"Beyond the Longcase Clock" by Hayley Patton is a mesmerizing journey through time and mystery, blending historical intrigue with a touch of the fantastical. Patton's vivid descriptions and intricate storytelling transport readers to a bygone era, where secrets lie hidden beyond the ticking of an old clock. The protagonist, faced with unraveling these secrets, is well-drawn and relatable, leading readers through a labyrinth of clues and unexpected twists. Patton's skillful narrative keeps the suspense alive, making it difficult to put the book down. "Beyond the Longcase Clock" is a compelling read for those who enjoy a mix of historical fiction and mystery, offering a richly atmospheric and engaging tale that lingers long after the final page.

Good book for YA readers. For me the book came in a bit shallow. I loved the time travel but I read better books than this one. I liked the plot although a bit too dark for me.
I think young adults would be thrilled reading this book. For me it was just 🆗

A gripping, tension filled tale full of suspense and terror. A fabulous rollicking must read. Thanks tot he publisher and netgalley for the arc.

Time travelling books are always a bit tricky for me. If it gets too mind-bending then I really struggle and get confused. This story dealt with the technical aspects of time-travelling in such a way that after a little bit of thought and re-reading a short section or two, I was able to understand.

The main characteds , the three kids, were well described. The little brother was annoying but Sophie and Jhin were great characters.

The whole of this story was focused on Sophie learning she has time-travelling powers but not understanding how they work. But then Oscar, the brother, is kidnapped and the whole of the book is Sophie basing him down. It was very frustrating.

I was expecting cool.historical events from the kids point of view while learning how the powers worked. Maybe doing different tasks, etc. But no, just search and find. For a story that started out really exciting, I surprisingly ended up bored for 80% of the book.


Thank you to #NetGalley for offering #BeyondTheLongcaseClock for an honest review.

This is one of those books where it is not the worst time-traveling book I have ever read, but it is not the best I have ever read. It is a rather slow book and I wanted to stop reading it at several points because I could not stand Sophie sometimes.

2.5 out of 5 stars.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by this author, and it was okay. I enjoyed it for what it was. The cover art was stunning. I felt like the plot could have been a little better formed. I liked the characters enough to keep reading.

Overall this was a very quick and easy read. I finished it in an afternoon and was delighted on how it ended up.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to review this title.

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!