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libscote's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Vivian Lantz has a history of horrible first days of school, but this year is going to be different. She's going to have the perfect style and get her crush to notice her. It all goes wrong that first day, but then she miraculously gets a do-over. And another. And another. Before she knows it, she's in a loop! She can get the perfect first day, but can she also get out again?
I love the way Vivian reacts to the different situations. They aren't all perfect, but they feel real and very middle-school appropriate. My favorite reactions were the ones where she forgot that she learned information in a different loop and so the person wouldn't know what she was talking about. A cute read.
I love the way Vivian reacts to the different situations. They aren't all perfect, but they feel real and very middle-school appropriate. My favorite reactions were the ones where she forgot that she learned information in a different loop and so the person wouldn't know what she was talking about. A cute read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
bibliobrandie's review
4.0
I was ready to dislike this book just from looking at the cover, but I think kids will like it! It has the most original fantasy plot of all the nominees, so I am going to fight for it. Who can argue with a middle school "Groundhog Day" remix?
christiana's review
3.0
3.5 stars. On the pro side, who doesn't love a time loop? Also, shout out to recopgnizing bangs make someone look more rocker. On the con side, not to sound like a pearl clutcher, but when the word "pissed" is in a middle grade book 4-5 times, it does limit how many kids (even 8th graders, which is how old our protag is) I can freely recommend it to without qualifiers.
kawarwick's review
4.0
Super cute story totally appropriate for middle grade readers. It’s Groundhog Day in 8th grade!
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
Groundhog’s Day meets the first day of 8th grade.
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Vivian Lantz has the worst luck with first days of school. The stories she could tell you! Now she’s starting the last year of middle school without her best friend who moved across the country. Vivian has high hopes for this first day, but they quickly get dashed the second she wakes up to rain pouring into the house and the day gets worse from there. The next day, though, it’s a first day all over again. As Vivian relives each day, she tries to create the perfect Monday, but maybe there is no such thing as the perfect first day of school.
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Vivian Lantz has the worst luck with first days of school. The stories she could tell you! Now she’s starting the last year of middle school without her best friend who moved across the country. Vivian has high hopes for this first day, but they quickly get dashed the second she wakes up to rain pouring into the house and the day gets worse from there. The next day, though, it’s a first day all over again. As Vivian relives each day, she tries to create the perfect Monday, but maybe there is no such thing as the perfect first day of school.
zbrarian's review
5.0
“It’s not about getting it right. It’s more about getting it wrong”. Wise words from Vivian’s older brother Arlo. This is the perfect Groundhog Day middle school book. Vivian wants it to be the BEST first day ever, since all the first days throughout school have been horrible. However, she has to do it on her own, without her best friend Cami, who as moved far away to Florida. She creates a list of second chances, which blows up in her face, resulting in living the same first day over and over. By the time she hits day 4, her brother’s wise words start to make sense. There are no perfect days; we all learn from our mistakes. I loved the character of Vivian; so raw, so honest and so full of sass! Can’t wait to grab a copy for my library collection!
z_brarian's review
5.0
“It’s not about getting it right. It’s more about getting it wrong”. Wise words from Vivian’s older brother Arlo. This is the perfect Groundhog Day middle school book. Vivian wants it to be the BEST first day ever, since all the first days throughout school have been horrible. However, she has to do it on her own, without her best friend Cami, who as moved far away to Florida. She creates a list of second chances, which blows up in her face, resulting in living the same first day over and over. By the time she hits day 4, her brother’s wise words start to make sense. There are no perfect days; we all learn from our mistakes. I loved the character of Vivian; so raw, so honest and so full of sass! Can’t wait to grab a copy for my library collection!
chchchazley's review
5.0
So funny! I adore a time-loop book, and this one is exactly right. It's full of wisdom about being a teenager, a woman, just a human being trying to exist in the world. Most of all, Vivian is a lovely person. She tries so hard, and I had to cheer when some things finally started to go right for her.
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
Groundhog’s Day meets the first day of 8th grade.
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Vivian Lantz has the worst luck with first days of school. The stories she could tell you! Now she’s starting the last year of middle school without her best friend who moved across the country. Vivian has high hopes for this first day, but they quickly get dashed the second she wakes up to rain pouring into the house and the day gets worse from there. The next day, though, it’s a first day all over again. As Vivian relives each day, she tries to create the perfect Monday, but maybe there is no such thing as the perfect first day of school.
☔️
Vivian Lantz has the worst luck with first days of school. The stories she could tell you! Now she’s starting the last year of middle school without her best friend who moved across the country. Vivian has high hopes for this first day, but they quickly get dashed the second she wakes up to rain pouring into the house and the day gets worse from there. The next day, though, it’s a first day all over again. As Vivian relives each day, she tries to create the perfect Monday, but maybe there is no such thing as the perfect first day of school.
cboddie's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
6th-8th