Timeless by Alexandra Monir

Title: Timeless
Author: Alexandra Monir
Pages: 288
Genre: YA/ Fantasy
Source: Different Area Codes ARC Tours

I absolutely loved the premise to this book!  When tragedy strikes, Michele has to leave the life she's always known behind to move across the country to live with her unknown, wealthy grandparents in their opulent manor.  There she discovers a diary that takes her back in time to the year 1910 and the boy with the striking blue eyes that haunts her dreams. 

Michele, as well as the other characters in Timeless, were very likeable and charming. I loved the descriptions of present day New York to that of the earlier 1900's.  Ms. Monir had to have done her research because she captures each time frame - whether it be the 1910's, 1940's or even present day, perfectly.  The culture, the landmarks, the references.. it was all there. The romance between Michele and Philip (the blue-eyed dream boy) was one that transcended time.  It did feel a bit rushed, but I understood why they felt as if they'd always known each other.  I also really loved the song lyrics that were scattered throughout the chapters.  They flowed so well with the story.  I could hear the songs in my head as I read them - they truly enhanced the story. 

As always, the only (slight) problem that I have with time traveling novels - I can never get the time frame right.  I have a hard time adjusting to the quick changes of time and therefore confusion ensues.  At least that is the case with me.  Although I didn't suffer too much of this while reading Timeless, there was a time or two where I had a hard time getting back in the proper mindset - according to the year Michele found herself in. Aside from that small challenge, I have no other complaints about this lovely story. Well... I also didn't like that cliffhanger ending - but I'll remedy that once the sequel is released.

A lovely story riddled with romance, time travel and magic.  Unforgettable.

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