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Time-Tripping Over You
“You’re not from here? Where are you from?”
“Your future. I know you, Jude. And I know you want control over the time traveling. I can fix it.”
College freshman Silas Turner is a scientific anomaly. Thrown back in time uncontrollably, he’s forced into his pre-transition body for hours to days at a time, reliving random events in his past. Why? Every cell in his astrophysics major brain is straining to figure it out. But the “time trips” just keep on coming, disrupting Silas’s life, and he’s certain he’s a one-of-a-kind phenomenon—until brash, guitar-playing Jude Forrester barges into his life, exhibiting the same symptoms.
He claims a future version of Silas visited him, and that, according to future-Silas, they’re meant to help each other stop the time trips. If working together can really lead to finding a cure, Silas can handle Jude’s tortured-artist attitude; Jude can humor Silas’s nerdy obsession with the stars.
As they get closer to a solution, they grow closer to each other. But Jude is still grieving an old connection that broke his heart, and he can’t help but wonder if changing the past might save himself and Silas a lot of heartache. Amidst cataclysmic consequences, Silas and Jude must face the cosmic circumstances that brought them together if they hope to protect their timeline—and the future they seem destined to share.
“Your future. I know you, Jude. And I know you want control over the time traveling. I can fix it.”
College freshman Silas Turner is a scientific anomaly. Thrown back in time uncontrollably, he’s forced into his pre-transition body for hours to days at a time, reliving random events in his past. Why? Every cell in his astrophysics major brain is straining to figure it out. But the “time trips” just keep on coming, disrupting Silas’s life, and he’s certain he’s a one-of-a-kind phenomenon—until brash, guitar-playing Jude Forrester barges into his life, exhibiting the same symptoms.
He claims a future version of Silas visited him, and that, according to future-Silas, they’re meant to help each other stop the time trips. If working together can really lead to finding a cure, Silas can handle Jude’s tortured-artist attitude; Jude can humor Silas’s nerdy obsession with the stars.
As they get closer to a solution, they grow closer to each other. But Jude is still grieving an old connection that broke his heart, and he can’t help but wonder if changing the past might save himself and Silas a lot of heartache. Amidst cataclysmic consequences, Silas and Jude must face the cosmic circumstances that brought them together if they hope to protect their timeline—and the future they seem destined to share.
352 pages, Hardcover
Published March 10, 2026
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About the author
Brennon Lane
2 books10 followersBrennon Lane is a Black, queer, trans author who can't seem to stop creating characters whose stories beg to be told. Writing exclusively in the LGBTQ+ genre, he hopes to offer the younger queer community the diverse representation in media that he always sought. Time-Tripping Over You is his debut novel.
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October 15, 2025
Going to therapy is OUT confronting your traumatic memories via time travel is IN!! I was pleasantly surprised over and over by this book - inventive, sweet, and compelling
March 4, 2026
Dual perspectives in this science fiction romp where instead of a time travel machine two college age guys have time traveled in their own bodies to seemingly random times in their past. Then Silas and Jude discover each other. They (mostly Silas) then try to scientifically study their bodies and make a cure.
It’s more about relationships and LGBTQ+ community than deep diving into sci-fi. I personally would have liked more people involved, maybe an expansive universe of people who can also time travel. There’s no corporations or governments involved, just teens using their college’s lab supplies But it’s still intriguing. I think after viewing it as queer-focused with some sci-fi elements I could then refocus my expectations. Solid trans, gay, aro, and ace rep and exploration.
It’s possible to view the time traveling and alternate universes as symbolic of finding one’s partner and how their whole world changes. How much better it would be as people to own their LGBTQ+ earlier, gaining community, letting go of toxic friends.
Jude and Silas find what’s most important to their lives, what they want to keep in their lives, past and future.
A physical ARC copy was provided for review from Page Street YA, not sponsored. I do think receiving this for free might have added to my enjoyment, but it’s still a solid read.
It’s more about relationships and LGBTQ+ community than deep diving into sci-fi. I personally would have liked more people involved, maybe an expansive universe of people who can also time travel. There’s no corporations or governments involved, just teens using their college’s lab supplies But it’s still intriguing. I think after viewing it as queer-focused with some sci-fi elements I could then refocus my expectations. Solid trans, gay, aro, and ace rep and exploration.
It’s possible to view the time traveling and alternate universes as symbolic of finding one’s partner and how their whole world changes. How much better it would be as people to own their LGBTQ+ earlier, gaining community, letting go of toxic friends.
Jude and Silas find what’s most important to their lives, what they want to keep in their lives, past and future.
A physical ARC copy was provided for review from Page Street YA, not sponsored. I do think receiving this for free might have added to my enjoyment, but it’s still a solid read.
March 11, 2026
SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOD. there were so many moments where it felt like i was looking in a mirror, where i thought, oh yeah. i’m not alone in this. will definitely be rereading and i can’t wait to see what lane writes next!!!
March 19, 2026
Audio was great. I didn’t really understand the time travel but that’s ok. Cute book!
March 27, 2026
Thank you to Toppling Stacks Tours for providing me with a copy of Time-Tripping Over You by Brennon Lane. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Time-Tripping Over You was such a wonderful read and struck a really satisfying balance between science fiction and romance.
The science elements are present enough to make the premise feel believable without ever becoming overwhelming or inaccessible. As someone who sometimes struggles with heavy sci-fi explanations, I really appreciated how approachable the science in this story felt while still grounding the time travel concept in something that felt credible.
The characters were easily one of the strongest aspects of the book. Silas and Jude each have very distinct voices and perspectives, yet both were incredibly easy to root for. Their dynamic develops naturally as they work together to understand the mysterious time trips affecting them both.
I especially loved the slow-burn romance. It starts with a genuine friendship built through solving a shared mystery, and the emotional intimacy grows gradually as they spend more time together trying to understand what’s happening to them. That progression felt very organic and believable.
The queer and trans representation in this story was also handled thoughtfully and with care. Because Silas’s time travel forces him back into his pre-transition body during these jumps, the narrative could have easily stumbled into uncomfortable territory. Instead, the story treats those moments with sensitivity and respect, allowing Silas’s experience to remain central to his identity while still serving the larger time-travel narrative.
Overall, I really loved this story. It’s a heartfelt mix of sci-fi mystery and queer romance that manages to balance both elements beautifully.
March 28, 2026
This was one of my most anticipated books for the year, so I'm not sure if my expectations changed how I read it or not. It was still good, but it wasn't as great as I was hoping.
The climax of the book happens way too close to the end. It doesn't feel like there's enough of the sci-fi build up for it, and instead the entire focus is on Jude and Silas's relationship. The ending itself was still good, but I wish we got to see more of the sci-fi in the middle.
The main characters also feel younger than they are. They're supposed to be in college and going to college classes, but they read like high schoolers still. Jude was also really hard to like sometimes. While he could be really sweet to Silas sometimes, he's still incredibly hung up on an old friend for most of the book. "Right person, wrong time" is an actual quote referring to this person even as Jude is with Silas, and I feel like Silas deserves so much better than that.
Despite that, I did really like Jude and Silas's relationship. They genuinely seem to care for each other overall. The aroace aspect of it was cool to see, especially since it's hard to find ace male characters, especially ace trans man characters. I wish it was mentioned more in regard to Silas since it only gets mentioned once for him as research, but I'm glad it was included at all.
While some dual POV books can kind of blur the character personalities together, Jude and Silas remain their own separate people in this, including how they handle their time-traveling. The way they talked was pretty similar still, but first person POV often ends up that way.
Overall I think I built it up more in my head than it ended up being, but it was still good. I think as Lane publishes more he's going to get better too, and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
The climax of the book happens way too close to the end. It doesn't feel like there's enough of the sci-fi build up for it, and instead the entire focus is on Jude and Silas's relationship. The ending itself was still good, but I wish we got to see more of the sci-fi in the middle.
The main characters also feel younger than they are. They're supposed to be in college and going to college classes, but they read like high schoolers still. Jude was also really hard to like sometimes. While he could be really sweet to Silas sometimes, he's still incredibly hung up on an old friend for most of the book. "Right person, wrong time" is an actual quote referring to this person even as Jude is with Silas, and I feel like Silas deserves so much better than that.
Despite that, I did really like Jude and Silas's relationship. They genuinely seem to care for each other overall. The aroace aspect of it was cool to see, especially since it's hard to find ace male characters, especially ace trans man characters. I wish it was mentioned more in regard to Silas since it only gets mentioned once for him as research, but I'm glad it was included at all.
While some dual POV books can kind of blur the character personalities together, Jude and Silas remain their own separate people in this, including how they handle their time-traveling. The way they talked was pretty similar still, but first person POV often ends up that way.
Overall I think I built it up more in my head than it ended up being, but it was still good. I think as Lane publishes more he's going to get better too, and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next.
February 13, 2026
I love time travel stories in all forms, so I was really excited when I was approved to read the ARC of Time Tripping Over You by Brennon Lane. I am in my mid forties, so definitely a little older than the target audience, but as an educator and someone who genuinely enjoys YA fiction, especially stories with strong diverse representation, I was happy to dive into this one.
The book follows two boys who keep slipping through time. Silas is pulled back into moments from his painful pre transition past, while Jude is stuck reliving the fallout of a big incident from high school that damaged both his reputation and his relationships. Neither of them can control their time jumps, but working together, Silas and Jude start to figure out how their anomaly works and maybe how to stop it.
I loved the innocence of their slow burn romance. The friends to lovers arc felt natural, sweet, and never rushed, and I appreciated that neither boy is boxed into labels in order to be authentically themselves. The story also touches on bullying and family dynamics within queer spaces, but it does so in a hopeful and grounded way.
And as a longtime science fiction fan, I really enjoyed the time travel element itself, especially the hints of paradoxes and the bigger consequences that might come with trying to fix things.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It is heartfelt, thoughtful, and full of the kind of representation I wish I had seen more of growing up. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
The book follows two boys who keep slipping through time. Silas is pulled back into moments from his painful pre transition past, while Jude is stuck reliving the fallout of a big incident from high school that damaged both his reputation and his relationships. Neither of them can control their time jumps, but working together, Silas and Jude start to figure out how their anomaly works and maybe how to stop it.
I loved the innocence of their slow burn romance. The friends to lovers arc felt natural, sweet, and never rushed, and I appreciated that neither boy is boxed into labels in order to be authentically themselves. The story also touches on bullying and family dynamics within queer spaces, but it does so in a hopeful and grounded way.
And as a longtime science fiction fan, I really enjoyed the time travel element itself, especially the hints of paradoxes and the bigger consequences that might come with trying to fix things.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It is heartfelt, thoughtful, and full of the kind of representation I wish I had seen more of growing up. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 stars
Thanks to NetGalley and Page Street YA for an advanced copy of Tripping Over You by Brennon Lane to review! What drew me in to this book was the summary. It sounded like a sweet romance, thrown together with the idea of accidentally returning to the past. I wanted to see how Silas and Jude's relationship unfolded as they were traveling through time.
I will admit, all of the science and time traveling stuff kind of went over my head. 100% here for the romance bewteen Silas and Jude. Getting both of their points of view also helps in seeing how each of them is being affect by the time traveling. And how that influences their relationship from the beginning.
Jude also has a sort of identity discovery at the end of the book that I think is spurred on by his relationship with Silas. There is a bit of a plot twist, but it's more so in terms of identity than plot. Lane has a writing style that is incredibly addicting, drawing you into the story with shorter chapters that make this book incredibly easy to read. Once you get into Silas and Judes heads, you won't want to leave.
All in all, if you like time travel stories and cute teen romances, this might be the book for you!
Thanks to NetGalley and Page Street YA for an advanced copy of Tripping Over You by Brennon Lane to review! What drew me in to this book was the summary. It sounded like a sweet romance, thrown together with the idea of accidentally returning to the past. I wanted to see how Silas and Jude's relationship unfolded as they were traveling through time.
I will admit, all of the science and time traveling stuff kind of went over my head. 100% here for the romance bewteen Silas and Jude. Getting both of their points of view also helps in seeing how each of them is being affect by the time traveling. And how that influences their relationship from the beginning.
Jude also has a sort of identity discovery at the end of the book that I think is spurred on by his relationship with Silas. There is a bit of a plot twist, but it's more so in terms of identity than plot. Lane has a writing style that is incredibly addicting, drawing you into the story with shorter chapters that make this book incredibly easy to read. Once you get into Silas and Judes heads, you won't want to leave.
All in all, if you like time travel stories and cute teen romances, this might be the book for you!
March 12, 2026
Thank you to the author and SGBT for the gifted ARC! This doesn’t not affect my honest review and all thoughts are my own.
Such a beautiful story on the inside and out! It was truly a unique story line as the author mixed elements of sci fi, lgbtq romance, real world experiences!
This book pulled not only on the threads of time but also my heart strings! I loved watching Silas and Jude grow not only in past moments that made them who they are but also the present ones they shared together. It went to show just how much past decisions affect the future and as much as we want to go back we really probably shouldn’t and appreciate the present.
Silas and Jude, with all their differences, really were perfect for one another. Silas was the rock in Jude’s chaotic feelings and emotions while Jude brought Silas out of his comfort zone and helped him gain confidence in not only himself but his relationships with others as well.
Such a beautiful story on the inside and out! It was truly a unique story line as the author mixed elements of sci fi, lgbtq romance, real world experiences!
This book pulled not only on the threads of time but also my heart strings! I loved watching Silas and Jude grow not only in past moments that made them who they are but also the present ones they shared together. It went to show just how much past decisions affect the future and as much as we want to go back we really probably shouldn’t and appreciate the present.
Silas and Jude, with all their differences, really were perfect for one another. Silas was the rock in Jude’s chaotic feelings and emotions while Jude brought Silas out of his comfort zone and helped him gain confidence in not only himself but his relationships with others as well.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
The premise of this book was so good that when I got an ARC, I knew I had to read it quickly. I found the first part of the book a little less polished and banal, but it picked up and was lovely by the end.
March 25, 2026
This book was incredibly cute and so much fun to read. The world building is really fascinating, and the characters were very lovable. Perfect for fans of time travel and sci fi stories, with excellent QTPOC rep.
June 3, 2025
im gonna tear into this the SECOND it drops
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October 8, 2025oof, the ugly cover is putting me off but this sounds phenomenal
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3.8
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March 14, 2026
Cute story.
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