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    Timebound
    Timebound
    Timebound
    Audiobook12 hours

    Timebound

    Written by Rysa Walker

    Narrated by Kate Rudd

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    About this audiobook

    An Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award winner—Grand Prize and Young Adult Fiction.

    When Kate Pierce-Keller’s grandmother gives her a strange blue medallion and speaks of time travel, sixteen-year-old Kate assumes the old woman is delusional. But it all becomes horrifyingly real when a murder in the past destroys the foundation of Kate’s present-day life. Suddenly, that medallion is the only thing protecting Kate from blinking out of existence.

    Kate learns that the 1893 killing is part of something much more sinister, and her genetic ability to time travel makes Kate the only one who can fix the future. Risking everything, she travels back in time to the Chicago World’s Fair to try to prevent the murder and the chain of events that follows.

    Changing the timeline comes with a personal cost—if Kate succeeds, the boy she loves will have no memory of her existence. And regardless of her motives, does Kate have the right to manipulate the fate of the entire world?

    Publisher’s Note: Timebound was originally released as Time’s Twisted Arrow.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781480558724
    Timebound
    Author

    Rysa Walker

    Rysa Walker is the bestselling author of The Delphi Trilogy (The Delphi Effect, The Delphi Resistance, and The Delphi Revolution) and the CHRONOS Files series, which includes Timebound, winner of the Grand Prize in the 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Awards, Time’s Echo, Time’s Edge, Time’s Mirror, Time’s Divide, and Simon Says: Tips for the Intrepid Time Traveler. Her career had its beginnings in a childhood on a cattle ranch, where she read every book she could find, watched Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, and let her imagination soar into the future and to distant worlds. Her diverse path has spanned roles such as lifeguard, waitress, actress, digital developer, and professor—and through it all, she has pursued her passion for writing the sorts of stories she imagined in her youth. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, two youngest sons, and a hyperactive golden retriever. Discover more about Rysa and her work at www.rysa.com.

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    • 5/5
      Good time travel story. Good suspense. Good characters. Heroin. I want to read book #2
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book - a very quick read.Time travel stories tend to be convoluted at best, yet this one rises above with engaging characters and a clean consistent story. I look forward to more from Rysa Walker!
    • 4/5
      This novel is a young adult fantasy about a teenage girl who has inherited the ability to time travel from her grandmother. I thought it was well-written, interesting and intriguing. It was a creative, fun adventure and was a welcome break from my usual historical fiction genre, while containing enough history of the 1893 Columbian Exposition to satisfy my desire to learn something. I was pleasantly surprised by this Amazon Prime low cost offer, as in the past, these have often not been particularly satisfying. The plot was complex enough without being too difficult to keep the timelines straight. I recommend it to anyone interested in time travel fantasies or who want a light-hearted escape. While this book has sequels, this one can be read as a stand-alone, as the ending is not a cliffhanger for the next one.
    • 3/5
      Timebound is part of The Chronos Files series of books about a group of people from the future whose job it is to time travel and observe history first hand. The problem comes when Kate's grandfather, Saul, decides that human history needs to be changed in order to save the human race. When Kate's mother disappears and her father no longer knows her, she works with her grandmother to foil the changes that Saul seems to be making in the past. Some parts of this story are confusing, but whenever a story deals with time travel, creating overlapping timelines, there is bound to be some confusion for the reader. I liked the basis for the story, even though there was a slow period in the middle of the book when Kate's grandmother had to explain this whole thing to her and us as readers, but overall I enjoyed this story and am glad I gave it enough of a chance to finish the book.
    • 4/5
      Combined review of all three.
      A brief review of my reading timeline shows that I'm a sucker for time travel stories so I was already predisposed to like this. And this mostly delivers. Well plotted and paced and well worth the read. My only complaint and this is not really a spoiler but...the young adult trope of a strong female protagonist having to choose between two boyfriends is getting really old.
    • 4/5
      This was a cute tale, but I can't see how this was a series. I would recommend this for 5 grades and above. Kate is an awesome character. But I just feel weird about the Trey guy. I don't trust him!!
    • 2/5
      This is the first book in the Chronos Files series. I have had this book to read for quite some time and was excited to finally get to read it. I ended up stopping the book about 30% of the way through; I just could not stand the main protagonist and the awful decisions she kept making. I listened to this on audiobook and the narration was decent; I didn’t have any issues with the audiobook quality. This starts out as a fairly typical YA paranormal read; in this case Kate finds out she has a time-traveling gene that allows her to travel through time. Of course, only she can fix the timeline that her grandfather is messing up. Kate makes one bad decision after another throughout the beginning of the book. She does stuff that literally makes you roll your eyes in exasperation. I was getting so frustrated with her that I started to hope that maybe something bad would happen to her or she would mysteriously die and give someone else some page space. The storyline is also incredibly predictable and contrived; there is no originality here at all. I rarely stop listening to audiobooks, but this one was frustrating me so bad I just had to stop. Overall this was just a bad book. The writing, the characters, the story, all of it was pretty awful. I would not recommend. If you are interested in a YA series featuring time travel check out Kerstin Gier’s Precious Stone trilogy; that is a much better series that features a young heroine with a time-traveling gene.
    • 3/5
      Timebound is part of The Chronos Files series of books about a group of people from the future whose job it is to time travel and observe history first hand. The problem comes when Kate's grandfather, Saul, decides that human history needs to be changed in order to save the human race. When Kate's mother disappears and her father no longer knows her, she works with her grandmother to foil the changes that Saul seems to be making in the past. Some parts of this story are confusing, but whenever a story deals with time travel, creating overlapping timelines, there is bound to be some confusion for the reader. I liked the basis for the story, even though there was a slow period in the middle of the book when Kate's grandmother had to explain this whole thing to her and us as readers, but overall I enjoyed this story and am glad I gave it enough of a chance to finish the book.
    • 5/5
      Thank you so much to both NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review."When Kate Pierce-Keller’s grandmother gives her a strange blue medallion and speaks of time travel, sixteen-year-old Kate assumes the old woman is delusional. But it all becomes horrifyingly real when a murder in the past destroys the foundation of Kate’s present-day life. Suddenly, that medallion is the only thing protecting Kate from blinking out of existence.Kate learns that the 1893 killing is part of something much more sinister, and Kate’s genetic ability to time-travel makes her the only one who can stop him. Risking everything, she travels to the Chicago World’s Fair to try to prevent the killing and the chain of events that follows.Changing the timeline comes with a personal cost, however—if Kate succeeds, the boy she loves will have no memory of her existence. And regardless of her motives, does she have the right to manipulate the fate of the entire world?"This book was absolutely fabulous. It really was. Not only was it written well, I was really impressed with the continuity throughout this book. A lot of the time with time travel, I find that the author struggles to keep various continuities going, whether it be with tone or methods or, in some cases, they've completely and utterly given out different chains of events happening along a singular timeline. This book did absolutely none of that. Walker held her own voice solidly throughout, and everything was so neat and tidy with both the plot and the prose that I really commend her. She also has a really unique idea and method of time travel and that's something I really enjoy seeing, even if it took me a little while to get my head around some of the concepts and explanations behind said time travel. This is such a well written novel. There really is nothing else to say about that. It ranges from the mid to fast pace sort of writing; I found I got through it maybe in two/three days and that's without a day of reading in the middle. Scenery was described beautifully and there was attention to detail even in sensations, such as feeling hot or cold, water being chilly etc, which I really appreciated. Of course this is done in every good novel, but I've read a few books lately that seem to leave this sort of thing out completely, so I was deeply impressed to see it here. A lot of time went into the explanation of the method of time travel and it was generally written in a clear and concise way. I only really struggled once or twice. So definite props for the writing.Characters were developed well, as were the relationships within the book. With so much of the book being taken up with the plot and the actual description of the time travel itself, it was nice to see some detail still being paid to the relationships between some of the characters, and the development within the characters themselves as the novel progresses. Kate herself grows into a much richer character, and her relationship with her grandmother was deeply touching as they grow closer together. There's the first hint at a little love triangle, too. These characters are written so well that I already have my favourite male in this little triangle. And he shall prevail, or else... It's rare that I develop such deep feelings over love triangles so quickly, so I think this is a clear indicator of characters written superbly.The plot in this one was good. I wouldn't say it was mind blowing because for the majority of the novel they are setting up so much backstory and history and explanatory scenes regarding the actual time travel that they really didn't have time for much else. It did really well at demonstrating the past and setting up for the next two novels in the trilogy, though. So while this novel may be a little light on plot, it was still absolutely awesome to read, and what plot there was was absolutely fantastic. I couldn't put it down, honestly. I read this book in two sittings, in two exact halves actually haha. So yes. Light on plot, but what plot there was was absolutely brilliant.Really this book is a real gem. In fact, I've already got the next two in the trilogy. And I cried when I finished it. Because I'm a big girl and cry when books end that I love, even if there are two more in the series that I actually own. Cough. So yes, a clear 5/5 stars from me. Bravo.
    • 2/5
      Formulaic teenage girl action novel. This "Katniss" is battling a time traveling bad guy. Following the formula, she is torn between boys from different timelines.
    • 4/5
      Teenage ninja time traveler! Enjoyed it immensely. There's a sequel...where?
    • 4/5
      I learned about this book through the Amazon Publishing Contest. It was the grand prize winner for 2013. The grand prize win made me curious to read it. Timebound was a very engaging book. Well written, with characters that had depth. The relationships between people were complex as they often are in real life. This book kept me reading till the end because it was well written, well edited and told a very good story. This book could be summed up as a fantasy featuring time travel, with a little history and romance sprinkled in.

      There were a couple of places where narration took over to move the reader through the story which I think would have been better served by dialogue and action rather than telling. I am also not overly fond of books that leave a lot of unresolved conflict to deal with in the next book. However, I would still recommend this book to readers.
    • 4/5
      I really love a good time travel novel. It's always interesting to see what notion of time travel the author has dreamed up. Timebound, doesn't disappoint. It has sci-fi, mystery and romance, a winning trio.My complaint with the book is that it seemed a bit weighed down, at times, with facts from the past, which slowed down the story. I did like the bits with the grandmother's holographed journal, though. I'm looking forward to the second book, Time's Edge.
    • 5/5
      Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. I see a LOT of repeat in fiction being written these days.The subject matter alone made me sit up and pay attention. Rysa Walker has managed to create a unique and memorable experience with this book that I haven't encountered in a very long time.I won't say much more other than I could praise this book all day no matter how crazy it made me sound. I really just wish everybody who encounters this will give it a try. It's not your typical romance, as it deals with a protagonist that's still in high school.One bad thing. Since I got this through a first reads program... I have to wait even LONGER for the second book!
    • 5/5
      This was a fabulous book! (And there will be a sequel, right? There'd better be a sequel.) I was hooked from the 5th sentence of the first chapter. "I'm not high-maintenance. I can DEAL with chaos. Some things, however, should happen in the correct order. Shoes go on AFTER socks. Peanut butter is applied AFTER the bread comes out of the toaster, not before. And grandchildren are born AFTER their grandparents."The story was very interesting (I am such a sucker for time travel) and the historical elements were a nice touch. (I kept feeling like I was re-reading "The Devil in the White City" during the section that takes place at the Chicago World's Fair. Kate, the main character, is an excellent guide as she and the reader discover this new aspect to her world and to the life she thought she understood. There might be a touch too much romance for me, but that's just me and it certainly didn't spoil the rest of the book.This book is a great read from start to finish - for both adults and teens/tweens alike. Right after I realized how good it was, I downloaded it for my 13-year old daughter. It took her a bit longer to get sucked in than it did for me, but she, too, loved it and demanded more the moment she finished.
    • 3/5
      Timebound is a fun ride through twisted time. I was given this book free, and I was more than pleasantly surprised. Rysa Walker puts Kate Pierce-Keller through the wringer and balances multiple alternate timelines without making things too confusing. Kate is a teenager thrown into her new life as a time traveler with little warning and even less preparation. Characters wink in and out of existence, and we meet some others at different points in their personal time line. Briskly paced without being overwhelming, Timebound is a fun read and worth a look if you're a fan of sci-fi / time travel stories and/or YA romance (not normally my genre of choice).It's not clear, but this is Book One of a series. Not all story lines are resolved so be prepared.
    • 5/5
      I was fortunate enough to get this as an ebook in exchange for an honest review, and I'm honestly glad I read it! This is a story about time travel, mystery, and action, with a healthy level of romance that would appeal to readers of young adult books and more. The time travel aspects of the story puts intriguing thoughts of timelines and time ripples in mind, definitely enough to make your head hurt a bit- just like the characters say it does. The story is very well paced, fast, but not so quick that you lose track of what's going on. In the beginning, I was a bit confused about where the story might be headed, especially where the romance was concerned, but it weaves together beautifully as the story unravels. Fans of the books Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue, or if you just like the idea of time travel, should definitely give this book a try: it is well worth it. The character development is done very well, and all of the characters felt relatable. I did miss getting to know some of the characters better, but I have a feeling they will be more present on the next book, which I am eagerly anticipating! Great book, great read, 5 stars.
    • 5/5
      When Kate Keller finally meets her estranged grandmother, she has some surprising news for her: Kate has the ability to “jump” into the past and back again, and she’s going to need to learn how to use this ability quickly in order to prevent her grandmother’s murder, her own non-existence, and the end of the world.Kate has to find a way to defeat The Cyrists. They’ve founded a religion that elevates materialism. You buy your way in. Instead of spiritual guidance, you receive (amazingly prescient) investing tips, and when you accumulate wealth, it’s a sign of God’s favor. The Cyrists believe that the apocalypse is soon to come, and that only The Chosen will survive. Little do the faithful know, that their leaders are deliberately bringing on the end of days. Can Kate stop them?This is a dense book, and toggling between different versions of reality can be confusing. But at the same time, it’s a really fun and rewarding book. The characters are well-drawn and distinct. You can open up the book to a random page and start reading, and know exactly who is speaking, because the characters express themselves differently. And teenaged Kate is just as convincing as her grandmother Katherine. One of the things this book makes you think about the nature of love. Certain relationships (between Kate and her father, Kate and her boyfriend) have been erased from time. Kate’s father and boyfriend have no memories of her. Yet, some sort of connection still exists between them – an affinity that has nothing to do with shared experiences. Interesting thought!I'll definitely read the next book in the series, and I'd recommend this for pre-teens on up.