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queencleo's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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
3.5
For lovers of See You Yesterday, this is a time loop romance from an LGBT pov. Will Clark find Beau in his time loop in time to get out of it?
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia and Infidelity
zombiezami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This was beautifully structured and very sweet.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Child death, Cursing, Grief, Death, Infidelity, Stalking, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Medical content, Blood, Pandemic/Epidemic, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Terminal illness
tinysierra's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If I See You Again Tomorrow is a time loop story set in Chicago. When the book starts, Clark is in the middle of the time loop, rather than just starting of the loop.
There is a love story that happens in the beginning of the book, but the rest of the book is NOT romance focused.
The focus is on Clark completing the following tasks in order to combat his loneliness:
1. Try to make a new friend.
2. Help someone who could use it.
3. Be vulnerable so others can be too.
4. Do the thing that scares you.
This was an easy and enjoyable read with compelling side characters.
If you are looking for another YA time loop book, I recommend See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
TW: Child death and parent death mentioned but not shown, grief experienced by a side character, infidelity briefly mentioned, brief reference to police brutality and racism, a reference to drinking and being hungover but not shown, dangerous driving
There is a love story that happens in the beginning of the book, but the rest of the book is NOT romance focused.
The focus is on Clark completing the following tasks in order to combat his loneliness:
1. Try to make a new friend.
2. Help someone who could use it.
3. Be vulnerable so others can be too.
4. Do the thing that scares you.
This was an easy and enjoyable read with compelling side characters.
If you are looking for another YA time loop book, I recommend See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon.
TW: Child death and parent death mentioned but not shown, grief experienced by a side character, infidelity briefly mentioned, brief reference to police brutality and racism, a reference to drinking and being hungover but not shown, dangerous driving
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity
twistykris's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
5.0
This was so much more than a YA queer romance with time loops and I absolutely adored it. It was so fun to be on this wild, mysterious ride of why Clark and Beau are Trapped and Clark's attempts to get them out.
I thought the romance would be more of the plot, but I was honestly not disappointed that instead we got to see Clark learn about himself, his family, and friends. The cover certainly makes it seem like we would get more scenes of the two of them, but instead it was more of a contemporary coming-of-age story. I'm perfectly content with that, especially with that ending just tugging at all my heartstrings.
A fun, heartfelt YA read with queer rep, time loops, and vulnerability.
I thought the romance would be more of the plot, but I was honestly not disappointed that instead we got to see Clark learn about himself, his family, and friends. The cover certainly makes it seem like we would get more scenes of the two of them, but instead it was more of a contemporary coming-of-age story. I'm perfectly content with that, especially with that ending just tugging at all my heartstrings.
A fun, heartfelt YA read with queer rep, time loops, and vulnerability.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Child death
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Infidelity
booksthatburn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
I love time loop stories, and this was one of the better ones that I’ve read in a while. It begins after the protagonist, Clark, has already been in the loop for more than 300 days. It skips past the usual shock, realization, and eventual acceptance of the time loop, instead introducing him to the reader when the highlight of his day is figuring out to make for his sister’s party. This is definitely a story which assumes some familiarity with this basic tropes of time loop stories, taking advantage of the reader's likely familiarity to do something more interesting, while still explaining enough to make sense for someone new to this sub-genre.
The plot related to the tips for beating loneliness start out as this unexpected assignment, one of the early indications that something might be about to change. That list turns into a guide post, something he can use to make different choices when trying to get out of the loop. Because Beau is actively avoiding Clark after their first meeting, they don’t actually end up spending much time together. Instead, after they most of a day running Beau's errands, Clark is chasing Beau's shadow, retracing their steps. He wants to see him again, and doesn’t agree with Beau's theory that they should avoid each other, but tracking him down again proves harder than Clark anticipated. The idea of Beau permeates the book, as Clark gets to know some people Beau has known all his life, and some he only met right before the time loop began. It’s a story about loneliness and connection, the need to be vulnerable sometimes in order to let in someone new or find something good.
I love the in-universe explanation for how the time loops work. It clearly makes them a phenomenon that has happened to other people and will happen to more, something widespread enough for there to be a whole range of ideas about it on the internet (some far less useful than others). The theories are based on things that different people have observed, compiling together the stories of many people's experiences in time loops. The style of worldbuilding and access to the information means that no one comes down from on high to say exactly how time loops function, and why, but the directions for how to get out have enough detail for him to actually try.
This is great, a must-read for anyone who loves time loop stories and/or gay teenage romance.
The plot related to the tips for beating loneliness start out as this unexpected assignment, one of the early indications that something might be about to change. That list turns into a guide post, something he can use to make different choices when trying to get out of the loop. Because Beau is actively avoiding Clark after their first meeting, they don’t actually end up spending much time together. Instead, after they most of a day running Beau's errands, Clark is chasing Beau's shadow, retracing their steps. He wants to see him again, and doesn’t agree with Beau's theory that they should avoid each other, but tracking him down again proves harder than Clark anticipated. The idea of Beau permeates the book, as Clark gets to know some people Beau has known all his life, and some he only met right before the time loop began. It’s a story about loneliness and connection, the need to be vulnerable sometimes in order to let in someone new or find something good.
I love the in-universe explanation for how the time loops work. It clearly makes them a phenomenon that has happened to other people and will happen to more, something widespread enough for there to be a whole range of ideas about it on the internet (some far less useful than others). The theories are based on things that different people have observed, compiling together the stories of many people's experiences in time loops. The style of worldbuilding and access to the information means that no one comes down from on high to say exactly how time loops function, and why, but the directions for how to get out have enough detail for him to actually try.
This is great, a must-read for anyone who loves time loop stories and/or gay teenage romance.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit, Racism, Death, Sexual content, Infidelity, Car accident, and Death of parent
evelynyle_88's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
betweentheshelves's review
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
Clark is stuck in a time loop. He has been for 309 days now, and he can’t figure out how to get out of it. But on day 310, something different happens. His math class is interrupted by a boy he’s never seen before. A boy that Clark finds himself wanting to follow.
As Clark follows this new boy, Beau, in errands around Chicago, he learns new things about himself. He also realizes that he might be falling for him. But how can you form a relationship with someone when you’re stuck in the same day? Will Clark ever be able escape his time loop and get back to his regular life? And what will happen if he can't?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch to review! It’s Robbie Couch, so you know I had to pick this one up! So far, none of his books have been a disappointment.
As per usual, Couch’s characters are what really drive his story. You may think because Clark is stuck in a time loop that the side characters aren’t as developed, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Clark makes friendships throughout the story, forming relationships even when they completely forget about him until the next time they see him. It’s really some masterful character writing!
Clark’s emotional journey in this book is also so well done. Yes, he is stuck in a time loop, which isn’t something anyone can necessarily relate to. But ultimately, the book is about Clark learning how to make new connections and become less lonely. To deal with his parents’ divorce and his best friend moving away. That loneliness is something a lot of teens, queer teens especially, can relate to.
I still love The Sky Blues, but I think this book might be Couch’s best writing yet. Plus, I guarantee you’ll want to try to figure out how to make blue velvet brownies once you finish it.
Definitely pick this one up when it comes out in April!
As Clark follows this new boy, Beau, in errands around Chicago, he learns new things about himself. He also realizes that he might be falling for him. But how can you form a relationship with someone when you’re stuck in the same day? Will Clark ever be able escape his time loop and get back to his regular life? And what will happen if he can't?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch to review! It’s Robbie Couch, so you know I had to pick this one up! So far, none of his books have been a disappointment.
As per usual, Couch’s characters are what really drive his story. You may think because Clark is stuck in a time loop that the side characters aren’t as developed, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Clark makes friendships throughout the story, forming relationships even when they completely forget about him until the next time they see him. It’s really some masterful character writing!
Clark’s emotional journey in this book is also so well done. Yes, he is stuck in a time loop, which isn’t something anyone can necessarily relate to. But ultimately, the book is about Clark learning how to make new connections and become less lonely. To deal with his parents’ divorce and his best friend moving away. That loneliness is something a lot of teens, queer teens especially, can relate to.
I still love The Sky Blues, but I think this book might be Couch’s best writing yet. Plus, I guarantee you’ll want to try to figure out how to make blue velvet brownies once you finish it.
Definitely pick this one up when it comes out in April!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity
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