wordinessa 's review for:

A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen

4.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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: No

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Carter Cho is a simple man. He's a technician at Hawke, has an eidetic memory, and loves good food and knows where to find it. Problem is, he's stuck in a time loop - that ends in Hawke's explosion and, presumably, everyone's demise. But on one loop he meets Mariana, manages to pull her into the chaos with him, and everything changes for them both.

This starts as Carter's story, then becomes all about teamwork and hope, and then ends (and is more powerful for it) with Mariana taking anchor, risking everything to end the time loop. There is a love story here, but not really of romance novel quality - this is definitely a story about a time loop, even if the two stuck in it eventually realize they've met for a reason. This is about a time loop, a mystery, love, and learning to savour life, bit by bit. Definitely a worthwhile journey for those who like their sci-fi with a slight dose of nonsense technobabble and a bigger serving of emotional resonance. 

Thank you to NetGalley and Mira (Harlequin Trade Publishing) for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review!