This is a fun British RomCom taking a love story back to a similar time. I feel it was very much along the same lines of a Bridget Jones book.

I loved the story and the fun banter. Give it a try and you might surprise yourself with this read!

I love Sophia Cousens, and this book did not disappoint! I love the stories about missed interactions, and this book was full of them! Minnie and Quinn are two who never had a quiet moment, and I absolutely enjoyed that!

I wish I had more time to read books like this. I couldn't put it down but at the same time I felt so relaxed and intrigued by the events in the book.
Beautiful love story showing the perspective of how much can be different depending where we were born.

Honestly did not vibe with the writing style and had to skim my way through the story. I can see why many loved this book, however it was not for me. Thanks for the opportunity to review.

I loved the characters and the story in this book! There was lots of humor and a little romance, a great combination. And the story also was a look at our relationships with others, how we relate to them and understand them. An overall wonderful story!

Minnie Cooper hates her New Year’s birthday, she’s been told all of her life that another baby at the hospital stole her true name (Quinn) and all of her luck. Every time anything goes wrong in her life, her Mom tells her it’s basically her lot in life.

Well doesn’t she meet said Quinn at a party on New Years where yes, she is having bad luck once again and yes, he does seem to be having a lifetime of good luck and riches.


There were a few things I loved about this book

the time line, while weaving through Minnie’s current life, we hear about New Years of the past since her birth and although this doesn’t always work for me.

the examination of birthright, of luck, of the image of who has it ‘made’ what does that even mean? I love books that could be just fluffy and romantic but still at least stir their foot in the water of self analysis. Also looking at as an adult, what did your parents tell you growing up (good or bad) that shaped your being? Should you carry that or evaluate it and take it off if it’s heavy?

•Character development- 4☆
• Story Plot- 3☆
• Side characters- 3.5☆
• Flow of the story- 4☆
• Overall - 3.5☆

A lot can happen from one New Year’s Eve to the next...

Thank you to @randomhouse & @netgalley for the opportunity to read and review This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens.

Minnie has his birthday, but she should also have his name... and her mom is still mad about it thirty years later.

British Rom Com + Quirky Characters + Pie!

I really enjoyed this book, and it was an easy read. I loved the storyline and the characters. Minnie is a breath of fresh air, and I loved her story.
This was my first book by Sophie, and I can't wait to read more by this author.

This book was highly recommended!! And I can see why! It was a story of love and I really enjoyed it.

Such a lovely book writtten so well - can't wait to see if the author releases more books - i will def want to read them.

It was a fun read but not one of my faves. I enjoyed Minnie as a character but felt like her hatred towards Quinn became a bit too childish for me. It was a cute story but felt very slow for me. Nothing really jumped out at me to make me remember this book for a long time.

I absolutely love “This Time Next Year” by Sophie Cousens. It could be because Minne Cooper is so charming and endearing or because I loved the mix of cooking. This was a quick and easy read but also enjoyable. The addition of the mother and daughter/son relationships was also special.

Thank you Random House UK and Net Galley for my digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Minnie Cooper (yes, that’s her name!) was born on New Year’s Day, but her birthday has always been unlucky. She blames it on Quinn Hamilton who was born at the same hospital, on the same day, only one minute before her. His family won a cash prize for the first baby born that year. A prize that should have been Minnie’s along with Quinn’s name. Every year, Minnie’s birthday is a disaster, but thirty years later, she actually meets Quinn at a party. When they continue to run into each other it seems maybe their worlds were meant to collide.

This Time Next Year is told in alternating timelines from present day to different times in the past where we see Quinn and Minnie’s lives intersect. I loved the way it was written and seeing how it would all come together. Sophie Cousens does a great job with this writing style.

Although predictable at times, I really enjoyed this rom-com. The characters were so charming and likeable, and I was rooting for Quinn and Minnie to get together. Leila is Minnie’s best friend, and I loved their friendship and the parts of the book that included her. All of the characters were relatable and seemed genuine.

This was a fun read and told in a creative way. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance with some LOL moments.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book so much! The story of how Minnie meets Quinn and discovers their connection from the day they were born was original and fascinating. The flashbacks were done seamlessly. Each flashback contributed to the story, adding layers to the special, almost magical connection between these two beautiful characters. You get a sense that they were meant to find each other even if they don't know it yet. Minnie's character was endearing and charming with a fun, and funny. cast of friends. Quinn had some real struggles and it was interesting to see how they influenced his personality. I was so charmed by these two that I read the book at a frenetic pace until I realized it was ending and I slowed way down because I didn't want it to end yet. I will be re-reading This Time Next Year, for sure.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House, Cornerstone for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This Time Next Year was a fun, unique concept, it was well written and enjoyable but just failed to blow me away. The story may have been unique but it was still incredibly obvious and predictable as to what was going to happen.

Such a beautiful book and one which I truly enjoyed. It has a fairytale feel but with a modern edge. I have already recommended this to some friends as I think it’s such a lovely read.

A warm hearted love story about a man and a woman born at the same hospital on New Year’s Day. One stole the other ones name. Completely different backgrounds but they meet one New Year’s Eve night. Minnie feels that she is completely unlucky since the day she was born and blames it all on Quinn. The one that stole her name. Chance has them bumping into each other even though they are from different worlds. It’s frustrating but they hope for more.

A warm hearted love story perfect on paper when your in lockdown and a pandemic, so I was slightly disappointed with this book. I found characters hard to connect with & the plot sometimes became hard to follow

Unfortunately, this book was not for me.
I enjoyed the characters a lot and the premise sounded great but for me, the way the story happened was not very realistic and I feel like the chemistry was forced.
The two main characters were dating at the beginning of the book with other people and for me, the way everything happened was not the best.
I couldn't finish it but give it a try because I was also in a time where I had read books that disappointed me and maybe that influenced my reading experience. Besides that, we are all different and have different opinions.

Both born within minutes of each other on the same night, in the same hospital yet Minnie and Quinn’s worlds couldn’t be further apart. 30 years later, their paths cross and they meet for what they believe is the first time. As the months go by they are drawn to each other again and again. Is it just by chance or could it be fate?

Firstly, can I just say how beautiful the front cover is! I’ve said it on a previous post but it is probably one of the most stunning covers I’ve ever seen. The sparkle and the rose gold colour is so eye catching.

The book itself was such an easy read and I had a real fairytale vibe throughout. It was like across between a Christmas and Disney movie (both my favourites) and had that giddy feeling the whole way though. I enjoyed being taken on a journey though past and present by both Minnie and Quinn.

The characters were fun, quirky and likeable. I loved Leila and the relationship she had with Minnie. The only person i found hard to warm to was Connie, however towards the end of the book she grew on me.

Being set in 2020 it was so refreshing to read about love and friendship instead of infection rates and new cases.. it’s the 2020 I’m sure everyone would prefer to be having so thank you for giving us an alternative year!

Overall I absolutely loved this book. While it was full of romance, friendship and laughter it also included real issues and I always love that in a book and reminded me that just that people’s life’s aren’t always how they seem.