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*Thank you Netgalley and the Publisher for providing me with an early copy of this book for review, all opinions are my own* 

The Back and fort of the timeline confused me too much, to the point of making me come back several times to know if I was reading the past or the present, but apart from that I really liked the book.
It is a quick and very cute book.
There is nothing incredible in the story itself, nothing very surprising happens is basically the love story of two people, but because I liked Lulu and Alex so much I didn't mind reading their love story.  
The end is very anti-climactic, it doesn’t have a very close ending, everything went through without being completely resolved.
But if you want something fast, cute, and romantic to read I highly recommend this book.

Every spring the students of Coffee County High School get to take a class trip. The locations get better as they get older. And every year, Lulu's relationship with Alex Rouvelis gets a little more convoluted and intense. As freshmen, they were enemies after an intense race over a student council position. But they couldn't deny their chemistry either. The two date, breakup, and much more across the span of four years, but each year, the class trip seems to bring them together again. And Lulu and Alex must decide if their love is worth fighting for.

"Our first kiss was exactly four years ago today, and since then, nothing--and everything--has changed."

I hate writing less-than-positive reviews, especially for authors I typically enjoy, but this book was not a favorite of mine. It's told across Lulu and Alex's four class trips (one per year) with flashbacks to other times. I simply could not warm up to Lulu or Alex. Honestly, of the two, I probably liked him better, but we don't hear his side. It took nearly half the book for the story to engage me even a little bit, and I thought about giving up, but for some reason, I have a tough time just stopping a book.

Now, I read YA a ton, so it's not that I don't enjoy YA novels. I read one right after this and *loved* it. But I found this story way too simplistic, and I feel like teens would too. There is so much better YA out there--for all of us. The book just felt simplistic in its writing and the "will they / won't they" storyline was boring. I did not care if they did or not. Honestly, there was a side plot about Lulu's gay best friend Max that was much more interesting--I would have rather read about him!

Supposedly Lulu is an artist/writer and that's her thing, but that felt forced. Mostly, the book felt about a girl (and her friends) all trying to find boys to like (and like them back). That's what they cared about and talked about. I felt no huge connection between Alex and Lulu and hence no reason to root for them to choose each other. They didn't feel destined for one other, as most couples do in a good romance. The story does pick up a bit near the end, but by then, I just felt burned out.

So maybe this story would resonate a bit more with a teen set (and it should be an older teen set, due to language and themes), but there are a lot of other better books out there. Now, others seem to enjoy this more than me, so maybe I just got caught in a bad mood. 2.5 stars for me, though.

*I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* 
This book was absolutely addictive from the very beginning! I fell in love with each of the characters from the first page and I couldn’t quit reading to see what would happen to each of them on each field trip that they took! The love story in this book had my heart strings tugging at every turn of the page and I felt every heartbreak that our main character did! This is my first book read by this author and I will read more of her work now that I read this one. I was scared to read her other works because everyone loved them so much but, holy crap this book has blown me away! This book comes out on May 5th and I highly recommend this book to absolutely anybody. It even inspired me to pick my work in progress back up and to get it published once it’s long enough to be published! This is definitely one of my top favorites of the year.

I have been a long term fan of Miranda Kenneally, but this book did not do it for me. I hated the jumpy timelines and lack of closure. The ending felt really rushed

I’ve read and enjoyed several of Miranda’s other books and was basically beside myself when I got my greedy hands on this one. The cover is cute and the synopsis sounded like everything I could have wanted. Sadly, I’m wondering if 2 stars is too high of a rating. 

I liked Lulu? Yes, that’s a question. She’s talented and driven and I’m not sure what else I can say. She does come across as sheltered and whiny. Alex is charming when he wants to be, but also a jerk. Together there’s no chemistry or honest communication between them and the push and pull didn’t create the banter I was hoping for. 

Plot wise, it didn’t work at all. I expected massive detail on four specific days over four years. Instead, it’s a disjointed timeline that sort of revolves around a date on a class trip. Each chapter is a flip flop of then and now, but not now now, whatever year it was now. Make sense? There’s a lot of drama, a lot of dating other people while still being emotionally invested in each other, and then each saying they’re willing to give up their dream colleges for the other. I mean, WITAF?

Overall, this just wasn’t for me. There were some cute moments sprinkled throughout, but they were few and far between. I spent a good portion of the book reminding myself that I wasn’t the target demographic, but there’s a lot of co-dependency and aspects of a toxic relationship that makes me wonder if it’s the right thing for teens.

**Huge thanks to Sourcebooks Fire for providing the arc free of charge**

As soon as I read the summary for Four Days of You and Me I knew I would love it. 

Turns out I shouldn't be so confident with my reading taste, because inevitably a book like this will throw me a curveball and make me question everything I think I know. 

We follow Lulu and Alex's romance on four field trips across four years, seeing how their relationship progresses as they grow and mature. The concept sounded so cute! From escape rooms to NYC to London, we see Lulu and Alex breakup, makeup and follow their dreams. 

Unfortunately, the concept that initially drew me in turned out to be the main downfall of the story. While abstractly the idea sounded fun, in actuality it wasn't executed well. As a result of the non-linear timeline, the pacing felt strange and it was difficult for me to keep all the flashbacks and timelines straight. It was so jumpy and fast paced that it didn't leave any time for development. As well as that, it gave the book a strange tone. It was simultaneously mature in terms of some slightly sexual themes, but dramatic and immature in the character's thoughts. 

While this book had its occasional cute moments, I didn't feel the chemistry. The relationship between Lulu and Alex felt dysfunctional and almost toxic at times. They were deeply co-dependent, prone to miscommunication and dramatic. I was getting whiplash as I read the book due to the non-linear format. One chapter they were enemies, the next they were saying I love you and the next they were fighting. 

Most of the characters were done well, at the very least likeable even if they weren't completely fleshed out. Except for the one character that we spend the most of the time with. Lulu. I'm not entirely sure what it was about her, but oh boy did she get on my nerves . She began alright, but the further I read the more I hated her. 

When it came to writing Lulu it felt like the author was all tell and no show. We are constantly told that she is vegan and wants her school to have a veggie patch but apart from that her supposed love for the environment doesn't express itself. Additionally, things seemed to be thrown in about her almost as an afterthought to give her some sort of personality. Apparently she loves dancing? Apart from a couple of lines when convenient, I never would have known. This may sound nit-picky, but when you love something, say dancing, it plays into the way you perceive the world. You see things differently, move differently, think differently. A book that did this really well was Loveboat, Taipei. Overall, I just felt Lulu had the potential to be a well-rounded character but it missed the mark for me. 

I've never read anything by Miranda Kenneally before, but I know she is really well loved in the YA contemporary romance world. So I'm not sure if it is just a me issue, a this book issue or a this author issue. I would occasionally get drawn into the story, but then a character would say something cringey and I would be pulled right back into reality. For some lines, it felt like a classic case of adults trying to write teenagers. It was so overly dramatic that I couldn't even be bothered to roll my eyes after a while. 

All that said, I think some of my feelings are so strong due to the fact that I had really high expectations going in. I enjoyed the first few chapters, but for me it went really downhill from there. I couldn't turn off the critical part of brain while reading this, but if you think you can I would recommend this as a fast paced, easy to fly through and mindless read. 

Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire for this ARC

Release Date: 5 May 2020

An angsty and compelling young adult novel that spans four years of Alex and Lulu’s on again off again relationship revolving around every class trip the two have taken throughout high school.  This is a flirty and fun second chance romance filled with adventure, first love, and the bonds we build in high school. A delightful read!

Blurb: Lulu and Alex are like to magnets all throughout high school.  Drawn together, the two end up kissing freshman year and then dating later on.  Due to miscommunication, the two separate and weave in and out of each other’s lives for the next four years.

When I first started this I got confused about the timelines, but I ended up becoming completely immersed in this story.  Alex and Lulu are adorable and I loved how the entire plot revolved around class trips.  The best part of Alex and Lulu’s love story is the realistic approach the author took.  Everything felt believable, romantic, and perfectly paced.  A coming of age love story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the format and I enjoyed Lu as an MC. I like her creativity and personality. Very much identified with that. I liked seeing Alex grow and mature throughout the four years. This was a real quick read and a nice feel good story!

Nothing makes me more sad that when an anticipated read doesn’t live up to the hype. This book left me wanting so much more than I was given. It could have been the perfect story, but it just missed the mark to make a connection I normally feel when Kenneally writes a book. Her Thousand Oaks series is one of my favorite YA sports books, and I was just spoiled by this to think this book was going to be the same way.

This book is told over the span of specific days over the course of high school. Lulu and Alex meet at the the start of freshman year, and it progresses onto a relationship over the next years which faces ups and down. Alex plays baseball, but it doesn’t feature a lot into the story. Just like Kenneally was trying to add sports into the books because that is what she does. Lulu is an artist though, and she is working on a graphic novel, It is sweet how passionate she is about her art and how much she loves books. The relationship between her and Alex isn’t bad, but I just feel like there were just glimpses into the story and not like a fully formed story I could connect with. 

I think it would have been cute had these each been separate books that were longer and formed a series. I was interested in Lulu and Alex. But I wanted more time and chances to connect with them. This would be a good summer read, but it just didn’t work for me. I still love this author, and I’m so excited about more people having the chance to read Kenneally. 

Thank you NetGalley and Source Books Fire for the advanced review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is a 3.5 rounded up (because I really like Miranda Kenneally). 

What I liked:
~ Alex and LuLu -- both were interesting characters, and I liked how realistic they seemed.
~ their relationship -- it was pretty typical for teenagers, and I liked the ebb and flow of it. I also liked how Kenneally doesn't shy away from teens having sex. It wasn't graphic, by any means, but it was realistic, I think, and I liked how the characters approached it with thought and care.

What wasn't as strong:
~ mostly the ending -- for me, it ended awfully abruptly. One second they were worrying about forever, and the next second, it was over. I really like how Kenneally extended our knowledge of the entire town of Hundred Oaks in her other series, and maybe I just go too attached to that, LOL.

All in all, I enjoyed it, even though I didn't love it. I will definitely continue to be on the lookout for Kenneally's book, regardless.

I loved this book! The characters were so likable and the plot was so cute. This makes it the perfect YA summer read.

In this book, you follow two high school students every May 7 of their high school career. It is a hate to lovers and everything in between during those years. This book is so adorable and a very quick, addictive read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Every May 7th, Lulu's school takes a school trip to help enrich their lives and every year Lulu has a run-in with her classmate, Alex Rouvelis.  Over four years Lulu and Alex travel from a science center to an amusement park to New York City to London as their relationship moves from friendship to romance to break-up and more.  Can Lulu and Alex discover if their destinies are entwined before the end of high school?

This book was definitely cute with a fun format.  Kenneally's decision to only visit Lulu and Alex on that one day a year gave the book a cinematic feel that made it fast-paced.  However, the format also made it difficult to really get to know the characters or completely care about their relationship.  Also, I found Lulu a little overly dramatic and a little unsympathetic.  Yet, even with those issues, this was a fun and quick book that fans of Kenneally will enjoy.

Such a sweet story! It’s been a while since I’ve read any YA, but I’ve always enjoyed Miranda Kenneally’s books, so I knew I had to read her newest.

Lulu and Alex start as rivals freshman year, both running for class president — Lulu on a green platform, and Alex capitalizing on his popularity as a baseball star. When Alex wins, they exist as frenemies for the rest of the school year, until accidentally getting locked into an escape room together on their class trip. As they finally acknowledge their mutual sparks, Lulu and Alex start a relationship that will last throughout their high school years, despite ups and downs and time apart.

As each section of the book focuses on the class trip for that year, we get to see how Alex and Lulu have matured, and how their relationship has matured with them. There are problems along the way, of course. Alex’s devotion to baseball and his commitment to working in his family’s restaurant leaves him unavailable except for late at night, past Lulu’s curfew. They both end up frustrated and unable to see past their own hurt, so a break-up is inevitable.

Still, every year on May 7th, as they set out on another class trip, Alex and Lulu seem to be thrust back into each other’s orbit. They really are great together, and even when trying to make something work with other people, they both realize that what they have is special.

I love how matter-of-fact the author is when it comes to teen relationships. There’s no judgment here, and the characters all enjoy varying degrees of healthy sex lives. Alex and Lulu take their time getting there, but they do enjoy gradually deepening levels of intimacy, and when they finally decide to have sex, it’s with lots of discussion, explicit consent, and pre-purchased condoms.

The supporting cast is quite good too — best friends and cousins and teammates, each with their own lives and quirks. They form a loyal and strong core, and I liked that we get to see Alex and Lulu not just 100% about their relationship, but really engaged with true friendships.

I also appreciated that Lulu and Alex each have their own passions — Lulu as an author/illustrator of graphic novels, Alex with baseball — and that they support each other’s dreams and goals. Neither one would ever suggest that their plans outweigh the other’s. It’s refreshing to see two characters work through their differences without losing sight of how much they care about each other.

Miranda Kenneally writes terrific, strong female characters, and Lulu is no exception. She’s talented and smart, and someone who’d be easy to like in real life. Four Days of You and Me is a quick read, and I really enjoyed this glimpse of high school life and all its drama, humor, and adventure.

Miranda Kenneally has long time been one of my favorites. When I heard she had another book coming out it was all I could do to contain my excitement. I'm happy to report that Kenneally did not disappoint!

I loved the way Four Days of You and Me was written. The main focus was on these four class field trip days, with some other bits woven throughout. I loved this. It gave us glimpses into what happened between Lulu and Alex from Freshman year all the way through their senior year. I really liked this approach as we followed their relationship as they got together, fell apart, got back together, etc. Beyond their relationship Lulu and Alex grow a lot as individuals. 

Of course there is some drama, but I thought all of it was well done and made sense for their ages. Lulu and Alex made such a cute couple, but definitely had some growing up to do from freshman year. Not saying that Lulu didn't grow, but Alex especially had a lot of growth when dealing with his family and his future. 

As always I appreciate Kenneally's sex positive aspects of her books. Whether you want to admit it or not, teenagers have sex, and I think it's great for teens today to read about it in a healthy way.

Four Days of You and Me is another young adult contemporary that I really enjoyed.  The way it was written kept me wanting to read more.  While most of the story is told around the class trip, gaps of what happened during the year are filled in.  
I really liked Lulu and Alex.  They were both extremely likable.  The fact that this book took place over a four year period really let you see the characters grow.  Both characters really matured over the four years.  If you have read my previous reviews you know that YA contemporary is hit or miss for me.  This one was definitely a hit!  I had trouble putting the book down. I really enjoyed the side characters as well.  I liked how as the years went on Lulu’s friend group expanded.  
The romance between Alex and Lulu was so sweet.  Let me tell you I wish my first experience with love was anything like this.  As I mentioned these characters grew and became better for each other and for themselves.  I really loved this book, and I highly recommend it if you are looking for a cute book that will make you believe in true love.

Four Days of You and Me refers to four class trips high schoolers Lulu Wells and Alex Rouvelis go on each May with their classmates.  Lulu, an aspiring graphic artist, and Alex, a baseball player and class heartthrob, start off freshman year as enemies. When they both run for student council president, Lulu's campaign speech is about things she will do to make the school greener, whereas he tells jokes and says, "Vote for me, I already told my mom I won."  Of course, he is the victor. On the first class trip to a science museum, they end up locked in an escape room and by the time they solve the puzzle, they are kissing instead of bickering. Sophomore year their romance is deep, but Alex's packed schedule leaves little time for Lulu and she breaks up with him.  As the school years unfold, they go through the ups and downs of teenage romance. They reunite on the junior year trip to Manhattan and then senior year they focus on what life will be like when they head off to separate colleges.  Things come to a conclusion on the senior trip to London.  The narrative alternates between the trips and flashback chapters that fill in the gaps chronicling the relationship of these two engaging characters.This book comes out May 5th.

Thank you Netgalley for this eARC of Four Days of You and Me.
Okay, WOW!  I absolutely loved this book.  I LOVED IT SO MUCH!
Four Days of You and Me follows Lulu and Alex on the same day each year of their high school lives.  What starts out as two classmates that see themselves as enemy rivals, slowly turns into something so much more.  
This story follows along as friendships grow and relationships change/progress/fall apart.  It's about growing up and falling in love and staying true to who you are.
This book has been my favorite YA book this year.  It was funny and lighthearted, but was so relatable.  It's a must read!

Every year, there’s a class field trip. And on said class field trip, Lulu and Alex manage to go from enemies to lovers to friends to enemies to friends to lovers. To sum it up without giving anything away, throughout high school, Lulu and Alex grow apart in order to grow together, navigating life with selfless love and mutual respect. But, what’s the end game when it’s time to head off to college?

Tbh, the beginning had me confused. The timeline of things, the back and forth each year, but at about 40% in, it made sense. Not only was the transformation within Lulu and Alex’s relationship, but also friendships. I hate to admit (if you’re reading this or plan on reading it) I definitely had some overlap with Lulu’s qualities. She was a relatable (and somewhat annoying) character. But, everything she was experiencing seemed so real. And, Alex. Well, he was a total sweetheart who clearly had flaws, but you just can’t help fall in love with anyway. Overall, an easy and just downright realistic YA novel I’d recommend to my YA romance readers!

I’ve been a huge fan of Miranda Kenneally since the days of Catching Jordan and often wait with great anticipation for her next book release. I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book before it’s release and dove right into reading once downloaded. I’m a sucker for YA Romance novels and Four Days of You and Me was a Grand Slam! Not wanting to give away any spoilers, I’d like to give my thoughts on some of the characters I love. 

Lulu- For me, Lulu is so insanely relatable, it’s unbelievable. She’s quick, cunning, and uses the same type of lango I’ve used since my high school days. I love how she makes up little dances in celebration, pays attention to great detail and is quick to dive into her passion when inspiration sparks. She knows exactly who she is and continues to fight for what she believes in. (Miranda Kenneally, Have we met?) Her drive with writing her graphic novel at her age is inspiring and I love that she’s the “Weird Hippie Garden Girl” in school. 

Alex- Pizza maker, star baseball player, great friend and Lulu’s core shaking soulmate. Alex had tremendous growth throughout this story. At first impression, I thought “Oh geez, this is going to be one of books where the girl falls for the bad guy that always pushes her away. Stage 5 clinger.” Boy was I so wrong! I loved the relationship he had with his Papu. His sudden realization of what is important in life and the grand gesture he made junior year had me fist pumping and crying at the same time. His friendship with Ryan and relationship with Lulu is truly special. Everyone needs an Alex in their life. 

Max- Oh Max… I was rolling with laughter when Max talked. He said some of my favorite lines in the book, “It’s so hot in here. And it already smells like farts. How is that possible? We’ve only been here for two minutes.” Or his witty way of comparing someone to Elmer’s Glue. He’s an honest, loyal friend that is looking for companionship. Which is hard being the only “out” student in their school. Max gets his moment and I ugly cried for 5 minutes. 

This book took me from age 32 to 16 within the first few minutes of reading. I laugh hysterically at all the quick wit said within these pages. I cried with joy and sadness throughout this book. I fisted pumped and at one point I even shimmied my shoulders. Four Days of You and Me has made it into my list of favorite books and was well worth the wait.

First thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks for the arc of this book. 
Enemies to lovers.

So this book is about Lulu and Alex and their relationship throughout high school. They have had a rocky relationship from the get go. They were rivals from the beginning until one day it changes it all. 

This book I believe is a good meaning to a high school relationship. I do feel like I understand where both of them are coming from when they did get into fights and break up. It shows how much their relationship grew throughout the years of high school. Overall I would recommend this book to others.