A review by starklinqs
Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron

emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC! God, at first I was delaying with reading this book, I’m not going to lie. I kept telling myself I wasn’t sure about the writing and that I was just going to read it later (and this was only a few pages in, I don’t know why I was hesitating so hard LMAO). 

Then I finally got out of my book slump and forced myself to start again, and I did not put the book down once (literally, I started getting thirsty and started walking down the stairs trying to watch the steps and the book at the same time). This book isn’t perfect of course - the time travel is only loosely described (which I forgive sins I loved everything else so much) and while it’s not necessarily a flaw, I cringe a little when main characters obsess over their looks/not being pretty enough. But god, I loved Ewan and Isla so, SO much. I was invested in their story through and through, and I liked them both as characters. They both have their own sets of flaws, but are lovely and love each other so much, and it’s just SO wonderful seeing Isla and exploring her nervous disorder and all the pain and struggles that come with that while still reiterating that YES, she’s worthy of love. Sometimes I felt frustrated at her in a way that mimicked how I get frustrated at myself, and it was just so very true to form and relatable. I could honestly go on for ages about this book, but to keep it short I just loved it so much. I would read another book about these two, and I know I’m going to reread their story again. 
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