Thank you to Josephine Angelini for an advanced readers copy of this book. 

First off, this is book four to the Starcrossed series and it’s absolutely amazing. It is definitely my new favorite in the series. This book is coming out quite a while after the original three but it feels like it transitions seamlessly and you as a reader don’t feel the gap itself, Josie has definitely done her own research to make this happen after such a large gap in between book three and four.

Timeless picks up right where Goddess left off. That includes the aftermath of the third book, the repercussions of the characters choices in Goddess and everything that came with a war. 

Character development in this book specifically was absolutely astounding. Not only do we get to revisit our favorite characters, but we get to see them grow, suffer(of course, Greek history is rarely a happy tale), and develop not only themselves but with the other characters in the book. Sure, there are particular elements of the book where the characters are literally forced to come to terms with things and others around them by an outside force, but they handled this with (mostly) grace.

There are certain aspects of the book that really has Helen’s support system stepping up to the plate, fighting not only ‘with’ her but ‘for’ her. It was so endearing to see how much Hector and Orion specifically would go to ensure her happiness. 

There is a huge mystery aspect to this book. If there’s one thing I love it’s a fantasy with either political intrigue or a good mystery you have to figure out. Timeless delivered. There’s obviously characters keeping secrets… for how much they all like to be in the know, each and every one is quite tight lipped themselves. Interesting how that works.

I felt almost every emotion possible with this book. The only way I can describe it is I was always either feeling stuck on a roller coaster that never ended, or straight up punched in the face by the Hulk. There were so many twists, turns and revelations that will have your jaw dropping into your lap. 

I won’t even mention the time travel, because I love a good time travel arc in books! What I will say is you should read Scions, the prequel to Helens’ story before Timeless, if only to better appreciate what happens during a particular scene. Though this is not necessary, only a friendly suggestion.

Timeless hits on some themes that I don’t think the past books did. Real themes that real people in today’s world deal with. Paying for college, women’s rights and many more. I think this made the characters and what they were going through feel more real, which I appreciated. 

I will sit, not so patiently for the next book to come out, because that cliff hanger has me… hurt.