I've said it before and I'll say it again: Romance with a touch of magic is extremely my niche. This is super cute and fun. Is it realistic? Absolutely not. But I really enjoyed it.

I really hate Groundhog Day books so I'm not sure why I even requested this, but it was pretty interesting. Great character building.

This book was super cute! I really enjoyed this author's take on a time warp romance. It didn't feel repetitive which I appreciated as a reader. I wish that it was written in first person POV, so that I could connect with the characters a little better. Overall, it was a fun, quick read that I would recommend to my followers!

If you’re a fan of 50 First Dates and Groundhog Day, then you’ll love The Deja Glitch by Holly James. This isn’t a mash-up of the movies, rather a delightful spin on the déjà vu concept. While there are similarities, this light-hearted romance by Holly James is by no means a copycat of either. ....https://booksuplift.com/the-deja-glitch/

*4.5 stars*

Okay so if a guy I’m interested in doesn’t try to win back my affection by getting my favorite musician to dedicate a song to me at a sold out show at the Hollywood Bowl, I REALLY don’t want it!!! Jack Lincoln, you’ve set my standards high. High enough that I can almost forgive that you have a J name *shivers*.

There’s just something about a time-loop story that just speaks to me now that I’ve finally seen the Groundhog Day film. Though this doesn’t follow any of the same situations as Groundhog Day—besides the whole “stuck repeating the same day because I’m a misanthrope” thing—there’s still enough vibes there if you like that film and want to give this book a go!

I really did like the romance here; Jack was very kind and genuinely did care for Gemma. You could tell something was up when they met at the bar and he “guessed” her favorite drink, but hey, after 140+ days of getting to know your crush and her completely forgetting you exist, you gotta try playing to your strengths!
Gemma took a bit to warm up to Jack (understandably so, given that he’s known her for almost five months and she’s known him for, well, A DAY), but once she did, it was sweet to see her trust someone again after her last breakup.

The friendship is where this book really shined for me, though. Lila and Gemma were the definition of friendship goals. There was true bestie love there; no coddling, but a lot of supportive handholding and pushing each other (mainly Lila pushing Gemma) when the situation called for it, and when they knew the other would be better because of it. And it was also a nice surprise to see Gemma beginning to trust her father again and putting forth effort to talk to him and visit.

My only small qualms are: 1. there’s a chapter at the end told strictly through Jack’s POV. Since the story is told in third-person, I think it would’ve been interesting for it to be dual POV with the chapters switching between Gemma and Jack. It would’ve felt more congruous and helped visualize more of the events from the 140+ days they spent reliving the same day if we got his perspective. 2. the middle of the story DRAGGED!!! It was fast, super slow, faster, and then slow again.

Thank you Penguin Group Dutton and NetGalley for this eARC!!

The "time-loop trope" isn't my favorite, and this book taking place in a single day was a bit rushed. While it was a decent story, it won't be one that sticks with me. I also had a hard time feeling invested in the romance, which definitely took away from my enjoyment. If you enjoy this trope, it might be worth a read, but personally, it didn't resonate with my preferences.

I was worried this would be a take on the movie Groundhog Day, but it wasn't. This cute, slightly supernatural book features one day in the life of two people caught in a time loop and looking for the key to get out of it. It features lovable characters and a fun story line that does not take itself too seriously. Definitely recommend this fun rom-com that can be enjoyed in one day.

Thank you to Dutton and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy of this book for my honest review.

3.75 but rounding up for the review.

This book had several of my favorite things:
- man who falls first
- a supportive (female) bff who can also be the voice of reason
- grand gestures to profess their love
- women going after things they want

This book was so cute and fun. It was one of the first “time loop” books I’ve ever read and while everything literally happened in one day, I thought it was well done. The story was paced well for the most part and had interesting details.

My only gripe with the book is that it may have been a chapter & a half too long. Those final chapters were so repetitive, it’s kinda bored me. I think the epilogue does a great job of bringing the story back to life.

Overall a read I’d recommend if you’re looking for something light & romantic with no spice

3 stars!

I think unfortunately I'm just phasing out of contemporary romance so this just didn't really land for me. Additionally, I think that time travel stories are inherently complicated because there are not really any universal rules of time travel and an author's use of it can make things weird with the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Gemma Peters, leading a quiet life distanced from her famous father and fame-seeking ex, encounters a mysterious stranger, Jack, at a coffee shop who surprisingly knows a lot about her. Despite initial unease, Gemma experiences a deja vu connection with Jack. As Jack tries to convince Gemma of the truth, he must test a theory to prevent history from repeating itself – can Gemma fall in love with a stranger in just one day? The book, reminiscent of Groundhog Day and modern romance, captivates with its original concept. Beyond the love story, it explores friendship, family, risk-taking, and personal growth, showcasing Gemma's transformation from stubborn to open-hearted. Jack's persistence makes him her perfect match, and the book caters to those who prefer 'closed-door' romances without explicit content.

This book was cute and had some good banter and emotion parts. I found the characters to be likable and relatable and really enjoyed their interactions. I wish that there had been more romance in the story line but over all this was a cute cozy book.

This book was adorable! If you love Emily Henry or Tessa Bailey, You will love this book!
I love books with kind of a time travel or alternate reality vibe that this has (although I don't do scary)
This book was practically perfect!
Loved it!!!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book in exchange for my honest review!

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This book was slow burn for me but once I started, I couldnt but it down! The chemistry is great and kept me turning page after page. I will be reading more from this author!

✨(eARC) Book Review✨

The Déjà Glitch by Holly James

Repeat after me: We don’t judge books by how long it takes to finish them. We don’t judge books by how long it takes to finish them. We don’t judge books by how long it takes to finish them.

Okay, great. So, despite it taking me literal months to get through this one, I had the best time reading it. It’s a fun, light-hearted rom com with a magical realism twist: our two main protagonists are stuck in a 24 hour time loop!

Gemma meets Jack. Though Jack has already met Gemma. Over and over again. Day after day. Because it’s the same day. Jack has a theory, though. They’ll both get unstuck as long as he can make Gemma fall in love with him. No biggie. The problem is—Gemma doesn’t know they’re stuck.

I liked Gemma and Jack quite a lot. In fact, all of the characters fit together well. I don’t have any big criticisms of this one. (Though the social media bit was borderline entitled and annoying.) But on the whole, this one was unbelievable in the right way, a little goofy, and overall really satisfying. I 100% would watch a movie version too.

This is best for fans of time-loops, strangers-to-lovers, and celebrity-adjacent drama.

Thanks to @duttonbooks and @netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

📖: (4.5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Thank you, Netgalley, the author, and Penguin Group Dutton for the gifted e-book! ❤️ #gifted. My review is comprised of my honest thoughts.

Read this book if you like: Dual POV, time loop, Groundhog Day, 50 First Dates

This was definitely different. I was afraid it would be too repetitive. It wasn't. My biggest issue was the lack of romance. This more so felt like a book about time loops instead of them falling in love. Gemma was also very hard for me to like.

The writing is solid, creating a vivid atmosphere, but the plot is a mix of captivating moments and predictability. Characters are well-developed, though some lack depth. Pacing fluctuates, making it a decent but not outstanding read.

I can see how other people would love this one, it was cute, but it isn't my cup of tea. I've read one book where I didn't mind the time loop thing so I thought maybe this would be for me but I think it's just not always for me. Other than that the book was very well written and the romance parts were cute!

When Gemma quite literally crashes into Jack on what she thinks is a random Thursday morning, she is informed by him that they are actually stuck in a "Groundhog Day" loop where they are reliving this particular Thursday over and over and over. The trouble is, only he seems to remember that it's happening.

I was scared at first because I hate reading/watching things where you repeat the same day again and again, but this book didn't put me through that at all. This book is charming and sweet, and it somehow accomplishes being a "one day only" type of story and also having a bit of a slow burn. I love Jack. If he told me that I needed to fall in love with him in one day I would oblige.

This book was written for you if:
1) You liked the movie Palm Springs
2) You love when a man written by a woman has ZERO DOUBTS
3) You want a really cool concept with a side of romcom

I loved this one so much! Thank you for allowing me to read it. I loved the characters and the romance of this book. Definitely will be reading more from this author in the future.

✩3.0

✦What to Expect✦
• Time loop
• Groundhogs days X 50 First Dates
• He falls first
• Hollywood setting

✦The Couple✦
•Gemma Peters
•Jack Lincoln

✦Fav Quotes✦
“Please remember me, Gemma.”

✦Thoughts✦
I really enjoyed her first book, so I was excited about this one. When I quickly realized that we were doing another spin on a movie (Groundhogs Day/50 first dates), I was a little annoyed, I just couldn’t get invested or fall in love with the two main characters at all. I was excited after that first kiss to see what was going to happen, but I just was not feeling them. I also couldn’t get behind Gemma’s anger at her dad about the ex-boyfriend situation. I didn’t find her to be a likeable character which is usually a deal breaker for me. I still pushed through to finish this one because I was curious. Overall, it was cute and tugged at my heart strings at times. But it was just a little too cheesy overall for me with characters I couldn’t get invested in.