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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
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!!
✩3.0
✦What to Expect✦
• Time loop
• Groundhogs Day X 50 First Dates
• He falls first
• Hollywood setting
✦Characters✦
•Gemma Peters
•Jack Lincoln
✦Fav Quotes✦
“Please remember me, Gemma.”
✦Thoughts✦
I really enjoyed her first book, so I was excited about this one. When I quickly realized that we were doing another spin on a movie (Groundhogs Day/50 first dates), I was a little annoyed, I just couldn’t get invested or fall in love with the two main characters at all. I was excited after that first kiss to see what was going to happen, but I just was not feeling them. I also couldn’t get behind Gemma’s anger at her dad about the ex-boyfriend situation. I didn’t find her to be a likeable character which is usually a deal breaker for me. I still pushed through to finish this one because I was curious. Overall, it was cute and tugged at my heart strings at times. But it was just a little too cheesy overall for me with characters I couldn’t get invested in.
✦What to Expect✦
• Time loop
• Groundhogs Day X 50 First Dates
• He falls first
• Hollywood setting
✦Characters✦
•Gemma Peters
•Jack Lincoln
✦Fav Quotes✦
“Please remember me, Gemma.”
✦Thoughts✦
I really enjoyed her first book, so I was excited about this one. When I quickly realized that we were doing another spin on a movie (Groundhogs Day/50 first dates), I was a little annoyed, I just couldn’t get invested or fall in love with the two main characters at all. I was excited after that first kiss to see what was going to happen, but I just was not feeling them. I also couldn’t get behind Gemma’s anger at her dad about the ex-boyfriend situation. I didn’t find her to be a likeable character which is usually a deal breaker for me. I still pushed through to finish this one because I was curious. Overall, it was cute and tugged at my heart strings at times. But it was just a little too cheesy overall for me with characters I couldn’t get invested in.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
*Thank you to Netgalley & Penguin Group Dutton for an advanced copy of the book!
When Gemma meets Jack at her best friend's birthday party, she wasn't expecting to see him again the next day. Her world shifts when he tells her that they've met before, a hundred and forty-six times, to be exact. They're stuck in a time loop for who knows how long. The key to stopping it is each other, but can they really fall in love and fix everything in just one day?
Books with MCs named Gemma just hits different this year.
This book has the vibe of a very cliche romantic comedy. There're airport chases and backstage passes to concerts, stuff that only happens in a fictional setting. I'm not complaining, though, we read and watch these kinds of shows for escapism. Holly James did a great job of constructing an adorable story and also compelling characters to root for!
I didn't think I would be a fan of love-at-first-sight tropes, they're always a bit ridiculous. But this book made it ridiculous in a very lovable way (not sure if that made sense). The characters had more depth to them than I thought they would, and it was fulfilling watching them overcome their obstacles.
One thing I didn't really like about this book is that it all technically took place within a day. Maybe I'm just not a fan of a short time span in books, it feels like so much is happening it's just kinda chaotic.
But other than that, I loved it. I would recommend this if you're looking for a light-hearted romance to read over the weekend! I hope you'll enjoy it!
When Gemma meets Jack at her best friend's birthday party, she wasn't expecting to see him again the next day. Her world shifts when he tells her that they've met before, a hundred and forty-six times, to be exact. They're stuck in a time loop for who knows how long. The key to stopping it is each other, but can they really fall in love and fix everything in just one day?
Books with MCs named Gemma just hits different this year.
This book has the vibe of a very cliche romantic comedy. There're airport chases and backstage passes to concerts, stuff that only happens in a fictional setting. I'm not complaining, though, we read and watch these kinds of shows for escapism. Holly James did a great job of constructing an adorable story and also compelling characters to root for!
I didn't think I would be a fan of love-at-first-sight tropes, they're always a bit ridiculous. But this book made it ridiculous in a very lovable way (not sure if that made sense). The characters had more depth to them than I thought they would, and it was fulfilling watching them overcome their obstacles.
One thing I didn't really like about this book is that it all technically took place within a day. Maybe I'm just not a fan of a short time span in books, it feels like so much is happening it's just kinda chaotic.
But other than that, I loved it. I would recommend this if you're looking for a light-hearted romance to read over the weekend! I hope you'll enjoy it!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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:
No
This was such a cute book! This reminded me of Groundhog Dates meets 50 First Dates in the best way!
Gemma is perfectly content with her life. She goes to her normal job, hangs out with her normal friends, and goes home to her normal dog. Until her life in thrown off balance when she meets Jack, a stranger who informs her that they've met before and can tell her things that happen before they do. His persistence leads Gemma on a journey to discover what's going on and why this stranger says he's met her several times before.
Ah! This was so cute! I always enjoy seeing how much action authors can pack into a short time span. In this case, everything that Gemma and Jack were able to accomplish might be a little unrealistic, but that's fiction for ya.
I loved Gemma's character growth with her relationship with her father and brother. On the other side, it was frustrating to see her still hold tight onto a small mishap that her 7 year old self did.
But, overall, this was a great YA read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for an eARC of this story! All opinions are my own!
Gemma is perfectly content with her life. She goes to her normal job, hangs out with her normal friends, and goes home to her normal dog. Until her life in thrown off balance when she meets Jack, a stranger who informs her that they've met before and can tell her things that happen before they do. His persistence leads Gemma on a journey to discover what's going on and why this stranger says he's met her several times before.
Ah! This was so cute! I always enjoy seeing how much action authors can pack into a short time span. In this case, everything that Gemma and Jack were able to accomplish might be a little unrealistic, but that's fiction for ya.
I loved Gemma's character growth with her relationship with her father and brother. On the other side, it was frustrating to see her still hold tight onto a small mishap that her 7 year old self did.
But, overall, this was a great YA read!
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for an eARC of this story! All opinions are my own!
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes