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Time After Time

(Time Between Us #2)

Tamara Ireland Stone (Goodreads Author)

3.95 · Rating details · 2,885 ratings · 473 reviews

Calling Anna and Bennett’s romance long distance is an understatement: she’s from 1995 Chicago and he’s a time traveler from 2012 San Francisco. The two of them never should have met, but they did. They fell in love, even though they knew they shouldn't. And they found a way to stay together, against all odds.

It’s not a perfect arrangement, though, with Bennett unable to ...more

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Oct 03, 2013 Stacia (the 2010 club) rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Fans of love stories done right.

Shelves: young-adult, contemporary-romance, favorite-book-guys, made-me-emotional, cute, favorites, hybrid-multiple-genre, beta-hero, time-travel

Newsflash : Stacia actually gives a damn.

Not long ago, I noticed that the amount of books I'd given 1 star ratings to had eclipsed the amount of books I'd given 5 star ratings to. There was something about this shift which bothered me. Had I truly become so jaded by reading that I'd somehow completely forgotten how to fall in love with books?

Today, I realized that this isn't the case. It's nice to be reminded that I can fall hard for a book after having a long, dry spell.

The feels we ...more

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Feb 22, 2013 Angela marked it as to-read

Shelves: library-does-own-put-on-hold-later, books-library-owns, contemporary, 2013-october

BENNETT. <3

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Feb 19, 2013 Tiff at Mostly YA Lit rated it really liked it

Last year, I read and adored Time Between Us - I thought it went where The Time Traveler's Wife didn't with the time travel bit, and the romance was incredibly swoony.

I'm happy to report that Time After Time is JUST as swoony and as unputdownable as Time Between Us. I slipped effortlessly back into Anna and Bennett's story, I was completely invested in their relationship - and the messiness of having a relationship with someone who's essentially long-distance and who you can't always Last year, I read and adored Time Between Us - I thought it went where The Time Traveler's Wife didn't with the time travel bit, and the romance was incredibly swoony.

I'm happy to report that Time After Time is JUST as swoony and as unputdownable as Time Between Us. I slipped effortlessly back into Anna and Bennett's story, I was completely invested in their relationship - and the messiness of having a relationship with someone who's essentially long-distance and who you can't always count on.

To me, that was the most amazing, believable, and frustrating part of the book - because I really, desperately wanted Bennett and Anna to be able to make things work, but at the same time, my rational mind kept thinking, "If this was my friend, I would tell her to ditch him." Because a relationship with someone far away is one thing, but a relationship with someone you can't rely on, even when they promise to be there? That's another thing entirely, and as someone who loves the Good Boys, it's so hard to want Anna and Bennett together and know how difficult it's going to be.

That aching longing for them to be together - that is the crux of Tamara Ireland Stone's writing. She pulls you in completely and makes you believe every thought and behaviour in her characters. This time, she's writing from Bennett's perspective, and I really felt like she nailed the voice of teenage Bennett and his actions. You really understand why Bennett does the things he does, and because you're getting it from his side, you can chide him AND understand him when he makes stupid decisions. =P

My only real problem with this book is that I feel like the climax became a bit of an anti-climax. The problems were solved a little too easily and obviously, and the entire story wraps up very quickly from there. Because of that, I felt that the story was a bit scattered and the ending felt a little bit flat for me.

Still, there's a lot to love from Time After Time - and one of the best parts is that Tamara pushes the boundaries of Bennett's powers even further - and this time, the consequences hit a lot closer to home. It's a compelling sequel, and one that will definitely satisfy fans longing for more romance, more travelling the world, and more of Anna and Bennett.

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Aug 08, 2013 Ari rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc-galley-or-author

So this is how heroes are born… From the need to do something good with their abilities, from the pressure that comes from seeing what sorts of bad things happen to the people around them, from the need to rewrite a story that does not end happily…

We met Bennett in Time Between Us. He was full of insecurities back then, having life throw him into a past he wanted so badly to be his present.

Now we get to know him better. To understand him a lot more.
Now we learn about all the questions that doesn’t let him sleep at night. ...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Jessica's Book Review rated it really liked it

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Time After Time is the second book in the Time Between Us series by Tamara Ireland Stone. If you have not heard of this adorable, Young Adult series before you are in for a real treat! I fell in love with the characters Bennett and Anna immediately and their story of time travel and truly having a LONG distance relationship draws you in. As you read you have no idea how a 17 year-old boy living in 2012 could keep his relationship alive with a 16 year-old girl living in 1995 but you hope that it somehow will.

As in Time Between Us, Time After Time is told in Bennett’s point-of-view. Bennett has the ability to travel in time to any year or place he chooses. He uses his ability to travel in the past to see his favorite bands perform all over the world. The only people who know of his secret are his family. While traveling to Chicago in 1994 with his sister Brooke, he somehow gets kicked back into 2012 leaving his sister in 1994. Bennett travels back looking for his sister. While there he meets Anna and the two begin a friendship that turns into an innocent relationship. They fall in love. After living in 1995 for 3 months, Bennett gets “kicked out”. This is where Time After Time picks up.

Bennett has learned he can no longer stay in the past for a long period of time like he did before. He is able to time travel still but only for a day or two at a time. Though it will be hard, the two create a schedule of when Anna wants Bennett with her… like for homecoming or a birthday party. They are determined to make their relationship work. Bennett is again experiences difficulties with his ability and is not able to travel as much as he could before. Bennett begins to question if he is suppose to be in Anna’s life… as badly as he wants to be in 1995 with Anna, maybe he is suppose to stay in 2012 and be a normal kid.

Like I said, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these two characters. They are something special… they are innocent, loving, average teenagers who fell in love with someone not in their generation. I really did not see a good out coming for them, especially with Bennett second guessing his choice to be with her and sometimes pushing Anna away. Anna is sweet and kind. She NEVER gave up on them, always telling Bennett this is what SHE wants. She wants HIM in her future.

I love all the music references in the book; the mention of bands is throughout the book and brought a little something extra to make you remember they are in 1995. Bennett never tells Anna about the future, even little things like if her favorite bands are still around to what Google is. I love the scene of Anna telling Bennett she just discovered a new artist named Alanis Morissette and asked if he had heard of her before. Little things like that really drew me in even more to the story.

Time After Time was more of a struggle for the two… their love was still there but distance and other people were starting to interfere with their relationship and no one in Anna’s world knows the truth about Bennett. I felt really bad for Anna at times, she had no one to talk to and everyone in her world knew of Bennett as her long-distance boyfriend. In Bennett’s world know one knew of Anna as anything, he couldn’t even tell his parents or friends about his girlfriend. She felt like a dirty little secret and it was sad.

I LOVED the book; in fact I LOVED the series. The only thing is I wish either the ending gave me more closure or there will be a third book in the series. I felt like not all my questions were answered, actually scratch that… the ending left me with SO MANY questions. I don’t want to say too much and ruin the ending but I just felt like when I finished I had so many questions about the ending. I want their story to continue SO BADLY! Like if I could have any book in the world at this very moment it would be their book… book THREE!

I would have given Time After Time 5 stars if it was not for the ending. I really hope there is a book three… PRETTY PLEASE! Because I felt the ending left too many things open, with too many questions and not nearly enough answers I give Time After Time 4 Stars, if there is a book three, I will up the rating to 5 Stars.

This is a Young Adult read but it has such heart and tells an amazing story. I really enjoyed it and hope others will fall in love with Bennett and Anna as well.
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Jul 02, 2014 Paula M. of Her Book Thoughts! rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-them-feels, favorite

I don't know how Tamara does it, but her book just keeps getting better and better. I'm in love with everything about this sequel. It is true. That is a 5 star rating you are seeing. I was thinking while I'm writing this review that maybe 5 star is being too generous. So I started skimming the book again and the feels you know? It just hit me.

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And it just keeps hitting me.. also, after finishing the book, I was satisfied. Contented. And just so darn pleased. I don't want to spoil anyone so description

And it just keeps hitting me.. also, after finishing the book, I was satisfied. Contented. And just so darn pleased. I don't want to spoil anyone so I'm going to keep my review of Time After Time short and simple. First, as I said above, it was satisfying. Usually when the first book was so so so good, it always worries me because there's a chnace that the sequel will disappoint me. But I wasn't. In fact, it intensified my love for the book. This sequel is about the up's and down's of Bennett and Anna's relationship. Ever wonder how is it like to have 'long-distance relationship'? Well, here it is folks, and trust me, it is NOT SIMPLE.

"So many people take proximity for granted. We just want to be in the same place at the same time."

And that is so freaking true. "Oh I miss him so much!!!" - says the girl who just got a text from his boyfriend .035343 seconds ago. Anywaaay, this book broke my heart a little, it made me ache.. Bennett and Anna finally realized that this relationship that they have is not normal. (Of course they already know that before, but now they have to face it and make some decision about it) So, there were things that has hapened, there were tears from Anna (me too, I can't help it) And I love Bennett so I'm going to say this, he's been a little douchey here. Well, at least he has the decency to admit it. Time After Time was on Bennett's POV and even though he made some douchey and stupid move, he's love for Anna, actually, their love for each other always win through.

"I don’t need a calendar. I don’t care if you’re here for big events or how long you stay each time. I just need to know that you’re coming back"

(MINI SPOILER) There was this scene, where they went to Paris, and you guys, my heart just melted. It's so sweet. Everything about that scene makes me love Love. Ahhhhhh.

"Wouldn't it be funny if we're the ones that start the whole lock thing?"
"Maybe we do."
"I like that," she says.I don't have the heart to tell her that in 2010, all the locks will be removed. Or that, in 2011, they'll start reappearing. They can cut our lock off. We'll just come back here together - in 1998 and 2008 and 2018 - and replace it every time it gets removed.

If you're tired being frustrated and annoyed about the main characters you're reading right now, or you just want to fill your heart with happiness, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS BOOK. And I'M SORRY BUT I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IS THIS NOT A MOVIE?! IT IS SO DESERVING. ...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Stacee rated it it was amazing

Shelves: this-boy-is-mine-i-have-proof, read-in-2013, all-of-the-stars, will-forever-reread, will-read-this-authors-grocery-list, dont-cheat

Just absolutely phenomenal. I don't even have words for it. It was heartbreaking and funny and has such a perfect ending.

I'd like to say there's a review to come, but I'm not sure I'll ever be coherent enough to provide one.

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Feb 19, 2013 Jaime Arkin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2013, ya, disney-hyperion, ebook-format, time-travel-parallel-universe, read-in-2013, on-my-real-shelves

I was so incredibly excited when I found out that there would be a book 2 to Time Between Us, so when I noticed Time After Time was up at Netgalley I hit 'request' and ~~patiently~~ stared at my inbox. I had to know what the future held for Anna and Bennett and Tamara Ireland Stone did not disappoint.

In Time After Time Anna and Bennett have committed to a relationship with each other, even though it seems as though it would be impossible. They've scheduled when he will be there for her... dances and races a ...more

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Nov 17, 2015 Markéta rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, supernatural

3 stars!***

This time it's told only from Bennett's POV and the story continues after Time Between Us ended. It jumps between 2012 and 1995 as Bennett travels in time.

I was bit bored. Being in Bennett's head just wasn't as entertraining as being inside Anna's head. He was whiny, moody and indecisive. What the hell happened to him? He was so cool in the previous book and now he turned this creature that is plainly annoying.

The plot was filled with a lot of fillers - there wer ...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Celeste_pewter rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Two-second recap: In Time After Time, the follow-up to her wildly successful debut novel Time Between Us, Tamara Ireland Stone beautifully explores the ramifications of growing up and fighting for your happily-after-after.

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Full review:

Tamara Ireland Stone’s Time Between Us was one of my favorite reads of 2012, so I was ridiculously stoked when I hear that she was going to write a companion novel.

I had a lot of questions about TBU which I felt didn’t necessarily need to be answered – the lack of answers cert/>Full ...more

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Jul 13, 2013 Mitchii rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc-or-galley-review-copies, romance, young-adult, science-fiction, 2013-standouts, magical-realism, 2013-reads

I must say that I completely enjoy Time After Time than Time Between Us . I think I have a better connection with Bennett’s character which is probably because it made me understand his situation and the emotions behind his ability. In an outsider perspective it looks amazing to have a power like that but there's an accompanying burden of possessing such. So reading it in Bennett’s perspective made me understand his entire situation. It wasn’t easy hoping from one time period to another. It’s not e I must say that I completely enjoy Time After Time than Time Between Us . I think I have a better connection with Bennett’s character which is probably because it made me understand his situation and the emotions behind his ability. In an outsider perspective it looks amazing to have a power like that but there's an accompanying burden of possessing such. So reading it in Bennett’s perspective made me understand his entire situation. It wasn’t easy hoping from one time period to another. It’s not easy having this feeling of huge responsibility of saving people’s lives. And it is definitely not easy to love someone from another time period. And that is what Bennett has to go through.

It looks to me that Bennett has two lives: one he has with his family and friends in 2012 and the other with Anna and Maggie (his grandma) in 1995. He’s hoping from one time period to another, trying to make things work. But it is difficult for him to sustain that and it is probably unfair to people he cares particularly Anna to be that someone he cannot share to others. I understand Anna and why she was upset one time about being unable to be like a normal couple—because they weren’t and they will never be. But at the same time, those differences make their relationship so much more. To be perfectly honest, I think theirs was the most stable and really developed for their age. I salute them.

During his transition, he accidentally found out more about his ability. And he’s been trying to help others. With his father encouragement, he’s doing the best he could to help others. But like Spider-man once said (is he the one who said it? I am not sure.) that “great power comes with great responsibility?” I think he lives to that saying. He felt accomplished being able to save people’s lives but at the same time it overwhelms him because of the responsibility weighing on his shoulder now. I liked how he shows that vulnerability, it was really moving for me.

I find it fascinating that ironically for someone who has the talent to right a wrong, Bennett still feels regret. While he can go back and undo it, there are really some decisions and events are bound to happen.

But what I liked the most was probably the one with Maggie. She was distant family relative to him. And due to his ability he finally has the chance to reconnect with her. I like how their relationship had grown.

There are a lot of things I liked about this story. As my short commentary after I finish it was: it wasn’t a solid ending to me. But I take it back now, because in retrospect I think it doesn’t have to be completely filled to make an ending substantial. I liked how Bennett realized that despite the hindrances and problems that get in their way; that no matter how he over analyzes things and always comes up negatively about their relationship because of their circumstances. But it was still his very own ability that tells him that things are supposed to happen that way.

I received an eARC from Disney-Hyperion via Netgalley. Thank you.

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Feb 19, 2013 Molli Moran rated it it was amazing

Shelves: books-that-changed-me, read-in-2013, tissues-required

I have to wait until OCTOBER to read this?

Okay well if anyone needs me, I'll be staring at THAT COVER until October.

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Initial review after reading an e-arc, graciously provided by Disney/Hyperion...

TIME AFTER TIME is just as moving, deeply romantic, and emotional as TIME BETWEEN US. I felt so much reading TIME AFTER TIME: hopeful, angry, sad, and joyous. I can't wait for the rest of the world to read it and fall back in love with Bennett and Anna.

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Feb 17, 2018 Caitlin rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 3-stars

The first one was better but still good

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Nov 19, 2016 Brittany (The Book Addict's Guide/Novelly Yours) rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, audiobook, sci-fi, currently-own-fc, time-travel-alt-universe

Full review as originally posted HERE on The Book Addict's Guide 1/25/17: I had waiting so long to read TIME AFTER TIME that I think I to a little too disconnected from the series and story line here… I just wasn’t AS interested in this book as I was with the first but it was truly at least three or four years (I think I borrowed someone’s ARC of TIME BETWEEN US) sine I had read the first book so while I really loved TIME BETWEEN US, I didn’t really feel that strong of a connection to TIME AFTER TIME.
Full review as originally posted HERE on The Book Addict's Guide 1/25/17: I had waiting so long to read TIME AFTER TIME that I think I to a little too disconnected from the series and story line here… I just wasn’t AS interested in this book as I was with the first but it was truly at least three or four years (I think I borrowed someone’s ARC of TIME BETWEEN US) sine I had read the first book so while I really loved TIME BETWEEN US, I didn’t really feel that strong of a connection to TIME AFTER TIME.

That being said, the story was still a lot of fun! I really enjoy Bennett’s POV and I always enjoy a good male POV because I read so many female ones in YA. It’s an interesting change of pace and sometimes it’s nice hear things from the flip side. I couldn’t remember if Anna had a POV in TIME BETWEEN US while I was reading TIME AFTER TIME (she didn’t) but either way, Bennett’s POV was a great and refreshing voice from what I had been reading recently.

I always like the time travel aspect of a story and this was no different. I liked Bennett’s abilities, the rules, and consequences of his traveling. There were even more rules and details in this book and I really enjoyed that there were a few more rules to his ability… But I also didn’t really know who invented these rules. I felt like since it was science-fiction that I was looking for more reason as to why he had this ability but I guess I don’t really need that because I never question it in a fantasy setting!

I really did like the ending a lot! It was a nice way to close everything off because I was wondering what was going to happen there. I was going back and forth for a while thinking I knew what was going to happen and then ended up wondering again. I also think I just read this at a hard point in time because I wasn’t able to focus as much BUT that was also part of the reason why I wanted to read it. I knew it would be nice going back to a series I had already started and a solid romance was what I wanted! ...more

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Oct 05, 2013 Trisha rated it really liked it

What a wonderful conclusion. This was the perfect story about time travel and intersecting lives.

The question of whether the two people who met when they shouldn't - if their lives are better that they've met or if it should all be erased and have never met before. Which life would be better?

In this one, we get to see Bennett and his life and time with Anna and his time away. And this time, we get to see why Bennett struggles to tell her things, all the ways and people he ...more

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Mar 05, 2016 Krystal Bond rated it really liked it

It was really nice reading from the perspective of Bennett in this story, probably since he is the one with the time travel ability and it gives you a bit more insight into how it all works and makes him feel. I enjoyed both books, my only wish s they were a bit longer and went further into Anna and Bennett's future together. Otherwise I recommend this book if you enjoy contemporary novels with a twist. I enjoy time travel books a lot as well and this fit the bill perfectly.

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Feb 21, 2013 Nara rated it liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, contemporary, romance

I definitely feel like this duology could have ended with book one, and I would have been satisfied. This book just dragged out that little bit too much, with the same conflicts repeated over and over.

As always, the saving grace was how fantastic the characters were. Very realistic and relatable, with a romance you're definitely rooting for.

Ratings
Overall: 7/10
Plot: 3/5
Romance: 4/5
Writing: 3.5/5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 2/5

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Oct 07, 2013 Karla Mae (Reads and Thoughts) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 2013-reads, arc-net-galley

Time After Time is deeper, more heart-tugging and more romantic in a unique kind of way. Despite the little loop holes I noticed on the first book Time Between Us, my overall fondness for that book outweighs it.

Anna and Bennett has the most screwed up long-distance relationship.
Because Bennett lives in the year 2012 while Anna in 1995.

I can’t say that I missed this couple coz I read their book back to back but to have an extended experience of their story got me feeling ecstatic. Th/> Time After Time is deeper, more heart-tugging and more romantic in a unique kind of way. Despite the little loop holes I noticed on the first book Time Between Us, my overall fondness for that book outweighs it.

Anna and Bennett has the most screwed up long-distance relationship.
Because Bennett lives in the year 2012 while Anna in 1995.

I can’t say that I missed this couple coz I read their book back to back but to have an extended experience of their story got me feeling ecstatic. The thing about this story is that the words and actions are simple. But behind those are repercussions that are hard. Anna and Bennett are defying time itself. It’s so silly that every little thing about those two made me cry - Paris, Beaches and Photos. Every little thing means so much more and each scenario shoots up straight to me.

Reading under Bennett's point of view is more effective for me because I get to understand a side of the story that only him could give us a light into. It's deeper and more insightful. We see what ticks him off and the reasons behind his actions. I honestly loved him more here for he grows more and for his willingness to do lengths to make Anna happy. We also get to see him interact with his present friends, his parents and his sister Brooke which I immediately love because of how supportive she is.

Despite being the main topic of the book, the time travel thing was still kept simple with no further explanation. I liked that it was kept that way because it was complicated as it is and I think a deeper explanation to it could ruin the fluffiness of this book.

I have mentioned that this story is deeper and more heart-tugging than the first because we feel Anna's despair and loneliness and Bennett's frustrations and of course the love the surrounds them. In here, we will also find Anna and Bennett questioning where their future would really be and that's the thing that will hold you to the end of the story.

It was indeed a wonderful journey not only for Anna and Bennett but also for me as a reader. I enjoy watching them grow and learn. One thing I was sure after reading this is that the author Tamara Ireland Stone was a genius for words. She's really a beautiful writer being able to paint a huge picture with simple words. It’s simple yet the impact that it left to its readers was huge.

Time After Time was a great conclusion to Anna and Bennett's story though the ending was a bit hazy and still left me a lot of questions and loose ties at the end, seeing Anna and Bennett happy was enough for me and it suites them. Will there be more Ms. Stone? Because its sure you still left a lot of space here that you could still come up with a third book – hopefully?

*ARC kindly provided by Disney Book Group thru Netgalley.* ...more

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Feb 21, 2013 Liza Wiemer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, net-galley

Tamara Ireland Stone does it again! Time travel perfection.

I loved TIME AFTER TIME. Even when my heart ached for Bennett and Anna. Tamara does an extraordinary job wrenching your heart out of you chest and then putting it back in again, and you'll love every minute of it. She doesn't make it easy for Bennett and Anna. After all, Anna's living in 1995 and Bennett's living in 2012. Is it possible to really maintain a relationship when two people live during two different decades? Benne Tamara Ireland Stone does it again! Time travel perfection.

I loved TIME AFTER TIME. Even when my heart ached for Bennett and Anna. Tamara does an extraordinary job wrenching your heart out of you chest and then putting it back in again, and you'll love every minute of it. She doesn't make it easy for Bennett and Anna. After all, Anna's living in 1995 and Bennett's living in 2012. Is it possible to really maintain a relationship when two people live during two different decades? Bennett's under a lot of pressure from his parents to stay in 2012. But that's minor compared to the other pressure he's under by his dad to change people's lives with his gifts. He's also under pressure to live up to the promises he's made to Anna, and that's not always easy. The way he handles the pressure is wise beyond his years. Yet, he's still a teenage boy trying to navigate through the issues brought out at school, his parents, and the girl he loves. And speaking of love . . .

Here's what I loved about this novel:
1. The incorporation of music in 1995 to 2012!
2. The visit to Paris.
3. Bennett's desire to use his time travel gifts to save others.
4. Anna's growth and maturity.
5. Bennett's selflessness.
6. Rock climbing
7. Sam - Bennett's good friend.
8. Emma - Anna's best friend.
9. Did I mention Paris? Oh yeah, it's worth mentioning again.
10. The descriptions of things that existed in 1995 that are now obsolete.
11. The descriptions of San Francisco and Evanston, IL! I Love it, especially since I have been to both more than a few times.
12. Bennett's point of view.
13. Bennett's sister Brooke - This is the way sisters SHOULD BE! A good friend who will drop her plans to be there for her brother. <3
14. How Tamara does such an exceptional job making us believe that time travel could be possible, just because we get lost in her storytelling skills. <3
15. The ending. Oh Tamara, how I loved this ending.

So, if there is any doubt in your mind that I might not have loved this novel, I recommend going back and reading the first two lines. They say it all! <3 <3 <3 ...more

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Apr 23, 2013 Christina (Ensconced in Lit) rated it really liked it

Shelves: net-galley

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The first book, Time Between Us, was one of my favorite reads in the past year. It was lyrical, beautifully written, and masterfully crafted. This follow up takes place soon after the end of the first book. This time it's from the perspective of Bennett and how he comes to turn with his power-- what if it stops working and he can't make his way back to Anna? What if he can change the future-- will he do it I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The first book, Time Between Us, was one of my favorite reads in the past year. It was lyrical, beautifully written, and masterfully crafted. This follow up takes place soon after the end of the first book. This time it's from the perspective of Bennett and how he comes to turn with his power-- what if it stops working and he can't make his way back to Anna? What if he can change the future-- will he do it? Should he do it? We also get to know more characters that have been only mentioned in the previous book, especially Bennett's sister who was lost.

I obviously really enjoyed this book since I blazed through it in two hours. The things I loved: Stone's prose is always gorgeous and flows so nicely. It's so easy and enjoyable to read. I loved seeing all the old characters again, and it was nice seeing more of Bennett's life especially from his eyes. I think the book really kicked up speed in the middle when he starts changing the future and saving people's lives. I was riveted and had to know what happened! I loved all the ethical issues Stone brought up as well as the very obvious/and not so obvious issues in Anna and Bennett's complicated long distance/time relationship.

That said, I think I liked the first book better for a couple of reasons. I know how hard it is to write from a boy's perspective (or for any writer to write in the head of someone of the opposite sex). I do say I struggled a bit trying to remind myself that the narrator was Bennett. I thought it was odd he not once lusted after Anna or thought about sex. His voice sounded similar to Anna's as well. Also, while I totally understand why the book was ended the way it was-- I felt a bit unsatisfied and had many unanswered questions. It was probably impossible to get more resolution than was given, but that didn't stop me from wanting more.

Overall, a beautiful and well written followup to the first. While I enjoyed the first one more, this is still a must read for those who loved the first! I will continue to pick up anything Stone writes. ...more

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Aug 29, 2013 Jasprit rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2013, out-2013, love-the-cover, ya, romance, arc-galley

With the way things ended in Time Between us I thought things would be a lot easier for Anna and Bennett in Time After Time. They had both been through so much heartbreak, that I was hoping that they would finally get the happy ending that they both deserved. But I guess that living in different times wouldn’t mean the easiest of relationships.

This time around in Time After Time we got our pov from Bennett. I adored Bennett in Time Between Us, but it took me a really long time to get ...more

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Jun 14, 2013 Tanja (Tanychy) St. Delphi/James rated it really liked it

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Time Between Us was one of the first time travel stories that I've read and as such will always have a special place in my heart. After reading it I had mixed feelings about the sequel but then it showed up on Netgalley and I decided to try it out. I took it as a gamble and it really was.

I was back with Bennett a boy that managed to swipe me off my feat with his gentleness and desire to fight the universe to be where he wanted to be. Then there was Anna,/>Time ...more

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Feb 20, 2013 Michelle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

From the minute I found out about Time After Time I knew I had to read it. I loved Time Between Us and I couldn't wait to see Bennett's point of view.
Time After Time starts with Bennett in his own time, preparing for a 'camping trip' and making plans to go back and see Anna. They make arrangements for him to visit her at certain times that are important to her, prom, races, parties. If you have read Time Between Us then you know it's not as easy as it seems,and this due have not had an easy relationshi/>Time ...more

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Nov 12, 2015 Queen JubJub and princess of the ewoks (Sarah) rated it it was ok

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Feb 28, 2013 shady boots | #WatchPOSE marked it as series-lost-interest

At first I thought a sequel wouldn't be necessary, cause I thought Time Between Us would have been fine as a standalone. But then I saw that this is from Bennett's POV and for that fact alone I'm really excited for it.

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Feb 24, 2013 Liana marked it as to-read

HOLY HELL THERE'S A SEQUEL WTF WTF WTF YES YES YES

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Sep 29, 2017 Colleen Houck added it

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I'm glad that we got to revisit these characters from Bennett's perspective. Especially loved the ending!

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Jun 14, 2013 Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) rated it it was amazing

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4.5 Stars!
I have to first start out by saying that the fact that this was told from Bennett's point of view seriously rocked. I have been dying to get inside that boys head from the start and the fact that Ms. Stone gave us that glimpse into his mind and heart, is just amazing and truly made this story that much better.

I fell in love with Anna and Bennett's story after reading The Time Between Us and I couldn't wait to delve right back into their story. I knew that things weren 4.5 Stars!
I have to first start out by saying that the fact that this was told from Bennett's point of view seriously rocked. I have been dying to get inside that boys head from the start and the fact that Ms. Stone gave us that glimpse into his mind and heart, is just amazing and truly made this story that much better.

I fell in love with Anna and Bennett's story after reading The Time Between Us and I couldn't wait to delve right back into their story. I knew that things weren't going to be easy for them but, being the hopeless romantic that I am and having the faith that I do in Ms. Stone's story telling ability, I had the utmost faith that everything was going to some how work out for them both. That in their case, love really would conquer all.

The struggles that Bennett has to deal with from having the abilities he does is not an easy one. The longing that he has for Anna when he is not with her and the lengths that he goes to to be a part of her life really were endearing and heartwarming. Even though their relationship has its ups and downs, one thing is always certain, the love that they both have for one another is true and real.

It is apparent that Bennett is struggling throughout the book about what is right, what is wrong and where he really should be versus where he wants to be. What is morally right and just how far he should take his abilities and just how far he should take his relationship with Anna. He wants what is best for both of them, even if that means saying goodbye.

I love that Brooke gets a voice in this and that we really get to see her come to life and be more than just a name from the first book. I love how close they are and how supportive there are for one another. I think their relationship added a whole new depth to the story that the first book didn't have. Plus we get to see Bennett's life in San Francisco, his parents, his friends and most importantly, we get to see his relationship with Maggie develop and I loved that!

I had to think awhile on this review after finishing the book on whether or not I loved the ending. Was it exactly what I wanted and hoped it would be? Was I satisfied with it or did it leave me feeling empty and wanting more?

The answer to those questions really isn’t easy. I had a few moments there where my thoughts and feelings were conflicting. But after I sat down and really thought about it, this is what I came up with.

Could there have been more to the story? Maybe even a better ending? Absolutely. But would it have fit with the rest of the book? I don't think so.

In fact, I would go as far to say that the ending really was perfect for the book. It left it open to so many possibilities and all of them realistic. Anna and Bennett are young and they have their whole life ahead of them as well as the circumstances that their relationship cause. Would a neat little package of a happily ever after been appropriate or realist to the story? No. I don't think so. I think Ms. Stone ended it exactly right and I really am happy with it.

I have loved Bennett and Anna's story from the very beginning and I am so glad that Ms. Stone didn't take the easy way out with anything, the story line or the ending. The problems, situations and conflicts that living 17 years and thousands of miles apart afforded them didn't have an easy peesey answer and I am glad she stuck with it and didn't make it all sunshine and rainbows but still created a beautiful love story that could stand the test of time and distance and circumstances.

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Feb 19, 2013 Nikki S rated it it was amazing

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2/24/13: The fact that I begged for something in Bennett's POV in my review of Time Between Us means I shouldn't have to wait until October right?!

10/1/13
Let me give you all a little back story on me and this series. As soon as I finished my review of Book one (Time Between Us), I sat back in let all the feels I had wash over me. I was heart broken that Anna and Bennett had so much separating them because it was beyond obvious how they felt about each other. I was also super in 2/24/13: The fact that I begged for something in Bennett's POV in my review of Time Between Us means I shouldn't have to wait until October right?!

10/1/13
Let me give you all a little back story on me and this series. As soon as I finished my review of Book one (Time Between Us), I sat back in let all the feels I had wash over me. I was heart broken that Anna and Bennett had so much separating them because it was beyond obvious how they felt about each other. I was also super interested in Bennett's ability. I had never read anything about time travel and I became extremely interested in it. I wanted to be in Bennett's head and see how he felt about Anna and to see how he did the time travel thing. So I asked Tamara Ireland Stone via Twitter what the chances were of us getting a book from Bennett's POV and she never answered me. A couple months later, she retweeted me and told me about the plans for this. I flailed so hard I almost broke my arm lol So in other words, I have literally been waiting for this before I even knew it existed.
Stone has an amazing way with words and it was proven again in this installment to Bennett and Anna's story. I was hanging on each and every one on the page. So much so I found myself even losing myself in her acknowledgements. Seriously guys, she's amazing. There were so many different emotions (angst, heartbreak, love, and happiness) and you feel them all as you read this. So many times I cried but as soon as I turned the page I was clutching at my heart saying "Awwww." My feels were all over the place.
One thing I was worried about though was not liking this one as much as the first. The synopsis is really vague and because of that I was a little worried that the plot wouldn't be as good as the first one. But in all actuality, I ended up liking this one even more. We get to see more of Bennett's ability and it is even better because this time its coming directly from him.
As for the characters, I think I fell in love with Bennett even more. While reading the first one I never once thought how he might feel never being able to bring Anna home, how they would last the rest of their life, and what would happen to them in the far future. Bennett thinks about all of that and it is ne huge swoon fest. His love for Anna obviously shows no bounds. Gah, enough of this... I NEED MY OWN BENNETT. As for Anna, she had to make some really tough decisions in this one and I respect her for being strong enough to do it. I'm not sure if even I would have been that strong. Anna shows incredible growth in this novel and I admire her for doing it.
In short, this addition to Anna and Bennett's story is amazing. It has even more feels than Time Between Us and goes even more in depth to Bennett and his ability. Lastly, do not worry, there is no Second Book Syndrome here! ...more

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Feb 19, 2013 Christy LoveOfBooks rated it it was amazing

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I fell in love with Time Between Us when I read it, and was ecstatic when I discovered that there would be a sequel. Then to find out that it would be from Bennett's perspective made it even better. I'm not always thrilled when the author does it this way, but I was all for getting in Bennett's head! I was especially glad that it continued on with the story from a little after Time Between Us left off, instead of just being his perspective during the same time frame as in the first book. Suffice I fell in love with Time Between Us when I read it, and was ecstatic when I discovered that there would be a sequel. Then to find out that it would be from Bennett's perspective made it even better. I'm not always thrilled when the author does it this way, but I was all for getting in Bennett's head! I was especially glad that it continued on with the story from a little after Time Between Us left off, instead of just being his perspective during the same time frame as in the first book. Suffice it to say that I loved Time After Time !

Distance can be hard and really take a toll on any couple, so the fact that Bennett lives in the year 2012 and Anna in 1995 makes theirs the ultimate long distance relationship. Do not go into this book expecting scientific explanations for the time traveling. Bennett doesn't know why he can nor does he know all the rules and limitations. As a huge fan of time travel, I'm perfectly fine with that because not everything has to be explained. It's the relationship between Anna and Bennett that I love so much, and their struggle to make it work despite their predicament.

I loved seeing everything from Bennett's perspective and what his life is like in 2012. While trying to be a good boyfriend and be there for Anna, he also starts experimenting with his time travel abilities. In doing so, he risks being pulled away from Anna for good. The unpredictability of his abilities is part of why I love their love story so much - it could be snatched away at any time. It reminds me of my most favorite book, The Time Traveler's Wife . I'm not even going to get into the personal reasons why these type of stories hit me right in the heart, but they do. Big time.

Both Time Between Us and Time After Time were absolutely wonderful! Honestly, they are great books even for people who aren't really into time travel, because they definitely have a little more of a contemporary vibe to them. Tamara did a great job weaving everything together and making the time travel aspect easy to follow. I was very satisfied with how it all turned out and would love to read more of these characters.

Obviously I love this series and recommend it. So read it. Read it now!
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TAMARA IRELAND STONE spent nearly two decades in the technology industry before she began writing middle grade and young adult fiction. She feels lucky to say she's had two careers she's loved.

Her New York Times bestseller, EVERY LAST WORD, won the Cybils Young Adult Fiction Award, the Georgia Peach Book Award, and was a YALSA Teens' Top Ten pick; LITTLE DO WE KNOW won the NCIBA Golden ...more

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“And suddenly, she stops moving and looks straight at me. "I'm in love with everything about you".
Her words make me suck in my breath, and when I look into her eyes, I see something I haven't noticed in a while—this look of pure understanding that reminds me why I told her my secret in the first place. That sense of wonder, how she looked at me like she couldn't know me well enough.” — 11 likes

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