Crossing in Time - D.L. Orton

 Crossing in Time by D.L. Orton 

(Audiobook Edition)

As someone who’s a big fan of both sci-fi and romance, Crossing in Time had my attention the second I read the description. Time travel and a love story with high stakes? Sign me up. That’s exactly the kind of mash-up I enjoy most, so I was really excited to dive into the audiobook.

Right from the start, the concept had me intrigued. The mix of emotional depth and sciencey twists was great, and I loved how the story explores love across time and alternate realities. It’s the kind of thing that scratches that “what if?” itch while still tugging at the heartstrings. That balance is what drew me to the book, and overall, it delivered.

The audiobook itself was well done, and I appreciated the first-person narration from different characters. Switching between three points of view gave the story depth, and the voice actors did a good job bringing the emotions across. That said, I did find the multiple timelines a bit confusing at times, mainly because there isn’t always a clear signal when a new chapter shifts to a different timeline, and some chapters are super short. It took a minute to figure out where (or when) I was.

I liked the characters overall, especially early on, but I have to admit, when future Isabel showed up and interacted with past Diego, I started to get a little annoyed with her. She seemed... different, less likable. Her behavior got a bit grating for me, which was frustrating because I’d been rooting for her up to that point. Also, I’m still not entirely clear why their relationship is so critical to saving the world, it felt a little vague. I’m guessing that becomes clearer in the next book? Either way, I want to know more.

Despite those minor issues, I really enjoyed this as a whole. The story moves fast once you get into it, and the blend of techy sci-fi and intense romance was totally my thing. If you’re into time travel, parallel timelines, and emotional rollercoasters, this one’s worth checking out. I’m definitely continuing the series to see where it all leads.