All the Time in the World by Cara Bastone Review: A Heartfelt Time-Travel Romance You Won’t Want to Pause

All the Time in the World is a heartfelt time-travel romance with unforgettable characters and exceptional audiobook production.

Summary From Synopsis:

Haunted by regrets they can’t leave behind, Celeste Varick and Everett Ludlow independently travel to a remote island on Lake Michigan in search of the world’s last remaining wormholes, each hoping to change the course of their lives—Celeste by fixing her past and Everett by saving someone in his future. As they join forces to navigate the island’s wilderness, an unexpected connection begins to grow, forcing them to choose between risking everything for a second chance through time or embracing the possibility of happiness together in the present.

My Thoughts:

The partnership between Cara Bastone and Audible Originals has struck gold once again with All the Time in the World, a captivating blend of romance, science fiction, and heartfelt emotion. The story follows Celeste Varick and Everett Ludlow, two strangers who find themselves travelling to a remote island on Lake Michigan in search of the world’s last remaining wormholes. While they share the same destination, their reasons for being there couldn’t be more different. Celeste hopes to revisit the past and see her late father again, while Everett is searching for a way into the future to help someone he loves. With no idea where each wormhole might lead, the pair reluctantly team up, and as they explore the island together, they slowly open up about their lives, forming a connection that feels both genuine and inevitable.

Cara Bastone has a remarkable talent for creating characters who feel authentic, and Celeste and Everett are no exception. Their individual backstories add real emotional depth, while their growing relationship is charming, funny, and full of the warmth and heart I’ve come to expect from her novels. The story balances its intriguing time-travel premise with heartfelt moments and thoughtful questions about grief, hope, and whether changing the past or future is worth risking the happiness that exists in the present.

The Narration:

I listened to the audiobook, and it was absolutely outstanding. Emily Bader and Lewis Pullman deliver exceptional performances, completely disappearing into their characters. Combined with Audible Originals’ incredible production values, the experience feels more like listening to a full theatre production than a traditional audiobook. The immersive sound design and effects add another layer to an already engaging story, making it incredibly difficult to press pause.

Final Thoughts:

If you’ve enjoyed Cara Bastone’s previous Audible Originals, you’ll know exactly the level of quality to expect here. I highly recommend All the Time in the World to anyone looking for a heartfelt romance with memorable characters, a touch of science fiction, and one of the best audiobook productions I’ve listened to in a long time.