tablets. bicycles, etc -- sounds more like our current time than a time 200 years in the future. This is especially so considering the rapid pace of technological change we have seen in the past few years, so that technology from 10 or 20 years ago seems quaint and obsolete now. This frequently occurring anachronism is a bit jarring every time it occurs. It would have been better to place the time of origin in the present or a few years in the future than in the 23rd century.
(Minor spoiler alert:) Toward the end, we find out the true nature and mission of the time travel experiment. It seems humanity's fatal flaw is technology, and the remedy is the elimination of the type of intelligence that can devise technology. But wait -- the people of the future had rudimentary technology also, such as fire and hand tools, yet they turned out to be flawed humans as well, reverting to tribalism and mob rule. Compare this with Octavia Butler's take on the fatal human flaw in the Xenogenesis series -- hierarchy vs intelligence -- that is a lot more plausible than the fatal flaw of humanity proposed in this novel.
This book could do with some editing on the points cited above, and could be a great novel. Even so, it was an enjoyable and fast-paced read. I am looking forward to the sequel, which, I hope will be better edited.
First, the main character. She's not very likable or sympathetic, and she reminds me of a few people with narcissistic and/or borderline personality disorders that I've known. There were some cringeworthy moments where she turned on people she loved, blaming them for things that were beyond their control. She deliberately hurts the ones she loves because she feels that she doesn't deserve them. Similarly, she blames herself for things beyond her control.
Also there's the premise that she comes from the 23rd century, yet the technology used in her "old life" -- cell phones, e-tablets. bicycles, etc -- sounds more like our current time than a time 200 years in the future. This is especially so considering the rapid pace of technological change we have seen in the past few years, so that technology from 10 or 20 years ago seems quaint and obsolete now. This frequently occurring anachronism is a bit jarring every time it occurs. It would have been better to place the time of origin in the present or a few years in the future than in the 23rd century.
(Minor spoiler alert:) Toward the end, we find out the true nature and mission of the time travel experiment. It seems humanity's fatal flaw is technology, and the remedy is the elimination of the type of intelligence that can devise technology. But wait -- the people of the future had rudimentary technology also, such as fire and hand tools, yet they turned out to be flawed humans as well, reverting to tribalism and mob rule. Compare this with Octavia Butler's take on the fatal human flaw in the Xenogenesis series -- hierarchy vs intelligence -- that is a lot more plausible than the fatal flaw of humanity proposed in this novel.
This book could do with some editing on the points cited above, and could be a great novel. Even so, it was an enjoyable and fast-paced read. I am looking forward to the sequel, which, I hope will be better edited.
March 11, 2020
It's the 23rd century. Tensions are high between the "mints" (like those who have enough money to live on) and everyone else. Lyndall suffers a terrible personal loss and even her boyfriend's love and continued attention can't get her out of the depression she's in. When she hears about a project to explore time, she signs up, and finds herself in a new world and time. She's not the only one from the 23rd century and eventually they meet up and face the cultural and aspects of their new home.
Though I wished occasionally the author had gotten a better editor, it didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the story. I love science fiction that makes me think about the possibilities, while keeping in mind human communications and relationships, and that's what I got from this story.
Though I wished occasionally the author had gotten a better editor, it didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the story. I love science fiction that makes me think about the possibilities, while keeping in mind human communications and relationships, and that's what I got from this story.
October 28, 2020
The world from which Lyndal runs away is grim but realistic. Especially now with the travel-limitations due to covid. I guess this is why I liked the books so much. The world she runs into, however, is much less realistic. And there are some things that just don't connect the dots at the end - the whole concept of the Duines. But the book is good, it's well written, it has a good flow and the theme of the love which is bigger than life for me was very endearing. Though I'd totally expected a menage a trois at some point, but oh well. In any case, I give the book 3.5 stars because it's a good book, just not so good sci fi and I wished more happened in the book outside of the personal relations. But I definitely enjoyed it.
February 14, 2021
Interesting story of time travel
The protagonist if this story, Lyndall, volunteers to time traveling after a disaster claims the lives of her loved ones. What she learns when her pod lands and she goes out to explore the new world rocks her to the core. Great twist at the end. The changeup of the spelling of Lulerain was really odd and Lyndall recollection of the fate of her family members is different than what is told in the beginning. Not until I had finished the book and was reading the afterward did I discover this is part one of a trilogy. Odd seeing as how a synopsis of what transpires later is already included in the book. Enjoyable, just the same
The protagonist if this story, Lyndall, volunteers to time traveling after a disaster claims the lives of her loved ones. What she learns when her pod lands and she goes out to explore the new world rocks her to the core. Great twist at the end. The changeup of the spelling of Lulerain was really odd and Lyndall recollection of the fate of her family members is different than what is told in the beginning. Not until I had finished the book and was reading the afterward did I discover this is part one of a trilogy. Odd seeing as how a synopsis of what transpires later is already included in the book. Enjoyable, just the same
May 4, 2019
I've read many, many sci-fi time travel/alternate history books over the past 60 years. This one showed promise, but ultimately proved to be mediocre in it's writing and execution. It reads more like a romance novel, and the 'science' and explanation make no sense. In it's attempt to create a 'chicken or the egg' scenatio, it just ends up with egg on it's face. Supposedly, this is the 1st entry in a trilogy. I am still will ing to give the 2nd one a try, if only to see if she can clean up her story line errors.
June 11, 2021
I've always had a fascination with novels set in the future especially dystopian ones. There's something that captures and intrigues the imagination of things yet to come. I absolutely loved this read. I read it over the easter holidays and thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the twists in it and how it challenges you to think about the consequences of time travel. I found myself sympathising with the characters and their current precarious circumstances. If you like like escapism and sci-fi/survival novels then you'll love this. The book is also very well written.
June 28, 2020
Stunning and Action packed
The story takes you from a present day context in the future (bar with me) and introduces the everyday struggles, discrepancies, and wealth/poverty systems that exist and then thrusts you into a different time in the future that is literally mind bending. Couldn't put the book down. Absolute Must Read for s sci fi lovers
The story takes you from a present day context in the future (bar with me) and introduces the everyday struggles, discrepancies, and wealth/poverty systems that exist and then thrusts you into a different time in the future that is literally mind bending. Couldn't put the book down. Absolute Must Read for s sci fi lovers
August 1, 2020
Great read and an exciting adventure
In really enjoyed following the adventures and twists and turns of this exciting novel. Lots of food for thought contained in this intelligent and gripping read.
I thoroughly recommend this novel a worthy addition to the time travelling genre.
In really enjoyed following the adventures and twists and turns of this exciting novel. Lots of food for thought contained in this intelligent and gripping read.
I thoroughly recommend this novel a worthy addition to the time travelling genre.
April 5, 2021
Sci-fi is my preferred genre but not all of them work. This one really does. Female sci-fi writers like Hannah are talented in bringing so much richness and complexity to the story. Loads of twists and turns, plenty going on and easy to power through. The end was satisfying though a little rushed. Looking forward to the remainder of the trilogy.
April 24, 2021
I have just reached the end of this book. I won't give spoilers because no one likes spoilers. But this book is everything that I love in Time Travel. It just kept me hooked till the very end. I did guess some of what as going on but I don't know if that's because I have read so many time travel novels. This is a definite read for anyone that LOVES Science Fiction
February 19, 2019
Delicious read from a new indie author. I'm not usually drawn to time travel but this was fantastic. The writing is well constructed and easily relatable. The story is fresh but also feels familiar in a good way. I enjoyed the ending twist and will be waiting for the sequel.
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