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Safe for the age band
Age-appropriate with no significant concerns.
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- Ages
- 13–18
AI summary
Marian Creighton, a modern-day research scientist, travels back to 14th-century England using a mysterious holy water to find a cure for her sister's genetic disease. There she meets William of Norwiche, a noble knight, and must navigate the dangers of the past while wrestling with her heart and her mission.
Parent notes
This is a clean, inspirational historical romance published by a Christian house, focusing on faith and traditional values. Parent concerns: Medieval warfare and injuries; Time travel elements (scientific/supernatural mix) Romance/sexual content: Clean romance. Emotional intimacy and attraction are present with some kissing, but it adheres to Christian fiction standards with no graphic descriptions or premarital sex. Language: No profanity or coarse language. Violence: Contains medieval-era conflict, including sword fighting and descriptions of illness/plague, but is not gratuitously graphic. Substances: No substance abuse; medieval medicinal use of herbs. Worldview themes: Faith in God's timing, Self-sacrifice for family, Divine providence, Traditional marriage/romance
Why parents choose this book
What makes Come Back to Me: A Medieval Time Travel Romance (Waters of Time) worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 13–18 (fits siblings across a range).
- Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
- Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 13–18 looking for a solid story.
- Personality fit: kids ages 13–18 who enjoy a good story.
Parents love this book because
- Age-appropriate content for the 13–18 band with no significant flags.
- Written by Jody Hedlund, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Come Back to Me: A Medieval Time Travel Romance (Waters of Time) if they…
- Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 13–18
This book helps develop
Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 13–18 age band.
Things parents should know
- Romance: hand-holding and light crushes, nothing more.
- Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
- Sexual content: essentially none.
Reading commitment
Why we recommend it
We think Come Back to Me: A Medieval Time Travel Romance (Waters of Time) is a confident pick for the 13–18 age band. Jody Hedlund's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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