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A review by betweentheshelves
If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? Yes
4.5
Clark is stuck in a time loop. He has been for 309 days now, and he can’t figure out how to get out of it. But on day 310, something different happens. His math class is interrupted by a boy he’s never seen before. A boy that Clark finds himself wanting to follow.
As Clark follows this new boy, Beau, in errands around Chicago, he learns new things about himself. He also realizes that he might be falling for him. But how can you form a relationship with someone when you’re stuck in the same day? Will Clark ever be able escape his time loop and get back to his regular life? And what will happen if he can't?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch to review! It’s Robbie Couch, so you know I had to pick this one up! So far, none of his books have been a disappointment.
As per usual, Couch’s characters are what really drive his story. You may think because Clark is stuck in a time loop that the side characters aren’t as developed, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Clark makes friendships throughout the story, forming relationships even when they completely forget about him until the next time they see him. It’s really some masterful character writing!
Clark’s emotional journey in this book is also so well done. Yes, he is stuck in a time loop, which isn’t something anyone can necessarily relate to. But ultimately, the book is about Clark learning how to make new connections and become less lonely. To deal with his parents’ divorce and his best friend moving away. That loneliness is something a lot of teens, queer teens especially, can relate to.
I still love The Sky Blues, but I think this book might be Couch’s best writing yet. Plus, I guarantee you’ll want to try to figure out how to make blue velvet brownies once you finish it.
Definitely pick this one up when it comes out in April!
As Clark follows this new boy, Beau, in errands around Chicago, he learns new things about himself. He also realizes that he might be falling for him. But how can you form a relationship with someone when you’re stuck in the same day? Will Clark ever be able escape his time loop and get back to his regular life? And what will happen if he can't?
Thanks to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for an advanced copy of If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie Couch to review! It’s Robbie Couch, so you know I had to pick this one up! So far, none of his books have been a disappointment.
As per usual, Couch’s characters are what really drive his story. You may think because Clark is stuck in a time loop that the side characters aren’t as developed, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Clark makes friendships throughout the story, forming relationships even when they completely forget about him until the next time they see him. It’s really some masterful character writing!
Clark’s emotional journey in this book is also so well done. Yes, he is stuck in a time loop, which isn’t something anyone can necessarily relate to. But ultimately, the book is about Clark learning how to make new connections and become less lonely. To deal with his parents’ divorce and his best friend moving away. That loneliness is something a lot of teens, queer teens especially, can relate to.
I still love The Sky Blues, but I think this book might be Couch’s best writing yet. Plus, I guarantee you’ll want to try to figure out how to make blue velvet brownies once you finish it.
Definitely pick this one up when it comes out in April!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity