JB Yanni Libros

In this second installment of the Time Benders series, the consequences of Joe's actions weigh heavily on Deb and Ken, leading Ken to refuse further use of the time machine. Undeterred, Deb discovers Mr. Brewster's past and, alongside Joe, defies Ken to travel to Las Vegas in 1958 to prevent Mrs. Brewster's accident. Their success emboldens Deb to attempt to reverse Joe's previous solo trip by returning to Cambridge to stop him, but unknown cosmic forces challenge her, nearly costing her life. This reckless decision strains her friendship with Mary, as they grapple with the moral implications of altering fate. Deb's understanding deepens when she confronts her own potential future illness. Mary persuades the Fitzgerald siblings to use the machine to glimpse Deb's fate, prompting them to make significant promises regarding the time machine and their parents. The siblings navigate complex questions surrounding time travel, loss, and the turmoil it brings to their memories. Throughout their journey, their relationships with friends, siblings, and romantic interests are tested. This poignant narrative weaves together themes of history, faith, and science, all while showcasing the kindness and relatability of these teens.