Clockwise

The Clockwise Collection, Volume 1

By: Elle Strauss

Narrated by: Andrea Emmes

Casey Donovan has issues: hair, height, and uncontrollable trips to the 19th century! And now this - she's accidentally taken Nate Mackenzie, the cutest boy in the school, back in time. Awkward.

It's the eve of the American Civil War, and protocol pressures Casey to tell their hosts that Nate is her brother. No one is more surprised than she is when they are forced to share a one-room workers' cabin. Super awkward. Nate's slow to accept their new reality, but when he does he realizes he needs Casey to get back. His nearness is intoxicating to Casey, but she keeps her cool by hanging a privacy blanket and staying aloof. Knowing Nate has an evil girlfriend waiting for him at home helps.

Over time Casey gains the attention of a handsome, wealthy (and unwanted) suitor, and something changes in Nate. Are those romantic sparks, or is it just protectiveness?

When they return to the present, things go back to the way they were before: Casey parked on the bottom rung of their school's social ladder and Nate perched high on the very top. Except this time her heart is broken. Plus, her best friend is mad, her parents are split up, and her younger brother gets escorted home by the police. The only thing that could make life worse is if, by some strange twist of fate, she took Nate back to the past again.

Which of course, she does....

The Clockwise Collection is light science-fiction (historical) time travel with a nice splash of young adult romance!

©2011 Loralee Strauss (Elle Strauss) (P)2016 Loralee Strauss (Elle Strauss)

Loved It!!

Where does Clockwise rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The best one yet!

What does Andrea Emmes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Pleasant and soothing and gives so much life to the book that it's like she's sitting right there talking to me like a good friend.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Captivating

Time Travelling Teens

I really enjoyed this story. Even though the main character time travels, that is not the main focus of the story. It is the relationships (K.C / Casey?) she forms with people both in our time and in the past that make the story so interesting. It is also the survival techniques that she develops over time starting at the tender age of 9 - her first jump. I'm glad I chose this book, both on Amazon and Audible. What is great is that if you purchase the book on Amazon, you can get a great discount for that book on Audible.

its okay

no plot. this book is a stream of life experiences - mistly focused on how a preadolescent girl obsesses on a boy. not much story. nice ending though.
good writer - I actually finished it - so it wasnt a complete bomb... just would have preferred a story behind the scenario

Fun YA adventure with colorful cast of characters

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, I'd recommend this to ya scifi and fantasy fans, who don't mind romance and time travel elements.

What other book might you compare Clockwise to and why?

Timeglasses series by Chess Desalls- ya time travel adventure romance

What three words best describe Andrea Emmes’s voice?

Youthful, Vibrant, Reliable

What would have made this romance irresistible?

More believable timeline, less wishy-washyness

Any additional comments?

I loved the idea of this story and it may be one of those rare cases where the written version might outshine the audio. At times the narrator was a bit flat and forgetful of which character's voice to use, but overall she was a great choice.

Such a cute story!

This was an interesting time travel story with relatable characters and a sweet romance. Casey is constantly in a difficult situation and handles quite well for a 16 year old. She is brave and smart and Nate finally realizes it in the end. I can't wait to see what happens next!