Synopsis
It’s been a year since college senior Mila Kozak watched her sister Anya’s tragic accident on course at WEF. Since then, nothing has been the same. Her relationship with her sister is as shattered as Anya’s paralyzed body. Her boyfriend of two years dumped her out of the blue and, even though she’s doing everything she can to win him back, he won’t give her the time of day. And her favorite thing in the world - show jumping - is tainted by the crippling fear she’ll end up like Anya.
Mila wants nothing more than to be her old life-of-the-party, live-in-the-moment self. But no matter what she does, she’s not that Mila anymore.
When Mila rescues her friend and barnmate, Alex, from Immigration police, it sets them on a trajectory that’s as surprising as it is electrifying.
But when everything Mila holds dear is threatened yet again, will she make the jump and land where she’s meant to be?
Set in the world of competitive show jumping, JUMP is a new adult romance about falling in love, facing your fears and building your own happily-ever-after.
A compelling and thought-provoking book that addresses the idea of time travel is "Jump" by Tiffany Chacon. The plot centres on a group of high school kids who learn they can "jump" through time. They set out to avert a tragedy with their newly acquired power.
With her captivating and immersive writing style, Chacon excels at establishing a sense of urgency and suspense throughout the entire novel. The scenario is further complicated by the use of time travel, and Chacon examines the moral ramifications of altering history. A group of youngsters who are all going through their own challenges are the book's major protagonists. High-achieving student Emily, the main character, is having a difficult time accepting her parents' divorce. Lizzy, her best friend, is a renegade who struggles with feelings of belonging and identity. Luke, the shy and reticent person, Nate, the jock with a kind heart, and Celine, the newcomer to town who is trying to fit in, make up the remainder of the gang. Each character is well-developed by Chacon, who also does a great job of helping the reader identify with them. The relationships between the characters are intricate and subtle, and the speech between them is authentic and convincing. They are forced to face their shortcomings and make difficult choices about how to exercise their power as they go through time. Chacon's examination of the ethical consequences of time travel is one of the book's strong points. The characters are forced to consider the effects of their choices as well as any possible unexpected repercussions. The morality of altering history to avert disaster is questioned in this book, as is the character's ability to comprehend the repercussions of their choices. These themes give the narrative depth and complexity, elevating it above the level of simple science fiction. Jump's story moves very quickly and is suspenseful. Because changing the past has unexpected implications, the group's attempts to avert a disaster are made more difficult. They run the risk of changing the timeline in unpredictable ways each time they jump. The reader wonders whether they will complete their task as the stakes rise, the tension grows, and the suspense builds.
The delicacy of Chacon's prose is particularly noteworthy. Chacon does a fantastic job of describing the environment and evoking a sense of place in this book, which is set in a small town in upstate New York. The story's historical setting is thoroughly researched and enhances the plot's realism.
Those who like science fiction and time travel novels will find "Jump" to be an exciting and thought-provoking book overall. Strong character development and approachable characters are hallmarks of Chacon's writing. The plot of the novel is filled with tension and suspense, and it raises significant issues regarding the ethical implications of time travel. Anyone searching for a compelling and thought-provoking read should definitely read this.
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