Stanton, Angie. Waking In Time. Capstone
Publishers 2017 360p $17.95 ISBN 978-1-63079-070-7
hs/adult New Adult VG-BN
As Abbi settles into college life at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, she becomes immersed in a time-travel journey that will
ultimately lead to solving a family mystery. On her deathbed, Abbi’s
grandmother told Abbi to “find the baby”. One morning, Abbi awakes in her same
bed, same dorm room, but in a different year as she travels backward in time.
With each new jump back in time, she meets some of the same people at varying
stages of their lives, including her own spunky grandmother and great
grandmother. The historic details about clothing, slang, and events are
integral to the novel. Could her grandmother have a sibling that no one knows
about? Abbi meets a fellow time traveler, Will, who seems to only travel
forward in time. Through their combined efforts, along with those of a physics
professor who studies string theory/time travel, the three manage to solve the
question of the missing family member. The descriptions, plot devices, and most
of all the love between Abbi and Will are compelling. This is a book that is
meant to be devoured in one big gulp and then reread for subtle clues at a more
leisurely pace. Perfect for romance fans
who believe in fate, mystery lovers who love to untangle puzzles, and readers
who want more sophisticated reading than the standard teen romance affords. A
perfect bridge from teen to adult reading.
Summary: A college freshman awakens to find herself in
the same bed and same college dorm room, but several years earlier. She has a
family mystery to unravel as she travels backward through time. Romance ensues
with a fellow time traveler. Grades 10+.
Romance, Time Travel --Lois
McNicol
