TimeRiders, by Alex Scarrow

 

Time Riders, by Alex Scarrow, is a science fiction book that explores what would happen if time travel were real. it revolves around a time travel agency who is in charge of keeping history in check from anyone who would try to alter it. The agency is comprised of people who are supposed to die, but moments before they are taken to the agency to be trained to protect history. This book follows the adventures of Liam, Maddy, and Sal as they try to fix a broken history where Nazi Germany won the Second World War.

I really enjoyed this book. There are vivid images that allow you to see the idea of time travel and to feel the excitement and anxiety of the new agency workers. The plot is complex and always captivating as the setting jumps between time periods. Liam, Sal, and Maddy are relatable and interesting characters who we grow to understand as people with distinct personalities. The exploration of the slight changes in history intrigued me and kept me engaged as new timelines were created. The high stakes action is also what drew me into this book and kept me interested throughout it.

Reviewed by TB, Grade 12

Glendale Central Library