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A review by mackenzierm
The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
4.0
Frankie and Ezra broke up before their college graduation and vowed to never speak to each other again. Ten years later, on the eve of 2000, they find themselves back together for the wedding of mutual friends. The following morning, they wake up in bed next to each other with Ezra’s grandmother’s diamond ring on Frankie’s finger and have no clue how it got there. Together, they must put their past grievances aside and figure out what happened.
THE REWIND is another book that I’ve had on my TBR for several holiday seasons and just never got the chance to read. I really enjoyed the premise and the rich, nostalgic 90s vibes while two exes must find out what occurred on New Years Eve as the new millennium rang in.
Ezra and Frankie are the two main characters of this novel; they have a lot of history together and haven’t spoken for ten years. THE REWIND is told in each of their POVs and also features a dual timeline. The audiobook is narrated by two narrators, one for Ezra and one for Frankie – which I truly loved. My one issue with the dual timelines in the audiobook was I was never certain when the timelines flipped back and forth, it always felt abrupt and as though I had missed something.
I really enjoyed both main characters. As mentioned already, they’ve shared a significant history and have a lot they need to work out between themselves. They tend to butt heads a lot along the way, but this serves well to add some tension to the storytelling. I loved the depth of this story, the emotional aspect, as well as the characters whom are relatable, if not always likable.
Overall, a sweet second chance romance that warms the heart. My first book by this author but will definitely seek out her other works.
THE REWIND is another book that I’ve had on my TBR for several holiday seasons and just never got the chance to read. I really enjoyed the premise and the rich, nostalgic 90s vibes while two exes must find out what occurred on New Years Eve as the new millennium rang in.
Ezra and Frankie are the two main characters of this novel; they have a lot of history together and haven’t spoken for ten years. THE REWIND is told in each of their POVs and also features a dual timeline. The audiobook is narrated by two narrators, one for Ezra and one for Frankie – which I truly loved. My one issue with the dual timelines in the audiobook was I was never certain when the timelines flipped back and forth, it always felt abrupt and as though I had missed something.
I really enjoyed both main characters. As mentioned already, they’ve shared a significant history and have a lot they need to work out between themselves. They tend to butt heads a lot along the way, but this serves well to add some tension to the storytelling. I loved the depth of this story, the emotional aspect, as well as the characters whom are relatable, if not always likable.
Overall, a sweet second chance romance that warms the heart. My first book by this author but will definitely seek out her other works.