jessicadr's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a cute quick read. The book bounced around a lot, but was easy to follow. I did find myself feeling like the ending should have been stronger or that there should have been an epilogue to the book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Minor: Dementia
hezajc's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a delightful, easy breezy, fun romantic read. Nothing earth shattering, but it didn't need to be. I was always happy to dip back into this book and be with the characters. A perfect summer afternoon read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Miscarriage
booksanddachshunds's review
4.0
It was interresting to hear the backstory of the stolen name, and I can definately see why Minnie would had grown to ressent Quinn.. her mother definately did her wrong by constantly reminding her that « things wouldn’t be that way if you would’ve been a Quinn! ». On that note, all that negativity from her mother is probably the root of her birthday being jinxed.
It worked so great to have the novel going back-and-forth from current (2020) to prior years, where we draw the dots to be all the times Minnie & Quinn met before.. without knowing it was them! My favorite has to be NYE 2003 with Quinn’s POV
It worked so great to have the novel going back-and-forth from current (2020) to prior years, where we draw the dots to be all the times Minnie & Quinn met before.. without knowing it was them! My favorite has to be NYE 2003 with Quinn’s POV
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Blood
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Severe Anxiety, Agoraphobialiltastypuff's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An lovely hopeful read with enjoyable characters.
Check content warnings. Some heavy topics are addressed, but I feel they are done with care rather than exploitation.
Check content warnings. Some heavy topics are addressed, but I feel they are done with care rather than exploitation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Panic attacks/disorders
readergonewilde's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
violetwillow's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage
taysaraadam's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Grief, Bullying, and Blood
Minor: Miscarriage, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
jackelz's review against another edition
Minnie Cooper and Quinn Hamilton were born at the same hospital on the same day — just after midnight on New Year's Day — in 1990. And Minnie blames Quinn for her streak of bad luck on her birthday. So this is kind of an enemies to lovers, second chance romance.
I loved Minnie and thought she was a great character, but I think this book would’ve benefitted from a dual POV. I wanted to get to know Quinn more, and maybe more of his perspective would’ve filled in some timeline jumps. I enjoyed the flashbacks to their missed connections throughout the years, but just wanted more. Minnie has great character development, but there is less focus on the romance, and their connection, in my opinion.
I loved the supporting cast of characters, especially Leila and the moms. The relationship that developed between the moms was such a delightful bonus to the story. There are a lot of sweet and funny moments throughout the book, and overall I really enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Content warnings: depression, agoraphobiabekkasbookclub's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It tells the story of Minnie, a small business owner and baker, and Quinn, a successful business consultant. Both born January 1, 1990 but Quinn was the lucky baby born 1 minute before Minnie. In that 1 minute, Quinn “stole” Minnie’s name and the “luck” that came with it. Minnie and Quinn meet for the first time on their 30th birthday and continue to run into each other as the year goes on.
While this is a romance novel, I loved that it discusses so much more. The characters are well written and the growth we see in Minnie and Quinn is so good! It dives into mental health and anxiety, difficulties of friendship, and family dynamics. Minnie at times was frustrating, blaming bad things that happened to her on bad luck instead of taking responsibility for her own life and actions. Once she recognized the chip on her shoulder, she grew to a better person. I also liked that is jumped from present day to previous New Year’s Eves and we see a little bit how destiny works in the background of our lives.
While this is a romance novel, I loved that it discusses so much more. The characters are well written and the growth we see in Minnie and Quinn is so good! It dives into mental health and anxiety, difficulties of friendship, and family dynamics. Minnie at times was frustrating, blaming bad things that happened to her on bad luck instead of taking responsibility for her own life and actions. Once she recognized the chip on her shoulder, she grew to a better person. I also liked that is jumped from present day to previous New Year’s Eves and we see a little bit how destiny works in the background of our lives.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
kat_13's review
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Abandonment, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders