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Flight Time
Sixteen-year-old, student pilot, RYLEE DEAN adores her grandfather. She only knows him through her grandmother's stories, which have led to years of romanticizing the young pilot's life and tragic loss. When her official solo flight is postponed, she decides to fly her newly restored Cessna, instead-after all, she is the granddaughter of test pilot Jaxon C. Scott. During the process, she notices a strange dial on the instrument panel. Only minutes in the air, the needle on the odd dial begins to spin backward-a flash of blinding light follows, and she wakes up in 1981. Officer JAXON C. SCOTT of the U.S. Air Force has his future all mapped out. The 1980s are looking good. With an exciting career ahead of him, life couldn't be any better, until a teenage girl shows up on the base. Upon investigation, her arrival proves to be as mysterious as the girl herself. Stranger still, she knows things about him that no one other than family could possibly know. A series of circumstances has the girl staying with him and his mother. But due to the nature of his top-secret work, the timing of her appearance, and her intimate knowledge of his family, he's convinced she's hiding something much greater than her identity.
344 pages, Hardcover
Published August 31, 2022
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Darcy Flynn
13 books95 followersDarcy Flynn is known for her heartwarming, sweet contemporary romances. Her refreshing storylines, irritatingly handsome heroes and feisty heroines will delight and entertain you from the first page to the last. Miss Flynn’s heroes and heroines have a tangible chemistry that is entertaining, humorous and competitive.
Darcy lives with her husband and a menagerie of other living creatures on her horse farm in Franklin, Tennessee. She stargazes on warm summer nights and indulges daily in afternoon tea.
Darcy lives with her husband and a menagerie of other living creatures on her horse farm in Franklin, Tennessee. She stargazes on warm summer nights and indulges daily in afternoon tea.
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October 17, 2021
Equal parts whimsical and adventure-packed, Flynn’s latest will entrance readers with its expert combination of SF, history, and intrigue.
Sixteen-year-old Rylee Dean has grown up hearing about her grandfather Jaxon C. Scott’s stories. She has inherited her grandfather’s love of flying and is on her way to fly her first solo flight. But a strange incident throws Rylee into the past, bringing her face to face with her long-lost grandfather. Only he is a young man working as a test pilot for the US Air Force. Rylee knows she is the one who can save her grandfather’s life. But changing the past means the future will disappear, making Rylee’s existence vanish as well. The stakes rise when the Air Force spots several major anomalies around the base. Will Rylee be able to save her grandfather’s life and go back to her own time?
The novel is heavy both on tender emotions and plot development, and at the same time, it features relentless action, light romance, and plenty of surprising twists.
The basic concept of the book—following Rylee through her hassled trip in the past, trying to save Jax’s life while looking for a way back in her future—helps the story move along swiftly. Readers are plunged right in the middle of the action from the first page, and from there, the story unfolds at a measured pace as Rylee hops into the past.
The action accelerates further, with Rylee trying to thwart Sylvia’s plan, drawing the readers in. Rylee’s journey will entrance readers and have them rooting for the young, headstrong teen as she forges new friendships while getting to know her grandfather and great-grandmother. Doris is an absolute darling. The characterizations of Jax as a charming, sympathetic young man and Liam as a tech-savvy genius add to the pull of the narrative, as does the blend of quantum physics, aerospace technology, and SF elements, with credibly developed plot twists.
The cultural details about non-existent digital life in 1981 are well-depicted and realistic. A surprise ending brings the story to a satisfying close. Individual struggles, teenage drama, love, family, relationship, and romance abound, and themes of perseverance, determination, memories, understanding, and compassion are woven nicely into the story.
Flynn hits all the buttons sure to entice time travel readers, deftly weaving elements of science fiction into an enduring tale of love, loss, and memory. Readers will be enthralled.
Sixteen-year-old Rylee Dean has grown up hearing about her grandfather Jaxon C. Scott’s stories. She has inherited her grandfather’s love of flying and is on her way to fly her first solo flight. But a strange incident throws Rylee into the past, bringing her face to face with her long-lost grandfather. Only he is a young man working as a test pilot for the US Air Force. Rylee knows she is the one who can save her grandfather’s life. But changing the past means the future will disappear, making Rylee’s existence vanish as well. The stakes rise when the Air Force spots several major anomalies around the base. Will Rylee be able to save her grandfather’s life and go back to her own time?
The novel is heavy both on tender emotions and plot development, and at the same time, it features relentless action, light romance, and plenty of surprising twists.
The basic concept of the book—following Rylee through her hassled trip in the past, trying to save Jax’s life while looking for a way back in her future—helps the story move along swiftly. Readers are plunged right in the middle of the action from the first page, and from there, the story unfolds at a measured pace as Rylee hops into the past.
The action accelerates further, with Rylee trying to thwart Sylvia’s plan, drawing the readers in. Rylee’s journey will entrance readers and have them rooting for the young, headstrong teen as she forges new friendships while getting to know her grandfather and great-grandmother. Doris is an absolute darling. The characterizations of Jax as a charming, sympathetic young man and Liam as a tech-savvy genius add to the pull of the narrative, as does the blend of quantum physics, aerospace technology, and SF elements, with credibly developed plot twists.
The cultural details about non-existent digital life in 1981 are well-depicted and realistic. A surprise ending brings the story to a satisfying close. Individual struggles, teenage drama, love, family, relationship, and romance abound, and themes of perseverance, determination, memories, understanding, and compassion are woven nicely into the story.
Flynn hits all the buttons sure to entice time travel readers, deftly weaving elements of science fiction into an enduring tale of love, loss, and memory. Readers will be enthralled.
February 9, 2022
An incredible journey of time travel, flying, and the grandfather Rylee never met...WHAT a story! Very little action in this YA adventure yet is was easy to fall in love with free-spirited Rylee as she makes every effort to earn her pilot's license at only 16. Little does she know she's about to travel back in time 40 years and get taken in by her relatives while trying to figure out how to get back to her time in 2021!
I couldn't put this book down, HAD to know what would happen to Riley and her family!
I cried my eyes out in the end because of how beautifully written this story is, it was just so good and really blessed me. Despite the slight romance in the plot, this journey is about the special relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter and the truly magical way their paths crossed. For anyone who ever wanted to go back in time and get closure to something going terribly wrong, that's what this story really is about and it's beautifully written.
I couldn't put this book down, HAD to know what would happen to Riley and her family!
I cried my eyes out in the end because of how beautifully written this story is, it was just so good and really blessed me. Despite the slight romance in the plot, this journey is about the special relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter and the truly magical way their paths crossed. For anyone who ever wanted to go back in time and get closure to something going terribly wrong, that's what this story really is about and it's beautifully written.
May 20, 2025
Darcy Flynn’s Flight Time is one of those rare YA novels that offers more than just entertainment, it offers reflection. Yes, it’s an adventure about a girl who accidentally travels back to 1981, but it’s also a story about connection, destiny, and the often complicated stories we tell ourselves about our families.
Sixteen-year-old Rylee is instantly relatable: headstrong, curious, and driven by a desire to feel close to the grandfather she never knew. Her love of flying makes her a dynamic protagonist, and her journey through time is more than a gimmick, it’s a transformative experience.
The real surprise here is Jaxon C. Scott. Watching him interact with Rylee without knowing their true relationship adds so much dramatic tension. Their scenes are filled with subtle emotion and curiosity, and Flynn keeps you hooked with every conversation.
Flynn’s writing is clean, vibrant, and laced with emotion. The book deals with themes of identity, loss, and trust, all wrapped in a fast-paced, exciting story. This is the kind of novel you’ll want to read in one sitting and then recommend to everyone you know. It’s cinematic, heartfelt, and entirely original.
Sixteen-year-old Rylee is instantly relatable: headstrong, curious, and driven by a desire to feel close to the grandfather she never knew. Her love of flying makes her a dynamic protagonist, and her journey through time is more than a gimmick, it’s a transformative experience.
The real surprise here is Jaxon C. Scott. Watching him interact with Rylee without knowing their true relationship adds so much dramatic tension. Their scenes are filled with subtle emotion and curiosity, and Flynn keeps you hooked with every conversation.
Flynn’s writing is clean, vibrant, and laced with emotion. The book deals with themes of identity, loss, and trust, all wrapped in a fast-paced, exciting story. This is the kind of novel you’ll want to read in one sitting and then recommend to everyone you know. It’s cinematic, heartfelt, and entirely original.
May 20, 2025
With Flight Time, Darcy Flynn delivers a fresh and emotionally resonant twist on time-travel fiction. What could have been a standard "accidental time traveler" trope turns into something far deeper and more meaningful in Flynn's hands.
Rylee is such a relatable character ambitious, brave, and full of heart. Her journey from frustrated teen pilot to a girl stranded decades in the past is handled with care and authenticity. Her relationship with her grandfather, built entirely on secondhand stories, becomes the emotional centerpiece of the novel. Watching her come to terms with the real, flawed, but heroic young man he was is nothing short of moving.
I loved the 1980s setting not overdone, just enough to create atmosphere and tension. Flynn clearly did her research, and her descriptions make the era come alive. There’s also a thread of mystery throughout the book that kept me turning pages long into the night.
If you're looking for a story that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about time, love, and the people who shape us Flight Time is it. It’s the kind of book that stays with you.
Rylee is such a relatable character ambitious, brave, and full of heart. Her journey from frustrated teen pilot to a girl stranded decades in the past is handled with care and authenticity. Her relationship with her grandfather, built entirely on secondhand stories, becomes the emotional centerpiece of the novel. Watching her come to terms with the real, flawed, but heroic young man he was is nothing short of moving.
I loved the 1980s setting not overdone, just enough to create atmosphere and tension. Flynn clearly did her research, and her descriptions make the era come alive. There’s also a thread of mystery throughout the book that kept me turning pages long into the night.
If you're looking for a story that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about time, love, and the people who shape us Flight Time is it. It’s the kind of book that stays with you.
May 20, 2025
Darcy Flynn has created something truly special with Flight Time. It’s a love letter to aviation, to family, and to the power of stories passed down through generations. Rylee Dean is one of the most memorable teen protagonists I’ve come across in a long time she’s bold, clever, and driven by a love that feels incredibly real and personal.
When Rylee ends up in the past, her entire understanding of her family is put to the test. I found myself completely immersed in her struggle to keep her secret while trying to understand her grandfather as a young man. The emotional stakes are high, and Flynn never takes the easy way out every choice Rylee makes feels earned and significant.
The writing is engaging and vivid, with moments of humor and warmth that balance out the tension and suspense. The theme of reconciling legend with reality learning to see people as they truly are rather than how we wish them to be is powerful and relevant.
This book is perfect for teens who enjoy time travel, aviation, or stories about family and identity. I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a favorite for classrooms and book clubs. It’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
When Rylee ends up in the past, her entire understanding of her family is put to the test. I found myself completely immersed in her struggle to keep her secret while trying to understand her grandfather as a young man. The emotional stakes are high, and Flynn never takes the easy way out every choice Rylee makes feels earned and significant.
The writing is engaging and vivid, with moments of humor and warmth that balance out the tension and suspense. The theme of reconciling legend with reality learning to see people as they truly are rather than how we wish them to be is powerful and relevant.
This book is perfect for teens who enjoy time travel, aviation, or stories about family and identity. I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a favorite for classrooms and book clubs. It’s as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.
May 22, 2025
Flight Time completely swept me away. Darcy Flynn has masterfully blended time travel, aviation, and emotional family connections into a story that’s both thrilling and tender. Rylee is a strong, lovable heroine, and watching her meet the grandfather she’s only heard stories about was both magical and moving. A must-read for fans of YA with heart!
May 27, 2025
The emotional complexity in this story is what really stood out to me. Rylee gets to know her grandfather as a young man, and it changes everything she thought she knew. It made me wish I could meet the people in my family I’ve only heard stories about.
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