In this episode, we’re sharing our full book review of Timeborne by Sara Samuels, a fantasy romance that blends time travel, ancient Rome, and emotionally driven storytelling. If you’re curious whether Timeborne lives up to the hype, where it shines, and where it stumbles, this spoiler-aware discussion breaks it all down.

We talk through what worked for us, what surprised us, and how the characters (especially Olivia) grew over the course of the story. We dig into character development, pacing, and the balance between plot-driven action and emotional depth, plus how the revamped edition strengthened the overall experience. And yes — we cover the spice level, the historical details, and those moments that made us stop and say, “Okay… that was a choice.”

You’ll hear our personal ratings, where this one landed for us as a fantasy romance, and what we’re hoping to see if the story continues — including future timelines, bigger stakes, and shifting relationship dynamics. If you’ve finished Timeborne, are deciding whether to pick it up, or just want a cozy, thoughtful book review, come hang out with us and talk it through.

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Timeborne Videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUbby2KW2XvdiPtvz7ZzQxdMZKt-VIaNH&si=-AsUUT_JDKXTjBue

Author Interviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUbby2KW2XvfXXKrG6X4UWTnyU0S7s6NI&si=ZFwZw9FuJvk0IYXq

Spoiler-Free Book Reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUbby2KW2XvfSpfBBfAfxynAgLTcNvnAT&si=TUqkQ3bv7pQJtyb6

Spoiler Filled Book Reviews: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUbby2KW2Xve832drS0lPw_coM67FyWC5&si=euj8-tBou3s5FhV7

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• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:45 - Story Synopsis
• 02:40 - Ratings and Reviews
• 04:45 - Recommendation?
• 07:00 - Character and Plot Analysis
• 11:12 - Historical Context and Setting
• 13:20 - Spice & Romance
• 16:04 - Predictions
• 20:04 - Podcast Future
• 24:15 - Outro

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