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s_books's review
lighthearted
3.25
”It’s not fair…[f]or you to look at me like that. Like you’ve had a hundred-and-whatever days when I’ve only had one.”
The ending is a bit too sweet but I like the fact that the story continues past the climatic kiss, which is where a lot of rom-coms would have ended. I do wish the situation with the father had been resolved in a less privileged/pulling strings way but I like that Gemma acknowledges that that’s the only way he knows how to do things and he’s trying. I think it would have been more realistic (even though I know a time loop story isn’t the place to necessarily be looking for realism) if the story had taken place over a few days, with Gemma remembering a bit more each day as their relationship progresses — falling in love in one day is a bit much. But Jack seems wonderful and sweet and caring and I wanted him to be successful almost from the moment we meet him.
The ending is a bit too sweet but I like the fact that the story continues past the climatic kiss, which is where a lot of rom-coms would have ended. I do wish the situation with the father had been resolved in a less privileged/pulling strings way but I like that Gemma acknowledges that that’s the only way he knows how to do things and he’s trying. I think it would have been more realistic (even though I know a time loop story isn’t the place to necessarily be looking for realism) if the story had taken place over a few days, with Gemma remembering a bit more each day as their relationship progresses — falling in love in one day is a bit much. But Jack seems wonderful and sweet and caring and I wanted him to be successful almost from the moment we meet him.
karlcookie's review
5.0
Cute romcom time loop with good character development! Adorable movie romance
elizabethnicole's review
3.0
I mean it took different directions than I was expecting, so that's cool. But the ending was extremely underwhelming.
melimelody's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
thereadervee's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? No
3.0
This one was kinda cool, but confusing af if you go in completely blind. I think I even stopped partially through and read the blurb because I was like “what is happening” since it kinda starts in a slow unfolding session.
Gemma is in a time loop, although she doesn’t quite know it but she’s starting to come to and feel a bunch of deja-vu moments. Cue Jack, who is the only one aware that they’re in a time loop and has repeated the same day with Gemma hundreds of times. He finds that as he changes up how he interacts with her, she’s starting to come out of the fog a bit more and their day is finally changing.
Gemma is a radio producer who has a lot of baggage (from a failed relationship with someone who truly used her, to a failed relationship with her own father that she’s too stubborn to fix). Then there’s Jack, and all he needs to do is get Gemma to fall in love with him in a day and it might be what saves them.
Don’t get me wrong, this was a cute premise. But to me, it was just too much of a slow burn and it made it feel like it was just dragging on. Repeatedly.
A huge thank you to @NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for the eARC in return for an honest review.
Gemma is in a time loop, although she doesn’t quite know it but she’s starting to come to and feel a bunch of deja-vu moments. Cue Jack, who is the only one aware that they’re in a time loop and has repeated the same day with Gemma hundreds of times. He finds that as he changes up how he interacts with her, she’s starting to come out of the fog a bit more and their day is finally changing.
Gemma is a radio producer who has a lot of baggage (from a failed relationship with someone who truly used her, to a failed relationship with her own father that she’s too stubborn to fix). Then there’s Jack, and all he needs to do is get Gemma to fall in love with him in a day and it might be what saves them.
Don’t get me wrong, this was a cute premise. But to me, it was just too much of a slow burn and it made it feel like it was just dragging on. Repeatedly.
A huge thank you to @NetGalley and Dutton Publishing for the eARC in return for an honest review.
booksadoodle's review
4.0
With a twist on a Groundhog-Day-theme, this quirky rom-com quickly grabs your attention and has you asking could you fall in love in one day? Gemma is at a crossroads in her life, both personally and professionally. Little does she know that so is Jack. When they literally crash into each other in a coffee shop, déjà vu sets in and what happens is a path to finding out what is missing in their lives, and could it be each other? …but is this the first time they crash into each other or have they done this before?....and how do they get out of it? With relatable, heartfelt characters, this story keeps you guessing, has you laughing out loud, and has you rooting for love! Thanks so much to Holly James, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this e-ARC!
loadsofbooks's review
5.0
I received this book courtesy of NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.
Gemma Peters is stuck in a time loop, but she just doesn't know it until she happens to bump into Jack Lincoln who has happened to have met her before (147 times to be exact). The unbelievable happens, and for the first time she has a hint of recognition. But she can't pin point how she knows him.
Gemma daughter of a famous music industry professional, produces a radio show. She badly wants to host her own show, but she doesn't think she is capable of it. She also hasn't forgiven her dad for making her childhood unbearable. This is until she meets Jack of course.
In the span of a couple of day for her, and a number of months for Jack, Gemma's life changes for the better. Together, they navigate their new reality whilst tying their hardest to get out of the time loop.
Well, what a story! I loved it. I've never been a fan of time loop stories, but this one takes the cake. It was interesting, shocking, and incredibly romantic. Sweet and funny, this book kept me hooked from the first page to the end.
At times, I was frustrated for Gemma for not seeing what was right in front of her, but hey, if this was a real life situation would you believe some random guy that you're the key to getting out of a time loop? However, I also think I felt this way as the story is set in her perspective and she is confused, whereas, if it was set in Jack's perspective, there would be more understanding about the situation.
Nevertheless, I loved the characters and the depth to them. They were likeable and I found myself cheering them on.
The pacing was great and I found myself not wanting to put the book down because I just wanted to know what would happen.
No bad things to say about this book! Add it to your TBR!!
Gemma Peters is stuck in a time loop, but she just doesn't know it until she happens to bump into Jack Lincoln who has happened to have met her before (147 times to be exact). The unbelievable happens, and for the first time she has a hint of recognition. But she can't pin point how she knows him.
Gemma daughter of a famous music industry professional, produces a radio show. She badly wants to host her own show, but she doesn't think she is capable of it. She also hasn't forgiven her dad for making her childhood unbearable. This is until she meets Jack of course.
In the span of a couple of day for her, and a number of months for Jack, Gemma's life changes for the better. Together, they navigate their new reality whilst tying their hardest to get out of the time loop.
Well, what a story! I loved it. I've never been a fan of time loop stories, but this one takes the cake. It was interesting, shocking, and incredibly romantic. Sweet and funny, this book kept me hooked from the first page to the end.
At times, I was frustrated for Gemma for not seeing what was right in front of her, but hey, if this was a real life situation would you believe some random guy that you're the key to getting out of a time loop? However, I also think I felt this way as the story is set in her perspective and she is confused, whereas, if it was set in Jack's perspective, there would be more understanding about the situation.
Nevertheless, I loved the characters and the depth to them. They were likeable and I found myself cheering them on.
The pacing was great and I found myself not wanting to put the book down because I just wanted to know what would happen.
No bad things to say about this book! Add it to your TBR!!