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blakeandbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Murder, Gun violence, and Death
meeklovestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I was grasping between a 3.75 and a 4 stars for this book, but I finally settled on a 3.75/5 stars. I'm not going to lie for the first 90 or so pages I was STRUGGLING! Her writing and just the way she chose to portray the story wasn't working for me. I was really bored (close to dnfing bored), what made me continue was due to how much people liked this book online. And funny enough after the 90 or so pages it picked up for me that was until the 200 page mark. Then it got slowed again, but then picked up again (I was a rollercoaster when it came to this book, my goodness😅).Â
Once the story picked up, I found myself enjoying it overall, however, I do think it did drag on for many parts. I guessed some twists, but there were many times where I was shocked and it's been a while since a thriller shocked me. I really enjoyed the various depictions of Jen's love for her son. It was so endearing to read how much she cared for him. I also enjoyed the various interactions Jen has with Andy. Those were always so funny to read. The time travel stuff was also very interesting and fun to read about. Ultimately once you've finished this book you find out that it's low-key a love story. Now although Ryan/Kelly ended up being a good guy in the end I still can't behind the fact that he lied to her for twenty years no matter what the reason was. And when she confronts him for the first time he completely gaslights her. I understand his reasoning but I still can't get behind it. Â
The ending was pretty anti-climatic to me and pretty unsatisfying. Like the fact that she literally doesn't even remember her time travelling in the end annoyed me soooo much! And the fact she had to sacrifice the kidnapping versus convicting Joseph was odd to me. I thought the story was leading to the justification and figuring out why Todd kills him, but we can that explained within a few sentences. I would've preferred that honestly rather than the direction the author chose to take because now Joseph is alive and never put in prison which causes another time loop. Like what?! Then what was the point? The book might as well have ended with "it was all a dream". Very annoying! Was not fond of the ending at all. Â
Once the story picked up, I found myself enjoying it overall, however, I do think it did drag on for many parts. I guessed some twists, but there were many times where I was shocked and it's been a while since a thriller shocked me. I really enjoyed the various depictions of Jen's love for her son. It was so endearing to read how much she cared for him. I also enjoyed the various interactions Jen has with Andy. Those were always so funny to read. The time travel stuff was also very interesting and fun to read about. Ultimately once you've finished this book you find out that it's low-key a love story.Â
The ending was pretty anti-climatic to me and pretty unsatisfying.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
bobbeym's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book. It has an unusual premise with the MC going backwards in time rather than reliving the same day over.  I thought the book was well written, and while it was a bit repetitive in some spots, I expected that given the nature of the book.  I really enjoyed how it changed POV every few chapters, and looked forward to finding out how the paths would cross.Â
I gave this 4/5 stars and recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.
I gave this 4/5 stars and recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, and Death
content warnings are not described graphically, but are mentioned often.gemin1reader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
5.0
Jen isn’t so much trapped in a time loop as trapped in travelling backwards through her life to different points, uncovering how to stop her son becoming a murderer.Â
It was twisty and pacey, some elements I’d guessed before they happened but a few things completely surprised me! Really well written, I basically sat and read it in one sitting.Â
It was twisty and pacey, some elements I’d guessed before they happened but a few things completely surprised me! Really well written, I basically sat and read it in one sitting.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Vomit
Minor: Infidelity
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