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Time Travel for Beginners
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Expected 4 Aug 26Three strangers’ lives are forever changed when they’re all drawn to a mysterious agency claiming to have unlocked the secret to time travel.
Anna, Teddy, and Jade are on a collision course. The Agency is the cause. It is also the solution.
On a quiet road nestled within the bustle of Sydney lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. At once a confounding mystery and a beacon of hope, the Agency seems to attract those who need it most. Single mother Anna is in desperate need of change, and the Agency gives her the chance to begin her career—and life—anew. Teddy is a genius at salvaging businesses but needs saving himself, and he’s drawn to the Agency hoping to travel back in time to untangle his troubled childhood and his recently imploded marriage. Jade has no interest in the Agency at all, because there’s no way people are literally time traveling, right? Jade’s present is challenging enough, with her spirited, increasingly bad-tempered daughter and a deeply buried secret too painful for words. As Anna, Teddy, and Jade’s paths converge, the question of just how legitimate the Agency’s ventures into the past are becomes a mysterious, provocative, tantalising, and even heart-wrenching one to parse—but there is no denying that the ripple effects through all three of their lives are very, very real …
Anna, Teddy, and Jade are on a collision course. The Agency is the cause. It is also the solution.
On a quiet road nestled within the bustle of Sydney lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. At once a confounding mystery and a beacon of hope, the Agency seems to attract those who need it most. Single mother Anna is in desperate need of change, and the Agency gives her the chance to begin her career—and life—anew. Teddy is a genius at salvaging businesses but needs saving himself, and he’s drawn to the Agency hoping to travel back in time to untangle his troubled childhood and his recently imploded marriage. Jade has no interest in the Agency at all, because there’s no way people are literally time traveling, right? Jade’s present is challenging enough, with her spirited, increasingly bad-tempered daughter and a deeply buried secret too painful for words. As Anna, Teddy, and Jade’s paths converge, the question of just how legitimate the Agency’s ventures into the past are becomes a mysterious, provocative, tantalising, and even heart-wrenching one to parse—but there is no denying that the ripple effects through all three of their lives are very, very real …
544 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication August 4, 2026
About the author
Jaclyn Moriarty
38 books1,580 followersJaclyn Moriarty is an Australian writer of young adult literature.
She studied English at the University of Sydney, and law at Yale University and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she was awarded a PhD.
She is the younger sister of Liane Moriarty. She was previously married to Canadian writer Colin McAdam, and has a son, Charlie. She currently lives in Sydney.
She studied English at the University of Sydney, and law at Yale University and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, where she was awarded a PhD.
She is the younger sister of Liane Moriarty. She was previously married to Canadian writer Colin McAdam, and has a son, Charlie. She currently lives in Sydney.
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March 3, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this incredible book!
Time Travel for Beginners is a warm, surprising and satisfying sci-fi novel that focuses on 3 individuals and their encounters with Sydney's Time Travel Agency. Often considered an augmented reality AI stunt (kindly) or even a joke (usually), the agency is not bustling with customers on a regular basis....until Anna shows up and begins learning the magic and possible science behind this amazing establishment.
The writing is whimsical without being twee. I loved how Jaclyn Moriarty shifts POVs between her characters with ease, but they each had a distinct voice and POV. I could not get enough of this book and read it in one night because it was an absolute page turner. I highly recommend picking it up if you're a fan of time travel novels (a la The Time Traveler's Wife, The Seven Year Slip, The Ministry of Time, etc) and want a novel that feels like the best lingering hug.
5/5 stars no notes!
Time Travel for Beginners is a warm, surprising and satisfying sci-fi novel that focuses on 3 individuals and their encounters with Sydney's Time Travel Agency. Often considered an augmented reality AI stunt (kindly) or even a joke (usually), the agency is not bustling with customers on a regular basis....until Anna shows up and begins learning the magic and possible science behind this amazing establishment.
The writing is whimsical without being twee. I loved how Jaclyn Moriarty shifts POVs between her characters with ease, but they each had a distinct voice and POV. I could not get enough of this book and read it in one night because it was an absolute page turner. I highly recommend picking it up if you're a fan of time travel novels (a la The Time Traveler's Wife, The Seven Year Slip, The Ministry of Time, etc) and want a novel that feels like the best lingering hug.
5/5 stars no notes!
March 7, 2026
I just love Jaclyn Moriarty’s writing. Getting approved for the digital ARC was such a treat, and came along right when I was starting to feel like rereading “The Spell Book of Listen Taylor.” This was very twisty, charming, clever, and whimsical. It’s my favorite kind of sci-fi (very light on the sci). I loved the characters and the concept of a lowkey time travel agency staffed by research nerds. I think this book would be perfect for fans of the “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi; “The Seven Year Slip” by Ashley Poston; and “Oona Out of Order” by Margarita Montimore.
March 23, 2026
What a dazzling fictional story of how time travel can lure you in and get its grip on you. Not only does it explore time travel as an escape from day to day life, but also as a way of seeing history, whether one’s own past or past events. This is told from a multi-pov. At time it seems the person is directly speaking to you and other times you are there as an observer. This tied in “partial view” and “full view” of time travel, explained in the story. The story goes beyond time travel and looks at family and relationships. How they can change given a diffrent course of action. Fascinating read, thank you NetGalley and Berkley Publish Group for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Time Travel for Beginners is a cozy, clever, and quietly dazzling sci‑fi novel with an enormous amount of heart. I found myself drawn to the mysterious time‑travel agency the same way the characters are — with curiosity, delight, a touch of skepticism, and a sense that something extraordinary is waiting behind its doors. I’m genuinely grateful I had the chance to read this early because the story and the writing spoke to me at a level I didn’t expect.
The novel uses a multi‑POV structure, and I loved how distinct and emotionally textured each voice felt. We follow Anna, Teddy, and Jade — with Jade’s sections reading like fragmented journal entries. They weren’t my favourite at first, but by the end I could see how intentional and effective they were. I felt a flicker of irritation with Anna early on, but eventually recognized it as a sign of how honestly she’s written; some of her insecurities mirrored parts of myself I’m still learning to navigate, and I imagine other readers may connect with different characters in similarly surprising ways. Meanwhile, Teddy has that warmth, handsomeness, and charm of many classic romantic leads, but I appreciated that he felt real, and that his inner world is sincere and more complex than he first appears. At certain points, he even reminded me of someone I’ve met — or maybe I was simply seeing him through Anna’s eyes. There was one character I didn’t fully grasp at first, but thinking about it now, I suspect that was the point. All in all, none of the characters felt like caricatures; they’re shaped by their past, their fears, their longings, and their hopes.
The epistolary elements ended up being some of my favourite parts. The email exchanges between Anna and Teddy are endearingly funny, tender without being overly sweet, and filled with the kind of vulnerability that sometimes feels easier to express in writing than out loud. Their closeness feels earned. The texts between friends made me chuckle, even when they felt a little polished. I also loved the agency reviews sprinkled between sections — they added a playful layer of humour that felt relatable and perfectly in tune with the story.
Structurally, I think the book is beautifully orchestrated. The story zigzags, but each act is satisfyingly clear, and there’s an emotional through‑line that keeps everything connected. The early chapters, naturally, include the learning‑the‑ropes phase of time travel, and while a portion of the first half moved slowly for me, it never felt like an information dump. The groundwork laid in the earlier parts made everything after it land perfectly. I loved reaching the crescendo when the worldbuilding, character arcs, and plot come together into a page‑turning momentum. If you were watching me read, I imagine I would have been quite a sight — eyes wide, expressions shifting, hands typing notes frantically so I wouldn’t lose ideas in between (I love e‑books for this!), then diving back into the next moment as fast as possible.
The writing stood out to me again and again. There’s a restraint to it — a sense of emotional layering and careful misdirection — so that when something lands, it doesn’t feel like a twist. It feels like a door swinging open. The metaphors are beautiful and precise, often making me think, “Yes, that’s exactly what that feels like,” and even the sci‑fi elements are rendered in imagery that feels familiar and human. There’s a harmony to the way the time travel, the emotional stakes, and the humour coexist, like distinct notes in a three‑part chord, each carrying its own weight but resonating together. And beneath all of that, the emotional intelligence is remarkable. The writing is honest without ever judging the characters, and the author seems deeply attuned to the gap between how people see themselves and how they actually behave, how fears shape choices, how perceptions shift, how people try and fail and try again. She knows when to let a moment sit, when to ease the tension, and when to let a revelation land softly but powerfully. Small details from earlier chapters return with unexpected weight, and the book trusts the reader to feel these shifts without being told. I found myself learning from the writing as much as I was experiencing the story, and by the time I reached the final chapters, I knew this was a book I wanted to own physically, revisit with all my notes, and gift to people I love.
Overall, Time Travel for Beginners felt whimsical yet grounded, clever yet heartfelt, playful yet emotionally true. It rewards attention. It feels intuitive and alive. It held up a mirror to parts of me that are tender, flawed, resilient, and deeply human. My experience reading it was emotional, intellectual, and creative all at once. The story had me by the heart, and the craft had me by the spine! This wasn’t just an enjoyable read. It was a transformative one. Truly entertaining, illuminating, and incandescent.
5 ⭐ and an easy addition to my favourites list
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) and NetGalley for the advance reading copy of Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty.
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Rating Guide: My star ratings represent personal resonance, not universal value. I admire writers for the courage it takes to be seen and the discipline it takes to create. Thank you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 — Deeply resonant, even when I can’t fully put it into words
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 — Compelling and well-written
⭐⭐⭐ 3 — Not quite my style, but still enjoyable
⭐⭐ 2 — Had promise but didn't quite land
⭐ 1 — Fell short of what I hoped for
The novel uses a multi‑POV structure, and I loved how distinct and emotionally textured each voice felt. We follow Anna, Teddy, and Jade — with Jade’s sections reading like fragmented journal entries. They weren’t my favourite at first, but by the end I could see how intentional and effective they were. I felt a flicker of irritation with Anna early on, but eventually recognized it as a sign of how honestly she’s written; some of her insecurities mirrored parts of myself I’m still learning to navigate, and I imagine other readers may connect with different characters in similarly surprising ways. Meanwhile, Teddy has that warmth, handsomeness, and charm of many classic romantic leads, but I appreciated that he felt real, and that his inner world is sincere and more complex than he first appears. At certain points, he even reminded me of someone I’ve met — or maybe I was simply seeing him through Anna’s eyes. There was one character I didn’t fully grasp at first, but thinking about it now, I suspect that was the point. All in all, none of the characters felt like caricatures; they’re shaped by their past, their fears, their longings, and their hopes.
The epistolary elements ended up being some of my favourite parts. The email exchanges between Anna and Teddy are endearingly funny, tender without being overly sweet, and filled with the kind of vulnerability that sometimes feels easier to express in writing than out loud. Their closeness feels earned. The texts between friends made me chuckle, even when they felt a little polished. I also loved the agency reviews sprinkled between sections — they added a playful layer of humour that felt relatable and perfectly in tune with the story.
Structurally, I think the book is beautifully orchestrated. The story zigzags, but each act is satisfyingly clear, and there’s an emotional through‑line that keeps everything connected. The early chapters, naturally, include the learning‑the‑ropes phase of time travel, and while a portion of the first half moved slowly for me, it never felt like an information dump. The groundwork laid in the earlier parts made everything after it land perfectly. I loved reaching the crescendo when the worldbuilding, character arcs, and plot come together into a page‑turning momentum. If you were watching me read, I imagine I would have been quite a sight — eyes wide, expressions shifting, hands typing notes frantically so I wouldn’t lose ideas in between (I love e‑books for this!), then diving back into the next moment as fast as possible.
The writing stood out to me again and again. There’s a restraint to it — a sense of emotional layering and careful misdirection — so that when something lands, it doesn’t feel like a twist. It feels like a door swinging open. The metaphors are beautiful and precise, often making me think, “Yes, that’s exactly what that feels like,” and even the sci‑fi elements are rendered in imagery that feels familiar and human. There’s a harmony to the way the time travel, the emotional stakes, and the humour coexist, like distinct notes in a three‑part chord, each carrying its own weight but resonating together. And beneath all of that, the emotional intelligence is remarkable. The writing is honest without ever judging the characters, and the author seems deeply attuned to the gap between how people see themselves and how they actually behave, how fears shape choices, how perceptions shift, how people try and fail and try again. She knows when to let a moment sit, when to ease the tension, and when to let a revelation land softly but powerfully. Small details from earlier chapters return with unexpected weight, and the book trusts the reader to feel these shifts without being told. I found myself learning from the writing as much as I was experiencing the story, and by the time I reached the final chapters, I knew this was a book I wanted to own physically, revisit with all my notes, and gift to people I love.
Overall, Time Travel for Beginners felt whimsical yet grounded, clever yet heartfelt, playful yet emotionally true. It rewards attention. It feels intuitive and alive. It held up a mirror to parts of me that are tender, flawed, resilient, and deeply human. My experience reading it was emotional, intellectual, and creative all at once. The story had me by the heart, and the craft had me by the spine! This wasn’t just an enjoyable read. It was a transformative one. Truly entertaining, illuminating, and incandescent.
5 ⭐ and an easy addition to my favourites list
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group (Berkley) and NetGalley for the advance reading copy of Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty.
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Rating Guide: My star ratings represent personal resonance, not universal value. I admire writers for the courage it takes to be seen and the discipline it takes to create. Thank you!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 — Deeply resonant, even when I can’t fully put it into words
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 — Compelling and well-written
⭐⭐⭐ 3 — Not quite my style, but still enjoyable
⭐⭐ 2 — Had promise but didn't quite land
⭐ 1 — Fell short of what I hoped for
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
My thanks to both NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an advance copy of this new book of magical realism that deals with a very unique store, offering a very unique service, the people who work there, the customers they deal with, the past and their mutual futures.
There are quite a few moments in my life that if I had to the chance to go back in time and change, well the world would be a far different place, at least for me. If I could only go back and re-experience them, well I could think of some personal moments quickly. Watching the George Carlin special from Carnegie Hall with my father, where my Dad laughed so much he nearly fell off the couch. The first night our new puppy escaped his cage and came into my room, getting in my bed though he was a tiny little thing. Seeing the Grateful Dead at Cornell University. There is a lot. To quote a poet and a writer, "The past is a foreign country", and "The past is never dead. It's not even past.". This is a lesson that characters in this book are forced to learn, some they become better for knowing, others are haunted not only by the past, but by revisiting it again. Time Travel for Beginners is a novel by Jaclyn Moriarty about a unique service that changes the lives of people, a chance to look back not in anger, but in wonder, hoping to learn, to have fun, but finding a whole lot more.
In Sydney, Australia a small shop is located on a simple street that offers a unique service. The company is called Time Travel Agency, and though the shop smells like a realtor's with fresh baked goods and fine coffees, the store offers something quite unique. An opportunity to go back in time, without leaving the office and see things from the past. Famous events, infamous concerts, historical events large, small, and maybe only of interest to the customer. Or meet family in the past, view things from a different point of view. Nothing can be changed, one can view, learn and return. To Anna this sounds too good to be true, but sounds like a good job for a single mother whose life is not going well. Anna's workmates seem to love their, job, their boss seems decent, and things start to turn in Anna's life. To Teddy a customer it is a way to see why things went bad in life, and in marriage. To try and learn what went wrong, and where. For Jade the offer war too good, and this had made Jade bitter and angry. And lost in the present Jade finds herself in.
A book that has a science fiction idea, but is more a book of magical realism, or truly speculative fiction, with a focus on characters. The book offers clear rules, what can be done, how the store works, and why and what can be changed. The service is more of a way to look back and see who life was, and how things can be changed. And how the past continues to shadow the lives we live today. The characters are well-developed and interesting. One can see clear motivations and as the characters change, readers can see why. Except for some techo-babble that some might find a little odd, the book reads really well. Once it starts it is hard to put down as Moriarty carefully adds things in, and makes readers want to know more.
A very enjoyable story, one that is told well, and has a lot of heart. This is my first reading of anything by Jaclyn Moriarty and I quite enjoyed the writing, the ideas, and how everything was executed. A bit more than a beach read, yet one that left me feeling surprisingly elated after reading.
There are quite a few moments in my life that if I had to the chance to go back in time and change, well the world would be a far different place, at least for me. If I could only go back and re-experience them, well I could think of some personal moments quickly. Watching the George Carlin special from Carnegie Hall with my father, where my Dad laughed so much he nearly fell off the couch. The first night our new puppy escaped his cage and came into my room, getting in my bed though he was a tiny little thing. Seeing the Grateful Dead at Cornell University. There is a lot. To quote a poet and a writer, "The past is a foreign country", and "The past is never dead. It's not even past.". This is a lesson that characters in this book are forced to learn, some they become better for knowing, others are haunted not only by the past, but by revisiting it again. Time Travel for Beginners is a novel by Jaclyn Moriarty about a unique service that changes the lives of people, a chance to look back not in anger, but in wonder, hoping to learn, to have fun, but finding a whole lot more.
In Sydney, Australia a small shop is located on a simple street that offers a unique service. The company is called Time Travel Agency, and though the shop smells like a realtor's with fresh baked goods and fine coffees, the store offers something quite unique. An opportunity to go back in time, without leaving the office and see things from the past. Famous events, infamous concerts, historical events large, small, and maybe only of interest to the customer. Or meet family in the past, view things from a different point of view. Nothing can be changed, one can view, learn and return. To Anna this sounds too good to be true, but sounds like a good job for a single mother whose life is not going well. Anna's workmates seem to love their, job, their boss seems decent, and things start to turn in Anna's life. To Teddy a customer it is a way to see why things went bad in life, and in marriage. To try and learn what went wrong, and where. For Jade the offer war too good, and this had made Jade bitter and angry. And lost in the present Jade finds herself in.
A book that has a science fiction idea, but is more a book of magical realism, or truly speculative fiction, with a focus on characters. The book offers clear rules, what can be done, how the store works, and why and what can be changed. The service is more of a way to look back and see who life was, and how things can be changed. And how the past continues to shadow the lives we live today. The characters are well-developed and interesting. One can see clear motivations and as the characters change, readers can see why. Except for some techo-babble that some might find a little odd, the book reads really well. Once it starts it is hard to put down as Moriarty carefully adds things in, and makes readers want to know more.
A very enjoyable story, one that is told well, and has a lot of heart. This is my first reading of anything by Jaclyn Moriarty and I quite enjoyed the writing, the ideas, and how everything was executed. A bit more than a beach read, yet one that left me feeling surprisingly elated after reading.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wow, this was a sheer delight from beginning to end! I have read Jaclyn Moriarty's YA novels and appreciated their humor and the exotic Australian setting, but this took me by surprise with its depth and sheer magical storytelling.
The blurb mentions 3 main characters - Anna, Teddy and Jade - but as I read it, I was mostly fixated on Anna. She was my gateway character and I adore her. She is a mother first and foremost, of a nerdy little wonderful middle schooler and is nervous about her parenting. She shouldn't worry, she is making all the right mistakes.
Teddy is a cutie pie, a good friend, a solid listener and an appealing possible love interest for Anna.
Jade didn't do much for me. I found her kind of an annoying, self-centered person who seems to put herself first in most situations. I read the sections from her point of view with some interest, but also a little bit of disdain. Until her world and Anna's shift closer and their daughters become embroiled in one another's lives - then I liked her even less, until she realizes she is dropping the ball and - Dare I say? - she becomes a wee bit self-aware.
But I haven't even mentioned the time travel!! In this version, any trip a visitor makes to the past through the agency starts a new shoot into the multiverse. Travelers can choose to just be an observer or to have corporeal form. They can interact with people in the past, knowing that it won't change their future. Of course most people think it is a clever immersive kind of special effects matrix at best or a bunch of hooey at worst. It is beautifully rendered and I loved the shout out to Frances Hodgson Burnett.
So Anna works there (with some great secondary characters), Teddy uses the service to try to deconstruct why his marriage fell apart and Jade goes to a creativity workshop upstairs from the offices. To tell you anymore would give too much away. Suffice to say there is humor, grief, regret, renewal and some vicious tween girl drama.
This is in my top 5 of the year so far - and that is saying something!
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers' copy.
The blurb mentions 3 main characters - Anna, Teddy and Jade - but as I read it, I was mostly fixated on Anna. She was my gateway character and I adore her. She is a mother first and foremost, of a nerdy little wonderful middle schooler and is nervous about her parenting. She shouldn't worry, she is making all the right mistakes.
Teddy is a cutie pie, a good friend, a solid listener and an appealing possible love interest for Anna.
Jade didn't do much for me. I found her kind of an annoying, self-centered person who seems to put herself first in most situations. I read the sections from her point of view with some interest, but also a little bit of disdain. Until her world and Anna's shift closer and their daughters become embroiled in one another's lives - then I liked her even less, until she realizes she is dropping the ball and - Dare I say? - she becomes a wee bit self-aware.
But I haven't even mentioned the time travel!! In this version, any trip a visitor makes to the past through the agency starts a new shoot into the multiverse. Travelers can choose to just be an observer or to have corporeal form. They can interact with people in the past, knowing that it won't change their future. Of course most people think it is a clever immersive kind of special effects matrix at best or a bunch of hooey at worst. It is beautifully rendered and I loved the shout out to Frances Hodgson Burnett.
So Anna works there (with some great secondary characters), Teddy uses the service to try to deconstruct why his marriage fell apart and Jade goes to a creativity workshop upstairs from the offices. To tell you anymore would give too much away. Suffice to say there is humor, grief, regret, renewal and some vicious tween girl drama.
This is in my top 5 of the year so far - and that is saying something!
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers' copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Time Travel for Beginners” is a fantastical tale about a travel agency in Sydney, Australia that offers one product, and one product only: time travel excursions. Although it’s a novel that normally I would not gravitate towards, I enjoyed it and suspect it will find a large readership.
The blurb gives a good synopsis of the plot, so I won’t replicate that work here (especially since I don't want to inadvertently give anything away, including whether the Time Travel Agency really can deliver time travel, a constant question both for the characters and us readers).
Suffice it to say that this is more a story about family relationships (e.g., marital, sibling, parent-child, etc.) than it is about time travel. Author Jaclyn Moriarty doesn’t take us to ancient Greece or Rome, or the days of English prisoner transports to New South Wales, or any time or place of historical significance. Instead, she presents us with three characters—Anna, Teddy, and Jade—all of whom have suffered the failure of a relationship or relationships. Each seeks to travel to points in his or her past to learn what went wrong so that the relationship might be repaired.
The novel begins somewhat lightheartedly but finishes with the resolution of conflicts having high stakes for the characters involved. Along the way, there are comedic moments and mother-daughter battles, as well as forays into physics and the meaning of the universe. Towards the end, Ms. Moriarty gives readers a very big surprise.
All in all, an entertaining novel that may find its way into more than one beach bag after publication on 8/4/2026.
My thanks to NetGalley, author Jaclyn Moriarty, and publisher Berkley Publishing Group / Berkley for providing me with a complimentary electronic ARC. All of the foregoing is my honest, independent opinion.
The blurb gives a good synopsis of the plot, so I won’t replicate that work here (especially since I don't want to inadvertently give anything away, including whether the Time Travel Agency really can deliver time travel, a constant question both for the characters and us readers).
Suffice it to say that this is more a story about family relationships (e.g., marital, sibling, parent-child, etc.) than it is about time travel. Author Jaclyn Moriarty doesn’t take us to ancient Greece or Rome, or the days of English prisoner transports to New South Wales, or any time or place of historical significance. Instead, she presents us with three characters—Anna, Teddy, and Jade—all of whom have suffered the failure of a relationship or relationships. Each seeks to travel to points in his or her past to learn what went wrong so that the relationship might be repaired.
The novel begins somewhat lightheartedly but finishes with the resolution of conflicts having high stakes for the characters involved. Along the way, there are comedic moments and mother-daughter battles, as well as forays into physics and the meaning of the universe. Towards the end, Ms. Moriarty gives readers a very big surprise.
All in all, an entertaining novel that may find its way into more than one beach bag after publication on 8/4/2026.
My thanks to NetGalley, author Jaclyn Moriarty, and publisher Berkley Publishing Group / Berkley for providing me with a complimentary electronic ARC. All of the foregoing is my honest, independent opinion.
April 5, 2026
Time Travel for Beginners is the kind of book that quietly pulls you in—and then completely flips your expectations in the best way possible.
At first, it reads like a light, slightly quirky take on time travel, easing you into its world without overwhelming you with dense rules or jargon. The pacing is steady, and the story feels approachable, almost deceptively simple. But that simplicity is part of what makes the eventual plot twist hit so hard.
One of the book’s strengths is its character development, which unfolds gradually but meaningfully. As the story progresses, the characters reveal new layers of themselves, shaped by their experiences with time travel and the consequences of their choices. Their motivations become clearer over time, and by the end, they feel more complex than they initially appear.
The use of multiple points of view also adds depth to the narrative. Shifting perspectives allow the reader to see the same events from different angles, which not only enriches the story but also subtly plants clues leading up to the twist. These varied viewpoints keep the story dynamic and help build a fuller picture of what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Moments that seemed small or even incidental suddenly carry new weight once the plot twist is revealed, and the story transforms from a straightforward narrative into something much more clever and layered. It’s the kind of twist that makes you want to go back and reread earlier chapters just to catch all the clues you missed.
Overall, Time Travel for Beginners stands out not just for its memorable twist, but for how well it develops its characters and uses perspective to enhance the story. If you enjoy narratives that are both emotionally engaging and structurally clever, this one is absolutely worth the read.
At first, it reads like a light, slightly quirky take on time travel, easing you into its world without overwhelming you with dense rules or jargon. The pacing is steady, and the story feels approachable, almost deceptively simple. But that simplicity is part of what makes the eventual plot twist hit so hard.
One of the book’s strengths is its character development, which unfolds gradually but meaningfully. As the story progresses, the characters reveal new layers of themselves, shaped by their experiences with time travel and the consequences of their choices. Their motivations become clearer over time, and by the end, they feel more complex than they initially appear.
The use of multiple points of view also adds depth to the narrative. Shifting perspectives allow the reader to see the same events from different angles, which not only enriches the story but also subtly plants clues leading up to the twist. These varied viewpoints keep the story dynamic and help build a fuller picture of what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Moments that seemed small or even incidental suddenly carry new weight once the plot twist is revealed, and the story transforms from a straightforward narrative into something much more clever and layered. It’s the kind of twist that makes you want to go back and reread earlier chapters just to catch all the clues you missed.
Overall, Time Travel for Beginners stands out not just for its memorable twist, but for how well it develops its characters and uses perspective to enhance the story. If you enjoy narratives that are both emotionally engaging and structurally clever, this one is absolutely worth the read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love time travel so I've read a lot of variants on this theme and this one is refreshingly original and imaginative. Mostly time travelers are clutching their pearls in fear that they will destroy the past, the future, the fabric of the universe. They're very secretive about what they're doing. In this novel, the people at the Time Travel Agency are open about traveling to the past but nobody really believes them. They think it's a really good form of virtual reality or hypnosis or something. Also there are several different ways to travel to the past; one where you're just an observer, one where you can interact with the past and one that I'll leave hanging in the air because everyone hates a spoiler. It's not dangerous for the universe for you to go back into the past because each time you go, you create another time line; you can go back and tell people in the past about their future and nothing changes. To coin a phrase, time keeps marching on. Many people go back to understand key moments in their own lives and/or see people they missed. That's the only part that actually can be dangerous because you can get sort of addicted to returning to the past and it isn't good for you to keep going back. But that isn't
I think my favorite part was that the heroine of the novel curates time-traveling experiences that include literary pilgrimages. For example, one around "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. You meet Frances at different points in her life and also get to explore gardens that inspired her classic children's book. I so wish I could go on that one!
I think my favorite part was that the heroine of the novel curates time-traveling experiences that include literary pilgrimages. For example, one around "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. You meet Frances at different points in her life and also get to explore gardens that inspired her classic children's book. I so wish I could go on that one!
March 27, 2026
A huge thank you to Berkley Publishing Group for an advanced copy of Time Travel for Beginners, which I was not expecting but thrilled to have been selected. I was not at all familiar with Jaclyn Moriarty and went into this book knowing nothing except the title. Normally, I am a sucker for anything time travel-related; I'm a massive Doctor Who fan and generally love sci-fi of all kinds. Well, this book is much less focused on sci-fi and time travel as it is on the relationships and bonds among a core group of people in Sydney, Australia. The chapters are POVs from 3 main characters: Anna, Teddy and Jade. But we meet several other interesting and quirky folks around these 3, and it's pretty clear they are all linked somehow. I figured out a lot of the plot while reading, but I still enjoyed the journey and the payoff at the end. Very thought provoking book and what I would call a "cozy" read. My only criticisms include getting very tired of constantly hearing about the "couches" at the Time Travel Agency and how everyone sits on them having coffee and dessert, and the name of Teddy's friend Bollocky. Seriously, this one was beyond silly. But overall this was a quick one for me to finish, and now I want a sequel to see what happens next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really wanted to like this book. The concept is brilliant. Tucked away in a little corner of Australia is a time travel agency that no one believes is real. We follow three women navigating the world and parenthood after suffering a loss. Anna, Rena, and Jade have all lost someone close to them - the person that made the world go round - and Dr. Katya might just have the answer. The only problem is that traveling creates a new timeline. One you create by traveling, but it’s one that you can never return to.
Time Travel for Beginners uses my favorite time travel theory, that every moment, every word you speak, and every decision that you make creates a whole new universe. Where it flat for me is that it was just too long, so it feels like very little happens. The women go to work. The school calls. The daughters get detention. This repeats three times. There are full chapters of the mothers agonizing over whether or not to ground the daughters, and frankly, I don’t care.
There are some sweet moments throughout the book, and a few times when I thought “that would be so cool!” Overall, this book just wasn’t for me. If you like stories about family, grief, regret, and romance, this might be for you,
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
Time Travel for Beginners uses my favorite time travel theory, that every moment, every word you speak, and every decision that you make creates a whole new universe. Where it flat for me is that it was just too long, so it feels like very little happens. The women go to work. The school calls. The daughters get detention. This repeats three times. There are full chapters of the mothers agonizing over whether or not to ground the daughters, and frankly, I don’t care.
There are some sweet moments throughout the book, and a few times when I thought “that would be so cool!” Overall, this book just wasn’t for me. If you like stories about family, grief, regret, and romance, this might be for you,
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC
April 12, 2026
A charming and cozy story with characters that really tugged at my heart! I’m a sucker for the (kinda?) niche time travel + romance trope so this definitely will be in the running for my favorite book of 2026.
“Time Travel For Beginners” follows 3 characters:
Anna, a single mom who begins working at a time travel agency (that everyone thinks is just like, really advanced VR) after quitting a dead-end job,
Teddy, whose wife pretty much just left him for his brother which makes Teddy ultimately turn to the time travel agency services to see where it all went wrong
Jade, a single mom who is journaling at the command of a mentor all in the pursuit of getting her creativity back
I really loved how the lives of these characters intertwined and just how endearing they were. This book was so light-hearted and funny most of the time and then bam, it had me crying and thinking You’re right Dr. Natsevski, people are breathtaking, aren’t they? (read it - you’ll get it - my favorite quote, such a beautiful moment). I loved how this story showed grief and loss, the complexities of love and family and how resilient humans can be.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I picked this book on NetGalley because I’ve always enjoyed Sci-fi/Fantasy books about Time Travel, and I liked the colors on the cover. I very quickly realized this was much less of a sci-fi time travel book, and more of a contemporary fiction or women’s fiction book. Yes there were elements of time travel throughout, but this book was much more about interpersonal relationships, parenting, loss, and a love of reading and history. There was a bit of a twist in the story. Throughout I thought it was building up to a fairly mundane twist (I thought that two characters that only interacted tangentially had had the same lover in the past). I was surprised to have the rug pulled out from under my feet and discovered a completely different twist altogether. The story writing style reminds me of Barbara Davis and her books The Keeper of Happy Endings or The Echo of Old books. Seemingly separate storylines that are actually so intrinsically intertwined that you discover they were one story all along. I would definitely recommend this book and will be looking for other books by this author as well.
April 2, 2026
What a delightful first read from Jaclyn Moriarty! This isn’t my first time-travel novel of the year (so apparently I have a type 😅) but this one truly stood out.
“Time Travel for Beginners” follows three separate POVs that you quickly realize belong to three interconnected individuals. Figuring out exactly how they’re connected, though, is a mystery that unfolds across 500+ pages. Watching those threads slowly weave together was such a satisfying reading experience.
I genuinely did not see the plot twist coming, yet when it arrived it felt completely natural… one of those “of course! No other ending makes sense!” moments. Moriarty executed it so effortlessly.
Beyond the clever structure and time-travel elements, the emotional core of the story really resonated with me. At this stage in my life, where parenting is becoming more and more complex, the book’s reflections on what-ifs, regret, mistakes, and learning to live in the present felt especially meaningful.
This is a thoughtful, imaginative story that lingers long after the final page.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the ARC. “Time Travel for Beginners” hits shelves August 4, 2026.
“Time Travel for Beginners” follows three separate POVs that you quickly realize belong to three interconnected individuals. Figuring out exactly how they’re connected, though, is a mystery that unfolds across 500+ pages. Watching those threads slowly weave together was such a satisfying reading experience.
I genuinely did not see the plot twist coming, yet when it arrived it felt completely natural… one of those “of course! No other ending makes sense!” moments. Moriarty executed it so effortlessly.
Beyond the clever structure and time-travel elements, the emotional core of the story really resonated with me. At this stage in my life, where parenting is becoming more and more complex, the book’s reflections on what-ifs, regret, mistakes, and learning to live in the present felt especially meaningful.
This is a thoughtful, imaginative story that lingers long after the final page.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the ARC. “Time Travel for Beginners” hits shelves August 4, 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty is a unique and charming light sci fi story about three people whose lives unexpectedly intersect around the mysterious Time Travel Agency in Sydney. Anna is a single mother looking for a fresh start, Teddy hopes to revisit his troubled past, and Jade wants nothing to do with time travel at all. While the Agency is creating the challenges they face, it also become the key to solving them. As with all time travel their is a ripple effect on their lives.
As their paths come together, the story becomes surprising and satisfying, with twists that unfold at just the right moments. I loved how the shifting points of view gave each character a distinct voice, and the comforting, whimsical tone made the whole premise feel clever and twisty. The characters are a real strength, with Anna, Teddy, and Jade all endearing in their own ways, and the secondary characters adding even more interest. The focus on these three individuals kept me engaged as more pieces of the puzzle fell into place.
As their paths come together, the story becomes surprising and satisfying, with twists that unfold at just the right moments. I loved how the shifting points of view gave each character a distinct voice, and the comforting, whimsical tone made the whole premise feel clever and twisty. The characters are a real strength, with Anna, Teddy, and Jade all endearing in their own ways, and the secondary characters adding even more interest. The focus on these three individuals kept me engaged as more pieces of the puzzle fell into place.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for an unbiased review.
Until I read the author's notes, I didn't realize I'd read Moriarty's previous adult debut, 2019's "Gravity Is the Thing." I found it quirky, original, and engaging- and "Time Travel For Beginners" is even better.
Three people intersect with The Time Travel Agency, a small storefront business in Sydney, Australia that may or may not be for real. Much of the story revolves around Anna, a single, struggling mother who gets a job as a time travel consultant. We spend much of the book reading about her challenges with her daughter, and her time travel journeys to the past, creating literary-themed time travel tours for the agency.
The characters are colorful, well-written, and I did not see the ending coming- it's a highly original twist, and more than makes up for the overlong middle that tended to drag a bit.
Highly recommend!
Until I read the author's notes, I didn't realize I'd read Moriarty's previous adult debut, 2019's "Gravity Is the Thing." I found it quirky, original, and engaging- and "Time Travel For Beginners" is even better.
Three people intersect with The Time Travel Agency, a small storefront business in Sydney, Australia that may or may not be for real. Much of the story revolves around Anna, a single, struggling mother who gets a job as a time travel consultant. We spend much of the book reading about her challenges with her daughter, and her time travel journeys to the past, creating literary-themed time travel tours for the agency.
The characters are colorful, well-written, and I did not see the ending coming- it's a highly original twist, and more than makes up for the overlong middle that tended to drag a bit.
Highly recommend!
May 3, 2026
Time Travel for Beginners puts a new spin on the age old story of the possibility of time travel and made it fun and exciting and kept me guessing and surprised until the very end. It was easy to fall for the characters due to their quirkiness and general likability. Loved getting to know all of the employees of the time travel agency, but I also enjoyed the storyline revolving around Anna’s daughter Nicola and her high school antics. Teddy was instantly likable and I found myself rooting for him from the very beginning. The fact that they traveled to times in famous literary figures lives was just extra icing on the cake. I read this book quickly and was pleased with the ending, but would love to see this as a series!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for this, my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for this, my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a delightful read. Everytime I put it down I felt myself itching to pick it back up.
It's such a cozy book that is also simultaneously thought provoking.
The book brings us three different POV and for a while I thought they were all connected by an unknown character. I was definitely surprised by the twist at the end and did not expect it all. I also really enjoyed the little inserts of reviews about the Time Travel Agency. They definitely added some humour to the story.
My only criticism is that the book definitely has some slow points in the beginning and it feels like the story isn't really going anywhere. Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
It's such a cozy book that is also simultaneously thought provoking.
The book brings us three different POV and for a while I thought they were all connected by an unknown character. I was definitely surprised by the twist at the end and did not expect it all. I also really enjoyed the little inserts of reviews about the Time Travel Agency. They definitely added some humour to the story.
My only criticism is that the book definitely has some slow points in the beginning and it feels like the story isn't really going anywhere. Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
an honestly truly enjoyable experience, very much a lit-fic with a little bit of sci fi. it was more about grief than i thought would be and i like the way it felt to read.
it follows two women in lightly interconnecting stories and similar lives and one man going through a tumultuous time. it was a nice world to live in, the in book reviews were nice flourish. learning more about literary historical figures and events in a pinch of salt kind of sense was neat, it made me more curious about some of the figures and moment. the novel ends on an airy moment which i do so love in this genre. i’d love to find a place like the time travel agency and see the world from unlimited points of views and endless moments.
thank you to anika at prh and prh for the arc.
it follows two women in lightly interconnecting stories and similar lives and one man going through a tumultuous time. it was a nice world to live in, the in book reviews were nice flourish. learning more about literary historical figures and events in a pinch of salt kind of sense was neat, it made me more curious about some of the figures and moment. the novel ends on an airy moment which i do so love in this genre. i’d love to find a place like the time travel agency and see the world from unlimited points of views and endless moments.
thank you to anika at prh and prh for the arc.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was such a creative and whimsical take on time travel and I loved reading all of the trips Anna and Teddy went on. This book really makes you thinking about where you would go if you could time travel. Would you visit historical events or simply go back a couple of weeks to see if your husband really did leave the seat up?
While I still enjoyed the book, it was a little bit of a struggle to get through. The storyline drags a bit in the middle as it focuses more on the parenting of the characters which really didn’t add much to the story for me. The ending is the book certainly picks up and I found myself flying through those parts.
Thank you Goodreads, Berkley Publishing, and Jaclyn Moriarty for the ARC!
While I still enjoyed the book, it was a little bit of a struggle to get through. The storyline drags a bit in the middle as it focuses more on the parenting of the characters which really didn’t add much to the story for me. The ending is the book certainly picks up and I found myself flying through those parts.
Thank you Goodreads, Berkley Publishing, and Jaclyn Moriarty for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠 has a little bit of everything: literary history, metaphysics, philosophy, romance, and a really fun premise that pulled me in right away.
The story follows three people whose lives become connected through a mysterious Time Travel Agency, where customers can revisit moments from the past with no fear of altering the present.
I really loved the writing style. It felt whimsical and easy to read, while still asking deeper questions about regret, love, and the choices that shape our lives.
This was one of those books that entertained me and made me think at the same time. If you like imaginative stories with heart and depth, this one is for you.
💌 Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
The story follows three people whose lives become connected through a mysterious Time Travel Agency, where customers can revisit moments from the past with no fear of altering the present.
I really loved the writing style. It felt whimsical and easy to read, while still asking deeper questions about regret, love, and the choices that shape our lives.
This was one of those books that entertained me and made me think at the same time. If you like imaginative stories with heart and depth, this one is for you.
💌 Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Magical realism exploring the multiverse of love and regret! I had a lot of fun reading this, even though I saw the big reveal coming. I read this Mother’s Day weekend, and it felt especially good to explore mother/daughter relationships and the different stories we tell and the secrets we keep, even from ourselves.
My only frustration was that there are many characters and some inner dialogues felt superficial but it all comes together in the end. Not sure I’d consider this a romance, at least not more so than regular chick-lit (a compliment) fiction. Like all split timelines, it gets a little confusing in the last act before wrapping things up with a nice, neat bow. TY to the author and Publishing Group for the ARC through NetGalley.
My only frustration was that there are many characters and some inner dialogues felt superficial but it all comes together in the end. Not sure I’d consider this a romance, at least not more so than regular chick-lit (a compliment) fiction. Like all split timelines, it gets a little confusing in the last act before wrapping things up with a nice, neat bow. TY to the author and Publishing Group for the ARC through NetGalley.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Quirky, interesting, different. I found myself drawn into the lives of these characters, as well as the time travel. It was not like any other time travel book I've read! The fact that there is an "agency", and that customers can take trips, puts a whole new slant on the idea. The adventures they had were very original. I also liked the descriptions of mundane daily activities; of tea, cakes, children dropped off at school, pet-sitting, babysitting, buses, sleep-overs, school, dates...all of the descriptions of an ordinary life that makes the idea more plausible. Normal, almost. And yet, not. There is a mystery to every encounter. A whispering, a wondering--what will happen next? I could not stop reading!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Enjoyed this one - three perspectives: single mother Anna raising a somewhat nerdy but kind teen daughter Nicola. Teddy, a nice man whose wife recently cheated on him with his brother. and Jade, single mother raising a not-so-nice teen daughter Holly. Anna works at a time travel agency and she creates tours in the past and can help people revisit their own lives. Their present doesn't change based on what changes in the past but there are other ramifications that manifest in various ways throughout the book. Interesting angles to consider for reasons you would or would not visit your own past. Anna and Teddy were likeable, Jade not so much but I think that was the intention.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the ARC!
Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was surprising, moving, calm, and fun all at once. I did not predict the twist and yet when it happened, it had that "of course!" click into place. Moriarty's prose exactly suits the narrative. The time travel in this book is pleasantly understood without diving into deep science, and that balance worked well for this type of contemporary science fiction. I loved the author deep dives and getting to see brief but poignant interactions with Jane Austen, the Brontës, and Frances Hodgson Burnett. The intertextuality/epistolary intrusions were so fun.
I received an e-ARC from Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
I received an e-ARC from Netgalley; all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
ARC received from Berkley Press.
I hated The Midnight Library. When I first started reading Time Travel for Beginners, it felt very much like that book. But it wasn't. It was everything TML SHOULD have been. I enjoyed this book a lot, it was such a great escape from these trying times right now, and also a bit reflective as I plod on ahead. I honestly had mid-expectations of it, but I was blown out the water with all of the emotions, without being overwhelmed. Admittedly, my tastes tend to run on the POC stories, and it was bland in that sense, but some mayonnaise recipes just hit the spot sometimes.
I'm eager to read some classics and imagine conversations with those authors!
I hated The Midnight Library. When I first started reading Time Travel for Beginners, it felt very much like that book. But it wasn't. It was everything TML SHOULD have been. I enjoyed this book a lot, it was such a great escape from these trying times right now, and also a bit reflective as I plod on ahead. I honestly had mid-expectations of it, but I was blown out the water with all of the emotions, without being overwhelmed. Admittedly, my tastes tend to run on the POC stories, and it was bland in that sense, but some mayonnaise recipes just hit the spot sometimes.
I'm eager to read some classics and imagine conversations with those authors!
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
This was a crazy book in the best possible way. I’m a fan of time travel stories and it’s always interesting to see how different authors approach it. I loved the way the net cast around all these characters gradually drew them closer and closer together. I had a few theories but really didn’t see what was coming. The focus was less on science fiction and more on the relationships between siblings, the impact of grief, and the nature of memory.
I’ve read most of Liane’s books, one of Nicola’s books, and this was the first one I’ve read by Jaclyn. So much writing talent amongst these sisters!
Thank you to Goodreads Giveaways and Berkley for the ARC.
I’ve read most of Liane’s books, one of Nicola’s books, and this was the first one I’ve read by Jaclyn. So much writing talent amongst these sisters!
Thank you to Goodreads Giveaways and Berkley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkely for approving this ARC. I rated this story 4.5 stars, rounded up for GoodReads.
I love a good time travel story and this one doesn't disappoint. It is very easy to follow. In the book, we follow Anna through her journey. After being hit by a car, Anna makes some changes in her life. As a single mom, Anna takes a job at the Time Travel agency. Locals think the place is a joke, basically an virtual reality experience, but is it. The story follows along with Anna and also with Jade through a series of journals.
This story was a fun read and thought provoking.
I love a good time travel story and this one doesn't disappoint. It is very easy to follow. In the book, we follow Anna through her journey. After being hit by a car, Anna makes some changes in her life. As a single mom, Anna takes a job at the Time Travel agency. Locals think the place is a joke, basically an virtual reality experience, but is it. The story follows along with Anna and also with Jade through a series of journals.
This story was a fun read and thought provoking.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway; here are my honest thoughts.
If you love a captivating, breathtaking at times sort of read, this is absolutely the book for you. If you want a book where everything ties together by the end, and it all makes sense, totally the story for you. If you want to feel heart break towards the end, but technically a happy ending… you’ll love this book. I rarely am befuddled by a book, but this one really had me sitting for an hour after I finished just to think about how the puzzle pieces all fit together. I loved this book. Winning this book in a giveaway truly was like winning the lottery now that I’ve had the opportunity to experience it.
If you love a captivating, breathtaking at times sort of read, this is absolutely the book for you. If you want a book where everything ties together by the end, and it all makes sense, totally the story for you. If you want to feel heart break towards the end, but technically a happy ending… you’ll love this book. I rarely am befuddled by a book, but this one really had me sitting for an hour after I finished just to think about how the puzzle pieces all fit together. I loved this book. Winning this book in a giveaway truly was like winning the lottery now that I’ve had the opportunity to experience it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
"It's possible that my own happy ending is taking shape around me right now."
I didn't realize I enjoyed this immensely until I read the last page. This was amusing and cozy, and the email/text correspondence between characters was fun. There were twists and lots of whimsical moments. Once it all clicked, it was like an aha moment, one that leaves you happy. I really enjoyed the ending. Beautiful writing.
**Added points because the time travel element did not confuse me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing for the arc!
I didn't realize I enjoyed this immensely until I read the last page. This was amusing and cozy, and the email/text correspondence between characters was fun. There were twists and lots of whimsical moments. Once it all clicked, it was like an aha moment, one that leaves you happy. I really enjoyed the ending. Beautiful writing.
**Added points because the time travel element did not confuse me!
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing for the arc!
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