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Time's Edge by Rysa Walker

ingo_lembcke's review against another edition

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5.0

Almost all I said for the first in the series, Timebound, also applies to this book.
Great second book in the series, romance - love-triangel is just right, not too much and not too unbelievable.
Still sex-scenes only hinted at, happening off-page.
Really like the main characters.
Tweaking the time-line just to save one person proves difficult, if you do not know the repercussions.
The third and probably final book is supposed to be published later this year, and I will order it as soon as possible.
There are a few additional books in the same universe by different writers, which I just bought but have not read yet.
The setting of these books, observing the past with the help of a time-machine is entirely believable.
Highly recommended.
Although I could have read this book for free with Amazon Prime, due to the price and showing how much I love it, I chose to buy it.

klward's review

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

nikki52010's review against another edition

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5.0

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4 1/2 Stars

What??!! I just can't get enough of this world and these characters. Rysa has done a fantastic job continuing with the story she created in TimeBound. Even though there is 'other Kate' from a different timeline that doesn't exist anymore, and 'other Trey' who doesn't remember ever meeting Kate in this timeline, and the fact the there are time hops back and forth constantly, it's still fairly easy to follow along and not get confused.
The ending literally had me yelling out loud. How could it end like that? And when does the next one come out? UGH!
If you like time travel books, I definitely recommend this series!

kberry513's review against another edition

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5.0

The second installation is just as good as the first book. I can't wait to read the trilogy's conclusion!

nyeran's review

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4.0

- “Che meraviglioso congegno. Quanto può andare veloce?
- “Circa sessanta chilometri orari, signora.
Io scocco a Kiernan un occhiata in tralice. L’unico modo in cui quell’affare potrebbe raggiungere una simile velocità sarebbe precipitando giù da un pendio montano con un ragazzino anoressico al manubrio.

♠ Il salto di qualità e quindi di voto per questo secondo libro dipende tutto dalla massiccia mancanza dell’infodump.
Purtroppo il primo libro ha risentito di tutte quelle informazioni rovesciate addosso al lettore, informazioni che il lettore doveva conoscere per non perdersi nella lettura certo, mentre questo è stato libero di farci entrare nel vivo dell’azione. Beh, azione è un parolone visto che tutte le mosse dei due ‘schieramenti’ si basano su strategie temporali pianificate però cavoli, in questo secondo libro succedono un sacco di cose. 

♠ Se possibile ho adorato Kate ancora di più di quanto l’ho adorata nel primo libro, è sarcastica, intelligente, tosta ed è una protagonista che ragiona, che pensa alle conseguenze di ciò che fà e fà domande intelligenti e legittime. Ma sopratutto mette in dubbio quelli che provano a dirle cosa fare e come farlo ma non nel classico modo YA dove lei è il genio che sà risolvere ogni minimo problema anche se non ha la più pallida idea di cosa sta facendo e se fino a due giorni fà pettinava bambole come unico hobby, no, lei mette in dubbio perchè sperimenta in prima persona le conseguenze di ciò che fà o potrebbe fare. È una persona reale che ha reazioni e pensieri reali, come nel viaggio a God’s Hollow, qualsiasi persona avrebbe reagito come lei, era ovviamente sconvolta e Kiernan non l’ha presa in giro, non l’ha guardata con sufficienza perchè lui è il maschio figo e io-non-piango-perchè-i-sentimenti-sono-da-femminuccie. Lui ha capito cosa provava perchè lui provava le stesse cose, desiderava poter cambiare la storia ma sapeva di non poterlo fare, ha potuto solo piangere insieme a lei.

Bello, bello, bello.

♠ Purtroppo non prende il voto pieno. 
C’è il triangolo. 
Che vabbè non è esattamente un triangolo però è come se lo fosse. Che poi io stò ancora aspettando che qualcuno mi dica come mai Kate è così presa/coinvolta da questi due, eh. Ok, sono belli e gentili, non la trattano come una decerebrata – perchè non lo è - e non sono scimmioni possessivi (Due pollici bene in alto per questi maschietti!). Però davvero non capisco le basi su cui dovrebbe fondarsi questo triangolo, cos’è che la fà dondolare tra loro due, quando poi lei è sicura di amare Trey e glielo dice anche, però è gelosa di Kiernan?

Va bene che io sono #TeamKiernan e bla bla bla però spero che la Walker nell’ultimo libro mi dia una conclusione degna. Non voglio una stronzata alla Clare dove in qualche modo finisce per averli entrambi. Voglio che decida con chi dei due vuole stare e lo faccia. 

amlibera's review against another edition

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4.0

Scratches all the itches, time travel with lots of complications,interesting characters and good logical plot. Worried that the next book won't live up to the promise (there are lots of loose ends to tie up) but still enjoyed it a great deal and bought the next one.

catcervone's review against another edition

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4.0

So good! I love this world and all the characters. My only complaint is that it can get a bit confusing. Still, it's definitely worth the read.

ameserole's review against another edition

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4.0

Time's Edge was so confusing to me at so many freaking times. It could be due to the fact of working so much, wanting to sleep, or when I was drinking while reading. Either way I was confused.

Kate, the MC, is trying to track down all of the CHRONOS keys from stranded time travelers. Mostly because Saul and his minions are tracking them down as well. Of course none of this will be easy for her because a lot of the keys of in pretty dangers time zones. Then there's the whole different kates or other characters within different times zones that was definitely messing with my mind while reading this book. Yes, I said reading. I did have the audio book but I had so many other ones that were TIMED that I had to drop this one and read the kindle version. Which is probably how I ended up so confused early on.. and then for most of the book.

Luckily for Kate, she does have help to find the keys. She has Keirnan and Trey by her side and I was so happy for that because those two were adorable. I honestly really enjoyed this book even though I was confused for some of it. Okay, most of it. But through that confusion some how came enjoyment.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to see how the next one goes. I need more from these characters.. but definitely less confusion.

cathyatratedreads's review against another edition

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4.0

It was interesting to see where the story went. There's all kinds of popping in and out of different times and places, and I still think Walker does a pretty good job making it believable in terms of how time might work. The only real complaint is I still don't feel the love between the main character and her love interest. It's there, really, the way I see it, to set up a triangle between Kate and the young man her self in a vanished timeline loved and Trey in this and other timelines she remembers/knows. I just don't think it is convincing enough to make readers not wish she'd just "go with" Kiernan, already.

Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/times-edge-chronos-files-young-adult-book-review/

melissasbookshelf's review against another edition

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4.0

Love this second book in the Time Bound series. Each book gets a little more convoluted with the plot and motivations. It truly is mind bending. Can't wait to read the conclusion!