I thought that, based on the synopsis, I would love this book.
I didn't really love it, but I didn't hate it either. It just wasn't for me. The two story lines got confusing at times and I really needed to keep going back and forth to keep track.

I thought based on the synopsis I would really enjoy this read. Unfortunately this one fell flat for me.

This book was so much fun! It was refreshing—it’s like a fun car ride with your best friends. I related to this book a lot and I wish I had read it sooner.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really wanted to like this book. The synopsis held so much promise, but the book failed to deliver as much as I hoped for from it. I enjoyed it well enough, but with a few tweaks it could have been an even more enjoyable read.

I was really interested to read this book as I was intrigued by the description of the multiverse aspect of this book. I was really hoping that this would really create a schism in the book where the parallel stories really diverged, but it really felt that the author played this really safe and didn't really do anything that would make this book something super unique. I think the biggest issue I had was the lack of any real resolution. The relationships that he was struggling with and building were just dropped on the ground at the end. This was an abysmal way to end things. I really struggled with having any interest in the book, yet did find some of the humor and dialogue to be a bit fun. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley.

DNF
I tried to read this and lost interest. I ended up DNFing this novel; however, I do still want to try to finish reading it at some point in the future! I just don't think that now was the right time for me and this book.

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."

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.