Y'all, this book was an absolute delight! I love a good take on the Groundhog Day trope, and this is one of my all-time faves. What a ride! It's Barrett Bloom's first day of college, and she's excited for a fresh start. High school was a hard road, and she's ready to blaze a new trail. But then, her first day is anything but what she hopes. Everything that might go wrong does, and the fresh start she has hoped for is not working out so well. She goes to bed defeated. Then, she wakes up the next morning, except it's the same first day all over again - and then it is again and again, etc. After a few iterations of being in this loop, she finds out Miles, a guy who was the source of her embarrassment in her physics class on the real first day is stuck, too. What then follows is Barrett and Miles living the same day again and again together. Through this, they get to know one another, decide to take the day they have in different directions, and also try to figure out how they're even going to literally see tomorrow. Barrett and Miles and their dynamic absolutely kept me reading. I loved the evolution of the time they were stuck together. I both wanted to be in the loop together AND I had to know what was going to happen next! While this is a trope that's often done, this was a new spin with new layers, and again, I just adored this story. Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the early look at this May 2022 release.

I think it can be tricky to tell a time-travel story well and this one managed to do it in an entertaining yet meaningful way. I loved getting to know Miles and Barrett. I loved the growth of these characters in the midst of the unique premise of their Groundhog-day-like experience. Even if their circumstances are something I may never encounter, there was plenty to relate to in the insecurities, working through of trauma, relational fears, and even grief that the characters show up with in their growth as they re-live the same day again and again. This one was cute without being too sweet, and was anchored with some real depth. And it was refreshing to have our heroine be bigger than the guy she was falling for. There was lots to love in this story, and I couldn't help but finish it in a day.

PS. Trigger warning: bullying, including sexual trauma, a family member battling addiction

I loved it! I didn’t love today tonight tomorrow but this one was amazing!! It brought me back to my college days and I loved it. The time loop was done very well and in an enjoyable way. Definitely recommend.

Ugh I finished this book in a single sitting, it was that enjoyable and fulfilling to me. I absolutely loved Berrett and Miles, they were fun and so loving. Also, I quite loved how their relationship’s growth evolves throughout the story. And their character development and personal growth was something that I very specifically loved and enjoyed. I cried, I laughed my entire read!! So all in all, it was a perfect 5 stars read for me.

Let me preface this review by saying that I loved Solomon's adult romance, The Ex-Talk. Unfortunately, this young adult romance missed the mark for me. I liked the Groundhog Day premise and how the time loop affected the main characters. There was no chemistry between the leads and the romance between the two felt forced. I think this novel would have been much better if the two stayed friends.

Thank you so much for an advanced copy of See You Yesterday. I enjoyed this book so much!

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: YA Fiction
Pub Date: May 17, 2022

I enjoyed this book so much! I read this book in less than 24 hours, and it really hooked me from the beginning. I loved the setting of this book, especially since so many YA books are set in high school settings. I also thought the time loop was really well constructed, if not a bit over my head re: the physics.

I think what I loved most about this book, though, was the character development! I feel like the character arcs were really well developed and even better executed! I particularly liked Barrett and Lucie's friendship evolution and Miles' self-confidence. I really liked all the characters in this story, though!

Overall, this was another great YA book from Rachel Lynn Solomon. I was really captivated by this story. My only complaint is I felt the story was a bit drawn out in parts, but I still was hooked on where the story was heading.

'See You Yesterday' was so cute! I loved Berrett, Miles, and their relationship and found myself genuinely laughing out loud thanks to Berrett on multiple occasions. Berrett's relationship with her body and the overall theme of body neutrality was a highlight for me.

See You Yesterday, "how much do I love Thee? Let me count the ways."
Every time Rachel Lynn Solomon puts out another book, it becomes my new favorite, and SYY is no exception! Barrett Bloom is such a wonderful protagonist. She's fierce and messy and so endearing, and watching her grow through this book is so lovely. And MILES! I loved his character so much in every possible way, and his character arc is so satisfying as well. I'm also just absolutely obsessed with the time loop premise of this book! I love the chaos and opportunities for self-growth that time loop stories offer and SYY's take on this was so sharp and well done. It fit perfectly also within the wider discussions of expectations around college and around the idea of being able to work through various issues from the past. Also, Barrett and Miles' relationship is just so wonderful. It was absolutely worth the intense slow-burn, and I loved every moment of it. This is a book I want to read over and over again, spending endless Wednesday September 21sts with these characters. I absolutely loved it, and highly recommend!

Well well well, this is the quirkiest, the sweetest, the most entertaining, the most scientific and romantic execution of Groundhog Theme.

This book’s plot was more similar with Palm Springs, Russian Doll ( two guys stuck in the same time loop) then Happy Death Day ( only similarities the events take place at the college but thankfully no serial killer involved)
In my opinion this is so far best Groundhog Day theme retelling. ( I loved it more than “In a holidaze” , “How to save a life”)

Time loop: stuck in a same day theme couldn’t be so adorable with RLS’ talented- feel good touch! I don’t know how she manages to create one of a kind, quirky, unique but also sweetest characters you wish to meet in person!

Barrett Bloom: old soul, aspiring future journalist who takes risk to bring out the truth in expanse being pariah of the high school, voracious pasta consumer, besties with her teen mom ( at least she was a teen when she was having her, raised Barrett alone), so hopeful to make a fresh start till she gets stuck at the same day: September 21st Wednesday: longest equinox of her life with quirky, tense, awkward, shy, smart physics student Miles Kasher- Okamoto, loveliest Jewish Japanese- American nerd: sexiest and most likable geeky character the author might have created!

They do everything to wake up at the next day: including retracing their steps, burying their heads into entire physics books in the library, doing good deeds like following Bill Murray’s steps, living live to the fullest like Samberg and Milioti did but nothing worked so far. They’ve been stuck living the same day for weeks!

But as they start to spend more time together
they slowly show respect to each other’s peculiar habits and quirkiness. Firstly they become friends and then they become more… They truly know they’re having so much fun but this can’t last longer: eventually they have to do something to get out from the time loop but HOW?

Overall: in my opinion, this is so far the best RLS book! Honestly thanking her to write it! The messages about learning to love yourself, bullying, addiction were realistically written.
And finally: I want to give million hugs to Miles!

Special thanks to NetGalley and Simon&Schuster’s Children Publishing for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts!

I absolutely adored this book! Going in I only knew that Rachel Lynn Solomon wrote it and that it was about a college kid stuck in a time loop. That was enough to sell me, but this was even better than I expected. First, I really liked that this book featured two characters stuck in the time loop together. This allowed us to see all the different antics they got up to and skip over the having to explain to another person what's happening every day. Speaking of antics, there were so many fun things that happened during various loops and it was fun watching all of these events bring Barrett and Miles closer.

I was a little worried that the time loop was going to get redundant in the beginning, but I think that Rachel executed it extremely well. I also got a little worried when the physics behind possible time travel started being analyzed because I am not a science person. But, again, this was executed very well with explanations that I understood.

Some other things I loved include, but not limited to: plenty of early 2000's references, only one bed trope, an adorably nerdy love interest, a giant ball pit, hilarious tattoos, and a proposal from a side character that made me cry.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is already a fan of Rachel's, anyone who likes stories with time loops, or just anyone who is in the mood for a fun rom-com. This is marketed as YA but I would personally classify it as more New Adult. I think late high school/college aged students will love this. But there is also plenty to love even if you are an older millennial like myself.

Nothing to say except that Rachel Lynn Solomon can do no wrong - if you enjoyed Today, Tonight, Tomorrow you are going to adore See You Yesterday.

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.

------

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!