Let me just tell it to you straight - I did not like this book because of the time travel. Ugh, I can't stand time travel! While the book explains in detail the mythology and principles of time travel, it made no sense to me.
However, this book was not necessarily bad. The characterization was great (and can we get a slow clap for a POC perspective?). While I enjoyed Etta, it was Nicholas that drew me into the story. A main reason I tolerated the time travel was watching his reaction to the social customs of each era. I do think the author did a remarkable job of historically reconstructing each setting, and I highly enjoyed the diversity of locations. The plot tended to drag in places, mostly to make room for developing the tepid romance.
tl;dr If you are a time-travel fan, you are going to love this novel showcasing unique settings, a great male protagonist, and an interesting plot twist.
Read if you like: ⌛ Time travel | 👥 Character driven | 🔎 Mystery
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