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rn_dre's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
3.5
brendalovesbooks's review
4.0
I have really mixed feelings about this book. It was an easy read, and I never felt bored. The time travel loop did get a little bit old at the end, though. I think there were some good things about this book, but I kind of wish it would have ended differently.
ellymc's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
allygatr's review against another edition
2.0
although it did not feel repetitive, it was slow. also, it seemed like he got off the hook easily-like the punishments were unrealistic
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
3.0
I really like time travel storylines and whilst I knew this wasn't exactly that (it is more of a groundhog day -ish situation), I knew I had to pick it up.
What is it about?
We follow Jack, your average teenage boy who has almost always had it all in live. Even though I don't think this is a super important point to the story line. Jack has two best friends, Francisco and Gillian whom are romantically involved. When Jack first met Gillian he fell in love with her but didn't do anything about it and didn't tell anyone about it. So, Franny started dating her instead.
One evening, Gillian and Jack attend a party that is a cataclysm in Jack's life. At the party, Jack meets Kate and starts a relationship with her. As their relationship develops, Jack finds out that Kate has a rare disease and she dies. This is the beginning of the loop. Jack is sent back to his first meeting with Kate at the party and experiences it all over and over and over again. All in the hopes to find the solution to help Kate in time. He is, of course, the only one who remembers any of the events of the previous loops.
Each time Jack is sent back, he tries different approaches and sees the consequences that his actions have on his family and his closest friends. It is up to him to make sure to help Kate and to also not destroy anything else around him...
What I thought?
I liked the concept of this book. I loved the diversity (Jack and Kate are black, Franny is latinx and I don't Gillian's ethnicity) and the writing in the novel. It was pretty simple writing and it also addressed the reader a few times, and it really worked for this story. It especially worked for the audiobook narration. If you're going to pick this up, I would recommend the audiobook format. The narrator did a wonderful job with the voice-acting.
The book sparks a few questions about "what would you do differently if given the opportunity" and it was all in all a good story. I enjoyed my time with it and recommend it if you're looking for something cute, fun and quick to read.
What is it about?
We follow Jack, your average teenage boy who has almost always had it all in live. Even though I don't think this is a super important point to the story line. Jack has two best friends, Francisco and Gillian whom are romantically involved. When Jack first met Gillian he fell in love with her but didn't do anything about it and didn't tell anyone about it. So, Franny started dating her instead.
One evening, Gillian and Jack attend a party that is a cataclysm in Jack's life. At the party, Jack meets Kate and starts a relationship with her. As their relationship develops, Jack finds out that Kate has a rare disease and she dies. This is the beginning of the loop. Jack is sent back to his first meeting with Kate at the party and experiences it all over and over and over again. All in the hopes to find the solution to help Kate in time. He is, of course, the only one who remembers any of the events of the previous loops.
Each time Jack is sent back, he tries different approaches and sees the consequences that his actions have on his family and his closest friends. It is up to him to make sure to help Kate and to also not destroy anything else around him...
What I thought?
I liked the concept of this book. I loved the diversity (Jack and Kate are black, Franny is latinx and I don't Gillian's ethnicity) and the writing in the novel. It was pretty simple writing and it also addressed the reader a few times, and it really worked for this story. It especially worked for the audiobook narration. If you're going to pick this up, I would recommend the audiobook format. The narrator did a wonderful job with the voice-acting.
The book sparks a few questions about "what would you do differently if given the opportunity" and it was all in all a good story. I enjoyed my time with it and recommend it if you're looking for something cute, fun and quick to read.
mopmop's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sammma's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
dezzyj's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 stars.
I enjoyed listening to this on audiobook. I liked Jack! He was so lovable. Corny but lovable. This is probably the only book I’ve read that is from the perspective of a teenage black boy from the suburbs and I enjoyed it so much.
I will say, Jack has “a man written by a woman” energy. But was written by a man. So I will continue to keep my standards high.
I enjoyed listening to this on audiobook. I liked Jack! He was so lovable. Corny but lovable. This is probably the only book I’ve read that is from the perspective of a teenage black boy from the suburbs and I enjoyed it so much.
I will say, Jack has “a man written by a woman” energy. But was written by a man. So I will continue to keep my standards high.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
DNF
I tried with the time travel esc book again! Ugh! I need to stop trying with this genre
I tried with the time travel esc book again! Ugh! I need to stop trying with this genre
molliewillis's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25