Having narrowly escaped from a dangerous car chase in the previous book, Indian Paintbrush, they find themselves in 1962 not 1972 as planned.
As the title implies Caitlin, the youngest daughter, is the focus of the story. Throughout the series Caitlin has been my favourite character – attractive, smart, and strong with a sense of humour.
At the start of the story the older siblings are married and Caitlin and her twin brother, Cody, enrol in college but she is grieving a lost love from their former time. A new romance helps her overcome her heartbreak - but is she in danger?
The song “Can’t Help Falling in Love” features as a key to healing her broken heart.
Like Caitlin and her brother, Cody, I was a teenager in the 1960s. Heldt brings this period back to life with the fashions and music and had me yearning for the ability to time travel myself.
The extended family in this time included relations Natalie’s (the eldest sister) husband, and like all the characters introduced along the journey and brought into the family they are likeable and well-developed. There is not a character in Heldt’s books we can’t relate to and experience all their emotions and successes.
John’s writing style is smooth and easy to read. So much so I quickly forget I am supposed to be considering his writing style as part of a book review. I just get absorbed in his stories as I share the characters feelings and experiences.
Although this story focuses Caitlin, I found myself more interested in the parents, their unplanned visit back to 1941 and decision, for the first time, to knowingly attempt to change the course of history.
Once again, they missed meeting up with their children. Checking old newspapers for clues on what has happened to their family they discover a tragic story from the past involving Caitlin.
It is an excellent sub-plot to the main storyline.
Overall, it is an emotionally charged story but with light-hearted and funny moments. It is also a romantic story with suspense to round it off.
While like all the books in the series is does stand alone but to appreciate the growth of the characters and understand their quest I highly recommend reading the series in order.
I am looking forward to reading the last instalment, but I will miss the Carson clan.
My rating 5*
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