The Do-Over
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Lynn Painter
A New York Times Bestseller In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again. After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of Ben & Jerry’s. She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next day? Another horrendous V-Day. Emilie is stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day. In addition to Josh’s recurring infidelity, Emilie can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways. How many times can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the universe stops doling out do-overs?
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Author
Lynn Painter
Pages
304
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2022-11-15
ISBN
1534478868 9781534478862
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"SO GOOD!! I feel like I was the exact targeted audience lol, I just wish the ending was better, the last 40 pages to me didn't live up to the rest of the book which was rlly disappointing"
pia (taylor's version)
"Very cute, fast paced book! It was the perfect read for Valentine's Day! Loved the time loop! The main characters were both so sweet! I only wish it was dual POV! Definitely worth checking out!"
Madison C
"Really sweet and cute! Didn't realize it was ya for some reason but still really enjoyed it!"
Skye Edelson-Bennett
"3.75 this was a cute YA read Lynn Painter writes adorable banter and her books are always a good time. I got a little anxious during the “DONC”. Also this was a pretty slow burn! Overall cute and a good time. If you’re looking for a cute YA book she has some great options! "
Halie V
"an easy read. i like getting through her books to check something off and prove i can get through a slump. the plot is highly predictable and just what you would expect, but it’s something to get the ball rolling as a fast read."
Ari’s Corner
"5/5⭐️ Lynn Painter can do NO wrong"
Bry
"Oh dear, I LOVED IT SO MUCH! It hurt a lot in the beginning - because Em's situation hits close to home - but then it became a perfect comfort book. I love the way the heroine heals from her traumas, perhaps more subtly than I expected, but she really does, and how the author sort of makes a statement, "Things change. YOU can change them. You won't be stuck in this limbo forever. Have courage, have hope." Perhaps I'm taking it too seriously, but it did make me cry a little. I'm happy I read this book."
Margarita D
"Ground hogs day style time loop. Cute YA romance."
Loann
"Such a cute and fun read!! If you liked Better Than The Movies then you’ll definitely enjoy this too! 🥰"
rebekah💕
"This is my second Lynn Painter read and I am definitely a fan of hers!! My first read was Better Than the Movies and it was one of my favorite reads of 2023. This book was super cute and fun! I love me a time loop story and even though there were a couple confusing side details and some predictability, I appreciated how it all unfolded and loved the ending. I read a special edition which had 2 bonus chapters with Nick’s POV and I just loved those additions! Excited to read more from this swoon worthy author."
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