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Springback
Sixteen-year-old Chloe Brown can rewind time, but that doesn't make her a superhero.
Trying to reverse tragic events--like her little brother's death--always backfire. So Chloe has resigned herself to using her ability to fit in, rewinding small mistakes and embarrassing moments. Then overnight, her "gift" becomes a magnet for danger and suspicion.
Chloe is awoken by severe pain from her connection to the Ring of Time, causing her to pass out. The strands of time go haywire, sparking her mind with electrifying buzzes. And her sort-of friend, Leah, accidentally reveals that she's been spying on her.
Leah's mother, Lillian, will stop at nothing to keep the ability to rewind to herself, even if it means erasing Chloe’s life altogether. As the damaged strands of time deteriorate further, Chloe and the other rewinders experience excruciating side effects, and friends and family start remembering events they've rewound. Chloe fears time itself is beginning to unravel.
While frantically seeking the secret to healing the Ring of Time, Chloe learns there may be a way to reverse her brother's death--but it would require going along with Lillian's plans. Is the possibility of saving her brother worth the risk of giving such a twisted person unlimited power over time itself?
Springback is a contemporary fantasy full of magical realism for teens and tweens—a unique twist on time travel, parallel universes, and time loops. More than just a mystery about supernatural abilities, it’s a coming-of-age adventure about being real, forgiving yourself, and making tough choices.
Trying to reverse tragic events--like her little brother's death--always backfire. So Chloe has resigned herself to using her ability to fit in, rewinding small mistakes and embarrassing moments. Then overnight, her "gift" becomes a magnet for danger and suspicion.
Chloe is awoken by severe pain from her connection to the Ring of Time, causing her to pass out. The strands of time go haywire, sparking her mind with electrifying buzzes. And her sort-of friend, Leah, accidentally reveals that she's been spying on her.
Leah's mother, Lillian, will stop at nothing to keep the ability to rewind to herself, even if it means erasing Chloe’s life altogether. As the damaged strands of time deteriorate further, Chloe and the other rewinders experience excruciating side effects, and friends and family start remembering events they've rewound. Chloe fears time itself is beginning to unravel.
While frantically seeking the secret to healing the Ring of Time, Chloe learns there may be a way to reverse her brother's death--but it would require going along with Lillian's plans. Is the possibility of saving her brother worth the risk of giving such a twisted person unlimited power over time itself?
Springback is a contemporary fantasy full of magical realism for teens and tweens—a unique twist on time travel, parallel universes, and time loops. More than just a mystery about supernatural abilities, it’s a coming-of-age adventure about being real, forgiving yourself, and making tough choices.
394 pages, Paperback
First published July 5, 2019
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September 30, 2019
This book has a very interesting concept. What if you could rewind time? Should you? Chloe finds herself in this dilemma after a tragic accident awakens her ability to rewind time.
For many years, Chloe believed that she was the only one with this ability. That changed when she and a senior named Jake wrote stories that were very similar. Chloe learned that she was not alone and that others could access the golden strands that makeup time. It is a fascinating thing to think about.
This book takes Chloe, Jake, and Leah on a fact-finding mission to stop someone from altering time altogether. This is a mystery that is solved like a puzzle when the pieces match up, they know they are on the right track.
My only question is how this will become a series? I felt like it wrapped up really well. It will be interesting to see where Jana Miller takes this next.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
For many years, Chloe believed that she was the only one with this ability. That changed when she and a senior named Jake wrote stories that were very similar. Chloe learned that she was not alone and that others could access the golden strands that makeup time. It is a fascinating thing to think about.
This book takes Chloe, Jake, and Leah on a fact-finding mission to stop someone from altering time altogether. This is a mystery that is solved like a puzzle when the pieces match up, they know they are on the right track.
My only question is how this will become a series? I felt like it wrapped up really well. It will be interesting to see where Jana Miller takes this next.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
September 12, 2019
I think it's important as a reader, to step outside your usual genres and throw in something a little different. It helps keep things fresh and balanced. This book was definitely outside my usual genres and probably not something I would gravitate to on my own. This is a YA book, on the younger side of YA and probably even fitting for a middle grade reader. It is clean- no swearing, no sexual content. There isn't even any type of romance at all.
So, there were some things I really liked, some that were okay and some things I didn't like. I really liked the "rewinding" idea. Being able to go back in time to fix something or alter something. I can think of many times I wish I could've had that power! The author did a great job of creating a visual for me of how the characters were accomplishing that. I also really liked that there were rules of sorts- parameters set within that ability. Consequences even. It made the idea seem more valid and possible because of those things.
I was so interested in the first bit of the book. It was new and fresh and I was wholly invested in Chloe and Jake meeting, rewinding, meeting, rewinding etc.. The middle part of the book got a bit slow. There isn't a lot happening and the forward progression is, for lack of a better word, slow. The last handful of chapters of the book pick up and things start happening faster which was good. The story needed some climactic build up. Most of it is at an even level.
I think the thing I had the hardest time with was the emotion. When you don't have strong emotional connections happening, it's harder to invest your own emotions. I didn't feel an emotional pull to any of the characters. They were likable but nothing really drew me into them. If you don't have strong characters with lots of emotion, you better have a gripping, fast moving plot to make up for it. I didn't really get either of those things. BUT, I think this book would be great in the hands of the younger crowd or for parents to read with their tweens. It sparks the imagination and gives plenty of room for conversation about what you might "rewind" and why.
Content: mild peril
- I picked this book up on KU
So, there were some things I really liked, some that were okay and some things I didn't like. I really liked the "rewinding" idea. Being able to go back in time to fix something or alter something. I can think of many times I wish I could've had that power! The author did a great job of creating a visual for me of how the characters were accomplishing that. I also really liked that there were rules of sorts- parameters set within that ability. Consequences even. It made the idea seem more valid and possible because of those things.
I was so interested in the first bit of the book. It was new and fresh and I was wholly invested in Chloe and Jake meeting, rewinding, meeting, rewinding etc.. The middle part of the book got a bit slow. There isn't a lot happening and the forward progression is, for lack of a better word, slow. The last handful of chapters of the book pick up and things start happening faster which was good. The story needed some climactic build up. Most of it is at an even level.
I think the thing I had the hardest time with was the emotion. When you don't have strong emotional connections happening, it's harder to invest your own emotions. I didn't feel an emotional pull to any of the characters. They were likable but nothing really drew me into them. If you don't have strong characters with lots of emotion, you better have a gripping, fast moving plot to make up for it. I didn't really get either of those things. BUT, I think this book would be great in the hands of the younger crowd or for parents to read with their tweens. It sparks the imagination and gives plenty of room for conversation about what you might "rewind" and why.
Content: mild peril
- I picked this book up on KU
July 7, 2020
I read this to my 11 and 14 year old daughters. I don't think I would have kept reading this book on my own so I was glad I was reading it to them. They both really liked the whole story. I liked the second half of the book much more than the first half. The characters to me were young and a little silly and the book needed to be chopped down a bit. There was no repetition just lack of movement that stalled the book in the beginning. The end was more complex and full of information about the characters and the story line picks up and moves. I didn't feel a lot with these characters, I didn't get involved in their story like I wanted too. My daughters thought it was a fun book and it was such a fascinating concept. The author did a great job of explaining the back and forth well. This book could have been a mess with all the rewinding happening but the author did well with the balance. I would say this is for a younger audience. There is no romance and the violence is kept tapered down.
November 29, 2019
I'm always good for an intriguing young adult fantasy and this one was definitely unique for me. In fact, thinking about the ability to have some control over time was kind of overwhelming. Chloe discovered her unique power to rewind time and live it over again years ago, but an unexpected outcome that resulted from a school assignment made her realize that she's not alone. The adventure that comes from this discovery was mind boggling at times, yet entertaining and engaging.
It's always fun to think about what superpowers you could have, but this made me think about the downside of said powers. Chloe and her friends find that they have to be forgiving and true to themselves, but they learn that it's not always easy.
This is an interesting time travel story with a slight suspenseful mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Content: clean
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
It's always fun to think about what superpowers you could have, but this made me think about the downside of said powers. Chloe and her friends find that they have to be forgiving and true to themselves, but they learn that it's not always easy.
This is an interesting time travel story with a slight suspenseful mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat.
Content: clean
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
July 8, 2019
What a fun ride! This wasn't a romance (which is my usual), but it was so well done. I'd highly recommend it for tweens and teens, especially if they don't like the mushy stuff.
This was a great YA adventure. The rules and complexities of the time manipulation were so fun to discover and see how they played out. The interactions between the characters were fun (often funny) and the plot kept me turning pages. It was great to see rounded teenage characters without any of the flat, stereotypical high school caricatures that are so prevalent in YA.
This is a well written, clean read and is NOT a cliff-hanger.
This was a great YA adventure. The rules and complexities of the time manipulation were so fun to discover and see how they played out. The interactions between the characters were fun (often funny) and the plot kept me turning pages. It was great to see rounded teenage characters without any of the flat, stereotypical high school caricatures that are so prevalent in YA.
This is a well written, clean read and is NOT a cliff-hanger.
October 4, 2019
I have always been attracted to books about time travel, so when I came across Springback about a teen who had the ability to rewind time, I knew I wanted to read it. Springback was fun and the concept of rewinding time was truly cool.
Chloe discovers her ability to rewind time but keeps it a secret. Something traumatic happened to her as a child and she wants to go back in time to rectify it, but no matter how much she tries she cannot rewind that far back. Then she discovers others who can rewind too and this leads to discovering the history of her family. Along with this, there is an enemy who wants to control time. Chloe along with her newfound friends need to stop this person before her actions become fatal.
I enjoyed this book with its fun concept and plot. The author deftly brought to life the concept of rewinding time and it was mind-boggling to see how this affected the characters' lives. Imagine you forgot to do something important so you rewind time to two days ago to get it done but doing this will erase all that actually happened during those two days, even the great stuff? How do you keep track of what happened and what you erased? Loved this!
Chloe and Jake were well-developed characters in the story. I would have liked for the villain to have been less one-dimensional and better developed. I wanted to know why she was so bent on controlling time, what motivated her to the point of being so evil, even going against her own daughter. I also wanted to know more about the ring of time and why some people had this ability to rewind time. What was the purpose?
Despite this, I found Springback refreshing, a clean fun read that would appeal to the younger teen. The themes are not dark or too heavy. They deal with friendship, sibling attachment and letting go of guilt. Although this is book one of the Ring of Time series, the novel has a satisfying ending.
Chloe discovers her ability to rewind time but keeps it a secret. Something traumatic happened to her as a child and she wants to go back in time to rectify it, but no matter how much she tries she cannot rewind that far back. Then she discovers others who can rewind too and this leads to discovering the history of her family. Along with this, there is an enemy who wants to control time. Chloe along with her newfound friends need to stop this person before her actions become fatal.
I enjoyed this book with its fun concept and plot. The author deftly brought to life the concept of rewinding time and it was mind-boggling to see how this affected the characters' lives. Imagine you forgot to do something important so you rewind time to two days ago to get it done but doing this will erase all that actually happened during those two days, even the great stuff? How do you keep track of what happened and what you erased? Loved this!
Chloe and Jake were well-developed characters in the story. I would have liked for the villain to have been less one-dimensional and better developed. I wanted to know why she was so bent on controlling time, what motivated her to the point of being so evil, even going against her own daughter. I also wanted to know more about the ring of time and why some people had this ability to rewind time. What was the purpose?
Despite this, I found Springback refreshing, a clean fun read that would appeal to the younger teen. The themes are not dark or too heavy. They deal with friendship, sibling attachment and letting go of guilt. Although this is book one of the Ring of Time series, the novel has a satisfying ending.
August 6, 2019
I have to start by saying that I wasn't sure what to expect at all from this book. And I was blown away! Miller immediately captured my attention and held it so thoroughly throughout the entire book that I could not put it down. I repeat, I could NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!! I tried, I really did. Because it was getting late and my eyes were burning but I had to know how it all ended. I couldn't stop reading it held me so completely. Chloe can rewind time you guys! Literally she can take the strands of time and go backwards! Don't like a conversation you just had? Rewind! Awkward moment? Rewind! But there is more to her story than that. Jake enters the pictures and Chloe suspects he can rewind time too. Is there any rhyme or reason to who can do this? The pair find themselves in the middle of solving a dangerous mystery and it held me spellbound until I read the very last word. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys YA, mystery, time travelish, epic adventure type books! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 10, 2019
I think everybody has at least one or two moments in their lives that they'd give just about anything to go back and do differently. It was thinking about moments like that--mostly small ones--in my own life, and that planted the seed for this book. What if we actually could go back? Rewind and try again?
So this is a book that started with the question of "What if?"...and it just grew from there. What if a sixteen-year-old girl could rewind time? What would she do with it and why? What if she discovered somebody else who could do it too? And what if they discovered that there were others who could rewind, others who were more selfish with the ability? And where did this ability come from in the first place, and what would happen if all of it was threatened?
This book was a mind-bending roller coaster to write, and I hope it will be the best kind of roller coaster for you to read, and that you'll make friends with my characters, because I sure found them to be endearing.
So this is a book that started with the question of "What if?"...and it just grew from there. What if a sixteen-year-old girl could rewind time? What would she do with it and why? What if she discovered somebody else who could do it too? And what if they discovered that there were others who could rewind, others who were more selfish with the ability? And where did this ability come from in the first place, and what would happen if all of it was threatened?
This book was a mind-bending roller coaster to write, and I hope it will be the best kind of roller coaster for you to read, and that you'll make friends with my characters, because I sure found them to be endearing.
July 6, 2019
Wow did I LOVE this book! There's just SO MUCH to love! I love the realness of the main character. Her insecurity, her humor, her strength. I love the diversity and depth of the other characters. I love the fun of considering what it would mean to be able to rewind time, and all the goofy stuff that ends up coming with it. I love that it's not a love story! So refreshing- and so great for so many teens who are really just trying to figure out friend stuff in high school. I was fascinated with the way Chloe's time-rewinding power taught her life lessons about overcoming insecurity and healing from tragedy. I loved the adventure and mystery and humor. I loved that it was 100% squeaky clean! I absolutely recommend this book for anyone of any age. It has depth and intelligence that adults can appreciate, but it's also fun and fascinating for kids! Go read it!!!!
July 6, 2019
This book is one of a kind! In it, the main character experiences emotions well known to everyone, making her super relatable. Her development throughout the story is incredible, believable and inspiring, and the development of the other characters is fantastic as well.
The story is told beautifully. Every idea and aspect is creatively presented and so well thought out, and it’s just such a fun read!! The humor is right on point and the whole book is made of such a cool concept and thought!
The story is told beautifully. Every idea and aspect is creatively presented and so well thought out, and it’s just such a fun read!! The humor is right on point and the whole book is made of such a cool concept and thought!
December 4, 2019
Springback isn't my usual genre (it’s a rare day I read contemporary, and an even rarer day I don’t read romance), but the premise was so intriguing I couldn’t resist, and goodness I really enjoyed this! Where to start?
Well, for one, the concept of time manipulation was not only fascinating, but it was so well developed. The author not only described this power in such convincing detail, but provided a fascinating background that made it feel real. I loved discovering the rules and complexities of time manipulation and watching how the characters used their abilities to rewind time in their unfolding adventure, which in itself was enthralling.
The writing was incredible, particularly Chloe’s narrative voice, which was not only strong, but full of such humor and wit. She was a fantastic character—full of so much depth, insecurity and pain from a trauma in her past—and I loved experiencing her journey and watching her grow and heal. Jake was also a wonderful and charming character, and I really enjoyed his friendship with Chloe, as well as her relationship with her sister. As the mystery unfolds and the adventure continues, all the characters come closer together, experience growth, and heal from their past. The message at the end was also incredibly touching.
Overall, Springback is a thrilling adventure based on a unique and creative concept that I haven’t encountered anywhere else. I was eager to find out what happened and couldn’t read quickly enough. I highly recommend this fun YA adventure and can’t wait to read more from Jana Miller.
Well, for one, the concept of time manipulation was not only fascinating, but it was so well developed. The author not only described this power in such convincing detail, but provided a fascinating background that made it feel real. I loved discovering the rules and complexities of time manipulation and watching how the characters used their abilities to rewind time in their unfolding adventure, which in itself was enthralling.
The writing was incredible, particularly Chloe’s narrative voice, which was not only strong, but full of such humor and wit. She was a fantastic character—full of so much depth, insecurity and pain from a trauma in her past—and I loved experiencing her journey and watching her grow and heal. Jake was also a wonderful and charming character, and I really enjoyed his friendship with Chloe, as well as her relationship with her sister. As the mystery unfolds and the adventure continues, all the characters come closer together, experience growth, and heal from their past. The message at the end was also incredibly touching.
Overall, Springback is a thrilling adventure based on a unique and creative concept that I haven’t encountered anywhere else. I was eager to find out what happened and couldn’t read quickly enough. I highly recommend this fun YA adventure and can’t wait to read more from Jana Miller.
August 2, 2019
My New Favorite Author
This is an amazing book! It was extremely well thought out and put together. I liked the challenges Chloe faced, and how she found herself struggling at times. I barely put it down. I can’t believe this is Ms. Miller’s debut novel. I look forward to her next book.
This is an amazing book! It was extremely well thought out and put together. I liked the challenges Chloe faced, and how she found herself struggling at times. I barely put it down. I can’t believe this is Ms. Miller’s debut novel. I look forward to her next book.
August 27, 2019
YA paranormal, Migrainers, ethics/ coming of age
by Shoshanahlila
For a new author, this was a great piece of work. She says on the forward that she had help from various sources. I hope she continues to colaberate as tumbling things between various viewpoints has resulted in something better, rounder than what could have come from a lone brain. Other readers questioning the why, how etc. of scenes can help an author iron out rough places before going to press with a work that is less than it could be.
This is a deep YA work that deals with personal responsibility, anxiety, self blame, grief and how to forgive ones-self for our decisions. It also deals with the concept of selfish self-absorbtion, entitlement, and the expectation that someone else can and will clean up the problems we made because of not thinking about the ethics of our actions. Just because we CAN do something, SHOULD we? Who could get hurt in the process? What, if any are the benefits?
Is this truly the end of Chloe and the gang's adventures with time travel or do each of the amulets spread around the world have a loop attached to it? The afterward doesn't say.
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August 19, 2019
If you were able to rewind time, would you do it? That's the thought that frequently went through my head as I read this book. After a family tragedy, Chloe somehow developed the ability to rewind time, and as the years passed, she became very adept at using it. Broke a dish? Rewind a few minutes. Forgot your homework? Rewind. Told someone something and then regretted it? Rewind again.
All seemed to be going pretty normal... or as normal as it can when you can rewind, but then Chloe found out that she wasn't the only one who had that ability. And something was wrong.
I think this is the author's first novel, and she nailed it! Her characters had depth, and I felt like I got to know them all pretty well. I was invested in the story and, especially near the end, had a hard time putting it down.
I loved the questions that this topic raised in my mind. Is rewinding time ok? Are you taking choices away from other people by rewinding? What consequences would happen if you rewound back far enough to fix a really big mistake? Good food for thought and just all-around enjoyable story.
All seemed to be going pretty normal... or as normal as it can when you can rewind, but then Chloe found out that she wasn't the only one who had that ability. And something was wrong.
I think this is the author's first novel, and she nailed it! Her characters had depth, and I felt like I got to know them all pretty well. I was invested in the story and, especially near the end, had a hard time putting it down.
I loved the questions that this topic raised in my mind. Is rewinding time ok? Are you taking choices away from other people by rewinding? What consequences would happen if you rewound back far enough to fix a really big mistake? Good food for thought and just all-around enjoyable story.
July 5, 2019
Chloe's life at 16 should simply revolve around school, friends, and maybe a boy, but it doesn't. Instead, it revolves around springing backwards in time, covering up little mishaps, embarrassing moments, and suddenly discovering that the senior boy in her creative writing class is able to do it, too. If that were all she needed to deal with, life could continue as she knows it; but there are others who possess the same ability, and one of them is determined that Chloe and her ancestors never obtain this skill and will stop at nothing to get her way--after all, murder is nothing when you can rewind time.
"Springback" pulled me right in and kept me there. I hated having to wait to share about it on-line. It's a clean, energetic, read, full of questions, answers, and mystery. And while there is a boy, Jake, in the story, he and Chloe build a true friendship rather than a romance.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy in exchange for reviewing it. It was a well-worth it and I plan to purchase paperback copies for our local libraries--both for the public and school libraries. It is truly well-written and enjoyable.
"Springback" pulled me right in and kept me there. I hated having to wait to share about it on-line. It's a clean, energetic, read, full of questions, answers, and mystery. And while there is a boy, Jake, in the story, he and Chloe build a true friendship rather than a romance.
Disclaimer: I received a free e-copy in exchange for reviewing it. It was a well-worth it and I plan to purchase paperback copies for our local libraries--both for the public and school libraries. It is truly well-written and enjoyable.
July 6, 2019
From the prologue, your heartstrings are pulled and you easily begin turning the pages. No love triangle, no grimacing at a young-adult book filled with "smut", just a great, easy, page-turning adventure. A book I, a mom, enjoyed and a clean read I know my teenage son and daughter will enjoy as well. I laughed, I cried, and I recommend!
November 30, 2019
If you could rewind time to fix a wrong, would you do it? How often would you rewind?
Since she was nine, Chloe’s been able to do exactly that, yet she’s never been able to correct the one thing she most desires changed. And now, there’s something happening with the strands of time, making rewinding more painful and difficult than normal.
Jana Miller takes readers on a time-altering adventure. At times I was just as confused as the characters with the inner workings of the time continuum, but the device works well for this particular story.
I found myself rooting for team Chloe as more about her family’s history, time strands, and the ring of time are revealed.
Springback is an engaging and unique YA read that’s entertaining as well as imaginative. It’s not time travel, but it definitely made me think about all the after effects of altering time.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
Since she was nine, Chloe’s been able to do exactly that, yet she’s never been able to correct the one thing she most desires changed. And now, there’s something happening with the strands of time, making rewinding more painful and difficult than normal.
Jana Miller takes readers on a time-altering adventure. At times I was just as confused as the characters with the inner workings of the time continuum, but the device works well for this particular story.
I found myself rooting for team Chloe as more about her family’s history, time strands, and the ring of time are revealed.
Springback is an engaging and unique YA read that’s entertaining as well as imaginative. It’s not time travel, but it definitely made me think about all the after effects of altering time.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
July 14, 2019
Absolutely not a genre I usually like.
HOWEVER!
Springback is very original and very well written. Chloe’s voice is unique and her journey is clear, clean, and satisfying.
Jana’s explanation of what Chloe sees is so clear that I could easily visualize her power.
Great read!
HOWEVER!
Springback is very original and very well written. Chloe’s voice is unique and her journey is clear, clean, and satisfying.
Jana’s explanation of what Chloe sees is so clear that I could easily visualize her power.
Great read!
August 27, 2019
This is a great YA read that is really well-written and takes on such an original story. I love the characters and the storyline.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2022
Fun characters and unique story!
February 12, 2023
This was an interesting story. I particularly liked the way it ended. I don't see how it leaves room for sequels, but it does say book 1, so ....
Nice story, would likely read more.
Nice story, would likely read more.
April 17, 2023
Time
A story about the twist and turns of time and the problems that arises when you try to control and make changes.
A story about the twist and turns of time and the problems that arises when you try to control and make changes.
May 2, 2023
Ok for a YA story.
September 4, 2022
Springback is a very intriguing story and it’s very well written. It’s a great read for younger audiences and older alike. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun read!
August 12, 2019
**This copy was kindly send to me by the author, Jana Miller**
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
16 year old Chloe can rewind time, from bad conversations to awkward moments. what she can't do however is impact the world in a major way. She can't undo death or accidents.
I think this book takes an interesting take on time travel by putting many limitations on it, such as no more than a few days in the past without major consequences and no travel forward.
Chloe finds out, through a school assignment, that a boy in her class - Jake - can do the same.
Together they try and find more about their powers with the help of Leah, another rewinders who is has been keeping tabs on Chloe.
I like Leah and Chloe, they are not standout characters with remarkable personalities, but well written.
Jake however makes me cringe all over the place. He is such a pusher, constantly expecting people to make time for him and explain everything to him. Another's time is not yours, Jake.
I think the plot was really warming up near the last 30% of the book. The book is a bit slower pace as they are really discovering what they can do before that.
Another thing I enjoyed was that there was no emphasis on romantic relationships. So nice to read a YA with another main focus.
All and all I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun read and I would love to get into the next one!
**SPOILERS AHEAD**
16 year old Chloe can rewind time, from bad conversations to awkward moments. what she can't do however is impact the world in a major way. She can't undo death or accidents.
I think this book takes an interesting take on time travel by putting many limitations on it, such as no more than a few days in the past without major consequences and no travel forward.
Chloe finds out, through a school assignment, that a boy in her class - Jake - can do the same.
Together they try and find more about their powers with the help of Leah, another rewinders who is has been keeping tabs on Chloe.
I like Leah and Chloe, they are not standout characters with remarkable personalities, but well written.
Jake however makes me cringe all over the place. He is such a pusher, constantly expecting people to make time for him and explain everything to him. Another's time is not yours, Jake.
I think the plot was really warming up near the last 30% of the book. The book is a bit slower pace as they are really discovering what they can do before that.
Another thing I enjoyed was that there was no emphasis on romantic relationships. So nice to read a YA with another main focus.
All and all I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun read and I would love to get into the next one!
August 4, 2019
The YA genre is a tricky one. It is so difficult to not only create an engaging storyline, but to also create characters that are not old beyond their years or written with a voice clearly coming from a “kids these days” attitude. Jana Miller does not have any of these problems. Her characters are not only believable, but written in a way that keeps them obviously young. Their dialogue, thoughts, and reactions to the story are interesting and well thought out, but manage to stay age appropriate. And the story! Oh, the story! It is suspenseful and engaging without falling into the common (and overused) YA storylines of unrequited love or intense teenage angst. The story allows for interaction between girls and boys without requiring a romantic storyline, instead letting the complexities of the story itself create the intrigue. It is perfection, start to finish. I can not recommend this book more, for any age group, but especially young adults. It’s the book they didn’t know was missing from their libraries.
May 29, 2020
This was such an amazing read. It was a nice break from the fairy tales I have been reading as it was set in 21st century America. I felt like Choe's struggles were very real, and it was amazing to watch her overcome them. She, Leah, and Jake were perfectly developed characters. The way that Jake and Leah interacted with their parents, really added to the way the characters grew. The situations, while heavily mixed with their powers, were very relatable in a way that engaged me with the story.
August 17, 2019
Great book
Great characters unique premise very entertaining. I would recommend this book for early teens through adults. Couldn't put it down especially the last few chapters. There are not too many books that I will miss sleep for, this is one of them
Great characters unique premise very entertaining. I would recommend this book for early teens through adults. Couldn't put it down especially the last few chapters. There are not too many books that I will miss sleep for, this is one of them
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