This was a big ol’ hug of a book! It was funny and snarky and sweet and achingly yummy and, hey! I learned a bit of physics! I really really enjoyed the twin premises of time loopage and romance, too. And I so enjoyed the real-mess of the MCs. He’s so stiff and broody and she’s so mouthy and curvy. The side stories with Lucie and mom and even Cole the asshat were also week-played. What a fun read! 💜💜📚

Groundhog Day is one of my dad’s favorite movies, so when I heard my favorite author, Rachel Lynn Solomon’s, next book is about a time loop, I was especially excited. I was even more thrilled when I had the chance to read an ARC of See You Yesterday ahead of its May release date.

From the get go, the premise of See You Yesterday is intriguing. Barrett has a particularly bad first day of college, which certainly many people can relate to. However, unlike most of us, Barrett is able to relive that day and explore the different possibilities that September 21 has to offer. I was eager to find out what would allow Barrett and Miles to finally move on to September 22.

Solomon’s work has a special quality that makes you feel like you’re talking to a friend as you read. Her characters let you in as their stories unfold. In See You Yesterday, the reader even sees certain words crossed out, giving the impression that Barrett is letting the reader in on her thought processes.

Solomon’s characters are always imperfect in a way that makes them feel incredibly realistic. Barrett and Miles are both messy, and they don’t shy away from it. Barrett acknowledges to the editor in chief of the UW newspaper that she’s not afraid to make enemies. Miles isn’t nice to Barrett when he first meets her; he is impatient with her and embarrasses her in front of their physics class. Their humanity is what makes them so special to read about and fall in love with.

Like me, Miles has one parent who was raised Jewish and one parent who was not. Also like me, his parent who is Jewish is his father. Because Judaism is matrilineal, some Jews would not consider Miles and me Jewish. I found the conversation Miles and Barrett have about his relationship to Judaism so poignant and relatable. The way Solomon treats her characters’ Judaism always makes me feel very seen and represented.

Like in many of Solomon’s other books, See You Yesterday has very thoughtful portrayals of her character’s mental health struggles. Barrett struggles with panic attacks as a result of bullying she experiences at the end of high school. The second time Barrett has a panic attack, Miles is able to support Barrett and takes her through breathing exercises. He reveals to Barrett that he did research on how to help someone having a panic attack. This moment is so lovely, and I was so moved that Miles did that for Barrett.

Veronica Mars has been a favorite show of mine since I discovered it in middle school. I was so excited that Barrett loves the show as much as I do. I got a lot of joy out of reading about Barrett’s Neptune High sweatshirt. It is a little thing, but these references made me feel a little bit more connected to Barrett.

I absolutely love Solomon’s work and See You Yesterday is certainly no exception. I can’t wait for her next book, Unquotable. I know I will continue to be first in line to read all of her work.

I have yet to read an RLS book I didn't love, and this was no exception.

See You Yesterday is honestly about a girl I could not relate to less. In the beginning, I was worried that our journey together would be a rocky one. But it didn't take long for me to become completely invested in Barrett Bloom and hoping she found all the happiness she could.

This was a modern take on the Groundhog Day time loop, which...FUN! But what stood out to me in this book where more of the side plots/themes. The subtle high school bullying, the overbearing parents, the going away to college hoping you can start over and make a new name for yourself. It was all just perfect and so wonderful to experience through perfectly imperfect Barrett Bloom.

I will mention this book is more New Adult than YA - I wouldn't recommend it for anyone under 16.

In conclusion, RLS has done it again! I only wish she could crank out her books faster :)

Thank you S&S for the advanced copy - all opinions are my own!

Warning: this book will give you intense flashbacks to your freshman dorm, a strong craving for mozzarella sticks (even if you don't like cheese), and a six-pack after laughing your abs into shape. It's Palm Springs meets Today Tonight Tomorrow in the best way.

"Time is helping me recognize who I'm supposed to be, only I'm not sure who that person is yet. Whatever the reason the universe singled us out, Miles and I found each other in this strange echo of a world. And that means something."*

I haven't had such an emotional reading experience of an RLS book since Our Year of Maybe. And holy hell, did I go through the RANGE of emotions.

TW: slut-shaming, panic attacks, fatphobia, bullying, brief mentions of drug addiction, car accident, some light revenge stalking

This one that works best going into not knowing much, but you will come out of this with your knowledge of psychics increased, that's for sure. I loved how much this felt like Today Tonight Tomorrow, but also felt so entirely different from anything else she's written. There is the time travel/magic element that probably is why this one stands out so sharply, but I also love that it's set at college and so visually appealing. This would make the best freaking movie. I say that about every RLS book, but I mean it every time.

In this book we have: the most romantic Shabbat dinner that is not on Shabbat to ever exist, many hours spent in a library, a love interest that is guarded and stiff but also dreamy AF, a cat lady, some road trips, facts about gophers, overcoming sexual trauma, and A CHAOTIC AF MAIN CHARACTER.

Like, when I say chaotic AF, I mean it.

Rep: Asian love interest, Jewish main characters, sapphic side characters, a questioning side character, a fat lead with glasses and unruly hair, panic attacks and anxiety rep, and some trauma.

Also, this book has my favorite last scene of any book maybe ever, incredibly realistic female friendship, a female wanting to work in journalism, many many puns, sex positivity, an accidental fire, and a kiss in the rain.

A pitch-perfect romcom, Rachel is a master of crafting the most beautiful stories that make you somehow laugh, cry, and curse her out at the same time.

*Quotes are from an early copy and may not reflect the final version.

Thank you to Simon Teen for gifting me an arc every single time I slide into your emails. That does not change my opinions, which are always mine and usually strongly-worded.

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Rachel wrote this book with a broken elbow and watch it still SLAP as if she wrote it without pain medication or an arm sling. Your faves could never.

Give me a Rachel Lynn Solomon book and I'll read it. I really enjoyed this Groundhog Day-esque story. Solomon's books are consistently good whether adult or YA and I will keep purchasing them for my library.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good time loop story, and this was a GOOD time loop story. I loved watching these characters grow and learn and fall in love. It was absolutely swoony in the best possible way. Even though the same day repeated over and over, I never felt bored and the story didn't feel repetitive.

This was a fun read! Miles and Barrett's adventures throughout are fun and also challenging. They learn about each other and about themselves along the way.
Another great read by Rachel Lynn Solomon!

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

"A little oasis in the middle of the chaos that my life has become."

I’ve read very few “Groundhog Day” style time loop books, so I was very excited to read this YA “rom-com” written by one of my favorite authors! I think it’s incredibly difficult to pull off this type of book but no surprise here, Rachel Solomon did! The constant repeating of the same day over and over again could have grown tiresome, but the character development between Barrett and Miles really held the story together.

From the start of the novel, our female protagonist named Barrett Bloom is going through all the hard things in life as a college freshman. Her high school nemesis ends up being her roommate, she gets called out in her Physics class by some guy she doesn’t know, and she does indeed… accidently sets a frat on fire. After a few days of constant do-overs, Barrett puts two and two together: Barrett and physics guy (Miles) are both stuck in a similar time loop situation!

The heart of the novel is the slow-burn friendship developed between Barrett and Miles. It was not a stereotypical enemies-to-lovers story but rather strangers to friends. It was a lovely experience getting to know the characters in real time as they were getting to know one another simply by asking questions about their family, friends, interests, and life experiences. I loved their banter, the attention to detail, and how personable they felt. Rachel Solomon doesn’t shy away from difficult and sensitive topics – this genuinely felt like a grown-up YA novel. Another fun book that I’ll read again and again and again. Thanks to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and Rachel Solomon for this ARC.

Thanks NetGalley for this eARC!
See You Yesterday is Groundhog Day goes to college… and I’m here for it. Barrett Bloom is a freshman college student who has a terrible first day of classes (she literally sets a frat on fire)… only to wake up on the same day. Again. And again. And again. Soon she realizes that she’s not alone in this time loop- Miles, that jerk from Physics class, is stuck in it too. They team up to try to solve the mystery and get back to a timeline.

Rachel Lynn Solomon did an amazing job with this one. There are the perfect amount of Groundhog Day references (how could you not?) without overdoing it. The character development is paced beautifully. I love her very intentional Jewish rep (and POC Jewish rep). While the time loop cuts back on side characters for the most part, the ones we meet are well thought out.

I definitely recommend this one!

This was so different than any other Rachel Lynn Solomon I’ve ever read but definitely not in a bad way. This is still a contemporary with a time loop and it was very good. I will say at one point the competitive days were a little boring but then things start to get different and it gets a lot better. Loved the ending so much and I loved Barrett and Miles.

This story is like the movie Groundhog Day (which the main character even references). Barrett starts her first day in college and it's just awful. From the time she wakes up and realizes that she will be rooming with her hicg school nemesis until she goes to bed after everything that could go wrong does. And then she wakes up the next day and it's the same day all over again. A quick read and really fun.

Rachel Lynn Solomon is the master of romance at the present moment. I couldn't put Weather Girl down and this was no different! A re-lived-day plot like you've never read before. I am in love with all of her characters and want to exist in these beautiful, sexy worlds that she creates. You've turned this horror fan into the world's biggest sap and I love you for it.

In this fresh take on “Groundhog Day”, Rachel Lynn Solomon presents a real, well-developed protagonist in Barrett Bloom. I was cringing with Barrett and cheering for her, hoping she finds her place at college. I loved her progression and how Barrett navigated the frustrations of repeating a day over and over and over again. Solomon’s characters are always relatable, real, and leave a lasting impression. Additionally, her descriptions of the Seattle area shine. This is a must-read, and I will put it in my high school classroom library.

It’s Barrett’s first day of college, and she’s having a rough day. Her high school nemesis is her roommate, she bombed her interview for the school paper, and a nerdy boy in physics class called her out in front of everyone for not doing the assigned reading. She just wants the day to end, but when she wakes up the next day, it’s actually not the next day. She’s reliving the same day again. She’s stuck in a time loop, and soon she figures out that she’s not alone; the boy from physics is stuck with her. With his physics knowledge and her willingness to live the day differently to varying extremes, together they try to figure a way out while also figuring out each other. Rachel Lynn Solomon has created yet another masterpiece with this novel. She writes witty banter and impactful dialogue like no other author. Even with the fantastical element of time travel, this book was relatable and dealt with very real emotions. Rachel Lynn Solomon is a must read author, and this book is one of her best.

i loved it! i was a bit skeptical at first because i think the whole time loop scenario is a tad overdone but i didn’t find this stale at all—i found it sweet. barrett and miles seem real, and i loved their relationship.

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I read this NetGalley ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Wow. What a page turner! Couldn't put it down.
I was worried a little that this book was going to be like the movie The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, but luckily, it is it's own story.
I love Barrett, and Miles. Their relationship and their interactions were really well written. Their individual experiences and worries kept the pace of the storyline, and I feel like we got to know both of them so well.
I liked the extra characters too, like Barrett's mom, Lucie, and the professor. The story definitely makes you reflect on high school and the influences it can have on later life.
It was just such a lovely, easy read.

This is the second book I read by Rachel Lynn Solomon and I just really enjoy her writing style. Her stories grab you from the start and the next thing you know it's 2 am and you can't stop reading., I loved her twist of the classic movie Groundhogs Day it was a really great story. Barrett is one of those characters your heart breaks for and you can't help but root for her to have her happy ever after. I also enjoyed Miles I felt like he was an amazing character and perfect match for Barrett. I can't wait to see what Rachel writes next because I am definitely a fan!!!

I'm generally not a fan of time loop stories, so it's a testament to Rachel Lynn Solomon's romance skills that I loved See You Yesterday. The slowest of burns builds perfectly in this story as Barrett and Miles try to escape while also dealing with their respective repressed issues. This freshman year of college story will appeal to fans of Solomon's other YA romances as well as those who love a messy, prickly girl protagonist.

Loved this book. It was a compelling read, not that I was driven to find out if Barrett and Miles were ever going to get out of the time loop, and only a little bit in hopes of how and when they would finally get together, because hey! It is definitely a romance, but most of all I just wanted to see these two college freshman find themselves. I think this time loop and the way that Solomon employs it for Barrett and Miles to grow in themselves and together is such a wonderfully suggestive way for teens right now to take time during the pandemic to discover and care for themselves, while demands on their time are different than the past.
I can't wait to get this into our high school library!

Prepare for things to get wibbly wobbly timey wimey. See You Yesterday is a light-hearted time loop story with some fun physics lessons added in. Miles and Barret are cute and relatable, you definitely wont want to put down this book.