hue's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I had no expectations—I barely skimmed the about section of the book—and yet I'm pleasantly surprised. Kosoko Jackson writes such a vibrantly real character that it almost feels wrong Andre is fictional. A truly enjoyable read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cancer, Racism, and Homophobia
suklaa's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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? It's complicated
3.0
Well... This was kinda disappointing. Usually I'm not a fan of love triangles but this one had an interesting spin to it, with the other interests being in the past and the other in the present so I wanted to give it a shot. Unfortunately this one ended up disappointing me. The pacing was just way too slow and the ending was rushed. There was hardly any chemistry between Andre and his love interests (well tbh, he had more chemistry with Michael). Both of his relationships were very insta-love and they lacked any real chemistry. I thought it was ridiculous how madly in love Michael was with Andre after two or three meetings. And then there was Blake, who seemed to hate Andre for half the book but then suddenly he's in love with Andre? Huh?? Andre and Michael's relationship couldn't have worked but they definitely had more chemistry with one another. Blake was clearly just the second choice for Andre..
All in all, this book was written nicely and the chapters were usually pretty short so this was a simple read. The concept was great. But unfortunately this book falls flat with the lack of chemistry with our main couples and the rushed ending.
Spoiler
If Andre could've continued time traveling, he would've 100% stayed with him. He literally says it himself.All in all, this book was written nicely and the chapters were usually pretty short so this was a simple read. The concept was great. But unfortunately this book falls flat with the lack of chemistry with our main couples and the rushed ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
mandkips's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, and Homophobia
Moderate: Grief, Death, and Racism
Minor: Car accident and Alcoholism
ameliapondered's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
This book could have been so good. The premise is so intriguing but it was way too faced paced for half of the emotions from the characters in this book to make sense. Another one to two hundred pages would have made this book extraordinary.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer and Alcohol
noellelovesbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Trigger & Content Warnings:
Homomisia
Racism discussed
Familial estrangement
Alcohol consumption
Physical injury
Hospitalisation
Organ transplants & surgery mentioned
Terminal cancer
I stumbled on the summary of this book after falling down a hole on GoodReads. Honestly, one of my favorite things is looking at books for a few hours and seeing where I end up. Typically I end up with a ton of books added to my TBR and a good feeling about all of them. So after having this on my TBR for a few months and then running across it on the Libby app I knew it was time.
Going into this book I thought it would be a sweet lighthearted YA rom-com with the added twist of time travel, which it was, but it was also so much more. We have the discussion of class, wealth, race, and sexuality. Andre is a young queer black man that just received a life-changing liver transplant, life-changing in more ways than one.
Imagine six months after a liver transplant you’re all of a sudden transported into the past. I’ve always been deeply fascinated by the idea of time travel but, as a WOC, also scared of it. There are tons of places in America, currently, where it’s not safe to walk around while being brown, or queer, so the idea of being transported back in time is scary.
From the start that was sweet, cute, and full of random horror movie references [which I love!] to the middle and end that were deeper and full of more emotion I loved this entire story. We get a beautiful story of love, time travel, and finding where you fit, and though we are always aware of the trauma a young queer black man may face, we’re able to see and share in his joy and happiness without scenes of discrimination or hate.
I am so happy that I stumbled upon the summary of this book and look forward to buying myself a copy to re-read, annotate, and use to convince more people to read this beautiful story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Car accident
imstephtacular's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Chronic illness
Moderate: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Child death, Death, Grief, Addiction, Alcoholism, Classism, Medical content, and Homophobia
Minor: Cursing and Racism
xoodlebooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cancer, and Medical content
Moderate: Grief, Racism, and Homophobia
Minor: Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
After a liver transplant, Andre Cobb finds out he can time travel. After returning from his surprise trip to 1969, Andre is contacted by the donor family. They take him in and explain about time traveling, and they've tasked their youngest son, Blake, to teach him about his new gift. Andre is torn between past and present, between Michael and Blake and he has no idea what he's doing.
I enjoyed this book. It was such a fun time romp. Andre was an easy character to love. He's been through a lot and had low expectations of things working out for him. Then this liver transplant changes his whole life. Now he can plan a future and he's finding that the future he wants is not the dream his parents have coached him on. I loved seeing Andre get to grow and live. His adventures show him just some of the experiences he can continue to have.
I wasn't super invested in either of the romance candidates. Michael was from 1969 so like that would never work? But then I never really felt the connection with Blake until super late in the book. Regardless, I did really enjoy this book and Andre's character.
Rep: Black gay male who has liver cancer (in remission), two gay white male love interests.
CWs: Grief, homophobia (someone is kicked out of their parents house for being gay), alcohol consumption (underage) , alcoholism, drug use/abuse, cancer (MC had liver cancer, in remission, book opens with liver transplant), medical content, death/death of child (love interest's brother), car accident (cause of death), grief, racism, outing.
I enjoyed this book. It was such a fun time romp. Andre was an easy character to love. He's been through a lot and had low expectations of things working out for him. Then this liver transplant changes his whole life. Now he can plan a future and he's finding that the future he wants is not the dream his parents have coached him on. I loved seeing Andre get to grow and live. His adventures show him just some of the experiences he can continue to have.
I wasn't super invested in either of the romance candidates. Michael was from 1969 so like that would never work? But then I never really felt the connection with Blake until super late in the book. Regardless, I did really enjoy this book and Andre's character.
Rep: Black gay male who has liver cancer (in remission), two gay white male love interests.
CWs: Grief, homophobia (someone is kicked out of their parents house for being gay), alcohol consumption (underage) , alcoholism, drug use/abuse, cancer (MC had liver cancer, in remission, book opens with liver transplant), medical content, death/death of child (love interest's brother), car accident (cause of death), grief, racism, outing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Grief, Homophobia, Medical content, and Racism
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Outing
dari's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed listening to this audiobook (it's on Spotify). The story is very bittersweet and left behind somewhat of a heavy feeling behind, but in a good way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Medical content
Minor: Car accident
angelicathebookworm's review against another edition
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cancer, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Grief, Homophobia, and Medical content