Caught

I feel like this book is my favorite so far in this series. As the book progresses, we develop a bond with Mileva and her remarkable perseverance and sheer brilliance. Haddix shows us the human side of Albert Einstein and the imperfections of our role models. I especially like the sophistication and honesty she carries when addressing the concepts of fate and free will. My only complaint is that the explanations for time travel are starting to have little foundation, constantly leading back to the idea that, “time is messed up right now, so we don't know why.” I feel like this is becoming a bit of an excuse to limit the options of our characters. However, I applaud Haddix for the effort in trying to keep her story on track while maintaining the laws of time travel she has created in this complex world of hers.