This is a moving portrait of grief and the bond between an aunt and her niece. I loved the concept. I loved Clementine and past Iwan, but I found his change a little confusing and didn't entirely buy it.

This is a heartfelt and sweet romance with a whimsical paranormal concept. After her aunt passes away, Clementine inherits her New York City apartment and the secret that comes with it. Sometimes it slips into the past or present. It’s always seven years, and it’s (nearly) always a shock to the inhabitant. So, when Clementine finds a strange man in her apartment, she’s shaken, but not surprised. It turns out that seven years ago, while her aunt and she were gallivanting around the world, her aunt had sublet the apartment to a young man named Iwan. Clementine is quickly enamored by this carefree, yet ambitious man. But when she bumps into him in the real world–seven years later for him–it turns out that time has changed him quite a bit, and not necessarily for the better…

At first, I wasn’t quite sold on this book. The writing style was a little too flowery for me, in a way where it felt like I was meant to be impressed with the author’s musings about life and love and loss. But, as the book progressed, the plot thickened (so to speak), and I got hooked. As you can see, I ended up loving the book, giving it five stars! 

The  book is perfection, which is hard to pull off with any book that has time travel as a plot point. I didn’t spot any issues with the storyline and consistencies, which is quite impressive! 

This is much more than just a sweet romance. It’s women’s fiction at its finest. Poston deftly explores themes of following your heart, living every day like it’s your last, and letting go of the past. Even those who aren’t a fan of romance stories will enjoy this feel-good, funny and heartwarming story about finding your life’s purpose, even when you’re too “old” to change your ways. 

There’s also a little bit of a crossover from The Dead Romantics. No spoilers here, but we get to briefly revisit the couple from that book!

*This review will be posted to my blog, Goodreads, Instagram, and TikTok on May 30, 2023. It will be posted to Amazon after the pubdate.*

Ashley Poston has done it again!! I will absolutely be reading every single magical realism/meditation on grief wrapped up in a romance book that she ever writes. I liked this one even more than The Dead Romantics!

I was a little skeptical about this book once I sat down to read it, but wow- I was pleasantly surprised and so impressed by this book. I quickly flew through this book and became very engrossed in the journey of Clementine, our female main character.

I loved everything about this book! The plot, the writing, the characters and the ending. Many thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the ARC. This will be a hit once it hits shelves.

Ashley Poston is one of my absolute favorites. I have enjoyed everything that I have read from her including this one! She never fails to make me fall in love with her characters and their stories.

I love how Poston puts a magical twist into her romances. This one has a time travel element and I thought it was so well done. I couldn’t wait to go back to the past to see Clementine & Iwan get to know each other. They had amazing chemistry and the banter was chef’s kiss! I adore how supportive they were of each other’s hopes & dreams. I about died every single time he called her Lemon. I thought it was the cutest thing ever!

The Seven Year Slip heavily talks about grief. It’s such a weird and unpredictable thing to have to go through. Clementine’s journey proves that even though you say goodbye, the love and memories will always be with you no matter where you go.

Other random things that I loved:
-Iwan’s passion for food and how he wanted to make his grandpa proud.
-Clementine’s friends Drew & Fiona! They were always there for her and oh my gosh they were funny.
-Clementine’s passion for painting.
-The little cameo from The Dead Romantics characters!
-The whisk tattoo
-The pigeons…if you know you know!

I loved this book! Definitely going to be on my 2023 favorites list!

I really enjoyed this - the characters seemed realistic, and I adored the romance even though it was a quick burn.. And I was ABSOLUTELY expecting it to be sad given the premise , and it was, but it was mostly happy (which was good, I am never in the mood for sad).. I think the most revealing thing is that I immediately put Poston's other book, The Dead Romanitics, on hold (I finished it recently - also good!).

Anyway, fans of Sophie Kinsella and Emily Henry will find a lot to love here. I would 100% recommend to fans of the romantic contemporary fiction. If you are looking for a light read with a lot of heart and romance, this is a great choice. Coming to a beach near you in June - thanks to Netgalley and Berkley for the eARC which I received in exchange for an unbiased review.

This is the second book I have read by Ashley Poston and she is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. The way she tells a story is superb; from the first page to the last – I had to read this in one sitting. I have to remind myself to slow down while reading, it was like I couldn’t read fast enough.

Clementine West is a senior publicist at Strauss and Adder but seems to have hit a hurdle that she is finding hard to overcome – the loss of her Aunt Analea. Her aunt would spin tales that the apartment was magical and that you could travel back in time… 7 years. Now inherited the apartment from her Aunt, Clementine is hoping to find that magic and see her aunt one more time. Image her surprise when she wakes up and finds a handsome young man instead. James Ashton, an aspiring chef, is staying at his mother’s good friend’s apartment while he searches for a job in New York City. He quickly bonds with his leaser’s niece, Lemon (aka Clementine).

I loved watching this story unfold between past and present. They way Clementine learns to let go and let people in, to find what makes her happy. And James (aka Iwan) learns to re-embrace his past and live a little. And there was an Easter egg that made me so giddy. You should definitely one-click this now, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Netgalley and Berkley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I look forward to what Ashley Poston comes out with next.

I just have a huge soft spot for romance with a small supernatural element, reminiscent of 90s romance. Add time travel in particular, and I am sold. And this is a super well written one! It's a perfect read for fans of Emily Henry, and it's such a charming read with so much depth outside of the romance as well.

I wasn't quite sure what to rate this, because I felt like it had the potential to be an even stronger book. Because it did kind of leave me wanting juuust a little more out of the romance, but that's also because I was enjoying this book so much. In the end I decided on 5 stars regardless, because that does match my enjoyment.

A perfect summer read for me has to be romantic comedies but that have some heft to them. The story of The Seven Year Slip really drew me in, and I loved how well it was written. Loved the main character, heavy topics were well-thought out and executed really well. So good.

This was an interesting book with an interesting premise. I was excited to read it, since I wasn't sure how the author would accomplish the love story in the end! I have not read anything by this author and I was pleasantly surprised enough to where I will go looking for more titles by this author. The writing was very well done, and I appreciate good writing on top of good romance. Definitely this one is worth reading!

3.5 stars

My aunt used to say, if you don’t fit, fool everyone until you do.


This was an interesting book with an interesting premise. It’s one of those books that felt like a movie, if you know what I mean. The story as a whole was so predictable. And I don’t mean that the whole story is predictable like you could guess the ending or whatever, nope, I mean that you could guess every scene before it happens. Like every one. The concept was really interesting like with her previous book, the dead romantics, but I guess it just didn’t have that impact on me that I expected. I think I still liked it more than the dead romantics tho. Overall, this was an okay read. I enjoyed most of it, but there were a lot of things missing.

Huge Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this copy.

Loved this twist of a title and the robin's egg blue chair! It was a great read and I know my people will love it this summer!

I say this as a compliment: this is one of the saddest but less cruel books I’ve read. This book deals with heavy topics but in a very caring way, and for that only I could give it 5 stars. However, my 5 stars have more reasons.

I love how grief was handled in this book. Clementine’s journey through learning how to live without her aunt was very realistic and heartbreaking. I cried twice (another reason for the 5⭐️) because Clementine’s feelings were so well expressed that I could totally feel what the author was describing. The romance was also a huge hit. Iwan and Clementine’s relationship was also heartbreaking at first, but I was ready for it taking into account they meet in an apartment that travels seven years into the future/past. So yes, be ready to hate this apartment… though I ended up falling in love with it. The apartment itself was a main character and its story is just as beautiful as the romances that happen in it.

This book is a romance and that’s the main storyline, but for me, the main focus was Clementine’s journey. I loved it so much. Also, make sure you read Ashley’s note at the end of the book (at least, that’s where it’s placed on the ARC). Also, check the trigger warnings. 💛

TW: Suicide, grief

Rating: 5/5
Steam level: Open door, 1-2 scenes, low level of detail

I love Time Travel stories...and I don't. I love them because they're magical and filled with what ifs, and then I don't like them because they don't make sense or follow any rules. But there's the magic....and this book is magic! Suspend belief, forget logic and don't ask questions. Just go with the love of a romance in a magical apartment. Follow Clementine (Lemon) and Iwan (James) as they fall in love and then lose each other and themselves in a seven year time slip. Their lives are filled with good friends and family and eventually a happy ending. It's a book to savor and enjoy.

This is another smart and touching adult romance from Ashley Poston. Clementine's Aunt always told her stories about her magical apartment, a place that sometimes bent time to bring people together from seven years apart. Her tales also came with a fair bit of caution, since people can change a lot over seven years, and the person you met in the time bubble might not be the same person in your current world. Over the years Clementine stopped believing...until she walks into the apartment that she recently inherited from her Aunt and finds an unfamiliar man in the kitchen.

The Seven Year Slip deals with some heavy topics, including Clementine's grief at the loss of her beloved Aunt. Poston also cleverly looks at the way people change over time, and that the right time is as important as the right person. Clementine and Iwan had a connection seven years in the past, but will she be able to find the same magic with his contemporary self?

If you're looking for a touching and intelligently written adult romance then give Ashley Poston a try. I really enjoyed The Dead Romantics, and The Seven Year Slip cements her as a must read in the genre.

This book was so fun and unique, and after a bit of a reading slump, made for the perfect remedy. I love a good time traveling story, and coupled with a little romance and personal growth and this author certainly delivered.

I enjoyed the characters, the unique timelines, the hidden bits of wisdom, and the sub storylines of cooking, painting, and travel. This was another creative read by author Ashley Poston and I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for my gifted copy!

Ashley Poston has become an auto-buy author for me. The way she balances deep topics with a feel-good, witty romance is incredible. Her characters are so loveable but I think what makes them for me is how real they feel. They're swoon worthy but also messy and just trying to find their way through life. I really enjoyed Clementine’s story and watching her grow as a character. Learning about her relationship with her late aunt and their bond over traveling and their memories at the UES apartment was special and easy to connect with. I love that it’s set in the same world as “The Dead Romantics”, and so we got to briefly see Benji and Florence because Clementine was a publicist at a rival house. Iwan and Clementine were so perfect for each other and I loved the magic aspect of it, the alternating time periods were very well done. I loved seeing how Clementine and Iwan’s journey began and how they reconnected seven years later. I really appreciated that this did not have the stereotypical 3rd act breakup by miscommunication trope that other romance novels have. “The Seven Year Slip” is a heartwarming story about timing, second chances, self-growth, and adapting to change in pursuit of love. If you enjoyed “The Dead Romantics”, you will certainly enjoy this one. Thanks to Ashley Poston, Netgalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I can’t wait to read what Ashley writes next!

Couldn't put this one down.!
Ashley Poston is a gifted writer with a unique voice and a talent for creating memorable characters and immersive worlds. Her books are full of heart, humor, and a sense of adventure that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.

Poston's ability to blend genres is particularly impressive, as she seamlessly weaves together elements of science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance to create stories that are both thrilling and heartfelt. Her characters are always relatable and three-dimensional, with flaws and quirks that make them feel like real people.


Overall, Ashley Poston is an incredibly talented writer whose work is sure to bring a smile to your face and a sense of adventure to your heart. If you're looking for stories that are full of heart, humor, and a healthy dose of nerdiness, then Poston is the author for you.

I enjoyed this book. The characters were well developed and the plot was well paced. I would recommend this to others and I looked forward to reading other books by this author.

So there's a magical New York apartment and a man so different from himself he may as well be someone else. If you love romance with a light paranormal twist, this is the author for you. Her "The Dead Romantics" was perfection, and this novel brings the same feels. A delight to read and savor.