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Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty is a wonderfully imaginative and emotionally layered story that blends whimsy, heart, and thoughtful observations about human connection. Moriarty's writing style feels warm and inviting, with characters that quickly become engaging and memorable.

What stood out most was the balance between the playful concept of time travel and the deeper emotional themes running underneath the story. Rather than relying solely on science-fiction mechanics, the novel seems far more interested in relationships, choices, and the ripple effects people have on one another.

The storytelling has a quirky charm that makes the reading experience feel unique and cozy while still delivering emotional depth. Fans of character-driven speculative fiction and unconventional family stories will likely find a lot to love here.

Thank you to BookBrowse & NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Time Travel for Beginners is a quirky book about The Time Travel Agency in Sydney, Australia where customers can select a destination in the distant past to visit either fully or partially with the caveat that their actions will not change the future. Teddy, Jade and Anna provide different points of view throughout the novel. While I do tend to enjoy this style of writing, that I first recall from reading The Joy Luck Club. I am not a fan of the epistolary segments, which for me is overused in contemporary literature.
Overall this is a charming book filled with life lessons that remind us to live our lives and enjoy each moment.

I enjoyed reading Time Traveler's for Beginners. It was my type of book. The time travel agency is a real storefront with tasty baked goods. The employees try to help customers choose their adventure. Some are looking for fun; others are trying to return to the past to fix the present. I liked delving into the characters' histories. The time travel was portrayed in a realistic, somewhat believable manner. I recommend this book to anyone interested in our need to revisit and try to change the past.

I requested this book to review as I appreciate that Time Travel could be possible, and I enjoy reading about different theories. However, I was slightly disappointed that the novel is more about family, friendship and relationships than it is about Time Travel.

Once the Time Travel aspect was explored in more detail – can't change the present by going back, traveling creates another timeline, alternative universe – I found it more interesting. The middle of the book tends to drag, but there is a good 'twist' towards the end.

This book was enjoyable for the most part but the title is misleading to those who want to read a novel more about Time Travel, not mainly about relationships.