Timeless

This book really surprised me. I had a feeling I was going to come away thinking "Why did I just waste more of my time reading these silly YA novels that I seem to love so much?" This book wasn't silly in the least bit and I honestly cannot wait for the sequel to come out to find out what happens next! ( )

It was cute. I enjoyed the descriptions of 1920's life and dress, but the main character seemed shallow to me. Reminded me a lot of Hush Hush in tone and depth (mysterious boy, doomed romance, time and/or space keeping them separated), so if you liked that than you'll love this. I may pick up the second book, but there are too many other richly written teen books out there for me to waste much time (pun intended).
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OMG!!!!

What a ending!!!


And I don't even have the next book.

Time to go searching. ( )

TIMELESS by Alexandra Monir is one of those rare time travel books that manages to keep my head from hurting too greatly. The concept is intriguing, well-done and suits the tone of the story. Michele Windsor, after a tragedy strikes her small family, is forced to move across country from California to New York City to live with grandparents she has never met. It’s there, in their breathtaking mansion, that Michele makes her time traveling discovery and has her world once again turned upside down.

I found Michele a tough character to get to know. Yes, she likes composing music, loves her family, is a kind person and seems genuinely nice, but that’s really all you know. You can tell from the beginning and meeting Michele’s grandparents that there are buried family secrets that will hopefully be revealed throughout the course of the novels. Michele’s absent father is one such secret, and the slow reveal for that one is tantalizing. The method of time travel is very neat, as are the descriptions of old New York and the fashions of the time. Music plays a huge part of the story and I liked reading the lyrics that Michele creates for Philip’s music – oh Philip. I think the one part of the story I was a little wary about was the Michele and Philip storyline (crazy, I know, since that’s really the main part of the book). It’s very insta-loveish which I am not a big fan of. As well, at one point Michele leaves Philip for his own good (being separated by time and all) and yet through time travel manages to still see him frequently in his future. It was all very quick. But thankfully, I liked Philip. Nice guy, musical, strong and marches to his own beat. H and Michele fit each other.

TIMELESS by Alexandra Monir is a love story that transcends time. Despite the family secrets, the mystery of how Michele can time travel and why, the base of the plot is a love story – how can Michele and Philip beat Time and stay together? Despite my hesitation of insta-love and a lack of deeper connection with the characters, I have to say – TIMELESS has one crazy ending! Talk about your cliffhangers. I was thankful I had a copy of the sequel to read right after because I needed it. This series is a relaxed, enjoyable and perfect to quench the need for some romance. ( )

Michele Windsor is just a regular teenager, living her life in sunny California with her caring and creative mom. This typical lifestyle is forever changed when tragedy hits, and Michele soon finds herself in a world she's never known: NYC's aristocracy. Still grieving, she encounters new experiences around every corner including her estranged [and guarded] grandparents, opulent surroundings, private school cliques, and last but most definitely not least, time travel. It's through her travels that she uncovers family secrets, helps new friends heal, and ultimately discovers the will to live her own life to the fullest.

There is something about this book that kept me reading, even though I found quite a bit of it too mushy to read closely [and as a hopeless romantic, that's saying a lot!]. I also felt there was just too much stuffed into the pages [i.e. Michele travels to several different eras], making the transitions kind of jumpy for my taste. But, I find myself wanting to know more about her grandparents, friends, and Michele herself...especially what happens with a certain someone...so yeah, I'll be reading the next book in the series! ( )