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lahazelett's review
3.0
I'm giving this a 3 star rating because it bounced between a 4 star and a two star book. It wrapped up the triology nicely and plot was interesting and fun. The problem was at times it became so convoluted that I didn't know who was doing what and when. It's like Walker decided time travel should be confusing ( and one expects some confusion in such books) so she went out of her way to confuse the reader.
becca_s_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
lilifane's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was my favorite of the Chronos Origins trilogy, but I still think the first series is much better.
That being said, I really liked that these new books featured older characters that were not teenager. It's what I'm actually looking for in books these days, characters in their 20s/30s being friends and going on adventures together. So, I'm really glad I read this trilogy.
I just wish - and I can't believe I'm writing this - there was a little less timey wimey mess and a little more character bonding and development. It was only in this last book that I finally got attached to all these characters, and I just wish I had these feelings in the earlier books already.
The plot of this last book felt more logical to me. Most of the issues I had with the previous book, were resolved early on here. I understood the game, and motivations as well as revelations the characters had, were easier to follow. Plus, the historical events appealed more to me. Unfortunately, towards the end another timeline layer was added and again, this was a little too much for me.
I'm satisfied with the ending, though.
That being said, I really liked that these new books featured older characters that were not teenager. It's what I'm actually looking for in books these days, characters in their 20s/30s being friends and going on adventures together. So, I'm really glad I read this trilogy.
I just wish - and I can't believe I'm writing this - there was a little less timey wimey mess and a little more character bonding and development. It was only in this last book that I finally got attached to all these characters, and I just wish I had these feelings in the earlier books already.
The plot of this last book felt more logical to me. Most of the issues I had with the previous book, were resolved early on here. I understood the game, and motivations as well as revelations the characters had, were easier to follow. Plus, the historical events appealed more to me. Unfortunately, towards the end another timeline layer was added and again, this was a little too much for me.
I'm satisfied with the ending, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Religious bigotry, Death, Kidnapping, Grief, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexism, and Misogyny
Minor: Blood, Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Drug use, and Emotional abuse
calliejaneg's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alacy52's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
catsbookcorner's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you so much to 47North and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I've been reading the books in this series since I first discovered Timebound, maybe 7 years ago? I've loved them ever since. I'm not sure if Rysa Walker has plans to continue on in this universe, but I secretly hope that the answer is yes! I enjoyed the CHRONOS Files books so much, but the first CHRONOS Origins book had me HOOKED. I enjoyed the 2nd book just a little bit less than that (see my review on it for reasons why) and now, here we are, at the end of this trilogy as well.
While I again did not love it as much as the first book in the trilogy, I still enjoyed the characters so much. There was both heartbreaking and heartfelt moments, and I've been with them long enough that I felt all of those emotions. In the spirit of honesty, though, this book and the previous one made me feel like that meme of the person with all the mathematical equations flying over their head as they try to figure out what's going on. The timeline was just so CONFUSING. And I think it's supposed to be, but I honestly hit a point where I stopped trying to get events straight and I just kept reading to find out what was going to happen next. I honestly still don't think I could tell you what prompted a lot of the events of this book, just because I was so confused through a lot of it.
Time travel is confusing though, so I don't think it truly impacted my enjoyment of the story, and I loved the ending of this. Seeing characters from the CHRONOS Files books was a nice little bonus, too. I gave this a four out of five stars and I'm looking forward to more of the books that this author hopefully will write about this world.
I've been reading the books in this series since I first discovered Timebound, maybe 7 years ago? I've loved them ever since. I'm not sure if Rysa Walker has plans to continue on in this universe, but I secretly hope that the answer is yes! I enjoyed the CHRONOS Files books so much, but the first CHRONOS Origins book had me HOOKED. I enjoyed the 2nd book just a little bit less than that (see my review on it for reasons why) and now, here we are, at the end of this trilogy as well.
While I again did not love it as much as the first book in the trilogy, I still enjoyed the characters so much. There was both heartbreaking and heartfelt moments, and I've been with them long enough that I felt all of those emotions. In the spirit of honesty, though, this book and the previous one made me feel like that meme of the person with all the mathematical equations flying over their head as they try to figure out what's going on. The timeline was just so CONFUSING. And I think it's supposed to be, but I honestly hit a point where I stopped trying to get events straight and I just kept reading to find out what was going to happen next. I honestly still don't think I could tell you what prompted a lot of the events of this book, just because I was so confused through a lot of it.
Time travel is confusing though, so I don't think it truly impacted my enjoyment of the story, and I loved the ending of this. Seeing characters from the CHRONOS Files books was a nice little bonus, too. I gave this a four out of five stars and I'm looking forward to more of the books that this author hopefully will write about this world.
heytherekaity's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Medical content, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexism, and Sexual content
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