Clockwise (1)
by Elle Strauss
Genre(s): Young Adult, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction
Pages: 288
Published: Nov 2011
Publisher: All Night Reads and ESB Publishing
Official Summary: "Casey Donovan has
issues: hair, height and uncontrollable trips to the 19th century. She
accidentally takes Nate Mackenzie, cutest boy in the school, to 1860.
Protocol pressures her to dub Nate her brother. Does he spark with
romance or protectiveness, when a handsome, rich, unwanted suitor
intervenes?
Back in the present, the social ladder is as before: Casey at the bottom rung, Nate at the top. But now her heart is broken, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and police escort her younger brother home. The only thing worse would be taking Nate back to the past again.
Which of course, she does."
Back in the present, the social ladder is as before: Casey at the bottom rung, Nate at the top. But now her heart is broken, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and police escort her younger brother home. The only thing worse would be taking Nate back to the past again.
Which of course, she does."
Review: This is a light-hearted time-travel. Part adventure, some disaster, a
dash of comedy and an edge of romance. While many things are not very
well explained and the summary of the book pretty much covers
everything, I did still overall enjoy it.
Casey is a typical teenager who is just trying to live her life. Yet at random, unknown intervals she finds herself thrust back in time. Particularly the 1860s. Sometimes it is for a few hours, other-times weeks she could be stuck there. While she had learned how to handle and navigate these changes she is always fearful of touching others because whatever she is touching at the time goes with her and since she has no control over when she travels it must be quite nerve-wracking.
When the guy she likes is dancing with her, suddenly, POOF! Welcome to the 1800's! Nate things of it as a prank at first but then when he realizes how real it is, he struggles to adjust. This is just the beginning! It is an interesting adventure with some surprising connections.
I did find the book e bit jumpy, especially at first and how she knew certain things didn't make much sense for awhile. But soon, I was into the story and the nuances started to slip into the backround. Overall, an enjoyable read but I do wish it was a bit more memorable. I read it a few months ago, and many details of since run away from me. I prefer to have the memories live on, especially until I finish a series when it is part of one.
Casey is a typical teenager who is just trying to live her life. Yet at random, unknown intervals she finds herself thrust back in time. Particularly the 1860s. Sometimes it is for a few hours, other-times weeks she could be stuck there. While she had learned how to handle and navigate these changes she is always fearful of touching others because whatever she is touching at the time goes with her and since she has no control over when she travels it must be quite nerve-wracking.
When the guy she likes is dancing with her, suddenly, POOF! Welcome to the 1800's! Nate things of it as a prank at first but then when he realizes how real it is, he struggles to adjust. This is just the beginning! It is an interesting adventure with some surprising connections.
I did find the book e bit jumpy, especially at first and how she knew certain things didn't make much sense for awhile. But soon, I was into the story and the nuances started to slip into the backround. Overall, an enjoyable read but I do wish it was a bit more memorable. I read it a few months ago, and many details of since run away from me. I prefer to have the memories live on, especially until I finish a series when it is part of one.
*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for a fair/honest review*
Sounds like an interesting time-travel novel for teens! You didn't mention whether more in the series have come out by now. I could see how not knowing when, and for long, this will happen could set up a lot of angst situations!
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