the time travel was a tad bit confusing but I overall had a fun time reading this story. This is definitely a slice of life book with a bit of fantasy and magic ties in. I thought this was overall a easy read to get my mind off the longer and more denser books. This is more of a book that you read and try to not think to much while doing so or you'll get confused. Just enjoy the ride and it'll be worth it in the end! If you're someone who wants a story with the butterfly affect and the slice of life effects of time travel this is it!

3.5
What I didn't like: the cussing and it was confusing at times.
What I did like: The main characters were both pretty good, the plot was cool, and I loved the ripple effect and how the guy would be basically playing "Seven degrees of Kevin Bacon". I liked the dragons and the time traveling.

So all in all, I liked it. It was good and sweet, I loved the tattoo and how everything connected. If you like this type of book, I would highly recommend.

I loved this story so much! Such a luminous and emotionally charged time-travel fantasy that delivers both heart and wonder. At its core is a fierce love story—between siblings, between timelines, and between identity and heritage.

What sets this novel apart is Baker’s vivid, reverent portrayal of Korean culture and the city of Seoul. The setting isn’t just a backdrop—it pulses with life, color, and tradition. From quiet temples tucked in city corners to bustling streets infused with street food and history, Seoul is painted as a place of memory, magic, and meaning. Baker seamlessly weaves Korean folklore and language into the story, grounding the high-stakes fantasy in something deeply personal and culturally rich.

Mina’s journey through grief, love, and time itself is thrilling and poignant, but it’s the cultural grounding and Baker’s clear affection for the setting that make this novel unforgettable. Highly recommended for fans of lush fantasy with a soul.

This was such a cute story! I loved the FMC and the MMC. The time travel was confusing at times but this was not necessarily detrimental to the story as a whole. The love story as well as Mina’s relationship with her family was so sweet and had me tearing up throughout. A very fun, easy read.

Just slogged through 1,000 pages of Brandon Sanderson or Robert Jordan? Pick this up, your brain will legit cry with relief. It is a cute, simple, YA romantic slice of life with touch of magic. It is perfect as a palette cleanser between denser reads to kind of refuel your brain and trick it into thinking you can definitely knock out another 800pg novel because reading is fun.

Is this a ground breaking masterpiece? No. Will I look at it fondly on my shelf? Yes. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, author, and all those involved in allowing me the opportunity to ARC review this book.

This was such a cute story. I loved Mina and exploring her challenges of not only being a high schooler but also a time traveler. The story was very engaging and easy to visualize. I would love to check out more of Kylie Lee Baker's books. I enjoyed her writing style and world building.

First of all a moment of silence to appreciate the beautiful cover this book has. Seriously stunning. This book was an amazing (emotional) ride and I love the use of folklore in it. The need to learn more about lost loved ones is relatable to countless people, and this story does well at showcasing that while still making it feel fresh and new.

This book is an emotional ride that hits right where you need it to. The main character's strive to know more about a lost loved one is relatable, yet fresh as it's delivered in a time travel package. The story is unique, with many twists and turns to keep a reader hooked. It's a very enjoyable read!

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

“I’ll Find You Where the Timeline Ends” is overall a quick and easy read. The main character Mina is having to balance being a teenage girl with the responsibility of her work as a dragon descendant, all while trying to uncover the mysteries of who her sister was and where she is.

I thought that there was some disconnect between Mina’s internal voice in different situations; when she was having any type of romantic interaction she sounded like a fourteen year old, but when she was dealing with her job and literal time travel she sounded like an adult. In the story she is about to turn eighteen. This choice might have been intentional by the author but I just felt like they were too disconnected from each other and sounded like two different girls. The time travel elements seemed to be extremely well planned out and there were no loose ends in terms of the Echoes actions.

I loved the flow of the story; it didn't seem to drag on in places while moving too fast in others. The plot twists were amazing and literally jaw dropping. In the beginning of the story I wish we got a more comprehensive overview on the history of dragon descendants by someone more reliable as a narrator than the main character. Lore was dropped in bits and pieces throughout the story only when made relevant leaving me a bit confused as to how it all went down. Based on the summary I thought there was going to be a love triangle, but there really wasn't so if you are looking for that trope, you won't find it here. I think there is also a good opportunity here to write a prequel about Mina’s sister and what exactly happened to her/ what their life was like together before.

Overall, I would recommend this book to any young adult reader but probably wouldn't to anyone who is also old enough to be reading new adult books.

I love her ever since I read her first duology about shinigamis, and again with her duology that came out last year about blood magic. This being the author's fifth book I've read, it did not disappoint and left me with a deep sense of longing in my heart. She's become an insta buy author for me now!!

I was not expecting to love this little book this much and I cried a lot.

The emotional beats really hit home, and they perfectly portray the longing for a human (or descendant) connection. I'm stunned. Maybe I just needed this read right now, but I loved it. The time travel aspect doesn't get too convoluted, which is an easy trap to fall into. Instead, it executes the time travel/time adjustment plot points expertly. I can only think of a few types of media that do this as seamlessly, such as Doctor Who, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Your Name. But what really gets me is the emotional impact and the pseudo "red string of fate" essence of the story. I say pseudo because Baker creates her own version of that framework.

And don't even get me started on the characters. GOD, they're such likable, memorable characters, Mina and Yejun, obviously (also, thank you so much for the underutilized trope of he fell first, she fell harder!!!) But it's not just them; the entire supporting cast is memorable, and you can't help but grow attached to them. I would go on and on but I don't want to spoil anything and I can't wait to buy myself a copy when it comes out! Now excuse me as I sob to death because I am not going to recover from this touching tale for a while.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I almost didn't finish this book but am glad I did. It took me a week or two to get through the first third, but then I finished the rest of it in a day. The timeline motif was at times confusing yet also almost too neat. I think I understood what was happening, but I also felt like if I thought TOO hard about a certain detail, the whole thing wouldn't hold up. The relationship between Yejun and Mina was sweet without being saccharine, and the plot kept me reading once I wasn't bogged down with piecing together timeline mysteries -- which do end up solving themselves in a satisfying way!

"I'll Find You Where the Timeline Ends" was a refreshing palate cleanser—light, fun, and effortlessly engaging. It’s the type of book that invites you to sit back and enjoy the ride, without demanding deep immersion into an overly complex world or intricate character development. While it doesn’t heavily lean into detailed world-building, plot intricacies, or deep relationship arcs, that feels expected given its length. Instead, the novel thrives on its unique take on the butterfly effect and time travel, which added an exciting unpredictability to the story.

What stood out most to me was how seamlessly the concept of shifting timelines was woven into the narrative. The book plays with fate and consequence in a way that feels fresh and inventive, making it an entertaining exploration of cause and effect without feeling overwhelming. The pacing was brisk, the writing had an easy flow, and it delivered a satisfying dose of adventure with just the right touch of intrigue.

Another element I found especially compelling was the interweaving of Korean and Japanese dragons into the storyline. I didn’t know much about Korean culture or folklore beforehand, but the way these mythological creatures were incorporated was beautifully done. Unlike Western dragons, which are often depicted as fire-breathing and fierce, Korean and Japanese dragons tend to be benevolent, associated with wisdom and water, and deeply tied to cultural mythology. I really enjoyed learning about these aspects and how they shaped the narrative.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read—perfect for when you're looking for something light but still unique enough to capture your attention.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for providing an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I wanted to love it, but I don’t think it’s for me. The world building fell flat, and I almost stopped reading it a few times.

I had a fun time reading this book. I enjoyed Mina and Yejun and their relationships. I also enjoyed the plot twists but there were some issues I’ve had where the lore wasn’t as fleshed out as it could have been, another unnecessary triangle-esque with Jihoon that only served for jealous purposes and the ending and relationship felt a rushed and whiplashed. With that, I did like how everything did end up looping and closed up but some parts just didn’t make sense, especially when we’ve spent a majority of the book talking about butterfly effect for Mina’s last mission to be something as straightforward as that. Like I said, other things have made up for the shortcomings so I could overlook it

HOLY WOW. This book is for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Dr. Who, and This Is How You Lose the Time War. This book is a standalone and is the most perfect and fast paced time travel romantasy I have ever read. You are immediately sucked into Mina's world and can't help but feel like you're back in school, worried about grades and boys and...saving the world. But most importantly? Finding her sister. I think my favorite thing about this book, however, is the author doesn't just beautifully portray romantic love but also familial and platonic love. Parents, siblings, and even the love one might have for their stern colleagues. I really appreciated how the author showed how people love differently in this book. Actions > words. Always. The author also did a fabulous job with the time travel plot. I'm a sucker for time travel and alternate timeliness and the butterfly effect and I had such a blast trying to clock which moves would have ripple effects. Make sure this is on your TBR for 2025 and I am hoping and praying that this book gets turned into a movie or tv show some day. It's the perfect candidate.

thank you to kylie lee baker, macmillan, and netgalley for an arc of this book. all opinions are my own. ♡

<b>₊˚⊹⋆ first thoughts:</b> this cover is <u>so</u> pretty. instantly caught my eye and to be hoenst, we all judge a book by its cover!! time travelling and romance and dragons?? uh yeah i'm intrigued to say the least.

This was such a cute read! It reminded me a lot of the TV show Loki, so it kept my attention the entire time. I had never read a time travel book before, and this was a fantastic, light-hearted introduction to that subgenre. The romance between Mina and Yejun was fun and had me kicking my little feet. The plot twists were my favorite part of the book, by far. Each time I felt like I had things nailed down, everything was changing on me, and I had to figure it out again.

And as an avid cheesecake lover, I loved the cheesecake representation!

I did feel like some parts of the book were a bit rushed, specifically the romance and the ending, given the length of the book. However, I thoroughly enjoyed both aspects of the book regardless. I also didn't care for the fact that Hana wasn't mentioned until a few chapters in and became a central driving factor for Mina. I felt like the introduction of Hana's character felt very abrupt for being such a driving force behind Mina's goals. This part felt like it could have been smoothed out a little more.

I also felt like the chapters were a bit long in the beginning and middle of the book. Once the chapter length got shorter, I found myself reaching for it more often and staying engaged with it longer.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks NetGalley and MacMillan Children’s Publishing Group for access to this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It took me a bit to get into, I think YA is just not my cup of tea anymore. But once I got into the heart of the story I could not put it down. It did such a good job of capturing time travel and making it easy to follow. I feel that if I read this in high school I would’ve given it five stars. But a very high four stars for sure. Would recommend if you like good sci fi/time travel books.

*this review contains spoilers

You know that meme of the guy with the board with all the red strings? That's exactly how I feel about this book. It had its moments of levity, but overall was a very serious, tense book. The stakes were very high and the consequences of actions very extreme. I can't imagine how confusing and convoluted writing this had to be. If I was trying I'd have to have so many pages of notes and red string boards and I might go crazy. Seeing all the different timelines come together was so cool, and it seemed like everything was just a loop, and honestly that's how I expected it to end; Mina's life was just on loop, or this specific year was stuck on loop, or something to the affect. The fact that she interfered in places because in her past it was interfered with was something I really enjoyed. I really like that her motive stayed the same, it never changes to match Yejun's. I honestly thought I had the story figured out pretty early on, that I knew how things worked and what they did and how it ended, but I was pleasantly surprised by a few things that threw all my theories in the trash. I feel like this book really captured the fears of time travel, how changing one tiny thing can have a huge impact on things later on, and not always for the better. I feel like we could have been reading the story from the perspective of any one of the Mina Echos, and never known for sure which one we were following. I also really enjoyed the ending, I felt like it was very fitting and completed the story well.