I really liked this book. The different viewpoints made for a really interesting read. Stevie was a easy to like character, and the friend connection between the boys was great.

Where It All Lands was not what I was expecting. The concept of the coin flip was really interesting, and it reminded me a lot of One Way Or Another by Kara McDowell. The story gripped me, and I truly enjoyed the music references (i'm a big PJ fan myself) so i wanted to be friends with both Stevie and Shane and talk about music.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys YA contemporaries with a little twist and 90s music references.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really really loved this book! It is a tender and heartwarming story about how a single moment can profoundly ripple through the lives of multiple people, perhaps especially when you are young and still questioning your place in the world, the meaning of love and connection, and how to discern what is true.

Drew and Shane are best friends and neighbors, who have both experienced way too much heartbreak and disappointment in their young lives, but the day they meet Stevie changes the trajectory of their friendship and lives. The boys both become immediately entranced by her and decide to flip a coin in order to settle an argument about which one of them gets to ask her out. The story plays out initially as if Drew won the coin toss, and midway through the book the author starts over and tells what would have happened had Shane won.

Both stories contain moments of heartbreak, but also friendship prevailing, blame as well as forgiveness. I was so caught up in figuring out which story was true, I tore through the book. I'd give it 4.5 stars and will definitely have my teens read it when it comes out.

This was an enjoyable read. I didn't have any expectations going into it, so I would consider this a pleasant surprise.

Generally, I don't care for stories with parallel timelines, as the plot tends to get repetitious and tedious, but that's not the case with this. Each timeline feels whole and has enough differences that it didn't feel like I was reading the same thing over again. I was also worried this would end up with a love triangle, so I'm glad that was semi avoided.

My only minor critique would be the ending. It's meant to be ambiguous and I think that fits the tone of the book, but I personally prefer a concrete conclusion. I would have loved to get confirmation regarding which timeline actually happened because the uncertain nature of it all just left me feeling a little underwhelmed.

But overall, this is quick, cute story that gets you thinking about all the little ‘what ifs’ in life.

This book was definitely a good surprise. I thought it would just be a fun and cute read, and while it was that, it was so much more. I love the lessons learned throughout the story about the importance of living in the moment and not always wondering about the what-ifs. It was also way more emotional than I thought it would be as a few tears were shed.

It really was fun reading the story from the alternating perspectives and getting to see the two different storylines. Shane was easily my favorite character in the book, but Drew and Stevie were great characters as well. It was also a good lesson on the fact that everyone is going through something and not to judge.

My only problem with the book was the pacing felt a bit off. At times it felt like important moments were skipped and we would just be in a whole different scene with no real conclusion to the scene before. There were also quite a few more “f-words” than I usually like for a Young Adult novel, but they didn’t necessarily feel out of place so it didn’t actually ruin anything, just felt weird for a Young Adult book.

Thank you Netgalley & Wednesday Books for sending me an ARC of Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler, all thoughts & opinions are my own.

Where it all lands follows two alternate timelines into a year of discovery, love and what a simple coin toss can forever change. Upon meeting Stevie, the new girl in town, best friends Drew and Shane have their love at first sight (or first band practice) moment. Not wanting to ruin their friendship, they flip a coin over who will ask her out. Told through dual timelines we see how fate and chance turns the wheels of our lives into motion.

Don't mind me brushing the tears off my face so I can write this review, just keep going on and act like everything is fine when it's actually very profoundly changed. Going into this book I thought the first half wold be dedicated to a relationship between Stevie and one boy and the second half to Stevie and the other boy (dating your best friends ex? AWKWARD. Right from the get go, I was sucked in, the first chapter is enticing and pulling so that I just had to know what happened next. The book took a fascinating turn, one I hadn't even realized until halfway through. The timelines shift and we are pulled back into the moment of the coin toss, with the results shockingly different. Leading through the rest of the book we see every minor choice and how easily the hands of fate turn within it.

The plot felt realistic and naturally progressed, and throughout the story we see the characters go through their journey of self awareness and acceptance. Wexler could have easily thrown aside the individual growth and arc of the characters in favour for a quick easy romantic resolution. Instead, she delivered a raw and honest depiction of loss, fear and the the question of what fate and chance is to us. With the flip of a coin or a small butterfly movement, our entire world can change and push into a different direction. Wexler explores this idea intuitively and personally, asking not only of her character but also in a way of us, what happens when fate takes the wheel (pun intended... though that pun will make no sense if you haven't read the book so you should definitely read it so you understand).

I read this book in one sitting, leaving me entranced long after I had finished it. In some ways I'm upset with Jennie Wexler for creating such amazing cute love interests that I had no idea how things would end, and couldn't for the life of me figure out which team I was on! The ending left me slightly confused in a profound and questioning way. I believe the best books leave you unsettled and introspective, yearning and collecting your thoughts in neat rows, then messing them up to re assemble. Wexler is a fascinating author with a spark of authenticity and realism many lack in YA contemporary. A thought provoking story and beautifully written.

All it takes is a flip of a coin and your destiny can change. This is a GREAT well-done premise by Jennie Wexler. The characters are so well drawn out, complex, and compelling! It's an incredible read. I'm not one who usually likes flipping between the characters, but here it is so necessary and plot-driven. Of course, there's a twist about halfway through that may startle some readers, but it's what makes the book even richer.

Small choices can lead to big changes in your life - take a small choice and READ THIS NOVEL.
It's a wonderfully well-written story you won't put down.

Here's my only complaint - and after the first third of the book the author does not do it again, but there are about a half-dozen times when the author jumps to a new thought mid-storyline, thought, or paragraph - it's a bit jolting to the reader. This is an EXTREMELY small issue and should have been fixed in editing, but thankfully it does not happen after a certain point. Otherwise, this is one of the best YA novels I've read in a long long time.

Hope Ms. Wexlers next novel is this well-written and not rushed since this one is so good as a debut novel. I will be reading the next one!

Thank you SO MUCH to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler.

Such a great idea for a book. It’s all about how we should focus on the present and not the what if’s of life.

A must read of 2021!

Such a sweet, cute book.

I love the idea of wondering "what if I made choice A instead of choice B?" These types of books always draw me in.
The writing was well done, and I really felt empathy for all of the characters. I was torn between which choice she should make, and I was secretly rooting for one of the relationships.
One thing I didn't like was that there was an obvious right outcome- choice to be made. In reality, this is probably realistic. However, for such a great story with such great characters, I hated that one outcome was really bad. I wanted there to be good and better... lol

I want to thank the author, the publisher and #netgalley for the ARC which did not impact my review. This would make a great Netflix movie.

This story is amazing! It quickly sucked me in and I couldn't put it down once I started it! Can't wait to read more by this author!!

It's so amazing finding a book that you know from the start will be one of your favorites of all time and this book was one of those. This book was so amazing and I truly loved it. The romance felt natural and amazing. The writing was beautiful and I felt like I was truly there. Also the characters in this book was chefs kiss!

I have never read a book like this one. It switches back and forth to different paths that the story could go. I was rooting for one love story and then when I read it I changed my mind. It was a very interesting read. It really made me wonder what actually happened. The ending is very open ended.

Have you ever read a book and wish they ended up with a different person? I'm sure you have because love triangles are a trop. Hello Twilight. But Where It All Lands isn't your typical love triangle. Jennie Wexler takes you on a journey of "what if's." I loved how the ending between duel timelines brought Stevie to where she needed to end up at. Some times all paths lead to the same end. It is just a matter of how you get there. While I do wish that I could mix and match timelines to make the story I would really want (I guess those are called Choose Your Own Adventure books) I still was satisfied with how the story played out and the outcome that happened in both time lines.

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We don't get a confirmation on which time line is the right time line, but I think that was wise of the author. I mean it's about a flip of a coin, what if's and the inevitable. I think in both cases Stevie, Drew and Shane all change in the end. That to me is more important that which is the right path. They all become who they should be.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved this book! It was heartwarming and strong. It was exactly what I needed with everything going on in the world! A happy little escape!

How do I even review a book that left me bawling? How do I put everything I loved about this book into words? This book was one I went into blind, and I don't think I'll recover for quite some time.

Part of that is definitely on me... I was in the mood for a fluffy romance, and thought that this might be one. Yah, no. This was a thought provoking piece on loss, and choice. I loved it, but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting.

Part of what I loved about this was how well it captured the essence of choice. One small choice can change so much, and this book showed it so well. At first, I was a bit skeptical of the dual plotlines, but I ended up loving how they concluded the book.

I will admit that I didn't love either of the romances in this. Truthfully, the only reason this is getting 5 stars and not 4 is that this book had me so invested that I was bawling at the end. I was just so attached to Shane and Drew, and the friendship between them. I was slightly frustrated that they let a girl come between them, but I also loved their friendship so much.

To me, this felt a lot like They Both Die At the End. It hit all the right notes, with scenes that had me smiling, and of course, the heartbreaking ending. I can definitely see myself rereading this, it was that good!

Thanks to Netgalley and Jennie Wexler for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is an amazing book. I was intrigued by the "sliding doors-esque" description and it did not disappoint! The first chapter of this book leaves you with a little mystery, knowing something specific will happen, but not to whom it will happen. I really enjoyed reading part one and was skeptical about how part 2 could be done in a fresh way, not repeating most of what had already happened, but any hesitation I had quickly disappeared. I love books that go from chapter to chapter with a different character's narrative. This book added another level to it by including a whole other outcome potential and it was done smoothly and flawlessly. It was easy to follow, not at all choppy, and very thought provoking regarding how all of our choices lead us to where we end up.

Stevie Rosenstein is used to frequently moving around and the things that come along with it, like not having enough to form real and meaningful relationships and friendships. However, it seems like this time, things might be different.

Drew and Shane are best friends. They've been with each other though hard times, so when they both are instantly interested in Stevie, they decide to make it fair. They flip a coin to see who gets to be the one that gets to talk to her. We follow Stevie, Drew and Shane in dual timelines. One where Drew wins the coin toss, and another where Shane does.

Where It All Lands wasn't as light hearted as I had been expecting it to be, but I still really enjoyed. I loved the dual timeline/parallel universe aspect of it and how we follow the two different stories and see how a simple decision to flip a coin chances the course of their entire lives, depending which side the coin lands on.

**Review to be posed to Goodreads and blog closer to publication date.

Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler had a great concept, but for me failed to deliver. I just couldn’t get past certain things. I love the idea of the coin flip and liked that aspect of the book. It just seemed that the story would change in the middle of a chapter and you had to figure out who’s was telling the story. I think that this could easily be fixed and hopefully will be before final publication.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday books for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

When Stevie Rosenstein moves into Shane and Drew's small town in New Jersey, they both fall in love with her instantly. In fact, they both want to ask her out, so in order to determine who gets to try first, they decide to flip a coin. Told in two different timelines, experience Stevie's relationship with both of the boys.

I really enjoyed Where It All Lands. At first, I was a little bit worried because of how simple the plot line seemed, but once I got into the novel, I couldn't stop reading it! I really loved the characters. I think my favorite character was Shane. He was so sweet and caring, and he only wanted the best for Stevie. Shane also is a really good friend to Drew. He cares about him and gives him the advice he needs, especially about his dad. Shane is the best thing about Where It All Lands. I did like the two different timeline. It was interesting to see how they both treated Stevie. Where It All Lands is a fantastic book that I recommend for fans of Emery Lord, Jessi Kirby, and and Stephanie Perkins.