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emilywemily6's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a fun read with some characters that were clearly in high school. Lots of the interpersonal conflict could have been resolved easily if the characters had more emotional intelligence, but I guess that’s how 16 year olds truly are lol. It was fun to see how each Valentine’s Day differed, though as soon as the DONC started I knew it would be her last Valentine’s Day and it was painful to wait for all her poor decisions to catch up to her. Overall, a fun and fluffy YA romance where the characters are sometimes too immature and I wanted to bash my head into the wall for certain moments. Also, the mechanisms/reasoning behind the time loop was super stupid/not explained.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Bullying, Car accident, Grief, and Death
Minor: Sexual content and Mental illness
cccarinacc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
“I had a marvelous time ruining everything”
SWOONING. I am swooning. Just a few very specific things that ripped my heart out in this book in the best possible way:
- The sparkly purple unicorn cake
- The jacket
- Rooftops/balconies
- The closet
- Confession box
- 7 minutes
- The DONC
I am OBSESSED with this book, with this, with Nick, with Emilie. I’m not going to lie, when I first picked this up I was a little nervous about the whole loop-day thing, but this was so well done. It never felt like the story was dragging because of Emilie’s multiple valentines days, but also never felt rushed.
In some ways it reminded me a bit of Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Soloman, specifically with how much of the book takes place in one singular day. I feel as if most books with such a short period feel either under developed or rushed but this was amazing.
I loved getting to learn why Nick acted the way he did and seeing different sides of her personality on each Valentine’s Day. I loved Emilie learning how to speak up for herself and stop living to please everyone else. I loved how the two of them related to loneliness but in two different ways.
One quote in particular that stood out greatly to me was “I had no idea what I was doing, but I kissed the tip of his nose. Because this wasn’t about boys and girls and love and attraction, this was about a human soul needing to feel seen.”
My heart broke for both characters so many times, and I squealed with joy from the oh so romantic fluff throughout the entire book.
I also particularly love how she didn’t have to have the “perfect” Valentine’s Day to break out of the time loop - she simply had to stand up for herself and stop living for the pleasure of others. I thought that that message way just as strong as the romance between Nick and Emilie, and provided a lot of really strong character development.
This was a super quick, super adorable, and surprising read and I’m SO HAPPY I was drawn to the cute blue spray painted edges on the Barnes and Noble special edition (I know judging a book by its cover isn’t the best move but hey it worked quite well here). I will be reading more books by Lynn Painter, this was so fun.
The playlist at the end of the book and Nicks bonus chapters were also a fun plus too!
SWOONING. I am swooning. Just a few very specific things that ripped my heart out in this book in the best possible way:
- The sparkly purple unicorn cake
- The jacket
- Rooftops/balconies
- The closet
- Confession box
- 7 minutes
- The DONC
I am OBSESSED with this book, with this, with Nick, with Emilie. I’m not going to lie, when I first picked this up I was a little nervous about the whole loop-day thing, but this was so well done. It never felt like the story was dragging because of Emilie’s multiple valentines days, but also never felt rushed.
In some ways it reminded me a bit of Today, Tonight, Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Soloman, specifically with how much of the book takes place in one singular day. I feel as if most books with such a short period feel either under developed or rushed but this was amazing.
I loved getting to learn why Nick acted the way he did and seeing different sides of her personality on each Valentine’s Day. I loved Emilie learning how to speak up for herself and stop living to please everyone else. I loved how the two of them related to loneliness but in two different ways.
One quote in particular that stood out greatly to me was “I had no idea what I was doing, but I kissed the tip of his nose. Because this wasn’t about boys and girls and love and attraction, this was about a human soul needing to feel seen.”
My heart broke for both characters so many times, and I squealed with joy from the oh so romantic fluff throughout the entire book.
I also particularly love how she didn’t have to have the “perfect” Valentine’s Day to break out of the time loop - she simply had to stand up for herself and stop living for the pleasure of others. I thought that that message way just as strong as the romance between Nick and Emilie, and provided a lot of really strong character development.
This was a super quick, super adorable, and surprising read and I’m SO HAPPY I was drawn to the cute blue spray painted edges on the Barnes and Noble special edition (I know judging a book by its cover isn’t the best move but hey it worked quite well here). I will be reading more books by Lynn Painter, this was so fun.
The playlist at the end of the book and Nicks bonus chapters were also a fun plus too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Infidelity, and Grief
laurenb1917's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Lynn Painter does it again!!
Every book I read by her just exceeds my expectations. She always has a knack for healing my inner teenager who never felt that “great romance” feel.
While simultaneously making me yearn for a phenomenal Valentine’s Day, she reminds us all that ultimately it’s just another day. In fact, possibly someone’s worst day of the year.
I love that her characters always have so much complexity.
Highly recommend!
Every book I read by her just exceeds my expectations. She always has a knack for healing my inner teenager who never felt that “great romance” feel.
While simultaneously making me yearn for a phenomenal Valentine’s Day, she reminds us all that ultimately it’s just another day. In fact, possibly someone’s worst day of the year.
I love that her characters always have so much complexity.
Highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
whatemilysreading's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
Minor: Death
nadiaherondale's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
I forgot to review this when I finished it, so my opinion is a little outdated. While I liked this, the Groundhog Day trope it's always a YES for me, it felt a bit more inmature than BTTM and I didn't love the protagonists as much. Also I thought the ending was a bit dumb. Still an enjoyable read for a day in which I felt like shit
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
purplesteffi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Death, Grief, and Infidelity
sondheimone's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident and Death
chloelj27's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Infidelity, and Abandonment
libriinks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
hannah_peterson's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Car accident
Minor: Cursing and Death