All This Time
By: Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott
3.8 / 5.0


I had mixed feelings with this novel. It was very different and unique. But I didn’t like how the things that happened between Marley and Kyle were just in Kyle’s head and that he was just putting Marley’s stories to life while he was in a coma. I liked the ending and still cried, but I enjoyed Five Feet Apart more. I will still read any other work they put out because their writing style is right up my alley. 

I will try not to give too much away, but I don’t know if I liked the plot continuing while Kyle was in a coma. I understand why it happened, but I don’t know how I feel about it. My feelings definitely changed from how I felt while reading it. Once I finished the whole novel, I realized that that is how it had to happen. But I still had that thought of “what’s the point then of it if it was all made up?” when the reader was told it was all just a dream and that Marley didn’t really exist. I’d tell anyone who wants to read this novel to finish the novel. It might not suit your taste that much while reading but the ending is very touching. As well as it’s nice to think that such a good thing could come from bad things.

Author’s Site: https://www.rachaellippincott.com/

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/All-This-Time-Mikki-Daughtry/dp/1534466347/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=all+this+time&qid=1597614310&sr=8-1

Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-this-time-mikki-daughtry/1136314517?ean=9781534466340


This review will appear on my blog on September 29, 2020.

I had this book pegged from the beginning. Sad boy feels guilty for falling in love again, same old same old. Until it totally turned on a dime. I don’t want to spoil anything by saying more. Didn’t love the ending, but was a good read. Solid 3.5-4 stars

All This Time is not your typical YA romance.  I thought I knew where it was going, but several times I was surprised by the turn of events.  There are heavy topics, breakups, injuries, car crashes and death, but ultimately this is a hopeful book. I felt empathy for Kyle has he struggles to come to grips with his life after the accident.  I also liked the friendship between Kyle and Sam and how they navigate their strained relationship and learn they can move apart and remain friends.  Most surprising of all to me was Marley; she keep me guessing!  The author calls this a fairy tale, but it is a refreshing one.  Thank you #NetGalley for an advance reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

2 stars 

I was pretty excited to read this book because - like so many others - I really enjoyed _Five Feet Apart_. That incoming experience directly explains my shock over how much I dislike this book. 

Kyle, the m.c., is...terrible. He experiences a tragedy at the start of the novel that he wallows in and revisits constantly for about the first half of the book. I understand that we're looking at grief, guilt, and an attempt at accepting personal responsibility here, but this started to feel like torture for sport to me really quickly, and I could not handle one more round of explanations or flashbacks. More importantly, it's clear at the start of the novel that Kyle has a lot of growing up to do, and that is acceptable for a senior in high school. What is really odd to me, though, is how he doesn't mature but does take on the hobby of making truly weird snap decisions. Is anyone going to talk with him about how horrible he is in romantic relationships? Is he going to think about NOT trying to control a partner one day? Yuck. 

The twists in this novel... I don't even feel like it jumped the shark. It jumped SHARKS. I burst out laughing at several points that I know were supposed to be heartfelt revelations, and that is just not indicative of how I typically respond to literature. 

I hate disliking a book. It makes me sad. I've been a teacher for a long time, and I only want to see success. For me, this was a very, VERY depressing experience.

Kyle hasn't had the best senior year of school.  He's injured during football derailing his plans to play in college and on the day of graduation, his longtime girlfriend breaks up with him and they get into a car accident in which she dies.  Kyle tries to continue moving forward with his life after the accident but really struggles until he meets Marley in the cemetery. The two work through their grief together until one day Kyle wakes up in the hospital and everyone involved in the accident is alive and well and he's been in a coma.  Kyle struggles with the life he and Marley were building together and is determined to prove that she is real, but is she?

All this time by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott   Reviewed August 8, 2020 3 + stars

I read and enjoyed "Five Feet Apart" and was looking forward to another novel by these authors.

This story starts out as a Kim & Kyle love story… however, tragedy happens. 
Now Kyle is recovering from his injuries but not doing so well from love lost. He sees Kimberly everywhere even though she is dead.
 He meets Marley at Kimberly’s grave site as she too is suffering from loss. They form a bond….
> then something happens. 
Yep there is a twist in this story!

Note: I did like reading most of this the story. I had a hard time with Kyle’s annoying nasty language. True he is a hurt young man.  Will in [book: Five Feet Apart] also got annoying with his language. I understand ~ boys will be boys but to me they should have enough intelligence to know when they to use some filter. 

Author Mikki Daughtry has a great author’s note at the end of the story. Stating she believes in fairytales.
 I smiled at this and thought “Yes”!  I also like fairytales ~ they are magical.
 I also believe in miracles and to me both happened in this story.

I certainly am looking forward to the next novel by these authors.


Want to thank NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing Books for this early release granted to me in exchange for an honest professional review.  Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
 Publishing Release Date scheduled for September 29, 2020

Thank you so much NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
 
Every time I turned the page and thought I could predict what was going to happen next, my prediction was wrong. I loved the twists and turns in this love story and the intricacies of the characters.

Both authors have a unique ability to tell a beautiful story that leaves readers feeling every emotion possible. I loved each moment of this story and devoured the book. If you are a fan of Five Feet Apart, you will love this book as well.

When I finished reading this all I could think about was that I may need to purchase two copies of this for my classroom because it is going to be very popular with my students who love a good, emotional, roller coaster of a romance.  Great read and I actually liked it just as much as Six Feet Apart.  This is the story of Kyle and Kimberly, a couple for years who break up right before a horrific car crash kills Kimberly and Kyle has a TBI.  Kyle is struggling with his new reality and mourning Kim.  He meets Marley and things start to change for him as he begins to try and heal and move forward.  Kyle has the support of his mom and his best friend, Sam to pull him through the darkness but his brain injury is causing him some issues.  There are a few surprises in this book and I really did enjoy reading it.  This is a story of fairy tales and "once upon a times..." full of self discovery, love, self worth, loss and heartbreak. Will be a hit with my high school students.

This book was received as an ARC from Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

Teenage Love is a theme I love to read about and All This Time filled that void. Teenage Drama and Romance is like a craving that comes frequently and you will stop at nothing to satisfy that craving. The way Kyle and Marley mended their broken hearts they didn't realize that their relationship would bloom and just when they were starting to rebuild, they rebuild what was once non-existent. I could not help but feel my heart get warmer and warmer and smile throughout each page of the book. Our teen book club will sure love it and I can't wait for the discussions that will arise from it.

We will consider adding this title to our YA collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

This novel made me feel all of the feels - multiple times. The writing was almost poetic and I could vividly picture every location throughout the book. I was on a roller coaster ride of emotions as I read through this fairytale of a love story with so many layers.  I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to read this book before publication. 
#Netgalley #netgalleyreview #allthistime #mikkidaughtry #rachaellippinscott

Following the success of their debut, Five Feet Apart, Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott are back with a new YA contemporary. All This Time follows a teen boy as he deals with loss, self-identity, and finding love after a harrowing accident.
This book shifted from a three star read to a five star read to an ultimate four star read in the span of about 300+ pages! It basically just took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! It starts off somber and then sweet until about halfway through the book. Without giving away spoilers, this book will shock and surprise you about midway through and will alter your entire perspective on the story in a good way.
In addition to the dynamic plot, I also really enjoyed the flower imagery and the meanings behind each flower. MarIey and Kyle use flowers to convey their emotions or feelings for one another and it made the story a little bit sweeter and more meaningful.
On top of that, the message about believing in fairy tales and being a dreamer is inspiring and shows that the world is what we make of it. If we believe we deserve darkness, then that’s what our world will be filled with. However, there is always hope and light waiting for us too.
This book made me hopeful, sad, angry, happy and shocked all just gave me all of the feels! It will bring you a whirlwind of emotions and is such an easy book to read in one sitting. While it’s vastly different from Five Feet Apart, Daughtry and Lippincott definitely weave together a fabulous story that will stick with me for a long time.

Kyle had been in love with Kimberly since third grade. He asked her out in seventh grade, and they dated through high school. The night of their graduation party Kim tells him she wants to know what her life would be like without him. Kyle can’t imagine his life without her but, when she’s killed in a head on collision that leaves him with a broken leg and head injury, he has to learn.

Months are spent in self-loathing and grief before Kyle ventures to the cemetery to visit Kim. While there he meets Marley, grieving the death of her twin sister. She doesn’t want to tell sad stories, so Kyle sets about trying to make her happy. In time they realize how much they understand each other and settle into a comfortableness that has Kyle feeling as if he finally knows what his future could be like without Kim. But sad stories have a way of being told, and everything changes for both of them.

This book did a number on me. Without giving out spoilers there was a point where my neighbors could hear me screaming, “You did NOT just do that!” Visions of a certain Dallas episode and a Christopher Reeve movie (both of which have to remain nameless due to spoilers) danced in my head as I wished for Daughtry and Lippincott to take a different path.

“All this time” is a great read, and I highly recommend it for ages 16 and older.

I received a digital advance reading copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Cute love story. I liked the way it all came together in the end, even if some of the story was a little too neatly wrapped up.

I really wanted to like this book, unfortunately the plot twists were so far fetched that I could not get into the story. Kyle's life and aspirations seem to be over when he is sidelined with a football injury, finds out that his girlfriend is breaking up with him, and then is involved in a terrible car crash on the night of his graduation. Marley, always dressed in yellow, enters his life like a ray of sunshine. Kyle finally finds a reason to live again because Marley is actually suffering too, and she desperately needs Kyle. The two learn to trust and rely on one another. 
The last part of the story involves plot twists that I did not enjoy. The ending felt rushed and left me feeling let down.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this title!

First, how lovely is this cover art?

I was very excited to read this novel after loving Five Feet Apart. Overall, All This Time follows the same formula with tragedy, romance, and young adult self-discovery. I was a little sad that this novel didn't vary from the typical YA formula, but nonetheless I really enjoyed the story. I can see this being a big hit for teenage readers. Overall, it was a quick, easy, enjoyable read but a little predictable.

I will definitely add this title to my classroom library as I an see many of my students enjoying it.

Beautiful story, made me laugh and cry. The twist got me. Highly recommend for young adults. A fast read that anyone will enjoy.

I was so excited to read another book by these authors, and it did NOT disappoint! I was immediately sucked into Kyle’s story, and enjoyed each and every twist and turn that the authors included.

This book was good.  Thank you for offering it through NetGalley.  I believe Five feet apart was better, but this will be a must have in the library for sure.  I love the idea of it, but I felt like it dragged on a bit much in the middle.  I even got a little frustrated with not understanding the direction the book was going.  But, once I realized what was happening it was a neat concept.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to recommend it to my junior high readers.  They will latch onto the honesty of the characters - which were so well-crafted.  Their honesty and voice and actions were relatable and real.  Teens love these kinds of stories and this one is sure to keep them engaged.

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I mean... wow. I wanted to read this because I enjoyed their previous novel, but I didn't know exactly what to expect or what I was getting myself into, but this was a powerful read. 

Let me tell you, the writing in this book was amazing, it kept me on my toes nearly the entire time and I wasn't disappointed. From start to finish I was sucked into the story, and that's not always the case for me with contemporary. The twists in this book weren't what I was expecting and I was pleasantly surprised.

I adored the main characters, Kyle and Marley, so much. Each of them was messed up in their own ways from the past trauma in their lives, and watching them grow was such a pleasure.

A word of warning, this book made me CRY. And I mean I cried for a solid half hour because of it, and contemporary very rarely hits me like that. This is such an amazing, emotional book and I truly felt connected to the characters and their stories.

I can't recommend this book highly enough if you were a fan of their previous work, or just want to read a super fulfilling contemporary.