--- title: "Reading Everywhere: time travel" url: https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/time travel/ description: "Children's and YA book reviews. Library stuff. Possible overuse of the word AWESOME!" --- # Reading Everywhere: time travel - [About](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/about-me.html) - [Review Policy](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/review-policy.html) - [Frequently Visited Posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/p/frequently-visited-posts.html) Showing posts with label time travel . [Show all posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/) Showing posts with label time travel . [Show all posts](https://readingeverywhere.com/) ## Thursday, June 16, 2011 ### [Book Review: Hourglass, by Myra McEntire](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/06/book-review-hourglass-by-myra-mcentire.html) McEntire, Myra. Hourglass . 397 p. Egmont USA. 2011. Hardcover $17.99. ISBN 9781606841440. This is definitely one of my top picks this summer. I couldn't put it down! Emerson is plagued by visions of people from the past, and although she's tried every cure, nobody can solve her problem, and she's convinced that she's gone off the deep end. Her concerned older brother calls in yet another specialist to confront the issue, but this handsome young man who works for a mysterious organization called Hourglass isn't telling her she's crazy... he's telling her the visions are real. McEntire expertly builds on this intriguing premise, and the brisk pace and tight plotting makes for one utterly addictive read, with plenty of chapter-end cliffhangers that make you want to drop everything and keep turning the pages. I was THIS CLOSE to calling a babysitter so I could just keep reading. I adore a good time-travel story, and Hourglass is definitely a good time-travel story. The science of the time travel- well, technically, time slips- is thoroughly researched and well explained throughout. Plus, it has awesome references to other good time-travel stories. I almost squealed aloud with glee when the author referenced Somewhere in Time, Dr. Who, and Hermione's time-turner ALL IN ONE PARAGRAPH. There's also lot to like about this book's cast of characters. Emerson is a smart, sassy protagonist with one-liners that made me grin. She doesn't hesitate to stand up for herself, even to her love interest. She calls him out when she thinks he's not telling her the whole story, which is seriously awesome to behold. Emerson's wonderfully loyal best friend (with a secret of her own) is another highlight of the book for me, and of course the love interest, Michael, is deliciously angsty, honorable, and tortured. The story is nicely complete in the end- it could very nearly stand alone, but McEntire tantalizes the reader with a few deliberately unanswered questions, so we know we can look forward to a sequel. You know I'll be marking my calendar and clearing my schedule for it! Hourglass was released earlier this week, so rush out to your nearest indie bookseller and pick up a copy today. Advance reader copy for review was graciously lent by my [Authors are ROCKSTARS!](http://authorsarerockstars.com/) co-host, Michelle, who received it from the publisher. Our June podcast features an awesome interview with Myra McEntire that you won't want to miss, and we're giving away a copy of Hourglass , so check it out! Posted by [Allison](https://www.blogger.com/profile/06628530227439660832) at [7:36 AM](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/06/book-review-hourglass-by-myra-mcentire.html) Labels: [fantasy](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/fantasy) , [review](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/review) , [time travel](https://readingeverywhere.com/search/label/time%20travel) ## Friday, April 15, 2011 ### [The Time-Traveling Fashionista, by Bianca Turetsky](https://readingeverywhere.com/2011/04/time-traveling-fashionista-by-bianca.html) The Time-Traveling Fashionista . Turetsky, Bianca. 272 p. Poppy. 2011. Hardcover $17.99. ISBN 9780316105422. Fashion + time travel + Titanic? I would have eaten this right up as a twelve year old! As an adult reader, I have to admit that I feel like the plot and characterizations are maybe just a little thin. But this book is definitely a fun, light read for younger teens with a bit of historical interest, and the fashion is divine. The premise, that a modern-day girl gets transported back to the Titanic by way of a magical dress, is fantastic, and as a self-conscious, fish-out-of-water type, the main character, Louise, will be very relatable for many young readers. However, I found myself slightly frustrated by the length of time it took her to figure out that she was aboard the Titanic. I have a hard time believing that a true vintage fashion enthusiast wouldn't have seen the Kate & Leo movie about a bazillion times to drool over the gorgeous costumes and therefore soak up some of the details-- like, say, White Star Line, Captain Smith, April 1912... I mean, I'm merely a casual admirer of vintage fashion, and my husband makes these CRAZY CLAIMS that I saw Titanic in the theater, like, FIVE times. Um, I don't think so, honey! Surely it was only THREE. But whatever, who's counting!? Ahem. I digress. So, Louise is perhaps a little slow on the uptake. But I can see why the author chose to write the story that way- it's more fun for the character and the reader to get to enjoy the ship a little first before Louise starts freaking out, right? I loved reading the detailed and accurate descriptions of the various parts of the ship. Turetsky clearly did her research! I also liked the realistic way in which Louise learns that not everything back then was as glamorous as it might seem from a contemporary perspective-- corsets hurt, feathered hats are awkward to wear, and charming, smooth-talking gentlemen might actually be kinda jerky. The sinking part of the plot is delightfully suspenseful. Even though you know Louise has to make it off the ship in time, you're still left thinking: BUT HOW!? Happily, the book wraps up with a satisfying end, but Turetsky leaves the door open for more time-traveling fashion adventures. Fun! In addition to being an enjoyable read, this book is truly gorgeous. The stunning, full-color fashion illustrations in this book are an absolute treasure. Extremely swoon-worthy. Today is the 99th anniversary of the Titanic's tragic sinking. This may not be a scholarly work- nor is it meant to be- but with its unique fashion-related hook, The Time-Traveling Fashionista may interest young readers who might otherwise shrug their shoulders at learning some history. 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