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stutzmaa14's review
4.0
This was a very cute story. Clark was a really fun narrator and this story felt very unique.
This book did a great job at reminding me what it felt like to be 17.
This book did a great job at reminding me what it felt like to be 17.
hayamaakito's review
fast-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
lets_cry_about_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
sizanahel's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
kyjfinn's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.25
the_gare_bear's review
5.0
This is the first book I have read from Robbie Couch. I'm a 46 year old gay man with a love for sci-fi and movies and music etc (which is why this book was right up my alley). This book to me was so original and the storytelling was great.
As I was reading this, I could picture it playing out in my head like a movie and to be honest, this would be a great movie/show. I think the importance of this novel and how we experience different things is very welcome in the queer space.
Sometimes you don't know the effects things have on you, while others may be going through their own turmoil/journeys. Being receptive to what you know to be true while keeping aware of others is a hugely important aspect of life that everyone can continue to improve on. I highly recommend this great read.
As I was reading this, I could picture it playing out in my head like a movie and to be honest, this would be a great movie/show. I think the importance of this novel and how we experience different things is very welcome in the queer space.
Sometimes you don't know the effects things have on you, while others may be going through their own turmoil/journeys. Being receptive to what you know to be true while keeping aware of others is a hugely important aspect of life that everyone can continue to improve on. I highly recommend this great read.
bethany6788's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I AM A FOREVER LOVER OF A TIME LOOP TROPE. It is always *chef’s kiss* amazing. After reading Robbie Couch’s newest book (Another First Chance - out in May - preorder now!!), I decided to dive into his backlist and I am SO happy I started with this one.
Clark has woken up every day for 310 days, repeating September 19th. He had a deviation that morning when he getd
to school and spends the day with a new kid, Beau. Beau it turns out is also trapped in the time loop which Clark realizes quickly!
*spoilers!*
Things I loved about this book:
First of all - this audio was amazing. 5 stars.
Clark!! I totally guessed his anger at his mom was misguided (poor guy, dealing with a lot his senior year!), but I was able to easily relate to his struggles, fears, and crushing loneliness. I loved him.
Beau! I thought he was a sweet love interest even if he was a little mysterious sometimes. I hated that he pulled away but totally understood why.
That epic first kiss.
Mom/Dad/Brandy - Clark’s family 🩷
I loved Emory!! (I hope I spelled it right, I listened to the book. lol) he was such a lovable character in every iteration! And that last day!!
Clark’s vulnerability.
Loved the lessons learned in this book.
When Clark finds out how to break out of the loop.
The whole last two days 😭😭.
That ending!! 🥹🥰
I loved this so so much. Such a great YA romance but it’s so much more!!
Clark has woken up every day for 310 days, repeating September 19th. He had a deviation that morning when he getd
to school and spends the day with a new kid, Beau. Beau it turns out is also trapped in the time loop which Clark realizes quickly!
*spoilers!*
Things I loved about this book:
First of all - this audio was amazing. 5 stars.
Clark!! I totally guessed his anger at his mom was misguided (poor guy, dealing with a lot his senior year!), but I was able to easily relate to his struggles, fears, and crushing loneliness. I loved him.
Beau! I thought he was a sweet love interest even if he was a little mysterious sometimes. I hated that he pulled away but totally understood why.
That epic first kiss.
Mom/Dad/Brandy - Clark’s family 🩷
I loved Emory!! (I hope I spelled it right, I listened to the book. lol) he was such a lovable character in every iteration! And that last day!!
Clark’s vulnerability.
Loved the lessons learned in this book.
When Clark finds out how to break out of the loop.
The whole last two days 😭😭.
That ending!! 🥹🥰
I loved this so so much. Such a great YA romance but it’s so much more!!
jsncnrd's review
4.0
Well, here it is – another knockout by Robbie Couch, further cementing his status as one of my absolute favorite authors and one of the most talented YA authors in the game right now. I will read anything by him at this point.
The Sky Blues was something special, and is one of my favorite books. It explored difficult topics with grace and levity. It was such an eloquent YA novel that brought me to tears. I could not believe it was a debut.
Blaine for the Win was the perfect blend of tones – it was serious when it needed to be, but it was also light-hearted fun with plenty of emotion.
If I See You Again Tomorrow is yet another fantastic body of work.
I loved the premise. Robbie Couch can add “sci-fi / speculative fiction” to the “skills and abilities” section of his resume, because he has more than proved that he can do that with this novel. The time loop plot was so well-done. It was complex, but not overly so. The mystery of how to overcome the loop was intriguing as well. It was claustrophobic, adding to the urgency of overcoming it as the story unfolded.
Clark was a fantastic protagonist – multi-faceted and layered, loveable, and big-hearted. You were rooting for him from page 1.
More so than the romance aspect of the book, I think the most important part of the story – and what I was most invested in – was watching Clark develop into an even more thoughtful, empathetic person who wanted to help others as he ran the daily errands.
My one thing – I didn’t care too much for Beau, and I was indifferent towards the romance. I was also a bit skeptical over the fact that in totality, maybe 20 pages of the entire book had actual real-time interactions / appearances of him, but at the end of the book they professed their love for each other.
Everything else? Perfection. The story. The supporting characters. The writing. The themes. The uniqueness.
I’ve come to expect brilliance from Robbie Couch – and he continues to deliver exactly that. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
"It only feels this raw right now, lost in the labyrinth of my mind. / I'm falling in love -- I thought the plane was going down, how'd you turn it right around?" - Labyrinth // Taylor Swift
The Sky Blues was something special, and is one of my favorite books. It explored difficult topics with grace and levity. It was such an eloquent YA novel that brought me to tears. I could not believe it was a debut.
Blaine for the Win was the perfect blend of tones – it was serious when it needed to be, but it was also light-hearted fun with plenty of emotion.
If I See You Again Tomorrow is yet another fantastic body of work.
I loved the premise. Robbie Couch can add “sci-fi / speculative fiction” to the “skills and abilities” section of his resume, because he has more than proved that he can do that with this novel. The time loop plot was so well-done. It was complex, but not overly so. The mystery of how to overcome the loop was intriguing as well. It was claustrophobic, adding to the urgency of overcoming it as the story unfolded.
Clark was a fantastic protagonist – multi-faceted and layered, loveable, and big-hearted. You were rooting for him from page 1.
More so than the romance aspect of the book, I think the most important part of the story – and what I was most invested in – was watching Clark develop into an even more thoughtful, empathetic person who wanted to help others as he ran the daily errands.
My one thing – I didn’t care too much for Beau, and I was indifferent towards the romance. I was also a bit skeptical over the fact that in totality, maybe 20 pages of the entire book had actual real-time interactions / appearances of him, but at the end of the book they professed their love for each other.
Everything else? Perfection. The story. The supporting characters. The writing. The themes. The uniqueness.
I’ve come to expect brilliance from Robbie Couch – and he continues to deliver exactly that. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
"It only feels this raw right now, lost in the labyrinth of my mind. / I'm falling in love -- I thought the plane was going down, how'd you turn it right around?" - Labyrinth // Taylor Swift