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shelleydavis's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. This would’ve been a 4 if the author would’ve explained more about how the time jumps worked that allowed her to “prepare” for these jumps.... but I did like the turn of events at the end.
kburch537's review against another edition
4.0
I will admit, the first few pages had me rolling my eyes more than once due to the YA style writing, but the story, the conflict, the plot hooks and the reveals... it all hooked me and I finished the entire book in one sitting. You really just have to let yourself roll with it in this one. Some things will be cheesy, yes. But I think the writing matures a bit as Oona does. It’s a cute story and premise and it’s exactly what I needed coming off my first read through of Dune, alongside grad school, work, etc etc.
The book is definitely geared toward a younger audience (thinking late 20s and lower) and sometimes it misses the mark when speaking on social trends (hashtag truth... *audible groan*), but if you need a lighthearted read I’d highly recommend!
Oona could be infuriating at times, but I found that refreshing. The character has musical talent, good looks and an overflow of money, so the last thing I wanted was a character that didn’t have flaws that balanced it out.
The plot reveals actually caught me by surprise, and I couldn’t stop reading as things slowly pieced together.
Overall a charming read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The book is definitely geared toward a younger audience (thinking late 20s and lower) and sometimes it misses the mark when speaking on social trends (hashtag truth... *audible groan*), but if you need a lighthearted read I’d highly recommend!
Oona could be infuriating at times, but I found that refreshing. The character has musical talent, good looks and an overflow of money, so the last thing I wanted was a character that didn’t have flaws that balanced it out.
The plot reveals actually caught me by surprise, and I couldn’t stop reading as things slowly pieced together.
Overall a charming read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Loved all of the music references, and even better...
A playlist for the book created by the author: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yHHSrZTgrOZVrzvgmZWbu
A playlist for the book created by the author: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yHHSrZTgrOZVrzvgmZWbu
hmih's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Drug use
Moderate: Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parent, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Death, and Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity
seymone's review against another edition
4.0
Great story!!
I am starting to realize I am sucker for time travel stories, I literally lose myself in these storylines. No exceptions here, very immersive story.
I am starting to realize I am sucker for time travel stories, I literally lose myself in these storylines. No exceptions here, very immersive story.
thealexarachelle's review against another edition
5.0
I guess I’m starting to love time travel. This was a great story and I would say it’s a coming of age story, just in a little bit of a different order. I loved the tiny details throughout that went along with the year we were in. Definitely recommend!
iamspoderman's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
4.0
abbie_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
I’ve had this book in my Libro.fm library for nearly 4 years, one of the first ALCs I ever downloaded when I joined the programme. So it felt immensely satisfying to finally check it off my to-read list when its number came up in audiobook roulette! I can’t say it was a new favourite, but it was certainly a unique and addictive read. I was surprised at how easy it was to keep up with the time-leap concept via audio, but the chapters are kept super clear and structured.
It’s such a unique concept - at the stroke of midnight on 1st January 1983, Oona’s 19th birthday, she leaps forward into 2014, waking up as a 19 year old in a 51 one year old’s body, and no recollection of a life she’s supposedly lived for 32 years. From then, she continues to live her life out of order, jumping between years, while remaining 20, then 21, then 22 etc in her mind. It’s not explained, and the more I think about the logistics, the more my brain hurts. But Margarita Montimore handles the complex idea with a nice levity. It’s not bogged down in the specifics of the time jumps, but rather the effects of living life non-chronologically on Oona and her personal relationships.
Oona is not always the most likeable character, but honestly I’d probably be a little unreasonable too in her situation. I loved her relationship with her mother and Kenzie, but I wish we had more of Dale, Peter - and less of Edward, jesus christ. I’m also a bit disappointed that we only got 5 or 6 years of Oona’s life - there was so much potential there!
A fun, heartwarming read with a few hang ups, but great for getting immersed in while gardening - it made time go super quick!