Well, it took me longer than I wanted to read this book but unfortunately University took almost all my free time away. Nevertheless, z2 was an excellent read and introduced me to themes I'd never thought about before with such depth like racism and physics, for example. The author did a great job writing all the different points of view and making each character interesting in it's own way. I won't say z2 is an easy read, because it isn't. The details and information it contains made me think (and I love books that make me think) before turning the pages. One thing that made this story easier to understand though were the links to songs and websites in each chapter that provided more information and improved my reading and comprehension of the book a lot more.
Great read for those who enjoy physics, history, treasure hunts and adventure. ( )

I received this book as a giveaway through Goodreads. Although I found this book fairly good, I found that it was really difficult to stay focused on it. There are a LOT of characters, which the author does note this at the beginning of her book. There is also a lot of shifting from place to place, across timelines which can be a bit overwhelming at times. It is quite a compelling story though with a really interesting concept, and I would like to read the first two books in the series as this is number 3 in the series.

One of the things I did struggle with were some of the very blatant ethnic stereotypes, For example, Xhua, one of the main characters, comes from a poor, immigrant Latino family whose foster parents are in the US illegally and working multiple low-paying, menial jobs. While I do realize this is a reality for many people, it still made me a bit uncomfortable. At the same time, the history of the US immigration laws that the author weaves into the story are really interesting, and quite shocking.

I would definitely recommend this book and I do think I would enjoy reading the other books in the series.

Well I most say wonderful story a lot of hate, love, fun, laughter, and more hate but loved this book a good story the characters and story lines where well thought out and delivered with grace and some characters with the power to make you hate them your self but if you wish to read this wonderful book you will not be disappointed you did with all that said my humble thanks to the amazing author Sherrie Cronin and keep the good works of art coming and I will be looking out for more of her work with all that said keep smiling and happy reading to you all with love from wee me.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ( )

As she did in y1 Cronin offers a unique blend of mystery, history, adventure, and fantasy. The Zeitman family is again at the center of the plot. Alex Zeitman has the envious ability to bend time but never realized how strong his abilities were until now. Just a mild mannered physics teacher, no one would suspect that he has these superhuman skills.

However exciting, there is more to the story than just time bending.

It opens with a 1696 flashback of a Mayan society already besieged with the influences of the Spaniards. Nimah and her children have an enormous task to carry out. They are be destined to protect and deliver a great secret to future generations.

There is ever more here. Cronin also deals with several social issues including racism and immigration. She does so in a way that does not feel preachy or condescending.

All of these themes are woven together into quite an adventurous story, and the pieces fall into place quite nicely in the end.

My only issue with the book would be the large number of minor characters. I found that there were several characters that I just didn't care much about, and I had a hard time not skimming over parts of the story that involved them.

All in all an entertaining book and I look forward to reading c3 next. Solid 3.5 stars

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Book provided by author through Librarything.com My review is unbiased. ( )

I received this novel free from Goodreads First Reads and Sherrie Cronin in exchange for an honest review.
Dr Stan Drexler and 5 of his students uncover an ancient carved box during one of their excavations. But the box mysteriously disappears.
Alex Zeitman , a physics teacher at Early Gulch High School , has the ability to warp time.
Xuha is born in a car travelling from Mexico to Houston as his mother rushes to see her dying father.
What do these people have in common? How will they all be eventually linked? And what do each of them have to do with the mysterious carved box?

On reading the blurb on the back of the book I was expecting a much different story. More supernatural , basketball star. I was pleasantly surprised.
The novel starts off moving back and forward through a few different stories. The multiple stories are well balanced. Plus the side stories of racism and supernatural abilities were all linked together to flow well.
I was totally hooked on this book as soon as I started reading it. It was a case of literally " can't put it down ". I needed to know what was going to happen next!
The characters were well developed and so real they had me thinking about them and their dilemmas long after I closed the book each night. I could easily read this novel over again. Looking forward to reading Sherrie Cronin's other novels. ( )