A review by gmihalko15
A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen

challenging emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Now, this, this was an emotional rollercoaster. There is so much to say about this book. The idea of people falling in love during a time loop was very intriguing to me. I wasn't sure how the author was going to make this work, but I found the way Chen brought characters together was very interesting and heart braking at times. One aspect of this book that I adore is how much we get to know both Carter, Mariana, and their mannerisms. For instance, I love how Carter is writing everything down in his notebook: down to the second. Those are the ones to trust. Also, Mariana's place is giving smart house vibes- if you know, you know. 
Another aspect that I find to be intriguing is how both Mariana and Carter are interpreting their experience. At first, Mariana thinks Carter is from a different dimension, and he thinks he's stuck in time. However, the shock for me was Carter's justification for bringing someone else into the loop- he is so casual about it. 
In terms of the book's logistics, I don't love how the characters will randomly go into flashbacks with no inclination in the text. You just figure it out as you read. Also, I understand the plot towards the solution, but I'm not loving this divergence, which leads us to an ending where I can't say that I love it. It may just be me, but it really bothered me that in ever word that had an "f" next to an "l" there was a space? I sensed no reason for this, and I found it to be distracting. Ultimately, I am giving this book 3.5 out of 5 stars. 
Genesis's Random Thoughts While Reading: 
-I am rooting for them so hard: it's so sweet; also, I love how much Carter loves food 
-I am so shocked at where all of this sudden romance is coming from. Like, a private experience on the Wimbledon tennis court???? Dang, Carter: you got game. 
-I am so proud of Mariana for going for it, but we see that selfishness coming through 
-He can't be forgetting her, I won't allow it.