Prisoner of Time

Prisoner of Time is a young adult time-travel romance set between the late 1800s and modern day. The story centers on Devonny, a Victorian-era teenager who faces an arranged marriage to a British nobleman she does not want to marry. Devonny has modern sensibilities and dreams of pursuing business ventures, but lives in an era when women have few rights or choices. As her wedding day approaches, she finds herself caught between family obligations and her desire for independence, while also trying to help a friend pursue forbidden love. Through mysterious circumstances, Devonny travels 100 years into the future where she meets Tod Lockwood, the brother of a character from previous books in the series. Tod struggles to find his path in life while coaching a girls' soccer team in the modern era. The novel explores themes of women's rights, personal freedom, and how societal expectations shape our choices across different time periods. Through parallel storylines in two eras, it examines how much - and how little - has changed in matters of love, family duty, and self-determination.

Readers call this an engaging conclusion to Cooney's time travel series. They connect with Annie Lockwood's determination and growth as she adapts to life in 1895. Readers appreciated: - Detailed portrayal of women's rights issues in the 1890s - The blend of romance and historical fiction - Faster pacing than previous books in the series - Annie's increased maturity and agency Common criticisms: - Less time travel than prior books - Some found the ending abrupt - Supporting characters feel underdeveloped - Historical details occasionally overwhelm the plot Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (48 ratings) Sample reader comments: "Makes you think about what women had to fight for" - Goodreads reviewer "The feminist themes felt natural, not preachy" - Amazon reviewer "Missed having more scenes with Strat" - Goodreads reviewer "Historical details brought 1895 to life but sometimes slowed the story" - Amazon reviewer

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🕰️ The Victorian era (1837-1901) saw strict social codes that limited women's freedoms, including laws that gave husbands complete control over their wives' property and earnings 📚 Caroline B. Cooney has written over 90 books for young adults and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide 🗽 New York City in the 1890s was experiencing massive transformation, with the opening of Ellis Island, construction of the first subway line, and the rise of the suffragette movement ✍️ The book is part of the "Both Sides of Time" series, which includes four novels exploring different aspects of time travel between Victorian and modern eras 👰 Arranged marriages were common in Victorian upper-class society, with matches often made based on social status and financial considerations rather than love or personal choice