A review by suklaa
Yesterday Is History by Kosoko Jackson

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.
If Andre could've continued time traveling, he would've 100% stayed with him. He literally says it himself.
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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. 
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