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Timecode: Anemoia
It's the year 2000, and sixteen-year-old Indi Brooks is seeing things that aren't there... at least not there right now.
Indi has always had anemoia: nostalgia for a time period before she was born. But when visions of the past begin invading her waking life, she starts to realize something unexplainable is happening. She’s actually seeing history. At first it's just a flicker she can explain away, a sudden brief flash of a room that isn't hers.
Then the visions start dragging her under completely, dropping her into moments she couldn't have witnessed and shouldn't be able to see. Moments that once shaped the world: events whispered about in rumors or buried completely.
She doesn't know how to control the ability, why it's happening, or why it's her. And she definitely doesn't know why what she sees keeps contradicting everything she's been taught. But once some doors open, they can't be closed. No matter how desperately she might want them to.
Question everything you know about the past.
Indi has always had anemoia: nostalgia for a time period before she was born. But when visions of the past begin invading her waking life, she starts to realize something unexplainable is happening. She’s actually seeing history. At first it's just a flicker she can explain away, a sudden brief flash of a room that isn't hers.
Then the visions start dragging her under completely, dropping her into moments she couldn't have witnessed and shouldn't be able to see. Moments that once shaped the world: events whispered about in rumors or buried completely.
She doesn't know how to control the ability, why it's happening, or why it's her. And she definitely doesn't know why what she sees keeps contradicting everything she's been taught. But once some doors open, they can't be closed. No matter how desperately she might want them to.
Question everything you know about the past.
228 pages, ebook
Published June 30, 2026
About the author
Sinclair Wright
1 book9 followersSinclair Wright is a history buff who writes speculative historical fiction that explores the hidden moments behind the events we think we know. Fascinated by the idea that history may hold more mysteries than official records reveal, Wright’s work blends emotional storytelling with extensive historical research.
Preferring to let the story speak for itself, the author maintains a private life while sharing stories through select platforms.
Preferring to let the story speak for itself, the author maintains a private life while sharing stories through select platforms.
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September 30, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of this book.
I liked the history aspects of this book. But personally, I felt that there was a bit of disconnect between Indi's sudden appearance of her new abilities, learning about them, and her lack of fear towards them. It felt a bit unrealistic that she kind of takes it in stride and just goes with the flow. I also feel like this first book was a bit unfinished. I understand it is a series but nothing was resolved and the ending of book one felt a bit abrupt.
I liked the history aspects of this book. But personally, I felt that there was a bit of disconnect between Indi's sudden appearance of her new abilities, learning about them, and her lack of fear towards them. It felt a bit unrealistic that she kind of takes it in stride and just goes with the flow. I also feel like this first book was a bit unfinished. I understand it is a series but nothing was resolved and the ending of book one felt a bit abrupt.
September 25, 2026
While dancing along a line leaning toward dystopian fiction, this read also swirls in time travel and historical moments to create a rich and unique read.
Indi's favorite class is history. By far. As she's steering the usual high school issues of boys, friends, and helping her mother to keep her younger twin siblings in check after Dad left for another woman, odd things start happening. Indi begins to have visions of the past, and these aren't only very detailed but reveal facts which are never mentioned in a history class. The visions are random and seem to pop up after someone mentions an historical figure. But not always. With each vision, she's left sitting in a nonreactive state, and while her best friend catches on quick, her mother wonders if Indi's using some form of drugs. But the truth behind everything is much darker than anyone could imagine, and the deep rooted intrigue rotates around the future of the entire planet.
These pages manage to embrace several genres at once and tidy them up into an exciting and thought-provoking package. The reader gets to know Indi and her situation first, which garners sympathy as she steers the difficulties of helping her mother balance their family life...one which doesn't include financial issues thanks to her mother's job with the government. But there are twin siblings involved which keep Indi on her toes. Then, there's school and a teacher who seems to target Indi, but this balances fine with the other teachers, especially that of her history class. The friends' front also has a little tension, but it is nothing out of the norm. Then, there's her best friend, who is giving off possible boyfriend vibes for future books in the series. But we'll just have to wait and see on that end, too. For now, it's a balanced cast of characters to give it a realistic atmosphere and a solid foundation with possibilities. And that's all that is needed because the time travel takes over the rest of this read.
The author has Indi slipping back into visions of historical personalities. These are detailed, longer visits, and deliver even more story plot than that of Indi's life. The author does a great job with these, has done the research and lets each visit prove that there's much more behind the facts than what is standardly known. These historical journeys are interestingly done, hold tension, and bring plenty of food for thought. They range from Michael Jackson to Martin Luther King Jr. to little known queens and so much more. They also make up a big chunk of the story and can get heavy, at times. History buffs and intrigue fans are sure to appreciate this, but those who aren't might be a little weighed down. Outside of being interesting, they serve the larger purpose of leading Indi to question the motives behind history books.
The prologue and epilogue make it very clear that Indi's visions are part of a much larger, deeper, and sinister game. I thought we'd get a bit more on this front, since there are quite a few breadcrumbs hinting at the horribleness behind this web. But it isn't until the last chapters that this aspect really takes on a little more grip. Almost with the feel of an afterthought, Indi's mother exposes a huge secret, and Indi goes on a hunt to learn more about her 'power'...which ends very open ended and, at least for me, could have held more urgency. But I'm expecting all of this will come in the next books.
Honestly, this is a hard book for me to review (and that's probably why the review is so long). On one hand, I truly appreciated the historical dives. So interesting! On the other, Indi's sudden abilities and the very dangerous truth behind them border on being a side-note. The main plot in this first book carries a looser string, and I was left wondering what was the point since nothing is wrapped up by the end. But it is a series, and that means there's much more to come. Plus, the writing flows extremely well, and the characters are interesting. So, we'll just have to see what happens next.
Indi's favorite class is history. By far. As she's steering the usual high school issues of boys, friends, and helping her mother to keep her younger twin siblings in check after Dad left for another woman, odd things start happening. Indi begins to have visions of the past, and these aren't only very detailed but reveal facts which are never mentioned in a history class. The visions are random and seem to pop up after someone mentions an historical figure. But not always. With each vision, she's left sitting in a nonreactive state, and while her best friend catches on quick, her mother wonders if Indi's using some form of drugs. But the truth behind everything is much darker than anyone could imagine, and the deep rooted intrigue rotates around the future of the entire planet.
These pages manage to embrace several genres at once and tidy them up into an exciting and thought-provoking package. The reader gets to know Indi and her situation first, which garners sympathy as she steers the difficulties of helping her mother balance their family life...one which doesn't include financial issues thanks to her mother's job with the government. But there are twin siblings involved which keep Indi on her toes. Then, there's school and a teacher who seems to target Indi, but this balances fine with the other teachers, especially that of her history class. The friends' front also has a little tension, but it is nothing out of the norm. Then, there's her best friend, who is giving off possible boyfriend vibes for future books in the series. But we'll just have to wait and see on that end, too. For now, it's a balanced cast of characters to give it a realistic atmosphere and a solid foundation with possibilities. And that's all that is needed because the time travel takes over the rest of this read.
The author has Indi slipping back into visions of historical personalities. These are detailed, longer visits, and deliver even more story plot than that of Indi's life. The author does a great job with these, has done the research and lets each visit prove that there's much more behind the facts than what is standardly known. These historical journeys are interestingly done, hold tension, and bring plenty of food for thought. They range from Michael Jackson to Martin Luther King Jr. to little known queens and so much more. They also make up a big chunk of the story and can get heavy, at times. History buffs and intrigue fans are sure to appreciate this, but those who aren't might be a little weighed down. Outside of being interesting, they serve the larger purpose of leading Indi to question the motives behind history books.
The prologue and epilogue make it very clear that Indi's visions are part of a much larger, deeper, and sinister game. I thought we'd get a bit more on this front, since there are quite a few breadcrumbs hinting at the horribleness behind this web. But it isn't until the last chapters that this aspect really takes on a little more grip. Almost with the feel of an afterthought, Indi's mother exposes a huge secret, and Indi goes on a hunt to learn more about her 'power'...which ends very open ended and, at least for me, could have held more urgency. But I'm expecting all of this will come in the next books.
Honestly, this is a hard book for me to review (and that's probably why the review is so long). On one hand, I truly appreciated the historical dives. So interesting! On the other, Indi's sudden abilities and the very dangerous truth behind them border on being a side-note. The main plot in this first book carries a looser string, and I was left wondering what was the point since nothing is wrapped up by the end. But it is a series, and that means there's much more to come. Plus, the writing flows extremely well, and the characters are interesting. So, we'll just have to see what happens next.
July 1, 2026
Really interesting blend of genres! I loved the 2000s teenager vibes, and was immediately hooked into Indi's life. The history aspects were a little dense at times, but I learned a lot along the way.
June 29, 2026
Love that it’s set in the year 2000, the nostalgia was so fun! The historical parts were dense but I learned something new each time! Really like that it blends history with a mystery element and the nostalgic era!
October 4, 2026
A very good read for history buffs, especially those who enjoy wondering what might exist beyond the history books.
What I really enjoyed about this book was the reminder that history isn’t always the complete story. History is often told from the perspective of those who recorded it, and even then, there may be pieces missing, deliberately hidden, or simply never documented.
This is where the book’s speculative historical fiction really shines. Wright takes those gaps in the historical moments and exercises the literary freedom to imagine what might have happened in it. I find using fiction and imagination to kind of extend the story beyond the records satisfy my need for closure. (Although the book still kept me wanting for more, so not much closure for me😂)
There were so many moments where I found myself putting the book down to reaserch on something I had just read. 😂 I loved that feeling of wondering, if what I read really just happened. The creativity of the author is very intriguing.
For me, this book encourages you to look at history a little differently and have the child-like imagination to fill in details that never made it on the record.
All in all, a fascinating blend of history, and imagination. Definitely one for readers who like their historical fiction with a few unanswered questions and what ifs?
I will definitely be looking out for the next book in the series.
What I really enjoyed about this book was the reminder that history isn’t always the complete story. History is often told from the perspective of those who recorded it, and even then, there may be pieces missing, deliberately hidden, or simply never documented.
This is where the book’s speculative historical fiction really shines. Wright takes those gaps in the historical moments and exercises the literary freedom to imagine what might have happened in it. I find using fiction and imagination to kind of extend the story beyond the records satisfy my need for closure. (Although the book still kept me wanting for more, so not much closure for me😂)
There were so many moments where I found myself putting the book down to reaserch on something I had just read. 😂 I loved that feeling of wondering, if what I read really just happened. The creativity of the author is very intriguing.
For me, this book encourages you to look at history a little differently and have the child-like imagination to fill in details that never made it on the record.
All in all, a fascinating blend of history, and imagination. Definitely one for readers who like their historical fiction with a few unanswered questions and what ifs?
I will definitely be looking out for the next book in the series.
October 9, 2026
*Timecode: Anemoia* explores the unusual idea of experiencing history rather than simply learning about it.
Indi’s ability to see events from the past creates an intriguing mystery around what she witnesses and why.
I like the tension between her visions and the version of history she has been taught.
Setting the story in the year 2000 gives the narrative a distinct historical backdrop of its own.
It offers an interesting blend of young adult fiction, supernatural mystery, and questions about truth and memory.
Indi’s ability to see events from the past creates an intriguing mystery around what she witnesses and why.
I like the tension between her visions and the version of history she has been taught.
Setting the story in the year 2000 gives the narrative a distinct historical backdrop of its own.
It offers an interesting blend of young adult fiction, supernatural mystery, and questions about truth and memory.
July 1, 2026
This was an amazing read! Indi Brooks is such a fascinating character, and I loved following her life throughout the book. I also enjoyed learning about historical events in a way that felt immersive rather than like a history lesson. I would highly recommend this book!
September 26, 2026
This was a fun faced paced read that had a great mix of genres. As someone who is a big history buff this was an interesting read. I was hooked quickly and it kept my attention a lot of the way through.
Did Not Finish
October 11, 2026This wasn’t for me
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