This book was so cute! The time loop trope is one of my favorites - this story has its own unique twist on the “groundhogs day”. I loved how this story unraveled, the character development, the writing! A must read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC Review! I really wanted to like this but I just couldn’t get into it. I saw it through, but felt the theme of stuck in a time loop was so far fetched the book was not enjoyable. Maybe if the author revised it to give us more detail on Gemma and Jack before the “time loop” then it’d feel less creepy when Jack is totally fixated on her and she has no idea who he is. Maybe have the loop happen halfway into the novel where we really can see the two characters maybe even an enemies to lovers trope. It just felt forced and odd as is with the storyline and too far fetched. The storyline felt very surface level and I did not take a liking to the main character’s personality. She was selfish and unlikeable.

This time loop romance was such an enjoyable reading experience! Gemma and Jack collide one morning in the coffee shop, and deja vu hits Gemma hard. She knows she has never met this man before, so why is he so familiar? Jack knows that they have lived this day before and that they are stuck, and he spends his time trying to figure out how to get out of the time loop by changing small things through the day.

This version of a time loop was different, as the main character was unaware of the loop until Jack told her they were in one. I’ve read several books where the main character was in Jack’s shoes, but never one from the other perspective so that made this one unique and interesting! I couldn’t help but think how I would feel if someone told me I was living in a time loop and had lived the same day dozens of times, and I’m not sure I would have reacted as kindly as Gemma. It is an interesting concept!

Gemma and Jack have instant chemistry on this morning, and Gemma tries very hard to understand what is happening but also go about her daily business of working and going to her best friend’s birthday party. I adored Lila, Gemma’s best friend and influencer extraordinaire. She had Gemma’s back in every way and added some comic relief throughout the story. I could see this book easily translating to a movie screen, so many parts of it would be fun and magical to see!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book pre-release. This was an insanely cute rom-com. I'm not normally one for insta-love and timeloop stories can get a bit tiresome but Holly James did such a great job blending the two into a great novel that made me smile the entire time I was reading it. I love the characters, nothing felt redundant, and I didn't want to put it down! I will definitely be looking forward to more works by the author. A more formal review will be available on my IG/TikTok and Goodreads.

4.0 stars!

I actually really enjoyed this. Which is surpising considering I’m not a big fan of time loops. Like Jack said, they’re predictable. And although this one was pretty simple in terms of surprises, I still really enjoyed it! I really liked Jacks. He was so sweet. He has my entire heart.

Gemma was okay. I’m used to not liking the female main characters, but she grew on me as the story went on!

This was a cute, easy romcom that i’d recommend!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a cute time loop, rom com. I really related to some of Gemma’s family issues. Jack was great, I couldn’t imagine having to convince the person I love that they love me back, in 1 day. Lia, the best friend was great! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

A time-loop romance? I knew I had to read this right away. From the first page, I was already sucked into it. It’s a great book to read for a cozy weekend or when you need to relax. It’s a soft, fluffy, and fast read that leaves you feeling happy.

Jack and Gemma’s story was so sweet. The character development was great, and I loved the chemistry between Jack and Gemma. I normally dislike insta-love tropes, but I didn’t feel their romance was rushed at all. The book was told from Gemma’s point of view, although it’s Jack who has been stuck in a time loop. He had a long time to develop feelings for Gemma and it makes a huge difference. How the story ties together was well done and it didn’t leave any plot holes. Overall, I would recommend this to others!

Normally when someone runs into you and spills coffee all over your favorite shirt, they apologize. They don't say that you are the key to breaking them out of a time loop! But in Déjà Glitch, that is exactly what happens!
When I first read the description about a guy stuck in a time loop for 24-hours and has to convince the main girl to fall for him, I was apprehensive. The trope of being stuck in a loop is one that has been done many times before with not much success, but I was pleasantly surprised with Déjà Glitch! They even make fun of the clichéd nature in the book that feels like the author is giving the readers a side-wink. The plot is not monotonous. As the reader, we weren't on the journey of Jack who is stuck in the loop, but we see the perspective of Gemma, who is unaware that she is the center of Jack's time malady. We follow one day from start to end as they try and end the loop, which I found refreshing and wholly entertaining.
Not only does the plot have a unique take on an age-old trope, the characters are endearing! You find yourself rooting for Jack, even though he comes off as insane at some points. Who would think that a guy who knows every detail about you is just your soulmate and not your stalker? Not most! Gemma also brought an interesting complexity to the story. She wasn't just there to solve Jack's problem, but she has her own ghosts that she must confront.
The romance element was also very adorable! Even though the story takes place over the course of the day, it didn't feel like one of those unbelievable insta-love stories. It felt like a love that would last the age of time. The characters had good chemistry, even if they talked just a tad too much about feeling a magical "zing" every time they touched.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it to all who love a good time loop and feel-good romance. It felt like the perfect read at the start of the new year! As you all know, what better way to start fresh than to relive the same day over and over?

This book drew me in from the first page. A girl who would rather stay in bed and read than go out on a weeknight? I was able to relate to this character so much. I was a little skeptical at first about the plot line, because it was so far out there and not the normal them I usually read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jack was perfect! Gemma and Lila’s relationship was so good. Even the storyline between Gemma and her father was really good. Solid story!

Who doesn't love a good time loop?! Holly James did an excellent job with keeping the story going and not getting stale. I don't know what I loved most, the friendship between Gemma and Lila or how hard Jack tries to get Gemma. I was thinking the story would be told from the one stuck in the loop (Jack) but instead it is told from the perspective of Gemma as she tries to understand what is happening. While I really enjoyed this book I think I would have loved it more if we got to go through a few more loops. We only experience one day whereas Jack has been through this same day for 5 months now.
4/5 stars
Thank you to NetGalley for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received an advanced copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review … and let me say, I loved it! I was in the mood for a lil rom com book and this was the perfect choice.

Gemma and Jack are stuck in a time loop - yes it’s a time loop love story / but the time loop doesn’t consume the whole story. most of the book takes place on the same day.

there’s a love story, friendship, some family drama and more along the way. Gemma’s character grows a lot throughout the book and i really enjoyed reading about her, her relationships, and the decisions she had to make.

the book is written with the perfect amount of descriptiveness to me, too! it flowed so easy and i felt like i was floating through the story like a fly on the wall (in the best way). yes it was predictable at times (what rom com isn’t) but if you’re in the mood for the book equivalent of a netflix rom com - this is your book! i will definitely be buying a copy when it’s released.

This one was great. I really enjoyed the trope and the author's fresh take on it. I loved the two main characters adn will definitely be recommending this one to my friends!

i can never resist a story with any sort of time loop or time jump (the time traveler's wife, anybody?! one of my go to stories for a solid cry!), so i knew i had to request this one as soon as i saw it. it definitely didn't disappoint. like some other reviewers mentioned, i would've loved to see another loop or two after gemma understood what was happening, but the fullness of time we did see also felt really good. i'll be recommending this one!

I'd like to thank NetGalley and Penguin group Dutton for sending me this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Gotta love a classic time loop. Luckily for me, this book had pop up after pop up, plot twist after plot twist. I was anxiously awaiting for yet another not so popular character to show up and make Gemma's day even crazier.

I thought this was such a cute rom com! The story was predictable, but also very surprising. I mean of course we know the main characters will end up together BUT the journey of it all is what makes or break a book and this plot line had me hooked. I adored Gemma and Jack. They were adorable and hilarious to me. Jack clearly had the right motives, but poor execution at times. We forgive him because he gives off puppy vibes. Lila was someone else I absolutely adored. She is who I strive to be and you can tell she has Gemma's best interests at heart.

I also loved how the author incorporated not just their love story, but also the family drama, the ex drama, work drama AND the time loop all in one. I loved how this book was classic rom com with barely any spice. It was refreshing and fun.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC of The Deja Glitch. I was skeptical of this book because of the premise of a time loop. I didn’t like Groundhog Day and the whole loop trope is not my favorite. But I was so wrong. This book is wonderful! The main character, Gemma, is well developed and the author shows the effects of her childhood on her in present day. Jack is a character you can’t help loving and rooting for, and Lila is a funny and do or die best friend. The time loop works well here and the author doesn’t take you through endless same scenes. They are all different and move the story toward its conclusion successfully. I read this very fast and enjoyed all of it! I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley!

It was such a fun book! It had a unique synopsis and i was really excited about it and it didn’t disappoint!
Such a fun, easy read. I finished in couple of hours and had one too many laughs during reading it.
I recommend to everyone who liked the cover.

Thank you netgalley for the arc in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The premise of this book - boy stuck in a time loop - girl is part of the reason for the time loop - boy and girl must work together to figure out time loop.

Book was fun. A nice quick and light read. Held my interest.

I definitely recommend it.

The Deja Glitch is a book by author Holly James I was excited to read. Although I have not read Holly James’ work before, the description and cover really grabbed my attention!

Although time loops can sometimes be written in a confusing format, I thoroughly enjoyed the way the author chose to portray the phenomenon in this novel.

This book was SO precious! I loved the chemistry between the two main characters Jack and Emma, I loved the adorable and hilarious side characters, I loved the ending!!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this ARC. Looking forward to reading more of the authors work!

The Deja Glitch

4/5, Romance

Advance Reader Copy from Net Galley - release date June 6, 2023

Time loops aren’t just fictional for Jack and Gemma. They are living one - only Jack remembers each day and Gemma doesn’t. Jack thinks the only way out is to fall in love - but that might be a bit too much crazy for Gemma to handle.

Set in LA, this story involves the entertainment industry, best friends and falling in love, even if it might be the strangest day ever.

The characters in this book are easy to love, and I spent the whole book rooting for them to fall in love and get past the time warp. Comedic romance, with a great story like, that at times felt like it was moving too slow. But by the end, the entire story came together I understood all the slower parts. Look for this book this summer!

This story was so sweet and unlike other "time loop" stories I have read in romance books before. I enjoyed that the story itself was only set in one day of the time loop, making the whole timeline less repetitive. With that being said, I expected a lot of info-dumping because the reader has missed the lead-up into the problem of the story, but the author was able to execute this so well!

Overall, this story was sweet, simple, and a good "one-sitting" read.