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by Ann Brashares
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xxsquigglesxx
xxsquigglesxx rated it 11 years ago
OVERALL IMPRESSION: The concept of this book is so interesting to me. It has the dystopian elements that I love, but lately have been getting redundant, so the time travel element is a nice change. I really loved the idea of this book, but I feel like more could have been done with it. More detailed...
ReaderMarija's Reviews
ReaderMarija's Reviews rated it 11 years ago
After reading the last few pages of this novel, I felt a moment of déjà vu—not in regards to plot, but to the overall reading experience. The Here and Now reminded me of my overall reaction to reading Robin McKinley’s novel, Chalice. I loved reading Chalice and found elements of it quite intriguing....
Devouring Books
Devouring Books rated it 11 years ago
I received a copy of this book from Random House Children's and NetGalleyI requested this book because I have read a lot by Ann Brashares, but this was not what I expected. I don't normally read about time travel, so this was different than what I normally read. I feel like the whole teenagers savin...
books are breath
books are breath rated it 11 years ago
I enjoyed this book. I read a bunch of nasty reviews on Goodreads so my expectations were low. After finishing the book I'm wondering what got all those haters foaming at the mouth. The book was a lovely, light little piece of fluff with a side of fantasy/sci-fi. When taken as such, I considered it ...
The Reading Perusals of Rose Summers
The Reading Perusals of Rose Summers rated it 11 years ago
Quick review for a quick read. Goodness, what a disappointment. This so called "epic romantic thriller" was surprisingly emotionless, tedious, and unimaginative. It saddens me to say that I expected so much more from Ann Brashares. I'm not going to say that there weren't great ideas in this story an...
Book Obsession
Book Obsession rated it 11 years ago
Prenna is a Traveller. She has come from the future to escape the plague that has wiped out most of her family and has changed the world. Ethan, a friend from school, may know more about Prenna's secrets than she realizes, and knowing about Prenna could put them both in terrible danger. As Prenna be...
Paris Carter
Paris Carter rated it 11 years ago
In the far future, the world is on the brink of collapse and people barley live due to climate change and global warming from the early 21st century and man not doing enough to stop it. Well the idea and message the novel leaves behind is strong,but it's story telling leaves much to desire. An unfor...
carolesrandomlife
carolesrandomlife rated it 11 years ago
This review can also be found at Carole's Random LifeI received an advance reader edition of this book from Random House Children's Publishing and Net Galley for the purpose of providing an honest review.4 Stars!This was a quick, easy book that was fun to read. This book is about a teen girl, Prenn...
Book Overload
Book Overload rated it 11 years ago
What would you do if the you couldn't be with the person you love because the world would change?
bookshores
bookshores rated it 11 years ago
Highschooler Prenna doesn’t really belong in the United States. She is American, only she is actually from the relatively near and terrifying future ravaged by an unstoppable mosquito-borne plague. Prenna and her fellow time-travelers are tasked with colonizing the past, and must adhere to strict, b...
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