Time Between Us

Anna lives in Chicago in 1995, where she first notices Bennett in the bleachers of her high school track. Bennett is a time traveler from 2012 who becomes entangled in Anna's life and world. Their connection grows despite the challenges of their unusual circumstances. The two must navigate the complexities and risks that come with a relationship spanning different time periods. Through their story, Time Between Us explores questions about fate, choice and the prices people pay for love. The novel examines how time and distance impact human connections and whether some bonds can transcend conventional boundaries.

Readers describe this as a sweet time travel romance that balances relationship dynamics with light sci-fi elements. Many found the love story between Anna and Bennett compelling and age-appropriate for YA audiences. Likes: - Well-developed main characters with natural chemistry - Clear explanation of time travel mechanics - Emotional depth without excessive drama - Strong female protagonist who makes her own choices Dislikes: - Slow pacing in first third of book - Some found the ending unsatisfying - Time travel plot holes noted by multiple readers - Secondary characters lack development Ratings: Goodreads: 3.94/5 (24,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (180+ ratings) "The romance felt authentic rather than instalove," noted one Goodreads reviewer. Another reader commented, "Time travel rules were consistent but the middle dragged." Several reviews praised the book's handling of long-distance relationship themes, while others wanted more world-building around the time travel aspects.

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🕰️ Time Between Us features a romance between a girl in 1995 and a boy from 2012, mirroring the year the book was published and the author's own teenage years. 📚 The book was inspired by Tamara Ireland Stone's love of the movie "Somewhere in Time" and her fascination with the question: What if you met the right person at the wrong time? 🎵 Music plays a significant role in the story, with numerous 1990s bands referenced throughout, including Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and The Smashing Pumpkins. ✈️ The main character Anna's passion for travel and desire to see the world was based on the author's own teenage wanderlust and eventual career in travel marketing. 🌏 The story's locations span multiple continents, from Chicago to Thailand, with detailed descriptions drawn from Stone's personal travel experiences and research.