Review: All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill

Mystery, Romance & Sci-fi

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Blurb:

What would you change?

Imprisoned in the heart of a secret military base, Em has nothing except the voice of the boy in the cell next door and the list of instructions she finds taped inside the drain. Only Em can complete the final instruction. She’s tried everything to prevent the creation of a time machine that will tear the world apart. She holds the proof: a list she has never seen before, written in her own hand. Each failed attempt in the past has led her to the same terrible present— imprisoned and tortured by a sadistic man called the doctor while war rages outside. 

Marina has loved her best friend, James, since they were children. A gorgeous, introverted science prodigy from one of America’s most famous families, James finally seems to be seeing Marina in a new way, too. But on one disastrous night, James’s life crumbles, and with it, Marina’s hopes for their future. Marina will protect James, no matter what. Even if it means opening her eyes to a truth so terrible that she may not survive it... at least, not as the girl she once was. 

Em and Marina are in a race against time that only one of them can win. 

All Our Yesterdays is a wrenching, brilliantly plotted story of fierce love, unthinkable sacrifice, and the infinite implications of our every choice.

My Thoughts (spoiler-free):

The story is told by alternating perspectives of Em and Marina.

It is fast-paced, but it took me awhile to take in all the details.

What I loved about this book:

• The emotion seeping through the pages, especially Em's. I got so attached to Em.
• This book really makes you think, not just because it's sci-fi. 

I was about a quarter in when I started to understand what was happening.

I'm the kind of reader who tries to figure out the plot twists, I end up overhypothesizing.

So, everytime I read mystery books, I get so suspicious over everything.

I can imagine Cristin Terrill just laughing at my reactions.

My Theme song: Mirror by Kat Dahlia

Rating: 4.5/5 hearts