I like a good contemporary every once in awhile. I didn’t pay attention to the description too closely about Groundhog Day, which is a movie I absolutely loathe, but that’s okay.

This was such an adorable quick read.

There was some repetitiveness, which was to be expected once I realized the Groundhog Day vibe. And that Pretty in Pink vibe was also very obvious, but it also added a lot of cute elements and moments.

I loved the 80’s movie references, too, even though I wasn’t into a lot of the classic 80’s movies. Most were John Hughes films, which Andie got a lot of her ideas from, but there were several other movies sprinkled in.

Andie might’ve gotten on my nerves just a bit, though. There were a few moments where she was an actual brat and just uncalled for. However, she did grow over the course of the book and learned a lot about herself along the way.

A quick read with some funny moments, but also the teen angst we’re all too familiar with from teen movies. Maybe some predictability, but still light and cute all the same.

Time loops, while rare in books, never fail to impress. And with Pretty in Punxsutawney, it was no different.

I’ll admit, the beginning of the book was fairly boring. It was only after the time loop kicked in that things became interesting.

Andie is someone I’m sure most of us can find ourselves being at one point or another. She’s seriously crushing on Colton, a guy that works at the movie theatre but doesn’t appreciate movies as much as Andie does. She’s convinced he should be the one to give her the perfect first kiss, until her world begins to upturn before her very eyes.

Something I found very interesting about this story is the use of cliques. In this day and age, bullying is still a constant occurrence in schools. However, having been a person who’s moved around four or five times in the past six years, I’ve noticed a significant difference, and that’s that cliques have combined and become spread thin.

Though, in terms of the main idea being to just be yourself and not stick to technicalities, I believe this book otherwise nailed it. For that, I rate it 3.75 stars.

This was so cute and fun! I feel like teens will really identify with the main character and will love escaping into this story!

Even in my 40s, I am still obsessed with the John Hughes movies from my teens and Pretty in Pink was always the one movie I never really understood! Of course Andie belonged with Duckie and from the moment I realized that our heroine Andie shared this view, I could not put this book down! I wish this book had been around in my teens when I was navigating high school social politics and cliques. But even all these years later I could still relate to Andie's plight. This book was a very entertaining flashback and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading YA novels.

One sentence could describe this book - Pretty in Pink meets Groundhog Day. Andie has grown up with a movie mad mom, so much so she was named after Molly Ringwalds character in Pretty in Pink. But she's ok with that as she's firmly picked up the movie bug and it is that passion that introduces her to Colton at her local cinema when she moves to a new town. After her first day at her new school ends disastrously she wakes next morning to find the day has reset and she has the chance to start her senior year again. But where does she fit in? Is she a nerd or preppy girls? A cheerleader or a goth? And is Colton as perfect as she thought. She gets plenty of chances to work it out as her first day at school seems to last forever...

How I wish this was written 30 years ago! At forty something this isn't aimed at me but my John Hughes loving teenager was roused from the past by this enjoyable and fun story. Whilst it does lag a little in the final few chapters I was still hooked and read it in one sitting. The forty something me liked it for its innocence, Andie is eighteen and dreaming of her first kiss, a kiss she hopes will break the spell of her ever repeating day. Its a sweet notion for modern day YA and so I would be comfortable my daughter reading this in a few years time. First though I'll have to start my own campaign of converting her to John Hughes films....

Sweet and entertaining in equal measures, a perfect read for romantic film fans both young and older.

Firstly I would like to thank NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book. All the opinions and views discussed are my own.

I have to be honest – the first two thirds of this book I was ready to scream – I wanted to thrown this ebook out of the window and never lay eyes on it again. I made many a note about this book just ranting about it, and getting so angry about the plot. I was already forming this review in my head. AND THEN the last third of the book happened, and it honestly changed my opinion. Not enough that it erased my almost hatred for the first two thirds of his book, but enough that I didn’t DNF it. I’m also not saying I loved everything about the last third of the book because I honestly didn’t but aspects of it redeemed the book for me.

I think this book tried too hard to be something it isn’t. It wanted to have a ‘The Breakfast Club’ moment but it just wasn’t anywhere near that level. I think the issue is that this is a YA book stacked with references from the 80’s; I know a lot of teens may have watched these films but there’s also going to be a large proportion that wouldn’t have.

Okay, so lets start with the first two thirds. The plot of this book is glaringly obvious from the get-go, it’s clear that Andie is going to end up with the ‘under-dog’ character and not Colton. Even though Tom isn’t an under-dog; he is clearly very happy and content in himself and isn’t trying to be something he isn’t. Unlike Andie. The character of Andie drove me absolutely bananas. She honestly acts like an obsessed stalker from the beginning of the book; she seems to believe that she has some claim over him and it’s honestly just creepy. I highlighted many notes from this book where she acts like a stalker and everything is just so cliche it had me rolling my eyes.

I also feel that this book tried too hard initially to make Kaia seem like a mean girl; it’s stated so clearly that Kaia and Colton have had this tension going on for some time so of course she’s gonna be pissed that some new girl has suddenly appeared and is throwing herself over him. I honestly think that if this book had been done the other way around; with a male character reliving the day and acting like Andie did towards Colton people would have had an issue with it. I also really didn’t like the fact that she constantly constantly changed herself just to get Colton’s attention. It’s just such a toxic message; especially when it’s clear that Andie doesn’t really know anything about Colton and as soon a she gets his attention she realises she’s not actually that interested in him. Honestly the moment when Andie snapped her mum’s favourite DVD really pushed me over the edge with this character – how are we meant to root for her when there’s honestly not that much likeable about her in the first two thirds.

As soon as Andie stopped vying for Colton’s attention is when this book started to improve. I still didn’t like the fact that she changed herself so much each day – how she dressed/how she talked, just to try and fit in with people but I think it was much more interesting to explore all these different groups of people. Although it annoyed me that the characters were quite stereotypical, I liked the fact that she didn’t portray all the other groups other than Jocks as nice – one of the worst characters in this book is one of the “nerd girls” who tries to control her friends love life and is just generally not a nice person.

I think my favourite part of this book is the part near the end where she just goes into school and drops all these “truth bombs” honestly found this bit hilarious. I also like watching her learn all these new skills and actually use her time to better herself and not just obsess over men. I do feel that this book dragged on a bit too long and then the ending of the book was rushed; there was so much in the middle parts of the book that could have just been skipped and given us a proper conclusion instead.

Overall i’m giving this book three stars; hated the first parts but the later third redeemed it enough for me not to rate it any lower. I just think there are some slightly problematic aspects to this book and given that its a YA book does worry me a bit. Not one i’d be purchasing for myself.

This was a fun teen rom-com to read! i loved the loop and how this book was perfectly described as groundhog day meets pretty in pink! I def agree with that comparison. The movie references throughout the novel were cute and i enjoyed them. The description of all the different classes of people at school were pretty spot on. (i.e. jocks, cheerleaders, goths etc) I loved that Andies parents albeit quirky were supportive of her and i think that helped her a lot. Cute, cute read!

I recently purchase this book and it is on my tbr. I am working toward reading it and putting up a full review

This is a fun book with a solid message on the cliques that form in high school. I will definitely suggest my middle school students read them. If you are a fan of 80s Molly Ringwald movies, this would also be a fun read.

This is a bled of Groundhogs Day and every teen movie you've ever seen. I'm not sure why I wanted to read this book, but I'm glad I did.

On it's surface, it's a fun, quick, bubble gum for your brain kind of read. Will Andie break the cycle? Will her one true love be the one she thinks? When will she realize who it really is?

BUT! When you think about it more, it's a solid examination of learning to dismiss assumptions and stereotypes, insight into cliques, coming of age story, and tale of finding your place. I might have gotten more out of it if I was a fan of Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club and other John Hughes movies I've never seen.

I thought it was a pretty good teen romance. I did feel like it was getting very repetitive and I understand that was the point. I do feel like it took Andie a very very long time to figure out how to solve her mystery. High School hasn't changed much since the 1980s. I liked the film references that kept it fun.

This book had a cute premise of being a mix between "Groundhogs Day" and "Pretty in Pink" but the execution was weak. Andie, the main character, is 80s movie obsessed and is anticipating her first day in a new school. She wants her crush on Colton to play out like any John Hughes movie, but it immediately blows up in her face. So, she's thrilled to get a re-do of her first day of school. And then another. And then another. Andie spends more than half the book using her repeats to try to win Colton's heart in new ways, but any reader can see from the first chapter that Colton is a jerk and not worth her time. But we still have to endure because Andie is convinced he's "the one." What's more frustrating than Andie fawning over Colton for far too long is that no one in this book, especially Andie, feels like an authentic high schooler. The way they talk and act is over-dramatized for the sake of pushing the cliques trope, but it feels insincere and forced upon the reader. I was ready to put this book down on multiple occasions just over the dialogue. The ending, while entirely expected, fell flat. Any work that Andie had done to destroy the clique mentality over her three months of repeat days was entirely invalid. Instead of trying to take steps to merge the cliques or retaliate against stereotypes, Andie spends her last day of repeats having multiple temper tantrums. And then the book just ends. There's no going past the repeating day, except to say that the repeats were over. Sure, she gets a guy (but not boring old Colton, of course), but we see nothing of the work Andie did to develop herself and make friends.

Pretty in Punxsutawney by Laurie Boyle Crompton was an absolutely delightful story about a rom-com obsessed teenage girl stuck on reliving her first day in a new school over and over until she can figure out a way to break free. I thought it was charmingly creative, hilarious, and utterly heartwarming.

I honestly could not devour this book fast enough! I finished it in less than half a day and was left wanting MORE! I mean that literally cause there wasn’t any epilogue and I really wanted to know what would happen after that super adorable ending. I was bummed out, but at the same time I was happy with how everything turned out for Andie. I just really wish there was more…

I loved the concept of this book and thought Laurie created an addictively unique and amusing story that kept me entertained the entire time. The writing was fantastic and the characters were intriguing, likable and easily relatable. I enjoyed Andie’s version of A Groundhog Day and I loved seeing her discover something new not only about herself, but also about the people she overlooked and judged. I loved her character growth and just being part of her journey to becoming the kind of heroine that could make a difference (and she did genuinely try to do just that). It was inspiring to see Andie challenge the norm, break barriers, and free herself from trying fitting in a group… cause sometimes you just have to stand out and “embrace the strange and unusual.” I thought it was wonderful how Laurie incorporated and explored plenty of thought-provoking themes and still managed to keep the story lighthearted, fun and hilarious. It really made this book an absolute joy to read.

There were so many things to love about this book and I could rave about them all, but I’ll just mention a few more so I don’t ruin all the fun for you. I loved the cute cover. I loved the movie references. I loved Andie’s parents and thought they were amazing. They were quirky and funny and their interactions with Andie were so endearing. I also really liked that they were very supportive and understanding of their daughter. I LOVED Tom and I wanted more moments with him… especially those with his adorable grandmother, Meemaw. I loved that they had one of my favorite arcade games, Rampage. That brought back so many happy memories when my brother and I would play that together. I loved the humor and I found myself smiling quite a lot. I loved loved loved this book so much! It just really made me so darn happy.

With an irresistibly captivating storyline, a cast of quirky and lovable characters, and a charming blend of humor, nostalgia, silly antics, friendship and romance, Pretty in Punxsutawney was a thoroughly entertaining and lovely read. I laughed, I smiled, I swooned, and I was inspired. This book was not only amusing, but also really meaningful and touching. I think both young and adult readers will enjoy this and also walk away with something more than they expect. Truly a fantastic book and I can't wait to read more books from this author!

I received an advance reader copy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you love John Hughes movies, this is the book for you. Sweet, nostalgic, and funny.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

For the life of me I could not get into this book it was lacking so much I couldn't even finish it =(

So this book is nostalgic for me. It's like watching a the beginning of a John Hughes movie over and over again. I loved it. It was an easy, well written, smooth read. I finished this book rather quickly, and was pretty impressed with it!

*I received this ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review*

Synopsis:
Andie is about to start her first day at her new school, Punxutawney High. Drawing from her love of 80s romance movies, she is determined to make her first day impression absolutely perfect. She quickly learns, though, that her first day is the furthest from perfect, and is glad that her first day is over. Or is it? The universe is playing a cruel joke on her, replaying her first day of school over and over again. Drawing from movies like The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles, she is determined to break her curse by getting her true love’s kiss.

My Thoughts:
This was absolutely adorable! Under-hyped, I feel like this book should be on every girl’s bookshelf. Right off the bat, the author put a beautiful spin on one of my favorite movies of all time, Groundhog Day! The plot definitely followed the movie pretty similar only in regards to the characters growth. At first she spent her time going through her first day manipulating those around her in the hopes of getting her true love’s kiss. But I really love when she starts to pursue a positive mission on breaking down the social system in her new high school.

Would I recommend:
Absolutely! I think this is a must read for anyone! Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book! As someone who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I am familiar with the John Hughes films that seem like a comedy of errors. What a fun read. This takes the John Huges-like films and updates them to modern times. I loved how Andie was both awkward and endearing. I felt myself rooting for her throughout the book.

This book was a fun romp through teen comedies of the 1980s. As a child of the 80s, I really enjoyed it; but I am not sure how today's teen looking for a YA book would receive it. Certainly it's a major riff on Groundhog Day and Pretty in Pink, but there are other references too (like The Breakfast Club). Because of its reliance on tropes, the ending is pretty predictable, but it's still enjoyable to get there, and uncover all the little surprises the Crompton puts in there. Overall a fun, light read with a touch of fantasy; perfect for reading when snowed in on Groundhog Day.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was just okay. It definitely felt a little on the younger side, which is understandable given that it's a young adult book and not necessarily targeted to my age range. However, I primarily read young adult and found myself not entirely enjoying this story.

I enjoyed the references and nods to 80's movies, but did feel that sometimes the time jumps threw me off a little.

Overall, I enjoyed it, but didn't absolutely love it.