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thelittlebookishnerd's review
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a decent debut, but it is not the cute romance or rom-com that I was expecting. This is a heavier tragic love story.
I was intrigued by the time loop, and I was happy and relieved that it wasn't written in a repetitive way. There were some very slow parts where I found that I was pushing myself to keep reading. I didn't find Louise to be very likeable through most of the book which made me feel disconnected from her. However, she somewhat changed throughout the book, and I liked her more in the end.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I was intrigued by the time loop, and I was happy and relieved that it wasn't written in a repetitive way. There were some very slow parts where I found that I was pushing myself to keep reading. I didn't find Louise to be very likeable through most of the book which made me feel disconnected from her. However, she somewhat changed throughout the book, and I liked her more in the end.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Cancer, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy and Miscarriage
applejacksbooks's review
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received a copy from NetGalley for review
Was this a book you’re supposed to read in one sitting? Probably not, especially with how sad the end is (spoiler: it’s not a HEA), but I did anyway. It’s now 1230 in the morning as I finish this and I’m so sad. Like yes the story is like Groundhog Day but it gives you hope that the main couple ends up together in the end and like..they do but also to get out of the time loop some shit has to happen.
I will say the story definitely dragged at times on the middle. I think it was the second or third time loop that was the worst one. It was super tough to get through because I didn’t feel like Lou learned a ton. By the end you figure out what she learned in each loop and how it affects her relationship with not only Nick but her other friends/family members.
Was this a book you’re supposed to read in one sitting? Probably not, especially with how sad the end is (spoiler: it’s not a HEA), but I did anyway. It’s now 1230 in the morning as I finish this and I’m so sad. Like yes the story is like Groundhog Day but it gives you hope that the main couple ends up together in the end and like..they do but also to get out of the time loop some shit has to happen.
I will say the story definitely dragged at times on the middle. I think it was the second or third time loop that was the worst one. It was super tough to get through because I didn’t feel like Lou learned a ton. By the end you figure out what she learned in each loop and how it affects her relationship with not only Nick but her other friends/family members.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
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