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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
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
Vivian Lantz has the worst luck when it comes to first days of school. Every year something different happens, whether it's being forced to sing in front of her entire class or having your appendix burst in fifth grade. 8th grade is going to be her chance for a fresh slate.
However, it turns out, 8th grade is the worst first day yet. So, when Vivian wakes up the following day and finds herself stuck in her first day of 8th grade again. Now is her chance to right all of her wrongs and create the best first day ever. But as it keeps happening, Vivian has to figure out how to escape the first day time loop.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an advanced copy to review! I love Kathryn Ormsbee; she writes great middle grade that just hits the voice just right. And this one was no different! Vivian has such a journey of self-discovery in this book, one that a lot of middle schoolers will relate to. Finding her voice, finding a new friend after her best friend moves away. It's got it all.
Vivian also discovers that she might be attracted to girls in this book, and her dads just roll with it. The entire first crush moment was adorable, and Vivian learned more each time she was stuck in the time loop. She also had some great family relationships, and we get to explore those too as she's stuck.
All in all, if you like time loop stories and stories about finding yourself, you'll definitely love this middle grade!
However, it turns out, 8th grade is the worst first day yet. So, when Vivian wakes up the following day and finds herself stuck in her first day of 8th grade again. Now is her chance to right all of her wrongs and create the best first day ever. But as it keeps happening, Vivian has to figure out how to escape the first day time loop.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an advanced copy to review! I love Kathryn Ormsbee; she writes great middle grade that just hits the voice just right. And this one was no different! Vivian has such a journey of self-discovery in this book, one that a lot of middle schoolers will relate to. Finding her voice, finding a new friend after her best friend moves away. It's got it all.
Vivian also discovers that she might be attracted to girls in this book, and her dads just roll with it. The entire first crush moment was adorable, and Vivian learned more each time she was stuck in the time loop. She also had some great family relationships, and we get to explore those too as she's stuck.
All in all, if you like time loop stories and stories about finding yourself, you'll definitely love this middle grade!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
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