Frequently Asked Questions about Time Sight:
Is Time Sight a young adult novel?
No. While the protagonist is thirteen, Time Sight is written for an adult audience. It blends speculative science with emotional depth and philosophical themes, hallmarks of upmarket fiction. Readers of The Midnight Library, A Tale for the Time Being, or Becky Chambers’ work will feel right at home.
Why use a teen protagonist in an adult novel?
Claire’s age allows for a fresh, vulnerable lens on grief, memory, and ethical responsibility. Her perspective invites readers to reflect on how we form identity and meaning when faced with overwhelming knowledge, questions that resonate at any age.
What exactly is "Time Sight"?
Time sight is a fictional ability granted by the LENS, her father’s experiment, that allows Claire to perceive an object’s past or future states. More than a plot device, it’s a metaphor for memory, grief, and the limits of control. The novel explores what it means to see without being able to change, and how that awareness shapes how we live.
Is this a coming-of-age story?
Yes and no. Claire grows in wisdom and agency, but Time Sight also focuses on family, legacy, and found community. Rather than a solo coming-of-age arc, it follows the heroine’s journey, where strength is found in connection, not isolation.
What inspired the novel?
Time Sight was born from a collision of personal experience, philosophical reflection, and speculative wonder. The author began the project after a profound loss, inspired by conversations with his daughter about time, grief, and the unseen threads that connect us. It's both a tribute and a thought experiment, grounded in science, driven by love.
Who is the ideal reader for Time Sight?
Readers who enjoy:
· Emotionally resonant speculative fiction
· Smart, accessible storytelling with philosophical undercurrents
· Character-driven plots with humor and heart
· Found family arcs and multi-generational relationships
· Whether you loved The Midnight Library, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, or The Overstory, you’ll find something to
savor in Time Sight.