*•.¸♡ “𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎, 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚒𝚝? 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊 𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚌𝚔 𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚙 -- 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗, 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗. 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚋𝚎𝚌𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎. 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚎𝚡𝚒𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑. 𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚢 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛.” ♡¸.•*

When I say there isn't a book Ashley Poston could write that I wouldn't read, I truly mean it Book Lovers! I thought The Dead Romantics held the prize for breaking me into a million little pieces and then piecing me back together again UNTIL I read The Seven Year Slip. This story is about grief, healing, the passing of time, acceptance, and falling in love with your person at each phase of their life. Our MC Clementine has just experienced the loss of her aunt, the woman who was bigger than life itself and got her to fall in love with travel. She works long hours climbing the ladder at a publishing house as a publicist where her hard work is paying off. Gone are the days of travel and seeing the world, this is how Clementine copes with the passing of her aunt. She ends her days in the apartment her aunt has passed down to her. Located in Manhattan with a doorman whose been there since her childhood, this apartment holds many of Clementine's most cherished memories with her aunt. There is where she tries to protect her heart from anymore heartbreak, but that all changes when she comes home one day and there's a stranger sitting in her kitchen. Iwan with the southern drawl and a talent for making the most memorable lemon pies had rented the apartment from Clementine's aunt for the summer. Clementine is caught off guard and thinks it's some type of cruel joke since her aunt is no longer living. That is until she remembers those conversations with her late aunt who told her stories about the magic the apartment holds, time travel. Seven years to be exact, Iwan isn't the one in the wrong timeline or the wrong place. 

This is just one of those books that have stayed with me way beyond the final pages, I felt it all while getting wrapped up in "Lemon" and Iwan's story. Clementine can for some be seen as either the grump or an unlikeable character but for me, she was experiencing some major heartbreak and loss. I found her super relatable as someone who will fully submerge myself in work when grieving the loss of someone whose passed or just exited my life. The overall theme of falling in love over and over again with your person at the very many different phases of their life was beautifully written. Food was used to trigger memories and emotions while Clementine jumped between past and present, I could practically smell and taste the lemon pies in the kitchen and tacos from the food truck. If you enjoy Magical Realism, time travel, serendipitous love stories, and great food scenes this one hits the mark!

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I’m anxiously awaiting A Novel Love Story coming out soon from this author but in the meantime - let’s talk about this one!⁣
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The Dead Romantics was such a unique and fun read, and I’m happy to report The Seven Year Slip is just as clever of a love story - with a fun twist on the magic of time. It’s a right place, wrong time, love story that explores, grief, hopes and dreams, and a touch of heartbreak - all woven into a magical tale centered around small New York City Apartment.⁣
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Pick this one us if you enjoy a captivating tale of growing up and chasing dreams, that is full of witty banter, swoony romance, and knowing that just like lemon pie - sometimes a little bit of time can make everything a little bit sweeter.

Ashley Poston is not only one of my favorite authors that got me into reading the romance genre, but one of my favorite humans! Her personality always shines through every story and this one was no exception.

As a fantasy reader, I really enjoyed the magical apartment elements. Ashley constantly knows how to draw an audience with magic, humor and emotion!

Overall I enjoyed aspects of The Dead Romantics more, but Ashley continues to amaze me with her talent to write such relatable characters!

Honestly, while I usually love this author and her touch of magical realism in her books, this one just really didn’t do it for me. I could not have cared much less for the main character and never got invested in her weird journey/ relationship.

This was a cute romance about finding the right person at the right time. There's time travel, cooking, and fun. When you walk into the apartment, who will you meet?

Ohhhh this was so fun!! Why oh why didn’t I read The Seven Year Slip sooner?! My book club is currently reading it, and I can’t wait for next week’s meeting to gush over it!

This is more than a novel; it’s an ode. An ode to food, New York City, young love, change, travel, sweet relationships, and second chances. So so sweet.

I absolutely loved The Dead Romantics when I read it in 2022 and Ashley did it again 👏

The Seven Year Slip is full of heart and emotion and dusted with magic and it takes right person, wrong time to the next level. Iwan (MMC) was the sweetest, cutest, lil chef bby and I absolutely adored him. I felt for Clementine (FMC) and her journey through grief to happiness. Though emotional and a bit heavy at times, this book packs a lot of humor and feel good moments. I absolutely love Ashley’s writing and can’t wait to read more from her!! My one qualm with this book is that the magic/time slipping aspect was a bit confusing at times. Overall, a solid romance and def recommend!

What to expect
⏰ Time jumps
🙋‍♀️ Single POV
💕 Right person, wrong time
⭐️ Instalove
📖 Bookish vibes

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I am not normally a fan of any type of time travel, but this unique book won my heart. So clever and so very charming. I rarely reread books anymore, but I can definitely see reading this again in my future.

Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on who you were and how you became who you are. What would you tell that former self? In addition to falling in love with the couple, I found myself pondering life.

Clementine is so set in her ways and I loved how this strange man in her kitchen got her to rethink her choices. The characters were loveable. I do wish I could have known Clementine’s Aunt. She had such a great perspective on life.


Such an inventive use of time. Is it magic or paranormal? I didn’t care. Between the writing, the characters and the magic, I loved this book. Trust me when I say you need to read this book!

I pretty much read this book in one sitting and absolutely loved it. This is so much more than just a romance novel. I won’t say too much as to step into spoiler territory but there are so many layers to this story that my brain is still processing it days later. I will now be going to check out more of Ashley Poston’s writing as her style was both easy to read but so beautiful. 4.5 rounded up!

Ashley Poston’s books are about grief — but I wouldn’t call them sad. This a romance that is ultimately heartwarming.

I was a big fan of Poston’s debut “The Dead Romantics” and couldn’t wait to revisit her particular brand of magical realism. In “The Seven Year Slip,” a book publicist falls in love with her temporary roommate — only to discover he lives seven years in the past, thanks to a time-traveling apartment.

I love everything about the way Poston spins a tale, from the characters she creates to the romance plot to the overall pacing. Her magical realism feels very, well, real — like maaaaybe this is a scenario that could happen? I just can’t say enough good things about her books, and if you’re looking for a romance with themes of grief and resilience, this is the book for you.

This is both for lovers of The Lake House (with Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock) and who also have been crushing on Jeremy Allen White since The Bear. Ashley Poston has such beautifully enchanting prose and wholesome storytelling that's still funny and interesting.

Clementine is reeling from the death of her beloved aunt and more than a little burnt out in her publishing job. To protect her heart from any more hurt, she's isolating herself. Her friends try to coax her out of her apartment that was left to her by her great aunt. The apartment is her solace and brings her comfort....until a strange man with a Southern drawl appears in her kitchen. Throw in the fact that he's living in the past...7 years in the past to be exact....and Clementine doesn't know what to do with herself. This is the type of man that she could definitely fall for, but will she let herself? And will the universe find a way to bridge the 7 years? Ashley Poston writes such a sweet and fun and magical story that will have you be cheering for Clementine the whole time and hoping for the best for her.

This book was SO darling and has solidified Ashley Poston as an auto-buy author for me. I really love when romance novels focus on the main character as an individual and within the romance. Clementine was such a complex character to read about and I found myself not only rooting for her but smiling and crying alongside her. The romance in this book was also SO SO SO sweet! I cannot wait to read what Poston writes next!

"...Never forget to fall in love whenever you find it because love is nothing if not a matter of timing..."

All the magical tales Clementine's aunt told her about the apartment are true: time, romance, and magic exist differently in her New York City loft. When Clementine inherits her late aunt's apartment, she finds herself sharing it with Iwan, a young chef looking to rise ranks in the restaurant business. There's only one problem: Iwan lives seven years in the past, and Clementine can only see him when her apartment lets her. As the two become fast friends and develop feelings for each other, Clementine seeks Iwan in her time, only to discover that the Iwan of the present isn't the same man she fell in love with. Love is a matter of timing, and Clementine may be seven years too late.

This is a beautiful story of grief, growth, resilience, and self-actualization. I absolutely adored Clementine and Iwan as a couple, both seven years in the past and in the present, and loved the nickname Lemon, especially when it came to Iwan's lemon pie. I want Ashley Poston to release a cookbook of Iwan's creations!

I laughed, I sobbed, and I fell in love seven times over. The Seven Year Slip is a must read for any romance, contemporary, or magical readers!

I'm typically not the biggest fan of time shenanigans, so it means a lot when I say that I very much enjoyed The Seven Year Slip by @heyashposton. This charming and clever romance stars Clementine, a book publicist living in her beloved aunt's NYC apartment. Her aunt always said that the apartment was magic, so when Clementine walks into the place and finds a young wannabe chef living seven years in the past, Clem gets it. She doesn't plan to fall for him, but time - both past and present - has a way of changing things. Much like The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip covers a few serious topics, but takes good care of the characters' feelings.

I would love to interview Ashley on my podcast, Raise Your Words. The seven year slip is such a good book!! Ashley’s books are always a good time and I can’t wait for the next one.

In "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston, readers are taken on a captivating journey where the worst day of one's life becomes the catalyst for a new and unexpected existence. Clementine, the protagonist, finds herself faced with the daunting task of rebuilding her life after a devastating event. Determined to protect her heart, she devises a plan: work hard, find a decent partner, and hold on to her big dream of chasing the moon. Poston expertly weaves together a tale of love, loss, and the intricate dance between past and present. One of the outstanding aspects of this novel is Clementine's metaphorical pursuit of the moon. Inspired by her aunt's wise words, she believes that holding onto a big dream is essential to keep moving forward. Poston's portrayal of Clementine's determination to find happiness despite her reservations is both relatable and inspiring. The author effectively highlights the internal struggle Clementine faces when it comes to allowing herself to love again. Readers will find themselves rooting for her as she navigates the complexities of her circumstances. The introduction of a mysterious man into Clementine's life adds an intriguing layer to the plot. With his kind eyes, Southern drawl, and fondness for lemon pies, he embodies the type of person she would have fallen for in the past. However, their connection is far from ordinary, as he belongs to a time seven years prior. Poston skillfully explores the concept of time and its fluidity within the confines of Clementine's late aunt's apartment. The blending of moments like watercolors creates an ethereal atmosphere, leaving readers captivated and eager to uncover the fate of this unconventional relationship. As Clementine wrestles with the dilemma of falling in love with someone from the past, the author delves into the idea that love transcends time. Poston beautifully portrays the notion that love is not bound by temporal constraints, but rather by the alignment of circumstances. The intricate dance between love and timing is expertly explored, keeping readers engrossed in the story until the very end. "The Seven Year Slip" is a compelling novel that immerses readers in a unique blend of romance, time travel, and self-discovery. Poston's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters bring the story to life, provoking both contemplation and emotional connection. This book serves as a reminder that love is not dictated by time, but by the choices we make and the moments we embrace. Ashley Poston's skillful storytelling will leave readers yearning for their own moon to chase, and pondering the delicate balance between love and timing.

📖 BOOK REVIEW

BOOK: The Seven Year Slip
AUTHOR: Ashley Poston
FORMAT: Audiobook
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
DID I CRY: No
PUB DATE: 6/27/23
RATING: 7/10
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Thank you @berkleypub @berkleyromance for my #gifted advanced copy of #TheSevenYearSlip 💛

MY THOUGHTS

Another SUPER buzzy bookstagram darling! Everyone I know & love & trust has read this book so I knew I had to.

It has so many elements that i LOVE in a book — a romance, magical realism/time travel, humor, books about books/publishing, deeper themes entwined into the story (grief/loss, following your dreams, family, love). Truly for me this book had so much potential. I enjoyed the characters. The story was fun and whimsical and light.

I think the book kinda lost me about halfway through. I found it to be really confusing. Maybe this was because I listened on audio? I felt like the execution of the time travel / magical realism could have been clearer. I felt like I got confused, and then never really stopped being confused. By the ending I had no idea what was going on. It’s hard to love a book when the plot is what is confusing😂 otherwise I genuinely did enjoy it! I just think parts of the execution could have been a little less clunky and it would’ve been a knockout for me.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

ashley poston is a force to be reckoned with!! her writing is absolutely insane in the best way and this was no surprise to be another favorite of mine!