This was a great book about identity that I truly fell in love with. It took some time to get to, but I am so very glad I did. I was giggling and smile throughout both sides of the story. Chris was a great protagonist to follow along with his journey!

You know, for the first bit of Me Myself & Him, I really wasn't sure whether I wanted to keep going. The main character and narrator, Chris, was very unlikable, and the writing style took me some time to get into. That said, I'm glad I stuck with it, after all. Chris grew on me, and the plot was absolutely intriguing. My main complaint is that I wish the book had wrapped up the two "universes" a little more concisely, but at the same time, I do think it probably ended just right. I was iffy on some of the side characters too, who felt pretty one-dimensional- Wexler and Anna, namely. It felt as though their entire existence was just based on them being together, and I wasn't sure what they really... <i>added</i> to the story, if anything. Overall, I did enjoy Me Myself & Him, and would certainly read more by Chris Tebbetts!

3.5 stars

I'll confess I had difficulty connecting with this book. it's a fascinating premise and a great set up and narrative style but I just struggled with the main character. There were facets of him that spoke to me but most of it was overshadowed by his privilege and by the simple fact that he was a teenage boy. As a study of the messy turmoil of being a teenager, it excels, and I respect the fact that he was allowed to be petty and flippant and messy. That is a completely valid portrayal, it just didn't endear me to him. I appreciated the queer rep and the way that colored his story and his interactions but I guess I just wanted more depth from Chris but that may just be me. For what it's worth, the storytelling frame of an alternate reality was what kept me hooked. I kept wanting to see how certain events would play out in the other reality. So it was really interesting but I just probably was not the target audience.

I thought this was such a unique read! I was a little nervous that it would be hard to follow two different storylines at once, but it wasn't so bad after all! I love being able to see the "what-if" of a character's choice. It's really unlike something I've read before! It's a fun summer afternoon read for young adult fiction lovers alike.

xploring two possible realities following a drug-induced accident at the start of the story - might overwhelm character development and become gimmicky, but that wasn't the case at all. Main character Chris - both versions of him - is incredible relatable and beautifully flawed. Despite the high-concept, this story is fully and meaningfully grounded. I'll avoid spoilers but will say that I found the version of Chris' reality that ultimately seemed "more favorable" wasn't the one I expected.

Me, Myself, and Him is a wonderful exploration of complicated friendships and personal responsibility, with prose that flows right off the page and makes this book incredibly hard to put down. I highly recommended this book fans of contemporary/realistic

I really enjoyed this one! I really love queer books that are a hint fantastical, so I'm not too surprised that I liked this one, honestly.

A great alternate universe story perfect for some lazy summer reading. After a whippets incident sends Chris's summer splintering off into several different timelines things get crazy fast. Suddenly we get to see two parallel timelines split off from the same event and the results are hilarious, heart-warming and enchanting.

I've seen this book from Facebook and Twitter so, when I got the chance to request this on NetGalley, I really didn't think twice and try to get a copy and, it's an honor to have my request granted. I was really curious about this book since from the start, as far as I remember, I haven't read a book with an alternate universe yet (and if I do, it's not a lot since I can't remember LOL). Anyway, this book was a good read. It made me realize some things personally especially when I'm thinking about life and what's the worse thing that could happen...right? 

I like the characters, especially Chris. I feel like you really traveled to his world and how he thinks. It's sort of confusing at some points but everything is good. I somehow can relate to his life about his dad though. I knew how hard things are and how to pretend everything is okay but it's not, and one day, it will just feel like everything is alright and things are working well. I think, there's no such thing as permanent when it comes to this. Good things happen, yeah?

"A problem is a problem, and when it's not addressed, it gets worse. Sometimes, that's not about the substances, but about the way our choices impact our relationships with other people. Everyone's here for their own reasons."

I really enjoyed reading this book, a parallel universe where you have other possibilities yet, both endings could turn out good or it could be the opposite but whatever is the outcome, I think, it all points back to the decisions we made.

Anyways, I am looking forward for more books from Chris Tebbetts. I really had a great time with this one and the book cover is interesting. I loved it. Once again, thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity.

"I don't need every little thing to be predictable," she went on. "I know God has a plan for me, and that's very comforting."

Super amazing and beautiful! I love everything about this book! Story, characters, writing! This book goes to my favorite shelf!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the early copy.

I read a few chapters but struggled to connect with the plot/writing style. I decided to put it down.

Okay, did the author watch <i>Waiting...</i> and decide his main character would be one of the guys from the movie who did whippets? with the same setting (a restaurant)?

That aside, I kind of really liked this book. It was a little weird with the parallel universe concept and getting familiar with which Chris was which when reading. Once I got into the groove of it, I devoured this book.

Some of the characters were questionable. I hated his father, in both universes. His best friends also got under my skin but I couldn’t really explain why.

I definitely see the <u>Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda</u> feel. It’s got queer love written all over the place. But mostly that summer friendship and afraid of everything changing before college. Knowing things will change and nothing you can do about it.

You kind of find yourself rooting for one Chris over the other, even though they’re the same person. You also kind of want them to merge in the end but it really lets you down in that regard. It’s only a slightly happy ending, depending how you look at it.

Definitely a book worth checking out if you’re into parallel universes and finding summer loving.

I'm really not a huge fan of multiverse stories. But I'm sure a Sliding Doors style story with a male main character will appeal to other readers.

This was such an interesting way to tell a story. One event splits into 2 outcomes and from there you have 2 stories. I liked that even though they were separate, they mirrored each other and some things happened the same. Either timeline, Chris had a lot of realizations and grew up over the summer. Things changed for him with his friends, even though he didn't want them to. Chris was pretty likeable, although sometimes he could be a jerk. This was fun and moved along well

A Humorous Adventure of Identity and Friendship

It is the last summer before Chris leaves for college and he has so many plans with his friends. However, after taking a hit of whippets and face planting the pavement (or 'the accident' as Chris refers to it), lands him in the ER, Chris ends up going to stay with his father for the summer away from his friends... or does he?

When I sat down to read this book, I only had a little time to spare, so decided just to sample the first few chapters. A few hours later,  I had finished the book. After the first two chapters, the story had me gripped tight and wouldn't let go. It is a coming of age story like none other I have read before.

The way Tebbetts writes this story is really clever. It follows two alternate timelines. One where the cause of Chris's accident is found out and he is sent to stay with his father and one where his parents do not find out the true issues and he stays to spend the summer with his friends. The chapters alternate between the two different timelines. Tebbetts does a great job laying out Chris' story and the alternate paths his life could have taken.

The theme of parallel universes was extremely interesting. Many times Chris mentions how anything is possible if you can imagine it. This had me thinking of all the possibilities in life and all the different versions of myself there could be out there. However, at times switching between the two universes brought me out of the story and I had to remind myself which version I was reading. At times, I felt more invested in the timeline where Chris went to stay with his dad. Chris' character had much more growth and the conflict between him and his dad was great to read.

Other character interactions I enjoyed included the friendship Chris formed with Gina in the same timeline. Gina was a great character. She is extremely religious and her beliefs clash with Chris' but the friendship they build is beautiful.

It felt at times, in the version where Chris stays at home with his friends, as if his character didn't have as much growth. He seemed very childish and stayed that way. It led me to wonder if our personalities could really be that different depending on the circumstances we face.

The concept was different but in a good way. Once I got used to the switches I did enjoy both story's, even if I did slightly prefer one version of events. I struggled with a star rating for this one. For me, it sits firmly in-between a 3 and a 4 star. It's a fabulous book, especially if you can connect with both timelines equally.

My nerdy, multi-verse sort of believing self absolutely loved this book! There are three different timelines for the main character, Chris, and they do an excellent job of illustrating how even the smallest things have the potential to change everything. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a well-written, fun, and thoughtful read.

3.5 stars**

This was an absolute ride and I really enjoyed it.

The idea of bouncing back and forth between two parallel realities after face-planting on concrete while doing whippets is hilarious and oh so fun, and thankfully, really well done. While dual-timeline stories are often quite difficult for me to follow, especially when they contain shared characters, this one was a breeze to read.

I would say this is perfect for fans of Jesse Andrews, Ned Vizzini, and even Andrew Smith. That is, those who like their contemporaries with a little edge, their protagonists with a healthy dose of sarcasm, and are good with a little weird. It's funny, it's compelling, it's got great character development. And MAN that would make a good movie. 

My only beef is with the ending, which I found to not have nearly enough closure for my liking and [ I kinda want to know which reality was "our" reality. Though I guess that's not really the point. (hide spoiler)] All in all though, really fun, and definitely worth a read.

Trigger and Content Warnings: Recreational drug use by minors, strained parental relationships, abandonment, physical assault, injury (with fairly graphic descriptions of blood and broken bones), vomit

This book dips its toe into theoretical physics but doesn't go too far so its not overly complex. We have a simple divergence - a secret either kept or revealed and the ways his life turns dependent on that fact. WE see how what a character thinks is best becomes much worse while the punishment he despises provides new opportunities. It's far from perfect.. I had complaints about both realities , elements that didn't make sense, and underdeveloped characters. Still interesting to consider..

Very cute read! Definitely perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, Robyn Schneider, and Jenny Han. The story had a steady plot with motivated characters and an even pace.

What I Liked
Chris is the typical stupid teenager doing stupid teenager things, but he's still very relatable--who among us hasn't done a stupid thing? The splits between Chris A and Chris B are done very well, although sometimes you can't really tell who is who when you start. I don't know if it was my e-book version, but it seemed like some chapters were in a larger or smaller font depending on who was the viewpoint character. I'm not sure if this is the case in the printed book, but if so, that's a cool way to tell the difference! Chris's relationship with his parents and other siblings are broad, and it's interesting to see the sometimes minor, sometimes major differences in how Chris interacts with them depending on which timeline he's in.

What I Would Have Liked to See
[SPOILER!] I was expecting Swift to be there in the alternate version of things, and I was kind of sad when he didn't show up. But at least Other Chris still got his happily ever after (at least for now)!

My Favorite!
I was surprised (pleasantly!) at how my expectations were to like one Chris over the other, but things actually ended up being the opposite. And I love Swift! He's so great, as evidenced by his choice in donuts!

<i>Me, Myself, & Him </i>is a fairly quick read about a premise you've probably seen before: a major event happens (in this case, Chris does whippets) that could have very different possible outcomes (telling the truth and being forced to spend the summer with his dad, or lying and keeping things the same except for paranoia about the truth getting out), and then we see this play out in parallel storylines that dovetail nicely. (Or am I the only one who loves the Broadway musical <i>If/Then</i>?) This isn't necessarily a criticism--it's just the best way to explain the book. The flipping between storylines can be engaging as a reader--you are left on a cliffhanger and then have to read another chapter before you get a resolution, during which you reach another cliffhanger--or you can put the book aside and dread reading the storyline you aren't enjoying as much. For me, I found the book short enough that after it got going I was quite invested in both storylines.

That said, the thing about the parallel universes is sometimes the parallels are a little too coincidental, and this book has plenty of <em>wink-wink </em>moments, which didn't exactly add depth to the concept. Later on, though, it raised the stakes and got more imaginative. It became less cheesy and more beautiful. Everything came together well.

I wish I knew a little more about Chris's life pre-incident, particularly with his friends, because at the beginning it was difficult to understand exactly why he felt his relationship with his best friends was changing--I didn't know completely it was like before to fully empathize. Still, some of the secondary characters were more fleshed out than I expected, and I liked the theme of finding out more about people you think you know. It captured that in-between feeling between high school and college very well.

I also loved Chris's voice. The formatting gets creative with charts and concept maps to illustrate his thought processes, which I found quite relatable and worked well even in the Kindle ARC formatting. Meanwhile, there's a great therapy session, which I always welcome in YA.  I also loved that Chris was just casually gay, and even though the  romance in one of the parallel stories was convenient, it was sweet.

Overall, <i>Me, Myself & Him</i> might not live up to its comparison titles in my mind, but it was still an enjoyable read with plenty of interesting and creative moments I don't see often in YA.