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Rewind It Back by Liz Tomforde

93 reviews

undercoverbooksatl's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Now that I've had some time to process everything, here are my thoughts:

THIS IS THE KIND OF SERIES FINALE YOU WANT! All of the books in the series lingers—in the best way, but this one will stay with me for a while.

It’s not just a "sports romance". It’s a heartfelt and emotional, and completely satisfying. As the final book, it brings everything full circle with care, warmth, and just enough heartbreak to make it worth in the end.

At the center of the story is a second-chance romance that hurts in all the right ways. The history between the two leads is messy, raw, and complicated—and watching them risk it all again despite their past is nothing short of hopeful. They chose each other again and again, and that choice is what makes this book so special.

I didn't know what to expect with the series finale, but this was the exact closure I hoped for—not just for Rio, but for the entire Windy City family. Liz Tomforde honors each character’s journey while crafting a love story that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable (which I feel is her ultimate trademark). It's about healing, growth, and believing that some connections are worth fighting for over and over again!

If you’ve been following this series, this will hit you right in the heart. It’s a love story and a bittersweet goodbye rolled into one and I cannot recommend this series enough!

Rewind It Back includes:
- Dual POV
- Second-chance
- Childhood friends to lovers to enemies (has flashbacks to the past 6 years)
- Ride-or-die found family
- SOOOOO much angst and yearning

Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5 / 5

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mayalberg_'s review against another edition

4.75

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I’m still in quite the reading slump and this didn’t necessarily pull me out of it, but I love love love this book and this series. Tears were shed, laughs were had, and I can’t describe the chokehold this series has on me.

I didn’t feel as moved as I had in the previous two books, and I think that’s because second chance romances aren’t usually my thing. But I adored Hallie and Rio and I’m so happy he got his happy ending.

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kelly_mlg's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I officially finished the windy city series and I would be lying if i said i‘m Not emotional right now.

Rios and Hallies love story is probably my favourite in the whole series. It was an emotional rollercoaster but a great one. The story building and the history between them was so beautifully heart wrenching. I hope i will find my Rio DeLuca and you do too. Because everyone deserves a man that loves you like his life depends on it. Like the first time he breathed clean air was when he looked at you. Like he can’t imagine a life without you. And whose love for you will never end.
And Hallie is such a strong character who has been through so much and is still fighting for what she wants and knows what she deserves. I hope i learn to be half as
tough and kind as her. I just love both hallie and Rio so much.

I don’t think i have to mention how great Liz Tomfords writing was in this book, too. She truly outdid herself and I’m so excited for her next series.
I truly love this whole series so much and i‘m sad that it’s over, but I will carry the characters with me.

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rayyc's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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leawithabook's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

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katieklysmic's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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sydney_marie13's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was my favorite book in the Windy City series. Seriously Rio is just the quintessential love sick guy who owns his mistakes and does everything in his power to earn the love of his life back.

I think the pacing and flashbacks were purposefully and perfectly placed where information wasn’t overloaded. Which can be difficult in stories like these.

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