xoxo_tip's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hannah moves back to L.A. and her life is a mess. She goes to the bar on her first night back with her best friend and while there she runs into an old flame. Hannah is given the decision to go home with her best friend or stay with ex. The book splits off to both decisions and we get to see how one action can drastically change Hannah’s life.
I loved getting to see both perspectives play out and the domino effect that takes place.
I actually enjoyed the idea that there are multiple universes that we exist in and each version of ourself is living a completely different life.
I never want to hear about cinnamon rolls ever again!!!
bmitch21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
lizaxwin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Alright, this review might be full of unmarked spoilers! You‘ve been warned.
I expected so much more, this being my fourth book by TJR. But this being one of her first books kinda excused it, I guess?! But at times the writing was really bad and what’s with Hannah’s obsession with cinnamon rolls and buns?! That’s not really shaping her character, that‘s just cringey. I also have After I Do on my TBR and I really hope it’s better than this one tbh 😅 That being said, I‘m kinda glad that Hannah ends up happy at the end of both alternate realities. Also, the explanation of the whole „different decisions lead to the universe splitting into different realities“ was grand. And I think I enjoyed that the book kinda vouched for there being more than one perfect person for each of us. However, I would’ve preferred if it had just ended with Gabby being her person and neither man ending up with Hannah. Girl power and so on!
So all in all this was an okayish read, but nothing to special! Definitely one of TJR‘s weakest books.
I expected so much more, this being my fourth book by TJR. But this being one of her first books kinda excused it, I guess?! But at times the writing was really bad and what’s with Hannah’s obsession with cinnamon rolls and buns?! That’s not really shaping her character, that‘s just cringey. I also have After I Do on my TBR and I really hope it’s better than this one tbh 😅 That being said, I‘m kinda glad that Hannah ends up happy at the end of both alternate realities. Also, the explanation of the whole „different decisions lead to the universe splitting into different realities“ was grand. And I think I enjoyed that the book kinda vouched for there being more than one perfect person for each of us. However, I would’ve preferred if it had just ended with Gabby being her person and neither man ending up with Hannah. Girl power and so on!
So all in all this was an okayish read, but nothing to special! Definitely one of TJR‘s weakest books.
tahnee's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my gosh, looooved this one! TJR is such an incredible author!
roritoes22's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cute story!
stonenat's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
2.0
rahanahava's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 stars
Wow. The dual timelines really had my head spinning in a good way. It reminded me of the movie Sliding Doors so much. As a human we’re always constantly thinking of the What Ifs in life. In the end life is what you make of it. You choose to be happy or not in whatever situation you find yourself in because of the choices you make. There is really no “right” or “wrong” choice. What will happen will happen.
It’s also beautiful to think that some people are meant to be in your life in some way and they’ll always find a way regardless of how they end up being in your life. Certain things you will be led to regardless of what you choose.
I’m not big into destiny or fate (I believe destiny and fate are what you make through your choices and it’s not pre destined), but the book doesn’t push too hard one way or another. The multiverse theory is fascinating to think about and it oddly comforts me.
Wow. The dual timelines really had my head spinning in a good way. It reminded me of the movie Sliding Doors so much. As a human we’re always constantly thinking of the What Ifs in life. In the end life is what you make of it. You choose to be happy or not in whatever situation you find yourself in because of the choices you make. There is really no “right” or “wrong” choice. What will happen will happen.
It’s also beautiful to think that some people are meant to be in your life in some way and they’ll always find a way regardless of how they end up being in your life. Certain things you will be led to regardless of what you choose.
I’m not big into destiny or fate (I believe destiny and fate are what you make through your choices and it’s not pre destined), but the book doesn’t push too hard one way or another. The multiverse theory is fascinating to think about and it oddly comforts me.
rileyf07's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars
i read this book in one day, in one sitting. i truly feel like this book is such an interesting concept and the storyline just felt right
my complaint? it wasn’t super confusing, but sometimes it felt like it just switched too quick, i hoped that sometimes i would get two chapters in a row of the same universe, but alas it never happened
this book, unlike some of ms taylor jenkins reid’s newer books, didn’t carry anything too too extraordinary, still a very fun read though! so if you want a beach read, a quick read, this book is definitely my reccomendation
i read this book in one day, in one sitting. i truly feel like this book is such an interesting concept and the storyline just felt right
my complaint? it wasn’t super confusing, but sometimes it felt like it just switched too quick, i hoped that sometimes i would get two chapters in a row of the same universe, but alas it never happened
this book, unlike some of ms taylor jenkins reid’s newer books, didn’t carry anything too too extraordinary, still a very fun read though! so if you want a beach read, a quick read, this book is definitely my reccomendation
hannahmadden's review against another edition
1.0
This has all the hallmarks of a TJR book: a woman concerned about aging and a man who’s described as, “getting more handsome as he ages”
michytron's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75