One hour to rewrite the past . . .
For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: sw... read full description
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Feb 16, 2012
Cillian
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Oh dear, where should we start?
Let's do the Hate Hour first so we get all the shit out of the way, only then I'll be able to give McEntire some (very little) decent praise.
Hourglass is the ultimate caca poo poo(<--that's for you, Karen) Twilight wannabe of the year.
Now let me tell you a little story:
Once upon a time, there was this nice lady. She thought of a story and wrote it down.
Fast forward a couple of months, or years, doesn't matter, she published s More...
Let's do the Hate Hour first so we get all the shit out of the way, only then I'll be able to give McEntire some (very little) decent praise.
Hourglass is the ultimate caca poo poo(<--that's for you, Karen) Twilight wannabe of the year.
Now let me tell you a little story:
Once upon a time, there was this nice lady. She thought of a story and wrote it down.
Fast forward a couple of months, or years, doesn't matter, she published s More...
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Jan 17, 2012
Karen
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*****SPOILER ALERT*****
Hourglass.
*sigh*
What a pretty name for a book…
And what a pretty cover to go with it…
And let's not forget the pretty characters. Did you know that every character mentioned in this book is sexy, cute and desirable? No ugly people for me, no sir.
You would never guess at the absurdity this book is hiding behind its pretty cover and title. It also doesn’t help that the girl on the cover looks pregnant and the fact More...
Hourglass.
*sigh*
What a pretty name for a book…
And what a pretty cover to go with it…
And let's not forget the pretty characters. Did you know that every character mentioned in this book is sexy, cute and desirable? No ugly people for me, no sir.
You would never guess at the absurdity this book is hiding behind its pretty cover and title. It also doesn’t help that the girl on the cover looks pregnant and the fact More...
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Dec 17, 2011
Ashelynn
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This review also appears on Gypsy Book Reviews.
Holy crap, I could not put down Hourglass! I downloaded the sample on my iPad and read the first three chapters twice before getting the book. (I really wanted a hardcover for this book. :P) When I started reading it, at chapter four, I got annoyed when anybody interrupted me while reading it. I was interrupted a lot because it was cleaning + moving horses day. Thus why it took me all fracking day to finish this story.
So, re More...
Holy crap, I could not put down Hourglass! I downloaded the sample on my iPad and read the first three chapters twice before getting the book. (I really wanted a hardcover for this book. :P) When I started reading it, at chapter four, I got annoyed when anybody interrupted me while reading it. I was interrupted a lot because it was cleaning + moving horses day. Thus why it took me all fracking day to finish this story.
So, re More...
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Feb 08, 2012
Judith
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WARNING: This review will not be coherent and most definitely a rage as I am pissed. That is all.
Emerson: A short poem I have composed and to be sung to the tune of ‘Georie Peorgie,’ the first half and at the second half, to ‘Humpty Dumpty’ lies below. The rest of the verse is purely improvised. Mostly.
Emerson: A short poem I have composed and to be sung to the tune of ‘Georie Peorgie,’ the first half and at the second half, to ‘Humpty Dumpty’ lies below. The rest of the verse is purely improvised. Mostly.
“Emerson, Emerson, barely foot five
Tried to be spunky and made the kids cry
She terrorized the readers and made them beg, “Emerson, be gone, fowl beast! Stay aw
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Jul 19, 2011
Mariya
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I could not stop reading Hourglass until I got to the last page. This book is a mix of romance, plot twists, and wicked mystery. I was so into this book I may have forgotten to go to sleep. So I stumbled upon this book and read the description and I was like what is this book about. It feel like the cover, book title, and book description is all a mystery of what the contents of this book contains. I was curious, so I had to crack open the book and once the book was open I could not close it.
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Dec 30, 2011
Cara
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Yes, I was one of the people slobbering over the cover and didn't pay too much attention of what the book was really about. Then I heard two words, time travel and I had no choice but to read it of course. I'm confused with my feelings for this one. The "feelings" I have are too all over the place. I loved some of things and some things really bothered me, but I will definitely be reading the sequel Timepiece.
Emerson is a 17 year old living with her older brother and his More...
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Jun 22, 2011
Arlene
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Rating Clarification: 2.5 Stars (closer to 2)
Well, I’m obviously in the minority when it comes to the appeal of this book. For me, Hourglass just had too many bumps in the journey to make me a fan.
The storyline felt very choppy with its constant starts and stops and I almost came close to calling it quits around mid-way through. The hardest part for me was trying to find a connection or some sort of spark between Emerson (a name I love BTW) and Michael. I just didn’t c More...
Well, I’m obviously in the minority when it comes to the appeal of this book. For me, Hourglass just had too many bumps in the journey to make me a fan.
The storyline felt very choppy with its constant starts and stops and I almost came close to calling it quits around mid-way through. The hardest part for me was trying to find a connection or some sort of spark between Emerson (a name I love BTW) and Michael. I just didn’t c More...
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Jul 14, 2011
Isamlq
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I caught myself rolling my eyes at how hot she found him. Throughout the book, Emerson could not get over how good Michael looked. She was all, “His classic looks, his lips, his clothes, even his muscles (even saying his muscles have muscles!)” So, yes, there were plenty eye roll, head-meet-table moments. Then I realized I was being too critical and actually expecting it to suck. Once I recognized these, let go of some of my expectations, things got a little better. Yes, there’s a lot of the sam
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Jul 04, 2011
Amy
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This book was like Back to the Future meets Twilight meets X-Men. Loved it!! Full review to come soon!
Full review added 6/28/11. See my blog www.fictitiousdelicious.com !
I love storylines that are new and different, not to mention AMAZING, and HOURGLASS definitely fits into those categories! This book was at once fun, captivating, romantic, suspenseful, and hilarious. I love, love LOVE Emerson. I love that she can kick butt, I love her awesome ability (and the fact More...
Full review added 6/28/11. See my blog www.fictitiousdelicious.com !
I love storylines that are new and different, not to mention AMAZING, and HOURGLASS definitely fits into those categories! This book was at once fun, captivating, romantic, suspenseful, and hilarious. I love, love LOVE Emerson. I love that she can kick butt, I love her awesome ability (and the fact More...
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Oct 22, 2011
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This book rocked. That is it. If you have eyes read it. If you cant read get someone to read it for you because you just don't want to let this one pass you by. I love it. Period. The main character is on the Kick Ass Chicks League accompanied by ladies non other than Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), Rose Hathaway (Vampire Academy), and Cat (The Night Huntress Series). She is quick, she is witty, she is phenomenal. Even if the entire plot we More...
This book rocked. That is it. If you have eyes read it. If you cant read get someone to read it for you because you just don't want to let this one pass you by. I love it. Period. The main character is on the Kick Ass Chicks League accompanied by ladies non other than Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games), Rose Hathaway (Vampire Academy), and Cat (The Night Huntress Series). She is quick, she is witty, she is phenomenal. Even if the entire plot we More...
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Aug 11, 2011
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Hourglass by Myra McEntire appealed me to as a reader immediately. It's premise proved both interesting and appealing and at that moment...I knew I had to read it.
Upon diving into the novel I found myself enjoying Emerson quite a bit. She seemed like a very strong character with a resilient personality. Definitely a girl who knew and understood what she'd gone through and what her future would hold if sh More...
Hourglass by Myra McEntire appealed me to as a reader immediately. It's premise proved both interesting and appealing and at that moment...I knew I had to read it.
Upon diving into the novel I found myself enjoying Emerson quite a bit. She seemed like a very strong character with a resilient personality. Definitely a girl who knew and understood what she'd gone through and what her future would hold if sh More...
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Jul 11, 2011
Nic
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Favourite quote: "Most of what I say is complete truth. My edit button is broken."
I was excited to read Hourglass. I mean how could you not be with such an intriguing synopsis and gorgeous cover. And while I ended up really enjoying Hourglass I did struggled at the beginning.
The start was a bit slow for me. It lacked that something special that makes you get caught up in the story and care about what is happening. But half way through things changed and th More...
I was excited to read Hourglass. I mean how could you not be with such an intriguing synopsis and gorgeous cover. And while I ended up really enjoying Hourglass I did struggled at the beginning.
The start was a bit slow for me. It lacked that something special that makes you get caught up in the story and care about what is happening. But half way through things changed and th More...
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Jan 08, 2012
Posey
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This is by far the greatest and most clever young adult book I have ever read.
I purchased the HOURGLASS ebook, because I couldn't get to the book store this morning. My husband said, "Fine, but please don't turn around and buy the hardback next week." I wasn't sure at the time. I told him we'd see. He rolled his eyes.
See, I have a thing for owning the actual books, but I can't own them all. Not until I'm rich, which I WILL be one day. Until then, ebooks are grea More...
I purchased the HOURGLASS ebook, because I couldn't get to the book store this morning. My husband said, "Fine, but please don't turn around and buy the hardback next week." I wasn't sure at the time. I told him we'd see. He rolled his eyes.
See, I have a thing for owning the actual books, but I can't own them all. Not until I'm rich, which I WILL be one day. Until then, ebooks are grea More...
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Dec 17, 2010
Victoria
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Review to come, but oh my can Myra write.
I have said and will say, I always want to be friends with her characters. Add to that the positively YUMMY boys, and a killer plot, and you have a WINNER.
I have said and will say, I always want to be friends with her characters. Add to that the positively YUMMY boys, and a killer plot, and you have a WINNER.
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Oct 30, 2011
Joy (joyous reads)
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This book took my breath away; from the very first page of being introduced to Emerson (love that name, btw!) to the very last page of the very last chapter. I really thought this was just another time traveling tale but it turned out to be a lot more (think about a bunch of kids with powers and ability to time travel).
Now, time traveling stories are hit and miss with me. You can't be too scientific or you'll lose me entirely. And though I couldn't quite make the connection with geneti More...
Now, time traveling stories are hit and miss with me. You can't be too scientific or you'll lose me entirely. And though I couldn't quite make the connection with geneti More...
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Jun 28, 2011
Christie
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Emerson Cole began to see people that weren't actually there right before her parents passed away. Relying heavily on the ghostly visitors attire to discern if they were real or an unwelcome "blast from the past". Emerson's condition caused numerous embarrassing situations, as well as her eventual admittance to a mental hospital.
The Emerson we meet in Hourglass has come a long way since she was a ghost seeing patient at the local loony bin. She seems like any other teen gi More...
The Emerson we meet in Hourglass has come a long way since she was a ghost seeing patient at the local loony bin. She seems like any other teen gi More...
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Nov 20, 2011
Ðємσɭιтισɴ
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In some weird, twisted way, I actually kind of liked this book.
Everyone seems to be complaining about Emerson. Honestly, I don't see all that much wrong with her, besides the fact that she wants to cheat on Micheal the second Kaleb touches her. In fact, Emerson actually amused me. You have to be pretty awesome (and skilled) to flip a grown man over your shoulder. God knows I was terrible at Karate.
Seriously, how the hell do they do that?
Anyway, th More...
Everyone seems to be complaining about Emerson. Honestly, I don't see all that much wrong with her, besides the fact that she wants to cheat on Micheal the second Kaleb touches her. In fact, Emerson actually amused me. You have to be pretty awesome (and skilled) to flip a grown man over your shoulder. God knows I was terrible at Karate.
Seriously, how the hell do they do that?
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Nov 30, 2011
Jacqueline
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2.5 stars... But I'll be nice and pit 3!
I was really looking forward to this one due to all the wonderful reviews, but unfortunately I was really let down.
Where to even begin? This book was an absolute mess! I have read some pretty crappy books that have better organization then this. It was really cliche, and straight out boring. There was a part in the beginning that reminded me of "The Timetravelers Wife" where they meet before they really meet... confusing I know, but other than that it jus More...
I was really looking forward to this one due to all the wonderful reviews, but unfortunately I was really let down.
Where to even begin? This book was an absolute mess! I have read some pretty crappy books that have better organization then this. It was really cliche, and straight out boring. There was a part in the beginning that reminded me of "The Timetravelers Wife" where they meet before they really meet... confusing I know, but other than that it jus More...
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Jun 20, 2011
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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I absolutely love this mix of southern hospitality, snark, romance, plot twists, and mystery. Hourglass's fresh voice adds something new to the YA/Paranormal genre. I WANT MORE!
*review to come*
Full review- 6/20/11
What a fabulous debut! I absolutely love this mix of southern hospitality, snark, romance, plot twists, and mystery. Hourglass's fresh paranormal voice adds something new to the YA genre and left me wanting more.
I enjoyed getting to know each of Hourgl More...
*review to come*
Full review- 6/20/11
What a fabulous debut! I absolutely love this mix of southern hospitality, snark, romance, plot twists, and mystery. Hourglass's fresh paranormal voice adds something new to the YA genre and left me wanting more.
I enjoyed getting to know each of Hourgl More...
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Jun 26, 2011
Jodi
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I shamelessly traded a pair of fingerless mitts for this ARC, and I'm really, really glad I did.
Here's a secret: I think about time travel a lot. Probably more than the average girl. (Probably not as much as Myra or her characters.) When it comes to time travel in books and movies, I can drive myself insane finding paradoxes and getting annoyed by characters who don't consider the consequences of their actions or use their ability to its potential.
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Here's a secret: I think about time travel a lot. Probably more than the average girl. (Probably not as much as Myra or her characters.) When it comes to time travel in books and movies, I can drive myself insane finding paradoxes and getting annoyed by characters who don't consider the consequences of their actions or use their ability to its potential.
Not so with HOURGLASS. More...
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Feb 02, 2012
Lena ♫ ♪
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When I first started reading for pleasure again, one of the first books I picked up was The Time Traveler's Wife. I easily fell in love with the writing, the romance, the heartache and the characters. Since then, I've been looking for a book that not only captures my heart the way The Time Traveler's Wife did, but also hooks me into the story line. Well folks, I think I found that book. Hourglass is a sensational debut novel that trapped me into the story within the first few pages.
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Aug 05, 2011
Hourglass was an incredibly impressive debut.
I was captivated from the very first page. Emerson is an irresistible character, I loved everything about her. Her snark, stubbornness, selflessness.... vulnerabilities. She was a very likable character, and I don't think the story would have been that impressive without her. Her relationship with Michael was heartfelt and warm, it just felt natural, no insta-love for these two.
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Feb 28, 2011
YA Reads
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Originally featured on yareads.com, reviewed by Kiona
This book blew me away – probably because I wasn’t expecting to fall so thoroughly in love with it. I went in thinking it was a ghost story, due to the summary on the back cover, but I was completely wrong. It’s a fantastic blend of paranormal and science fiction, at times reminding me of elements of Harry Potter and X-Men, both of which I love. Hourglass has so many great twists, some I saw coming and some that completely blind-side More...
This book blew me away – probably because I wasn’t expecting to fall so thoroughly in love with it. I went in thinking it was a ghost story, due to the summary on the back cover, but I was completely wrong. It’s a fantastic blend of paranormal and science fiction, at times reminding me of elements of Harry Potter and X-Men, both of which I love. Hourglass has so many great twists, some I saw coming and some that completely blind-side More...
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Feb 16, 2012
Maru
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Rating: 2 STARS
I had high hopes for Hourglass because of some good reviews I read, but they did not meet my expectations. In a few lines, Hourglass is about Emerson a girl who sees ghosts and thinks she's going crazy. Thankfully, her brother contacts Michael, who works for an organization called The Hourglass, and says he can help. Michael knows there is more to Emerson's "gift" of seeing ghosts, and so we get into an entertaining story of supernatural abilities regarding b More...
I had high hopes for Hourglass because of some good reviews I read, but they did not meet my expectations. In a few lines, Hourglass is about Emerson a girl who sees ghosts and thinks she's going crazy. Thankfully, her brother contacts Michael, who works for an organization called The Hourglass, and says he can help. Michael knows there is more to Emerson's "gift" of seeing ghosts, and so we get into an entertaining story of supernatural abilities regarding b More...
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Jun 25, 2011
Lucy
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Huge disappointment. After reading so many glowing reviews, I was really excited about this book, only to find that it's nothing new or special. We have our standard YA love triangle with, of course, two incredibly hot guys, our spunky yet incredibly annoying female lead with her very own tragic past, and predictable plotline. Honestly, I had to put the book down after every few chapters because I was getting so frustrated.
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Jul 08, 2011
Damaris (GoodChoiceReading)
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Hourglass to me was one of those books you keep looking at and saying you're going to read it, but never get to it. And once you do you ask yourself "why the heck did I wait so long to read it?" I loved it!
In the very beginning I didn't think that I would love Hourglass because I was a little annoyed with the main character Emerson. I felt she was very immature and I thought for sure I wasn't going to like her. But somewhere down the line in the book she matures, a lot. Eme More...
In the very beginning I didn't think that I would love Hourglass because I was a little annoyed with the main character Emerson. I felt she was very immature and I thought for sure I wasn't going to like her. But somewhere down the line in the book she matures, a lot. Eme More...
Feb 16, 2012
Shiya
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Aug 07, 2011
Esther
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When I first read the cover leaf for Hourglass I wasn’t impressed and thought it sounded like it belonged primarily in the paranormal category. Did I really want to go there? No. No, I did not. However, after a great recommendation and a comforting “don’t judge it by the cover” comment (Thanks Dr. M!) I decided I’d try it out. I am, after all, a huge Doctor Who fan and there is a time travel element. Make that a HUGE time travel element. Needless to say, I was hooked by the first chapter.
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Dec 10, 2011
FREEBIRD
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1.5 stars
I was seriously looking forward to this book - with it's high praise on Goodreads and it's beautiful cover luring me in. I admit it, I was tricked by the cover. It really is lovely.
What started out as a very interesting storyline progressed into an over-used, boring romance. The first few pages had me laughing out loud and I had such high hopes, but even the humor degraded into annoying.
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I was seriously looking forward to this book - with it's high praise on Goodreads and it's beautiful cover luring me in. I admit it, I was tricked by the cover. It really is lovely.
What started out as a very interesting storyline progressed into an over-used, boring romance. The first few pages had me laughing out loud and I had such high hopes, but even the humor degraded into annoying.
However, this book would have stayed at a 2.5 to 3 star rating More...
