“I could wake up on the same day a thousand times, and every day would be different because of you”

HELLO ARE WE CRYING OR IS IT JUST ALLERGIES 😭

to say I adored this book is a grave understatement. I literally caught ALL of the feels with every chapter in the last 50% of this one - and wow I needed a good sob goodbye

was it the most creative storyline ever? no. was it the cutest couple I’ve ever read in romances? no. but was it so absolutely perfect and entertaining that I read the entire book in 2 days? yes, yes, and yes.

in this groundhog day-esque story, we’re met with two students who seem doomed to face their first day of college over and over and over again. a story we’ve all heard before with a predictable happy ending, but I loved every second of it.

I swear, at this point, rachel lynn solomon can write a laundry list and I’d read it 😅

there’s humor, lovable side characters, physics lessons, and the adorable enemies to friends to lovers romance that you can only find in a RLS novel!

a HUGE thank you to netgalley and simon and schuster for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review! this one’s out today!

rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: california sparkling wine

Thank you Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, and NetGalley for an advance eARC of this book.

Stuck in a time loop with a grumpy x sunshine love trope? Delicious.
Barrett Bloom wants nothing more than to go to college and start over. The universe decides to take that literally (I know personifying the universe) and lets her start over, the same day, every day. Barrett feels doomed to repeat the same day alone, until she realizes the jerk from her physics class is stuck with her. Soon the infuriating know it all Miles becomes a little more interesting and a lot more fun. Trying to reset the time loop Barrett and Miles go on adventure after adventure trying to right their wrongs and live their life to the fullest knowing there will be no consequences.

I have complicated feelings about this book. The first 50% was a low 3 and I was thinking of setting the book down. The last 50% was a high 4 star with so many incredible moments that I couldn't put the book down. Barrett and Miles are the epitome of opposites attract and they are so soft and gentle with each other. I found this college relationship to be extremely unlikely with the way they handled every conversation and conflict to be too right. However, there are so many lessons in this book that it feels like the perfect coming of age after high school read. Barrett did not have the perfect high school experience and she explores how to reconcile with a lot of built up feelings. Miles has always tried to be the perfect child to make life easier for his parents, and this has left him with regret for not living his life to the fullest, ever.

If you like grumpy x sunshine, banter, and general shenanigans then this book is for you!

It’s Barrett Bloom’s first day of classes at The University of Washington, and she’s hopeful that college is going to be everything that she and her mother dreamed of (and that it will cancel out some of the not-so-great experiences from high school). Except, it’s kind of a disaster, including being assigned a nightmare roommate from her past, and setting a frat on fire. When Barrett wakes up and it’s the first day of classes…again, she realizes she’s in a time loop. And to top it off, the guy who embarrassed her in her physics class is stuck with her. And he’s already been reliving the same day for months.

I’m sure you all are sick of me saying this by now, but I LOVE TIME LOOP STORIES. And I don’t think I can adequately express how much I loved this one. Some of my favorite things:

A time loop story where pop culture about time loops exists (groundhog day is playing on campus).
Sex-positive YA/NA fiction with older teen MCs in a college setting.
A curvy protagonist with zero hints of diet culture to be found.
Casual queer rep (side characters) and Jewish rep.
The humor! @rlynnsolomon always has me laughing out loud at her books. One of my favorites, about Barrett’s RA: “...she said the first night when she tricked us into playing icebreaker games by making us microwaved s’mores. College is a web of lies.”

I think one of the biggest challenges of writing time loop stories must be figuring out a way to write a character’s experience of reliving the same day over and over without it feeling repetitive, and Solomon nails it here. I loved seeing the friendship between Barrett and Miles grow, and eventually bloom (pun intended) into something romantic, and I loved the balance between the silly and the serious. Solomon creates a universe where the science explaining the metaphysical anomaly here feels believable, and the characters are well developed and fun to spend time with.

As a person who didn’t have the most fun at college, everything about this book made me happy to be able to revisit that period (especially now that I’m nearly the same age as Barrett’s mom.) All the stars.

Thanks to @simonteen for a digital arc to review. All opinions are my own.

I have loved every book I’ve ever read by @rlynnsolomon and while SEE YOU YESTERDAY was vastly different from any of her other books, it was just as incredible and heart-warming as any of the others – with a few twists.
On her first day of college, Barrett Bloom is happy to leave her old life behind and is excited to recreate herself around people who haven’t known her for her entire life.

But her first day is anything but wonderful. From the beginning, it goes downhill, but she’s determined to keep moving forward. At least, until she wakes up the next day to discover it is yet again the first day of school. And it keeps happening. Over and over and over again.

But she’s not the only one, and her plotting and scheming with Miles, the guy from Physics 101, is bound to either destroy everything, or save them even from themselves.

Will they ever escape their time loop? What happens when/if they do? Will they be able to remember each other?

If you haven’t read anything by Rachel Lynn Solomon, please do. She has a way of pulling readers in and wanting them to experience the events alongside her characters. It’s incredible.

Thank you @simonteen @simonandschuster and @netgalley for my #gifted e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

See You Yesterday is the funny, snarky, delightful and delectable new read from Rachel Lynn Solomon. A tale about reliving the same day over and over again, this sweet sci-fi YA novel is a perfect summer read.

On Wednesday, her first day of college, Barrett Bloom gets an unwanted roommate in the form of her high school nemesis Lucie; is humiliated in physics class; fails her interview for the school paper, and sets a frat house on fire. She manages to flee the scene of unintentional arson but her photo was taken and she is tagged on social media. Fully expecting the police to come and arrest her at any moment, Barrett falls asleep on the common room couch while waiting for them – and wakes up the next morning in her dorm room to discover that what she thinks of as yesterday is once more today. She’s about to relive that disastrous first day of school all over again.

Convinced this is the universe’s way of giving her a second chance, Barrett tries her best to fix everything she had done wrong previously but the more she changes things the more they stay the same. She doesn’t end up burning down a frat house but other than that, she pretty much makes the same mistakes in a new and exciting way. She falls asleep hoping she did just enough right to reset her time loop but alas, the next morning she finds herself reliving day one for the third time in a row. Only in this iteration, something surprising happens; Miles, the annoying guy who was behind her physics class humiliations, asks to meet up. And when they do, he offers her some of the best mozzarella sticks she’s ever eaten – and tells her he’s been stuck on the same time loop she’s on for the past two months. He offers to team up so they can search the physics library together and find a solution to their problem, but Barrett gives that a hard pass. She’s got plans of her own – based on numerous TV shows and movies that have dealt with this issue – to solve her problem.

After a few failures, Barrett grudgingly decides that working with Miles is probably not such a bad idea and Miles unenthusiastically condescends to a mixture of scientific and theatrical approaches in the hopes that by covering all their bases, they will be able to find a way out of their dilemma. Soon, they’re learning way more about physics than Barrett ever intended to and creating “fuck it” lists to make sure they are getting the most out of their possibly endless day. It’s not long before these two loners find the time gods have been good to them – they are perfect for each other in just about every way. But will they remember that if they ever manage to make it to Thursday?

This book is an absolutely charming teen romance. Barrett is the perfect everywoman – unruly hair, pudgy and bright but not brilliant, diligent but not an overachiever. I loved that she doesn’t have that perfect high school experience so popular on Disney+ with amazing besties and tons of fun adventures. In fact, her teenage experiences, from some nasty sex shaming to having been a loner not by choice but by ostracism, are the heavy in an otherwise light book. The author handles this beautifully, giving us just enough emotion from the past to make us understand how serious this was for Barrett while still letting her awesome strength and passion prove to us that these things hurt her but in no way defeated her. Barrett is an amazing protagonist, the kind of person we all hope to know in real life.

Miles is also amazing; he’s a nerdy boy with hidden depths that reminded me of so many guys I knew in college. I loved that he isn’t gorgeous but that familiarity makes him incredibly attractive to Barrett, and I loved that Barrett helps him to unwind, relax a bit and become the best version of himself. Miles is incredibly smart but initially, that makes him a bit of a jerk (although in fairness, who wouldn’t be, after being stuck in a time loop alone for months?) Barrett calls him on that and he changes – in fact, both of them help each other over their social awkwardness. It’s not that they become popular and fun and charming overnight so much as that by being together and growing through their experiences, they learn how to be comfortable enough and confident enough to be their true selves and accept rejection as well as acceptance from others.

Solomon brings an amazing amount of diversity to what is, essentially, a story about only two people. Both Miles and Barrett are Jewish, with Miles also being Japanese on his mother’s side. The author does a great job of making this more than just window dressing; I loved how they celebrate a Wednesday Sabat because they fear they will never get to Friday. Barrett is plus-sized; her mother is bisexual and about to marry the woman of her dreams. Miles’s family is as in touch with their Japanese roots as their Jewish ones, especially his brother Max. I appreciated that neither of these kids comes from perfect backgrounds but neither are they from completely horrible home situations either. Their lives are the lived reality of most of us – imperfect homes filled with imperfect love and people just trying to work out how to be family.

The love story is more sweet than hot; it’s very much about relationship building and I would label the love scenes in the book as subtle. I’d say it’s appropriate for middle school and above.

Not so much a flaw but a limitation is the fact that this book reads like exactly what it is – young adult fiction. While I am a YA reader (I wouldn’t have requested the book otherwise) some stories transcend their genres and others don’t and this seems like a ‘don’t’ to me. Miles and Barrett (especially Barrett) spend their days like teens would and readers who don’t get into that won’t want to read this book. It’s not much of a sci-fi story either – there’s no deep exploration of what it would mean to be stuck in a time loop, it’s mostly about Miles and Barrett falling in love and how their friendship/love impacts their growth as people.

If you are a fan of YA contemporary romance See You Yesterday is a must-buy. It’s everything these stories should be and I can’t recommend it strongly enough to that audience

Rachel Lynn Solomon is one of those special, extremely talented authors who can do no wrong in my opinion.

Writing both adult and new adult contemporary love stories that are typically set in Seattle/Washington State and feature relatable Jewish characters dealing with lots of emotionally heavy issues.

In her latest college romance, See you yesterday, we get to know Barrett Bloom, a curvy, curly haired, freshman trying to get a new start and put her horrible high school experience behind her. The only problem is she gets stuck in a Groundhog Day-esque time loop and keeps repeating her first day over and over!

You’re going to want to grab this book if you enjoy:

- strong, relatable female characters
- beautiful mother/daughter relationships
- sweet, slow burn, enemies to friends to lovers romance
- magical realism/time loop plots
- emotional depth
- tons of 2000s pop culture references (aka Veronica Mars and Gilmore Girls)

I absolutely ADORED this book. You could literally feel just how much of herself the author pours into her stories and for me I really think that gives them an added extra quality.

Congrats to RLS for another amazing book that made me laugh and cry and want to start over and read again as soon as I finished. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance review copy!

This was a very solid and fun take on a time-loop "Groundhog's Day" style romance! I did wish for the book to be a bit shorter, as I thought 13 hours of the audiobook was a bit excessive, but I was rarely bored throughout the book. I really enjoyed the attention payed to both the main character and love interests Jewish identity, I loved the sapphic representation in the mother, and I absolutely LOVED the trauma the main character has to deal with from her high school. The plot, of course, was a bit repetitive to my liking which I think, again, could've been solved just by cutting down a bit. 'I think this is my new favorite RLS book out of the three I've read, and I will definitely be talking about this book on my platform!

Sliding Doors meets Groundhog Day...

I was very much looking forward to the clever premise of this book. September 21 on repeat for Barrett as she's starting college. Timeline loops with Miles. I think the book would have been stronger with dual POV, but as it was YA/NA, it was written first person from Barrett's POV. That being said, I do encourage giving this book a shot. It is an unusual premise.

4.5 STARS

Barrett Bloom wants to start college fresh on September 21st after a bad experience in high school, but unfortunately everything is off to a horrible start. Her roommate ends up being someone from her high school, she gets called out and humiliated in physics, her interview for the school paper is a complete train wreck, she starts a frat on fire, and gets locked out of her dorm room. Just when she thinks it can not get any worse, she wakes up the next day, only to realize it is once again September 21st.

Doomed to repeat the same day, Barrett discovers she is not alone. Miles, the know-it-all from physics, has been stuck for weeks. Barrett is determined to figure it out herself, but after a few failed attempts, she decides to team up with Miles. Soon they are going on wild adventures and doing things they would never have done before the time loop. As they spend time together, they begin to fall in love. This leaves them to question— what happens when tomorrow comes? Will they remember?

I absolutely adored this book! I will always read a Rachel Lynn Solomon book, she has never steered me wrong! RLS always seamlessly intertwines the romance with the plot, as well as highlighting Jewish culture and religion.

There also is amazing plus sized representation in Barrett. It was so fun to read from Barrett’s perspective- she is so passionate about journalism, sarcastic, and loves so deeply. Barrett acts like she does not care what others think of her, but still has this amazing vulnerable side as well.

Miles, Miles, Miles. Miles is Japanese and Jewish American and his parents both teach at UW. I related to Miles a lot—he did everything he could to be the perfect child, that he was afraid to live life. Miles was so insanely smart and has a love for film— particularly period pieces.

One thing I struggled with was how slow the beginning moved. I am not one who loves time loops, but I knew RLS would do it justice. Thankfully, while they do repeat the same day over and over, I never felt like I was reading the same exact thing. Definitely pick this up when it releases Thursday!

Read if you like:
• the movie Groundhog Day
• grumpy/sunshine trope
• smart men
• physics
• college romances

See You Yesterday is a contemporary romance with a touch of science fiction by author by Rachel Lynn Solomon .

Barrett Bloom is a college freshman whose ready for a fresh start. Highschool was far from pleasant for her, so she's ready for a clean slate. When she wakes up on September 21st to her ex best friend as her new roommate, the rest of her day goes down from there ending in a literal blaze. The next morning, she wakes up to find its once again the morning of September 21st. Somehow she's found herself in a time loop and she's not alone. Miles from her Physics 101 class has been stuck in it for months. The two work together to figure out how to fix it. From trying to do good, to getting revenge, and living life to the fullest, they become more than classmates. But when they finally figure a way out of the time loop, will they be able to hold on to this new bond they've formed.

Barrett and Miles are both wonderful characters. I probably would have given this 5 stars if we had been given Miles POV. Not that I wasn't able to connect with him, I mean I was smitten with him before he even reveals to Barrett that he's part of the time loop. He is simply lovable, from his love of time period movies and love of physics to his insecurities and fear of the future. Barrett is a strong leading character, she's extremely relatable in so many ways. She uses her attitude and sarcasm to keep people from getting close, and it makes her lonely. She is just trying to do her best to figure out who she is and what she's doing with her life.

Barrett and Miles start as classmates who get off on the wrong foot, then turn into friends and then more. Their shenanigans are entertaining as they try to escape their situation, from adopting a dozen dogs to creating a giants ball pit, I enjoyed their journey. They also tackle some heavy topics, like losing one's virginity, bullying, and addiction. By the end, I was beyond giddy when the two would hold hands or exchange comfort touches or shoulder kisses. Their romance when it progressed from friendship to deeper feelings was just adorable. They have a sweet sort of innocent slow burn of a relationship. There's lots of hand holding and eventual kisses that lead to one fade to black intimate scene.

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a contemporary staring two Jewish MCs, a curvy slightly hot mess of a female lead, an endearing male counterpart, the perfect mozzarella sticks, self discovery, taking risks, adventures and a well-earned happily ever after.

<b>Quick Stats</b>
Age Rating: 14/15+
Over All: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Writing: 4.5/5

<i>Special thanks to Simon Teen and NetGalley for an eARC of this book! All thoughts and opinions reflected in this review are my own.</i>

I received an eARC of this book through NetGalley, as well as a physical ARC from YALLWest, and since finishing the book, have also preordered a signed copy from my local indy bookstore.
Rachel Lynn Solomon <i>does not miss.</i> While this is not my favorite RLS book, it is pretty dang high up there. This book bridges a lot of genres: young adult and new adult, science fiction and contemporary and romance. It was definitely a new direction for RLS, but she executed it masterfully.
Barrett and Miles both have my heart completely. They’re both grouchy, stubborn, and way too similar, which, of course, leads to the most amazing banter and swoon-worthy tension. Both of them just felt so real, and so damaged, I just wanted to wrap them up in my arms and hold them. Also I think they should have used one of those September 21s to push Cole off the top of the tallest building on campus. That was a wasted opportunity in my book.
Admittedly, the sciency aspects of this book went right over my head. I have never taken a physics class in my life, and I am never going to, though Miles’s earnest love for the subject almost made me want to change my stance on that… almost. That said, I never felt confused by what was going on. Miles would say something physics-y and I’d just be like “uh huh, cool, smart people stuff” and then move on. The important aspects of time travel physics were dumbed down enough for me to easily grasp the necessary information to understand the book. I am curious what an actual physicist would think of the book and the physics involved. Would they find it laughable, or is the science theoretically sound, or is it some of both?

As someone who grew up in the Seattle area, I always love the Seattle touches of Rachel Lynn Solomon’s books. There are so many little local places and quirks that bring me endless joy to see written about in a way that only a Seattleite could do, and seeing UW be the central location of this book was so much fun. Like Barrett, my mom is an alumni of UW, and I, too, always pictured myself going there (though it was never in the cards for me), so it was awesome to read a book that took place there.

There was not a single page of this book where I was not feeling some intense emotion. Mostly it was pure joy and excitement, because, Seattleite or not, this book is beyond fun, but there was also a lot of sadness, and just plain <i>feeling</i> for Miles and Barrett and everything they’ve went through. I grew to care so much about these characters I just want to know <i>more</i>. I want to know what happened after the endless September 21s. What happened with Miles and Barrett, yes, but also with Lucie, with Max, with Barrett’s mother and Josie. I want everything. The book didn’t feel unfinished. It wrapped up nicely, and I was satisfied, plot wise. I just fell head over heels for all of these characters, and I think I could read about them until I die.

All in all, 10/10 book. Definitely recommend. And I cannot wait for whatever RLS brings us next!

This book is a slow-burn enemies to lovers Groundhog Day. It’s a coming-of-age story with Jewish, Jewish Japanese, and plus-size representation. RLS creates complex characters that make you want to root for them as you cackle along with their witty banter.
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Barrett Bloom is hoping for a fresh start after a traumatic high school experience. But on her first day of college at UW, she is paired to room with her high school nemesis, gets humiliated by the cute smarty-pants boy in her physics class, flubs her interview for the school paper, and burns down a frat house 🙈. When she wakes up the next morning at 6:30, she realizes it’s September 21st again and she’s doomed to repeat the whole day. To top it off, she discovers that Miles, the smarty-pants boy from Physics, is stuck in the time loop with her. The duo must team up to figure out how to break free from the time loop and make it to tomorrow.

RLS gracefully handles subjects of addiction, panic attacks, bullying, and PTSD. I love Barrett’s close bond with her mother, who is in a sapphic relationship and also runs a stationery shop 😍. I also love how Barrett and Miles investigate the magic AND science of the time loop in their quest to escape Groundhog Day. Should they be striving to put right what once went wrong, or do they need to figure out the physics of the time loop? Barrett’s reclaiming of the Bloom in her name at the end is 🤌 *chef’s kiss* 💗🌸.

Thank you to @netgalley and @simonandschuster for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

See You Yesterday - Rachel Lynn Solomon
4.5/5⭐️

See You Yesterday is a YA contemporary romance novel (can count as NA) set at university. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance between a plus-size Jewish girl, Barrett Bloom, and a Japanese-American Jewish boy, Miles Kasher-Okamoto. Both characters are starting their freshman year; Barrett wants to study journalism, Miles is interested in physics. After Barrett’s first day goes horribly wrong – humiliated in class by an annoying guy, messing up her interview at the university newspaper, accidentally setting a frat house on fire – she can’t wait for the day to be over, only to wake up the next day and find out she seems to be stuck in a time loop. It’s her first day of university again. And even worse, the annoying guy from her physics class, Miles, is stuck with her. Only he has been trapped for months now. Now they need to find a way to work together to find a way out of this time loop.

The time loop aspect and the university setting made me want to read this book; and enjoying another book by this author before (The Ex Talk). I was looking forward to finding out how the time loop was going to be explained (magic or science?) and I’m happy with how it was solved in the end. There was a lot of physics talk and research; I didn't understand everything, but it was interesting nonetheless. Overall, I had a lot of fun reading this book; though it is a long book (over 400 pages) with some slow and repetitive parts due to the loops. Barrett and Miles are a good pairing, I liked them a lot. She’s the opposite of Miles, who’s quiet and very focused on studying and physics – also, he’s such a cinnamon roll. Barrett’s strong exterior hides a sad past of traumatic events (sexual harassment, bullying in high school), resulting in trust issues and occasional panic attacks. Working together is a challenge for both characters and I loved seeing them open up to each other slowly, growing more comfortable in each other’s company. There were many quotable scenes, good character development, some pop culture references, a good mix of fun, sad and vulnerable moments, mysteries to solve, and it makes you think about what one would do in a similar situation. If you like the YA genre, enjoy contemporary romances in a university setting, and are looking for a diverse read, this might just be the book for you.

So far I have loved everything I've read by this author and this was no exception. Can't wait to own a physical copy of my own.

Something about this one fell flat for me. While I've enjoyed Solomon's past books, I had a hard time getting into this one and had to DNF at around 21%. The connection just felt a bit forced for me. I am sure others will feel differently.

See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a wonderful book that surprised me so much. It has the perfect amount of romance, and characters so complex and endearing, that I couldn’t put this book down! It’s simply adorable, and I loved the way the author handled the time loop plot with a combination of a scientific explanation mixed with a bit of spiritual mystery.

Barrett Bloom is hoping that starting her new life in college will help her forget her high school years and the humiliation of her prom. But, her first day of class is less than spectacular. Her arch-nemesis from High School, Lucie Lamont is assigned as her roommate, then on her first day of physics class she is humiliated by the know-it-all sitting next to her, and finally, she blows her interview for the university paper. But, that evening, when she accidentally sets fire to a frat house at a party, she knows her freshman year at The University of Washington is doomed.

But, when she wakes up the next morning, it isn’t the next morning at all, but the same first day of school. It takes her a while, but she eventually figures out she’s in some sort of time loop, and she’s the only one who is waking up on the same day, over and over again. Until she finds out that the annoying boy who sat next to her in physics class is also in a time loop. Can they figure out how to escape the time loop together? And what happens when the loop is over and they have to figure out what comes next?

I enjoyed the Groundhog Day vibes of this book. Like the movie, these characters grow and become more self-aware as the book progresses, and they find not only a love for each other but respect and love for themselves.

I didn’t warm up to Barret at first as I thought she was too cynical and caustic for my taste, but after a while, she dropped some of her walls and became a very endearing character. And after learning her backstory, I understood her much better. And Miles is so wonderful. He also has his issues and isn’t perfect, but so endearing that I just knew he would be perfect for Barrett, but of course, they don’t realize this for a while. The relationship between Barrett and Miles was the highlight of this book, and I just loved them together and how they balanced each other out.

I loved the adventures Barrett and Miles went on, and how they tried to enjoy being in a time loop. The author did a great job of explaining the time loop, so it did seem like a possibility, but she also gave us a plausible spiritual explanation as well.

I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. I received a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

As a huge fan of Today Tonight Tomorrow, I really adored this book as well. Rachel Lynn Solomon is now solidified as one of my favorite authors, and I can’t wait to read more of her work.

This book follows 2 college students, Barrett and Miles, who are stuck in a time loop that keeps repeating their first day of college. Barrett newly enters the time loop one day to find that Miles has been stuck in it for months. The two of them bond over this, and their relationship develops from there.

After a rocky first meeting, Barrett & Miles grow to form a very unlikely connection. Barrett is a hilariously sarcastic spitfire, and Miles is an adorably awkward physics geek. I absolutely loved how their connection deepens throughout this book and seeing the unique ways they would spend their repeating days together. Despite the time loop element, no day ever felt the same, and their development felt so natural and realistic. It was beautiful to see their journey together, and I have so much love for these two.

I really wish I had read this book before my first year of college. In addition to an amazing romance, I learned a lot of things that I hope to carry with me into my last year of school 🥲 I felt so connected to Barrett & Miles’s stories, and the way this book was written felt so poetic and relatable to me. Anyways, I LOVED this book, and I highly suggest picking it up!

I can't deny that I love a time loop story. With the pandemic having trapped everyone in an endless cycle within their homes I feel like there's a time loop renaissance on right now–we've got a bunch of new time loop movies and I think every third new video game is a time loop—and this book fits right in the zeitgeist. It's also a lovely romance!

See You Yesterday, Rachel Lynn Solomon’s latest YA novel about two freshman college students forced to repeat their first day of college when they find themselves stuck in a time loop, never grew repetitive despite its ‘groundhog day’ trope. I found myself excited to watch these two sweet characters discover something new each day about themselves and each other.

Ever since I worked in a video rental store as a teenager, choosing to play Bill Murray’s hilarious film Groundhog Day on repeat, I’ve been drawn to time loop stories. I tend to find the repetition comforting and the concept fascinating. The idea of the universe giving us second, third, multiple chances to redo our mistakes is a tempting one.

This was my first book by Solomon, despite having several of her other books waiting on my to-be-read list. Well-written with endearing characters, Solomon has created a story that brought back memories and feelings of my own youth, graduating high school and entering college.

Barrett is a character to cheer, she’s brash and brave and real. My heart hurt for her as her past was revealed. And while Miles is much more of a puzzle, by the end he’s a teddy bear I want to hug and protect. Solomon delicately reveals each layer of these characters with an expert hand, building on what they discover each new “day”, and by the end I felt like I knew them so very well.

I love the freedom the time loop storyline lends to the plot. The characters can explore this strange universe, testing theories, playing with possibilities, and the reader gets to tag along. Mistakes and bad decisions will be made, but we know they can start over and try again. And Barrett and Miles have plenty of fun, as well, as they try to figure out what the universe is telling them.

See You Yesterday also had a bit of a twist at the end from what I’ve seen other time loop stories do and I appreciated the surprise! This was a fun one to get lost in, full of heart and charm!

Loved every moment of this book! Stayed up way too late cause I couldn’t put it down! One of my favorites of this year. Funny, relatable and witty. Slow burn enemies to lovers. A warm feel-good read with lots of depth and emotion. A perfect summer read.

Things I loved:

- A time loop!!! I mean what more could you want?? Imagine the possibilities!
- Slow burn enemies to lovers…and the fact that they are trapped in a time loop together HELLO!
- Excellent character development and build up.
- Jewish representation and (specifically) Asian Jewish representation.
- College setting.
- All the nuances of female friendship represented so well.
- Sex positive.
- Positive mother-daughter relationship.
- Includes themes and mentions of bullying, addiction, panic attacks and coping with past trauma - all represented really well and tactfully.
- Loved the ending!

Highly recommended! Bravo Rachel Lynn Solomon!
Thank you Netgalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing and Rachel Lynn Solomon!