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jenn_reads's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I wanted to like this book more than I did. The premise is so so interesting, but Oona is not particularly sympathetic and I could do without the repetitive focus about how fat or thin she is whenever she jumps.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Drug use
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Infidelity
Minor: Transphobia
sweetsugatam's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
samvanz12's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual content, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Cancer, Car accident, Body shaming, and Infidelity
kelly_e's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Title: Oona Out of Order
Author: Margarita Montimore
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4
Pub Date: February 25 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Reflective • Time travel • Light-hearted
📖 S Y N O P S I S
December 31st, 1982 - on the eve of her nineteenth birthday, Oona has her life in front of her, and is facing down a difficult decision that could ultimately change her life. But at the stroke of midnight, Oona faints and awakens thirty-two years down the road, in her fifty-one-year-old body. What she comes to learn is she's afflicted with a condition in which she skips to a different year of her life with each turn of the calendar; living her life out of order. Oona Out of Order is an exploration of life and time, of love and loss, and what it means to live.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I went into this novel not knowing what to expect. Not typically being a fan of time traveling books (I end up confused), but Oona Out of Order was a unique and pleasant surprise, that had me both laughing and crying. In fact, I didn't want it to end! After reading the first chapter, I knew I wanted to know what Oona would experience in each different year, never knowing where she'd end up. Time travel can sometimes be confusing and scientific it takes away from the story - not the case here. It definitely gave me 13 Going on 30 and 50 First Dates vibes. The descriptions and references to pop culture, and technological changes over the years, were a fun addition to the story. I couldn't help but feel attached to Oona, her mother, and Kenzie, and especially for Dale. A poignant and moving story so beautifully written and thought-provoking it left me thinking about what life would be like to live it out of order, and a reminder of everything taken for granted, and the importance of living in the moment.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• those who enjoy time travel/alternate reality stories
• fans of The Midnight Library & Maybe in Another Life
• readers that likes 13 Going on 30 and/or 50 First Dates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"All good things end, always. The trick is to enjoy them while they last.
"Anger can be energy. Don't burn, soar."
"They'll be peppered in with the years you do have me. It'll be easier in some ways. If you were living a normal person's chronology, I'd be out of your life forever. At least you'll be able to look forward to seeing me again. And when I'm not here, you'll have Kenzie."
"Imperfect was better than unspoken."
Author: Margarita Montimore
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4
Pub Date: February 25 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Reflective • Time travel • Light-hearted
📖 S Y N O P S I S
December 31st, 1982 - on the eve of her nineteenth birthday, Oona has her life in front of her, and is facing down a difficult decision that could ultimately change her life. But at the stroke of midnight, Oona faints and awakens thirty-two years down the road, in her fifty-one-year-old body. What she comes to learn is she's afflicted with a condition in which she skips to a different year of her life with each turn of the calendar; living her life out of order. Oona Out of Order is an exploration of life and time, of love and loss, and what it means to live.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I went into this novel not knowing what to expect. Not typically being a fan of time traveling books (I end up confused), but Oona Out of Order was a unique and pleasant surprise, that had me both laughing and crying. In fact, I didn't want it to end! After reading the first chapter, I knew I wanted to know what Oona would experience in each different year, never knowing where she'd end up. Time travel can sometimes be confusing and scientific it takes away from the story - not the case here. It definitely gave me 13 Going on 30 and 50 First Dates vibes. The descriptions and references to pop culture, and technological changes over the years, were a fun addition to the story. I couldn't help but feel attached to Oona, her mother, and Kenzie, and especially for Dale. A poignant and moving story so beautifully written and thought-provoking it left me thinking about what life would be like to live it out of order, and a reminder of everything taken for granted, and the importance of living in the moment.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• those who enjoy time travel/alternate reality stories
• fans of The Midnight Library & Maybe in Another Life
• readers that likes 13 Going on 30 and/or 50 First Dates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"All good things end, always. The trick is to enjoy them while they last.
"Anger can be energy. Don't burn, soar."
"They'll be peppered in with the years you do have me. It'll be easier in some ways. If you were living a normal person's chronology, I'd be out of your life forever. At least you'll be able to look forward to seeing me again. And when I'm not here, you'll have Kenzie."
"Imperfect was better than unspoken."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, and Violence
Minor: Cancer and Car accident
alcohol use, death of a partner, drowninglivciotta's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Infidelity
kacylynne's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Every New Years Day, her birthday, Oona's consciousness shifts to a random year in her timeline. However, she makes it hard on herself when older versions start a no spoiler policy in her young body.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
znvisser's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Although the premise wasn't the most creative, I did enjoy its execution. The book actually avoids most technicalities regarding the time travel and focused more on the relational effects, and I didn't mind at all. Just when I started to wonder how the story would be wrapped up considering the chosen pace and events, there was a plot twist that took care of that. Didn't see it coming but wasn't too surprised about it either, since the hint dropping was so obvious you knew there was more to it. Would probably have enjoyed it more if I didn't read it right after Matt Haigs Midnight Library, but nevertheless the story captured my attention and turned out a very decent read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Drug use
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Xenophobia
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