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Winders
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In this stunning debut by actor and screenwriter Ryan O’Nan ('Skins', Marvel’s 'Legion', 'Queen of the South'), time itself can be wound back like a clock. The power of Winding can fix mistakes and prevent disasters. Or, in the wrong hands, it can be used as a weapon against the world…
Juniper Trask is a prodigy, raised under the Council’s strict Code, which allows Winders to exist in secret among average humans. After the shocking murder of her mentor, she is chosen to take his seat on the Council. But as Juniper settles into her new role, cracks of dissension are forming around her, and she uncovers the dark truth behind their power. Juniper has just become a pawn in a game no one knows is being played, and as she begins to question the Code for the first time, her life spirals into a world of danger.
Charlie Ryan always knew he was different, ever since he saved his mother from a horrible car wreck that no one but him remembers. After meeting a mysterious man who claims he has the same ability, Charlie leaves home to chase him for answers. But the world Charlie’s stepped into is more dangerous than he could have imagined. Charlie’s powers are special, and there are those who would kill to get their hands on him.
Now, Juniper and Charlie need each other if they are going to survive the future—no matter which future that may be…
©2021 Ryan O'Nan (P)2021 Recorded Books
In this stunning debut by actor and screenwriter Ryan O’Nan ('Skins', Marvel’s 'Legion', 'Queen of the South'), time itself can be wound back like a clock. The power of Winding can fix mistakes and prevent disasters. Or, in the wrong hands, it can be used as a weapon against the world…
Juniper Trask is a prodigy, raised under the Council’s strict Code, which allows Winders to exist in secret among average humans. After the shocking murder of her mentor, she is chosen to take his seat on the Council. But as Juniper settles into her new role, cracks of dissension are forming around her, and she uncovers the dark truth behind their power. Juniper has just become a pawn in a game no one knows is being played, and as she begins to question the Code for the first time, her life spirals into a world of danger.
Charlie Ryan always knew he was different, ever since he saved his mother from a horrible car wreck that no one but him remembers. After meeting a mysterious man who claims he has the same ability, Charlie leaves home to chase him for answers. But the world Charlie’s stepped into is more dangerous than he could have imagined. Charlie’s powers are special, and there are those who would kill to get their hands on him.
Now, Juniper and Charlie need each other if they are going to survive the future—no matter which future that may be…
©2021 Ryan O'Nan (P)2021 Recorded Books
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First published September 21, 2021
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January 6, 2022
This YA sci-fi book gets an unenthusiastic meh from me. Sorry, I know a lot of you loved it, but the Juniper-Charlie push-and-pull never felt authentic to me. The whole story tried way too hard, and part of my disappointment came from neither character being very likeable, even though I think they were supposed to be. They couldn't be relatable, because they both had this superpower where they could, at great sacrifice to their strength, wind back time. But I had hoped they'd be likeable, at least enough so I'd care what happened to them. I just wanted both of them to stop being so stubborn and get over themselves.
Especially Juniper. What a PITA she was.
People keep talking about how "unique" the story is, and I didn't really get that either. It felt like most Disney plots, where the misunderstood underdog somehow gains the attention (first scrutiny, then adoration) of a reigning king/queen and they struggle to mesh their oh-so-different worlds together.
I will say that the narrators chosen for the the audiobook were pretty decent. January LaVoy and Daniel Sharman, well done!
I received a copy of this audiobook production from RB Media through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Especially Juniper. What a PITA she was.
People keep talking about how "unique" the story is, and I didn't really get that either. It felt like most Disney plots, where the misunderstood underdog somehow gains the attention (first scrutiny, then adoration) of a reigning king/queen and they struggle to mesh their oh-so-different worlds together.
I will say that the narrators chosen for the the audiobook were pretty decent. January LaVoy and Daniel Sharman, well done!
I received a copy of this audiobook production from RB Media through NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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June 15, 2021To call this book a great debut, or even to call it a great indie book, would be doing it a disservice. It's a great book, period, full stop. I really enjoyed it. It's fast-paced and the world building is excellent.
The two main characters are extremely relatable, and their distinct voices make for an exceptional narrative. It's told mostly in dual first person, which seems a little unusual, but it really works It’s a very well written book with crisp, vivid prose that jumps off of the page. I’m really looking forward to whatever O’Nan does next.
The two main characters are extremely relatable, and their distinct voices make for an exceptional narrative. It's told mostly in dual first person, which seems a little unusual, but it really works It’s a very well written book with crisp, vivid prose that jumps off of the page. I’m really looking forward to whatever O’Nan does next.
October 2, 2021
I received this book as an eARC audiobook from Netgalley. All opinions are my own!
Juniper is a prodigy, Charlie, not so much. Juniper is among the elite of the Winders. Charlie is trying to get his life back on track. But when their fates are wound together, can they wind back time enough to save their lives, and the world?
First off, I loved how unique the premise of this book was! It was such a great question to think about the ethics of being able to wind back time and alter the fate of everyone. I loved how the book dealt with this topic and the heavier aspects of the world. The premise was unlike anything I've seen before, and I really enjoyed how well done it was!
There were times where I wished the story was a bit faster-paced in the middle of it. But for the most part, I loved listening to the characters' stories and watching their fates collide. There were also plot twists that left me stunned and wanting so much more of the story. It was hard to put it down several times, and I loved getting so into the world.
If you're a fan of sci-fi, I would highly recommend this book!
Juniper is a prodigy, Charlie, not so much. Juniper is among the elite of the Winders. Charlie is trying to get his life back on track. But when their fates are wound together, can they wind back time enough to save their lives, and the world?
First off, I loved how unique the premise of this book was! It was such a great question to think about the ethics of being able to wind back time and alter the fate of everyone. I loved how the book dealt with this topic and the heavier aspects of the world. The premise was unlike anything I've seen before, and I really enjoyed how well done it was!
There were times where I wished the story was a bit faster-paced in the middle of it. But for the most part, I loved listening to the characters' stories and watching their fates collide. There were also plot twists that left me stunned and wanting so much more of the story. It was hard to put it down several times, and I loved getting so into the world.
If you're a fan of sci-fi, I would highly recommend this book!
November 24, 2021
Format: audiobook
Author: Ryan O'Nan ~ Title: Winders ~ Narrators: January LaVoy; Daniel Sharman
Content: 2 stars ~ Narration: 4 stars
Sorry, this was not for me. I’m sure many readers will like this, but I’m not one of them.
I like the idea of winders, humanlike characters who can wind back time. There were 2 POVs: Charlie and Juniper. We get to know Charlie, who lost his mother and doesn’t know he is a winder. He experienced some of his superpowers but didn’t have a clue what that was. And Juniper, a prodigy, who becomes a member of the Council. She wants to know who killed her mentor. Audiobook often sounds like you are watching a superhero action movie, which can be a good thing.
Unfortunately, I disliked both main characters. In fact, I didn’t like any of the characters. Especially Charlie didn’t feel real, and he was so immature. When I listened to this audiobook, I couldn’t help thinking that this was probably written for a fifteen-year-old boy bursting with hormones. It seemed everyone was sexy, and the whole writing sounded so superficial. Often the only thing we learn about characters is their appearance and how attractive they are.
This audiobook has two narrators. The male narrator for Charlie, and female for Juniper. I liked both.
Thanks to Recorded Books for the ARC and the opportunity to listen to this! All opinions are my own.
Author: Ryan O'Nan ~ Title: Winders ~ Narrators: January LaVoy; Daniel Sharman
Content: 2 stars ~ Narration: 4 stars
Sorry, this was not for me. I’m sure many readers will like this, but I’m not one of them.
I like the idea of winders, humanlike characters who can wind back time. There were 2 POVs: Charlie and Juniper. We get to know Charlie, who lost his mother and doesn’t know he is a winder. He experienced some of his superpowers but didn’t have a clue what that was. And Juniper, a prodigy, who becomes a member of the Council. She wants to know who killed her mentor. Audiobook often sounds like you are watching a superhero action movie, which can be a good thing.
Unfortunately, I disliked both main characters. In fact, I didn’t like any of the characters. Especially Charlie didn’t feel real, and he was so immature. When I listened to this audiobook, I couldn’t help thinking that this was probably written for a fifteen-year-old boy bursting with hormones. It seemed everyone was sexy, and the whole writing sounded so superficial. Often the only thing we learn about characters is their appearance and how attractive they are.
This audiobook has two narrators. The male narrator for Charlie, and female for Juniper. I liked both.
Thanks to Recorded Books for the ARC and the opportunity to listen to this! All opinions are my own.
February 11, 2023
I'm always reluctant to read anything in the sci-fi category. But I loved all the Hunger Games & Divergent series & felt this was in the same genre. Some humans mixed in works for me. Winders has a bit of time travel also mixed in with the super powers/super natural living amongst us. This book is written to hook you from the start by tugging at your heartstrings with Charlie. Heck, I'm terrible at explaining books. Just read it & go on this adventure with Charlie and Juniper. I would love to see this on the big screen as a movie, or even a series television. This is the author's first novel & it's most impressive! Loved it!
October 11, 2021
I received an ARC from Netgalley, and that's the only reason I bothered to finish this book. I was ready to give up after the second chapter, but I owed it to the publisher for sharing an ARC.
The book is a quick read (or listen, depending on the format) and the concept of the Winders was cool. I like that kind of superhero/sci-fi gimmick. That's where the positives ended for me. I'm not saying some folks won't enjoy it, they will. But this book was way too derivative and had unoriginal characters. None of it was able to pique my interest, let alone keep it going.
Everything about this book was juvenile; from the way the factions are described to the overly young protagonists and their persecution complexes. And that's not the worst part. Every female character is described as being insanely (conventionally) attractive. I still don't know what the male characters look like-only snippets were shared of their physical appearances. I'm genuinely curious to know what would have happened if any of the female characters in this book had been 'ugly'. Is it so weird to imagine you may interact with someone who isn't eye candy, and still has a role to play in your/the book's life?
That wasn't the only sexist trope in play, either. Ducky's girlfriend tries to seduce Charlie hours after meeting him. And she does it for no good reason than to be some kind of John Hughes archetype, and then she's never heard from again. Tristan is a duplicitous fiend. And Juniper... we're told she's this smart scientist who has been trained for action from childhood, yet she is a passenger for most of the story. As soon as she gets sucked into Charlie's orbit, Juniper's the one in tears, needing a pep talk and rescuing. Why? Because Charlie's the chosen one. The start of the book makes you believe that Juniper is our protagonist, but she's really just a catalyst for Charlie's new life. They meet at a time of grave tension, yet there's a lot of focus on them finding each other attractive and kissing during the denouement. Explain to me how these two people who have done nothing but antagonize each other are a believable couple?
The book reminded me a lot of the film 'Push', which also began with a confusing expositional monologue about factions. In the film, a young woman appears to be the protagonist, before it becomes all about Chris Evans' character. The similarities don't end there; there's a conspiracy within a central organization and the female protagonist continues her search for her long-lost mother. As I said, this book is very derivative, and it goes far beyond the 'Push' parallels I've mentioned here.
I could have ignored the similarities to other sci-fi if it hadn't been for the rampant sexism. I'm sorry, but was there a need for an attempted rape scene in there? I don't understand why, when pop culture wants to show how evil people can be, they always throw in sexual assault, but only limit it to female characters as victims. We get it, people are the worst, but if you can suspend belief enough to write about people rewinding time, you can also do it so that your fictional universe doesn't have gender-based assault in it.
I worry that the younger demographic that this book is aimed at will love this book and want it adapted for the screen. It'll look cool, but it'll be regressive as ever.
This book has a fun central conceit, but the execution and characters are so clichéd and stereotypical. I'd rather fast-forward through those aspects.
The book is a quick read (or listen, depending on the format) and the concept of the Winders was cool. I like that kind of superhero/sci-fi gimmick. That's where the positives ended for me. I'm not saying some folks won't enjoy it, they will. But this book was way too derivative and had unoriginal characters. None of it was able to pique my interest, let alone keep it going.
Everything about this book was juvenile; from the way the factions are described to the overly young protagonists and their persecution complexes. And that's not the worst part. Every female character is described as being insanely (conventionally) attractive. I still don't know what the male characters look like-only snippets were shared of their physical appearances. I'm genuinely curious to know what would have happened if any of the female characters in this book had been 'ugly'. Is it so weird to imagine you may interact with someone who isn't eye candy, and still has a role to play in your/the book's life?
That wasn't the only sexist trope in play, either. Ducky's girlfriend tries to seduce Charlie hours after meeting him. And she does it for no good reason than to be some kind of John Hughes archetype, and then she's never heard from again. Tristan is a duplicitous fiend. And Juniper... we're told she's this smart scientist who has been trained for action from childhood, yet she is a passenger for most of the story. As soon as she gets sucked into Charlie's orbit, Juniper's the one in tears, needing a pep talk and rescuing. Why? Because Charlie's the chosen one. The start of the book makes you believe that Juniper is our protagonist, but she's really just a catalyst for Charlie's new life. They meet at a time of grave tension, yet there's a lot of focus on them finding each other attractive and kissing during the denouement. Explain to me how these two people who have done nothing but antagonize each other are a believable couple?
The book reminded me a lot of the film 'Push', which also began with a confusing expositional monologue about factions. In the film, a young woman appears to be the protagonist, before it becomes all about Chris Evans' character. The similarities don't end there; there's a conspiracy within a central organization and the female protagonist continues her search for her long-lost mother. As I said, this book is very derivative, and it goes far beyond the 'Push' parallels I've mentioned here.
I could have ignored the similarities to other sci-fi if it hadn't been for the rampant sexism. I'm sorry, but was there a need for an attempted rape scene in there? I don't understand why, when pop culture wants to show how evil people can be, they always throw in sexual assault, but only limit it to female characters as victims. We get it, people are the worst, but if you can suspend belief enough to write about people rewinding time, you can also do it so that your fictional universe doesn't have gender-based assault in it.
I worry that the younger demographic that this book is aimed at will love this book and want it adapted for the screen. It'll look cool, but it'll be regressive as ever.
This book has a fun central conceit, but the execution and characters are so clichéd and stereotypical. I'd rather fast-forward through those aspects.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 18, 2023
Charlie Ryan has had a tough start to life. His mother died young, leaving him in the foster system. Luckily, Gram was one of the good fosters and Ducky was a brother for life. But Charlie didn't tell even them about what had happened two months before his mother died. They had had a wreck that left her dead but somehow Charlie had used his mind to reverse the accident and bring their car back up the embankment in time to miss the car that had plowed into them. He was so young that these days he doesn't know if that really happened or if he dreamed it.
Juniper Trask knows it was no dream. Charlie is a Winder just as she and her whole family are. In fact, Juniper has been raised as a Winder and has risen to the top of the heap, a member of the ruling council that sets the rules. Her brother has left the Winders after being demoted from the enforcers, but he hasn't given up his powers. He somehow finds Charlie and brings him to New York where the Winders are gathered.
Charlie can't believe what Eamon tells him, but several demonstrations leave him believing that he is indeed a Winder. That means he can wind time back for seconds up to a minute or so, reversing actions that didn't turn out the way he wanted. He isn't sure what he thinks about it. There is a war going on between the Winders and the Faders and he wants no part of that, although he is pulled into it. There is also an internal war going on between the Winders and when that strikes close to Charlie, he is forced to use everything he has learned to save the day.
This is a debut novel but Ryan O'Nan is not a debut author. He has worked mainly in television on shows like Queen Of The South and Legions. The story is told in alternating viewpoints between Charlie and Juniper. I listened to this novel and the alternating voices worked to show each character's story. Readers won't be able to help thinking about what their lives would be like if they had the ability to roll back bad actions and relive them to make them turn out better. The book ends with a setup for further adventures with these characters so this may be the start of a series. This book is recommended for science fiction readers.
Juniper Trask knows it was no dream. Charlie is a Winder just as she and her whole family are. In fact, Juniper has been raised as a Winder and has risen to the top of the heap, a member of the ruling council that sets the rules. Her brother has left the Winders after being demoted from the enforcers, but he hasn't given up his powers. He somehow finds Charlie and brings him to New York where the Winders are gathered.
Charlie can't believe what Eamon tells him, but several demonstrations leave him believing that he is indeed a Winder. That means he can wind time back for seconds up to a minute or so, reversing actions that didn't turn out the way he wanted. He isn't sure what he thinks about it. There is a war going on between the Winders and the Faders and he wants no part of that, although he is pulled into it. There is also an internal war going on between the Winders and when that strikes close to Charlie, he is forced to use everything he has learned to save the day.
This is a debut novel but Ryan O'Nan is not a debut author. He has worked mainly in television on shows like Queen Of The South and Legions. The story is told in alternating viewpoints between Charlie and Juniper. I listened to this novel and the alternating voices worked to show each character's story. Readers won't be able to help thinking about what their lives would be like if they had the ability to roll back bad actions and relive them to make them turn out better. The book ends with a setup for further adventures with these characters so this may be the start of a series. This book is recommended for science fiction readers.
November 1, 2021
Such a unique concept - what if you could wind back time, but only for a couple minutes at a time? You could undo, redo and relive moments over and over again, as many times as you needed or wanted to. Punch that annoying person in the face just for the satisfaction and then wind it back and erase it, relive the perfect kiss, redo that snafu - the opportunities would be endless.
But what if you weren't the only one with this power? And what if other people with the same abilities could tell that you had done it? What if some of them could stop you, or wind back WITH you? How would that change the choices that you made?
That's basically the premise of Winders and O'Nan explores all sorts of scenarios through Charlie, who is just discovering his powers, and Juniper, who has been raised within a secret organization of Winders and is realizing that there are some who are definitely using their powers for evil.
Funny, thought provoking and full of surprises - would definitely recommend.
But what if you weren't the only one with this power? And what if other people with the same abilities could tell that you had done it? What if some of them could stop you, or wind back WITH you? How would that change the choices that you made?
That's basically the premise of Winders and O'Nan explores all sorts of scenarios through Charlie, who is just discovering his powers, and Juniper, who has been raised within a secret organization of Winders and is realizing that there are some who are definitely using their powers for evil.
Funny, thought provoking and full of surprises - would definitely recommend.
September 27, 2021
This was a fast paced fun story! I finished it in one sitting!
Charlie & Juniper are the MC’s.
Charlie doesn’t know he has powers until he’s in a car accident that kills his mom and he winds back time to save her. Charlie has his own demons & shares a sense of loneliness with Juniper.
Juniper’s mentor has been killed & she’s given his council seat. She’s a Winder prodigy but feels there’s an even bigger mystery to solve than her mentor’s death.
We have a male & female narrator who take turns with our two MC’s POVs. They were fantastic.
There’s political intrigue, adventure, bad guys, good guys, it’s well written, the characters felt relatable & believable. I look forward to another book from this author.
This story worked for me. It’s fiction, it’s time travel, it’s great fun!!
Thank you NetGalley & Recorded Books for the ARC for review, I loved it!
Charlie & Juniper are the MC’s.
Charlie doesn’t know he has powers until he’s in a car accident that kills his mom and he winds back time to save her. Charlie has his own demons & shares a sense of loneliness with Juniper.
Juniper’s mentor has been killed & she’s given his council seat. She’s a Winder prodigy but feels there’s an even bigger mystery to solve than her mentor’s death.
We have a male & female narrator who take turns with our two MC’s POVs. They were fantastic.
There’s political intrigue, adventure, bad guys, good guys, it’s well written, the characters felt relatable & believable. I look forward to another book from this author.
This story worked for me. It’s fiction, it’s time travel, it’s great fun!!
Thank you NetGalley & Recorded Books for the ARC for review, I loved it!
January 31, 2022
Well written characters with emotional depth, gift us a timely new touch in Scifi, perfectly relevant to our 21st Century state.
It's a great read; easy on the mind but thought provoking and emotionally stirring. When I pick it up, it's so easy to be wound right back into the story and connected to what's happening. There are no pointless encounters- every personality drives the story forward and plays an influential part on the lives of Michael and Juniper.
The science part is fun because it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility. I would suspect the author knows a little about quantum physics. Enough that the concept seems plausible.
You really root for the good guys because of their humanity and you hate the bad guys... because of their humanity. Great read, highly recommended and looking forward to more from this author!!!
It's a great read; easy on the mind but thought provoking and emotionally stirring. When I pick it up, it's so easy to be wound right back into the story and connected to what's happening. There are no pointless encounters- every personality drives the story forward and plays an influential part on the lives of Michael and Juniper.
The science part is fun because it's not entirely out of the realm of possibility. I would suspect the author knows a little about quantum physics. Enough that the concept seems plausible.
You really root for the good guys because of their humanity and you hate the bad guys... because of their humanity. Great read, highly recommended and looking forward to more from this author!!!
October 4, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for an advanced audio book in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars
When he was a kid, Charlie Ryan saved his mother from a car wreck with a skill he never spoke about. Years later, Charlie meets someone who knows about his skill. Juniper Trask lives among the secret world of Winders who have special powers to alter time. Her world is turned upside down with some new knowledge.
While I enjoyed the narration by January LaVoy and Daniel Sharman, I think this book would work better if read instead of listened to. I got lost a few times and it is much easier to flip back and reread a passage than rewind with an audiobook. I liked the concept of time manipulation and thinking about some of the related ethics. A bit too gory at times.
3.5 stars
When he was a kid, Charlie Ryan saved his mother from a car wreck with a skill he never spoke about. Years later, Charlie meets someone who knows about his skill. Juniper Trask lives among the secret world of Winders who have special powers to alter time. Her world is turned upside down with some new knowledge.
While I enjoyed the narration by January LaVoy and Daniel Sharman, I think this book would work better if read instead of listened to. I got lost a few times and it is much easier to flip back and reread a passage than rewind with an audiobook. I liked the concept of time manipulation and thinking about some of the related ethics. A bit too gory at times.
March 22, 2022
I'm a fan of Ryan O'Nan's work and was so excited to explore this book. I chose to get the audio version and I'm so glad I did! The narrators sounded exactly the way I imagined the characters would. Juniper was very prim and Charlie had the sexy little accent. The narrators were perfect. I was sincerely disappointed when the story ended.
The story was very well written, it sucked me in instantly and I felt a strong connection to the characters. I would love to see how their story plays out and I really hope Ryan decides to continue the journey with Juniper and Charlie! If I could give 10 stars I surely would!
The story was very well written, it sucked me in instantly and I felt a strong connection to the characters. I would love to see how their story plays out and I really hope Ryan decides to continue the journey with Juniper and Charlie! If I could give 10 stars I surely would!
May 21, 2023
When your favorite author posts on his Instagram story for you to read a book, then you immediately get a copy of the book and read it. Winders was fast and imaginative and kept me up late just to see what happened next. The pacing was great, the magic system was different, and for a debut novel I feel like this guy hit it out of the park! I wasn't too keen on the main characters being teenagers, because it made for a little bit of cheese and fast puppy love when it came to some characters, but gosh, teenagers are like that aren't they? So at least it was true to their age. Overall, great recommendation, Pierce!
November 18, 2022
I love those kind of books where you get lost in the story, you hang on every turn of the page, invest yourself in the characters. This is that book. The characters draw you in weather it’s to hate them or love them. I found myself actually making time to read this book. Excited to read. (It’s been awhile since I’ve done that). I’m hoping there is another book in the works. I need to know what happens. I need to learn about this imaginary world that I know as a child I would dream of. Get this book. You will not be disappointed.
November 6, 2021
This is a quick read. It's a very unique premise. I listened to the audiobook. I thought the plot was a bit complicated and was hard to follow at times. I think I'd have enjoyed this more as a book because than you can browse back if you want to look up something. The narration was good. I like that there were a male and a female narrator.
June 7, 2023
I enjoyed this novel enormously. O'nan has created engaging characters, great action and suspense and a story that reels you in. As a cultural anthropologist, I especially enjoyed the distinct culture O'nan has crafted for the Winders separate from the "human" world but nestled within it. I stayed up way too late reading because I couldn't put it down.
January 19, 2022
Really good first book - got a little clunky at time, but generally moved things along well. I wish it had been clearer this is the first of a series as I prefer to read whole series at a time (yes I'm still recovering from Game of Thrones).
April 26, 2022
One of the best books I have read in a while! Truly fantastic how the stories come together. I wish there was more to read and I could definitely see it being a sequel. I hope they make this into a movie one day because the world Ryan created is so fascinating! 100% recommend!
November 22, 2022
What a fantastic ride!
Winders was so much fun to read. The story moves fast and takes you right along with Juniper and Charlie. The dialogue is smart and crisp. It was so fabulous! Pick it up and you won’t be able to put it down.
Winders was so much fun to read. The story moves fast and takes you right along with Juniper and Charlie. The dialogue is smart and crisp. It was so fabulous! Pick it up and you won’t be able to put it down.
February 13, 2023
The main characters, Juniper and Charlie were fascinating. Juniper knowing her powers from a very young age. and Charlie coming to know his a bit later in life. It was hard to put the book down, because I wanted to know more, and see what happens next. And there is room for more books!
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November 23, 2021“God, your mom is so hot, Charlie,” aaand that's where I nope-ed out. Well, I read a bit further but his mom's hotness kept coming up and I did not really care to read about that.
November 23, 2021
This book has a very compelling and unique premise. The world building is excellent and the story is very well-paced. I’m very glad I took a chance on this book and I recommend it to others as well.
December 13, 2021
Fast paced, engaging read about two young people finding their place in society! The special powers they have only make things more complicated and interesting. Strongly recommend!
July 11, 2022
This was a really fun new take on time travel. Very fully developed world and I am so excited to see what comes next.
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November 30, 2023I love time travel but man I couldn’t get into this one. I feel like it was taking too long to get into some good meat of it and stopped.
October 31, 2021
Do I recommend...yes! This was a pleasant surprise. Not sure exactly what I was expecting but it surpassed everything I wasn’t expecting. I’m hoping it is a series opener because it was left really open ended but I’m not sure. There is a secret society of super humans called Winders they are able to turn back time a few minutes at a time. Charlie accidentally finds his ability after a tragic event and Juniper was raised to lead in the society. Circumstances force them together and they team up to discover what is true and uncover secrets and lies. It’s fast pace and pretty exciting. I think a lot of people will like it and kudos to the narrators fabulous job on the audiobook.
November 11, 2021
Well written . All around a great book. Look forward to more great reads from Ryan O’Nan !
November 2, 2021
I absolutely loved this book. This is definitely a new favorite of mine. The 2 main characters struggle with every day, normal problems while living an a completely abnormal world. I laughed, I gasped and I had to pick my jaw up off the floor several times. This is a fantastic read!!!
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