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Losing the Time War

Unknown — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dear You,</p>

Knowing almost exclusively the title, I dove in expecting an enjoyable but typical sci-fi romp, featuring a twisting tale of a futuristic war long in the past. I was delightfully mistaken. Instead, I was regaled with a collection of delicately crafted calling cards turned love letters documenting butterfly effect espionage evolving into a budding relationship.</p>

The literal of the story felt best left to the side, with it's abstract atrocities. I still can't tell what each side was fighting for, as frequently seems the case with war.</p>

Those details discarded, a focus on the flirtatious love story could take root, which through fanciful prose explores a depth that precision would not envelop. Such that I don't know how to further discuss it, but I know that I enjoyed it.</p>

Sincerely,</p>

Me</p>

PS.</em> I appreciate that the two care to a fault. About their craft, then each other. It was a joy to read a story where that played a pivotal role, and passion turned into passion.</p>

PSS.</em> I read this as an audio book, and think I would have struggled through a traditional read. This has convinced me to give poetry a listen in this format.</p>

Title: This Is How You Lose The Time War
Author: Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Read By: Cynthia Farrell & Emily Woo Zeller
ISBN: 9781534431003
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