Just a simple relaxing read, no deep emotions, nothing really exceptional. I enjoyed reading this! I would recommend to a friend.

"Pretty in Punxsutawney" by Laurie Boyle Crompton is a charming and inventive young adult novel that combines elements of classic 80s movies with a fresh, contemporary twist. This delightful read captures the essence of teenage angst and the journey of self-discovery, all while wrapped in a fun, time-loop narrative that pays homage to iconic films like "Groundhog Day" and "Pretty in Pink."

The story follows Andie, a high school senior who finds herself reliving her first day at a new school in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, over and over again. Each day resets with Andie waking up to her alarm, with the previous day's events seemingly erased from everyone else's memory. Determined to break the cycle, Andie embarks on a mission to navigate the social cliques of high school, make meaningful friendships, and maybe, just maybe, find true love to break the spell.

Crompton's writing is witty and engaging, capturing the voice of a teenage girl with authenticity and humor. Andie's character is relatable and likable, making it easy for readers to root for her from the very beginning. Her journey through the repetitive days is filled with growth and self-reflection, as she learns more about herself and those around her with each reset.

One of the novel's strengths is its creative use of 80s movie tropes and references, which adds a layer of nostalgia for readers familiar with the era's cinematic classics. Yet, Crompton skillfully ensures that these elements enhance rather than overshadow the novel's originality. The homage is clever and heartfelt, appealing to both fans of the referenced films and those new to them.

The supporting characters are well-drawn and diverse, each contributing to Andie's understanding of the high school ecosystem and her place within it. From the jocks and cheerleaders to the band geeks and loners, Crompton explores the dynamics of high school life with depth and empathy, challenging stereotypes and highlighting the importance of empathy and connection.

The time-loop mechanism serves as a perfect metaphor for the trial-and-error process of growing up, making mistakes, and learning from them. Andie's repeated attempts to get the day right mirror the universal experience of navigating adolescence, making the novel resonate with readers on a deeper level.

In conclusion, "Pretty in Punxsutawney" by Laurie Boyle Crompton is a heartwarming, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable read that blends nostalgia with fresh, contemporary storytelling. Its unique premise, relatable protagonist, and clever integration of 80s movie culture make it a standout in the young adult genre. This novel is not just a trip down memory lane but a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, reminding readers of the timeless challenges and joys of being a teenager.

Can you imagine reliving your first day of senior year in a new school over and over again in an infinite time loop? That's exactly what happens to Andie in this fun read that's part Pretty in Pink, part Groundhog's Day. Can she break the cycle? Or will she be stuck reliving it forever?

I really liked the homage to some of my favorite 80s movies in this, as well as the humor - I found myself laughing out loud several times!

Didn't necessarily like how Andie felt the need to change her appearance and attitude nearly daily to fit in with a different clique, but the overall message of acceptance and how we shouldn't judge others based on the cliques they got into was appreciated.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for offering this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Pretty in Pink meets Groundhog Day in this adorable YA book.
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Andie has just moved to Punxsutawney, PA for her senior year. She spent the summer at the movie theater since she’s a film buff, but she also spent the time crushing on the most popular guy in her new high school. But from the moment he picks her up on the first day of school, Andie lives through embarrassment after embarrassment, making it the worst day of her life. When she wakes up the next morning, though, she has a chance to relive it day after day until she can figure out why she’s in a time loop. Andie tries her hand at cheerleading, being goth, playing bass in a band, being a nerd, an outcast, and trying to go after the boy she has a crush on only to be disappointed day after day. Will she ever break out of this spiral?
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I love the repeating day trope and once you add in all the 80s film references, I’m sold. I’ve had this on my TBR forever and I’m so glad I read it today. This book was great for those just starting out in young adult as the author keeps it fairly tame throughout each of Andie’s days. There was also a great point about popularity and cliques that I think would generate great discussion with students. This author has a new fan!

CW: eating disorder, underage drinking, blood, vomit, sexual assault

This book should have been right up my alley, but I ended up DNFing it. I think this is mostly due to the fact that I am not the demographic this book is written for. It read very young teen, which is great because that's who it's for. I think if you are a teen and have an affection for 80s/90s romcoms you'll love this. Alas, I think I'm just growing out of YA, again, fine, because I'm not a teen.

Oh my goodness, this was such a fun book. I loved it! Andie is wonderful, she is so much fun. She is all teenager at times. I enjoyed her many moods and her adventures through her repeating day. The lines in the book are clever and well timed. The things that run through Andie's head at times had me laughing out loud. Mom and Dad are sweet, attentive parents, and both are very funny at times. Andie's journey through time was quite the learning experience for her. As a child of the 80s, I loved all of the awesome movies that were mentioned and referenced. I appreciated Andie's growth and how she genuinely tried to help others. Yes, she was trying to figure out how to end her looped day, but she learned so much about others and herself. The last few chapters were especially wonderful. Without revealing anything, one character's struggle was very touching, and how Andie helped her was awesome. I love a good, clean book I can pass to my daughters, and this is one of them.


Content: There is some teenage drinking at a party, but the main character does not participate in it.

This book was such a fun sweet read, I am so in love with it. It is a fun mix of Groundhog Day and classic teen rom-coms, which kept a smile on my face from beginning to end. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun light read that will make you smile and I cannot wait for more from this author.

The main reason I decided to review this book is because of groundhogs day. As a mom I absolutely hated Andie’s mother. I didn't like that Andie started each new day being anyone but herself. I am definitely not the intended target for this book but I also don't think I would like my daughter reading this book either. I would prefer she read books that make her proud of who she is, this book simply doesn't do that.

This was a fun easy read. Sometimes all you need is a book with no deep emotions or thought required. This is it. A simple, easy, relaxing read.

I couldn’t get into this book. I tried multiple times and it just didn’t grab my attention. I skimmed through hoping something would grab me but nothing ever did.

I'm a sucker for these storylines- where there's a repeated time-loop and you have to figure out how to get out of it. there were also a lot of moral of the story themes that I liked about this book. The only thing, was that I didn't find the MC that likeable, but that may just be me. Sometimes that really deters me from fully loving a book. overall though, I think Pretty in Punxsutawney was enjoyable!

So, this was a fun mix up of two classics; Groundhog Day and Pretty in Pink. I grew up watching these movies and jumped at the chance to read something mashing them up.

Stuck reliving the same day over and over, Andie is sure she gets to spend the perfect day over and over with her crush. Things don't always go as you think or even appear for the reasons you think.

Andie has a lot of growth to do over the book and it was interesting to see her fumble through the day many times making wildy different choices and stretching her character to new levels, learning new skills.

It was a cute read and I would suggest to a younger crowd, but they may not get all the references. I loved that part.

#PrettyInPunxsutawney from @lbcrompton and @blinkyabooks is a highly entertaining #YA novel. Combining the quirks of #GroundhogDay and #PrettyInPink, Andie relives the first day of her senior year in a new school again and again. It's romantic and cute and fun as she searches for a place to belong and learns to look past appearances. Definitely an enjoyable read for a YA-fiction lover.

I've seen a lot of 80s movies but apparently none of the classic teen romance stories and instead just the sci-fi side so, because of that, there is a chance some of the charm of the various references was lost on me.
From a personal perspective, I struggled with a part of the premise in that she kept trying to be someone else. i get that is part of the teen experience, that trying to figure out who you are or who you want to be but, as an adult, i just wanted to take Andie aside and be like, honey, be you. But, as all of this was fictional, it was fun to see her trying on different personas as she tried to fit into the different cliques. It felt like an extended dressing room montage.
All that being said, I did enjoy myself. It was cute and relatively light and made me laugh a lot. I had a good time reading it.

This book just wasn’t for me, the writing style and me just didn’t mix but I can see how this would be enjoyable for many others

A Groundhog Day meets Pretty in Pink mashup that tells the tale of a shy, introverted high school girl who must relive the first day of school over and over again until her first kiss can break the curse … she hopes.


A cute slow-burn love story I could totally see turned into a movie.

A cute book and not as repetitive as I thought it would be. But it was too cheesy and full of cringe for me.

I didn't really enjoy this book as I couldn't connect to any of the characters and didn't like the plot that much.

PRETTY IN PUNXSUTAWNEY is a fun mix of 80s nostalgic movies, high school, and Groundhog Day (a day that repeats over and over). The characters are likable and the story is plenty entertaining, with plenty of movie references and a sweet ending. An overall fun YA romance.

The protagonist's (Andie) voice was spot on in this story. I even had to laugh when she went full-on teenager, with plenty of angst and tantrum throwing. The high school cliques were also pretty much spot on, with everyone labeling everyone else and the usual manipulation and jealousies surrounding the hottest guys and the girls who are trying to snag them. It was fun seeing how Andie's wardrobe influenced perceptions, as well as who she hung out with. I also really enjoyed Andie's parents and seeing her find friends in all the different cliques at school. I could almost tell from the start who she should be pursuing as a romantic interest, but it was still fun seeing it all play out. There were some things a bit overdone and a little too pushy in the point the author was trying to make. You also probably should have seen the 80s movies that play roles in this story to get some of the references. Otherwise, this was a blast to read.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This story has cute, quirky, fun, and a little magic as the protagonist tries to figure out how to stop reliving her first day of school and wake up to the next one. There are fun friendships and family relationships, as well as a sweet romance. An entertaining story for contemporary YA readers who also love 80s movies or movies in general.

Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not require a positive review nor affect it in any way.

I recommend this book if you are looking for a fun, light read. Although I was unable to complete it, I will be picking up a physical copy of the book because I found it hard to stop wondering how it ended.