Once again, I have fallen in love with an Ashley Poston book! After absolutely loving The Dead Romantics, I could not wait to read this book and it absolutely did not disappoint one bit. I adored the characters, each and every one of them! I loved hearing about Clementine's aunt and their relationship throughout, I loved the relationship Clementine had with her friends and of course, I loved hers & Iwan's relationship too. I found myself smiling throughout all their interactions. The storyline was such a fab concept, It isn't something I would usually read but I knew that Ashley Poston could do it justice. It was written so beautifully and had so many elements of emotions, humour, heartbreak, romance, passion and it was all written in such a perfect blend. I also just want to add that the writing regarding grief was so beautifully done! Absolutely loved it and highly recommend it.. I cannot wait for any future books written by this author!

This book only solidifies my previous statement that “AP needs to only write adult romance novels from now on.”

Once again, she has created a really magical relationship between two characters. And while the plot of this story isn't based in reality, the way Clementine and Iwan develop and connect with each other is very real and heartwarming.

Which is why I wanted more of them! In the end, I was left begging for more romance. This is definitely more of a women's fiction kind of story as a lot of page time is dedicated to Clementine's bond with her aunt, trying to figure out her life goals, her career, and her friends. And so, because of that, there wasn't enough Clementine + Iwan content to satisfy my romance needs. Which is such a massive bummer because their plotline is *chefs kiss.*

But I still really loved the concept and there are a lot of adorable moments along the way! So here's me begging for another AP novel as soon as possible!

Poston does a good job of setting up a supernatural mystery with emotional resonance. I did feel that there was not enough suspense whether they would be able to get together or not. Then again, the point is not so much of the circumstances of their situation, but them coming to grips with their past and present selves to accept the future.

The book will appeal to fans of Postons other novels as well as Casey McQuinston.

this book is a new author for me! this book def made me feel all the feels and take my time! I totally related to the main character and would recommend this book for anyone looking for something new

I was a big fan of Dead Romantics so was excited to get this ARC. I really liked the concept, and glad that the story didn’t stretch out the characters meeting in real time - I wish there was more written of the main couple and their interactions, as it felt a little like Insta love. The main characters laments a little too much about where she wants to go and do in life that’s it was repetitive in places. As this is an ARC, it just needed some polishing up but I’m still adding it to my list of books to buy

This was a simple, fun, easy and quick read. The perfect type of book for your holiday, beach, pool kind of read. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

3.5/5.

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
I give this book 4.5 stars

Clementine West has a plan to keep her heart safe: stay busy, work hard, take no risks. And it’s been working.
That is until one day she finds a strange man standing in her kitchen. A man with kind eyes, a crooked smile, and a recipe for the perfect lemon meringue pie. The kind of man that, before everything, she could have fallen for . . .
He’s perfect but for one thing……..

Told entirely from Clementines POV this is a captivating and unique contemporary romance with a magical element twist (no spoilers from me)
.An intriguing and well written story filled with the perfect balance of falling in love, dealing with grief and following your dreams.
There are lots of things l loved about this particular book…..
A New York setting
The pigeons names
Mouth watering food discussions
Writing books
Eclectic characters
Right place,wrong time
I loved Dead Romantics and I think this will be a big hit too!
With thanks to Netgalley,Ashley Poston and HQ Women’s Fiction for my chance to read and review this book

The Dead Romantics was one of my favourite books of 2022 and I think the same can be said for The Seven Year Slip in 2023.

There were some elements of the story that were a tad predictable but then others I didn't see coming at all. Really interesting concept, great execution, amazing characters and a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
Ashley Poston's latest books are becoming my go to Christmas gifts for all my bookish friends!

Thank you Netgalley and HQ for providing me with a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Edit: I had to edit my review, because I originally rated this 4.75⭐️ but I have literally not stopped thinking about this book and my review since I finished it. I needed to make sure my review reflected that.

I think it’s safe to say that Ashley Poston is now an auto-buy author for me. I just adore how she writes her characters. Did I predict most of the stories twists and turns? Yes. But I still found this to be such a delight and so SO hard to put down.
There’s a little bit of the ‘there’s only one bed’ trope. There’s a lot of timey-whimey discourse due to Clementine’s magical apartment that at random times can transport you through time by 7 years. I can’t talk too much about the plot of the book without getting into spoiler territory, just know that I was hooked and so so intrigued to see how the story panned out. If you’re intrigued by the synopsis, you won’t be disappointed. I loved this so much, it’s hard to put into words.

If you enjoyed movies like About Time or the book/any of the adaptions of The Time Travellers Wife, I think this book would be up your alley. Also, if you enjoyed the Dead Romantics, you’ll be delighted to know this is set in the same universe (hello Benji Andor cameo and brief appearance of Florence as well)!!!

I genuinely wish I had a finished copy so I could see all of my annotations already because boy oh boy did I annotate my electronic copy so much lol
Catch me in line on release day trying to get a finished copy in my hands because I just ADORE this book so much.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the complimentary e-arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions in this review are my own.

(Content warning: suicide, grief, death, mental illness)

In this magically romantic book, Clementine lives in the apartment of her recently deceased aunt. Her life is filled with work and the grief she feels for the loss of her aunt. Clementine is shocked when she comes home one day to find a stranger in the apartment, as well as all her aunt’s old furniture. She soon realizes those stories her aunt told her about the magical apartment were true and the stranger, Iwan, is living life 7 years in the past.

Clementine begins to look forward to Iwan’s sporadic time travel visits and falls in love with the handsome aspiring chef, though she knows they can’t be together. In the present day, their lives begin to collide, but Iwan is 7 years older now and has changed from the boy she fell in love with.

I absolutely fell in love with Iwan myself. I wish the latter part of the story had more interaction with the older Iwan, but it was still so good. A great follow up to Ashley Poston’s wonderful “The Dead Romantics”.

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

4.25/5 stars! I really enjoyed "The Dead Romantics" by this author so I was really excited to read this book. Ashley has such a unique way of taking contemporary romances and putting them on their head. In this story, we see love interests that are trapped across time (think "Lake House") but perfect for each other. The chemistry was strong and I loved getting to see Clementine and Iwan grow together. There were both laughter and tears in this story and I can't wait to see what the author writes next.

I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ash Poston is becoming one of my favourite authors. The Dead Romantics was my favourite book of 2022, and I was beyond thrilled to receive The Seven Year Slip to review.

In a nutshell, this book is a perfect love story. You will fall in love with the characters and their story.

Thank you to @netgalley @heyashposton @hqstories and @harpercollins for my ARC of The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston.

The Dead Romantics was one of my favorite books from last year. I remember being so HAPPY as I read it. When I read a book that I love, I often remember where I was as I read it. That was the case with The Dead Romantics…sitting by a creek in Vermont, adoring the story of Florence Day.

To say I was excited when I received an early copy of The Seven Year Slip is an understatement. I love how authors like Carley Fortune, Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston create characters with depth.

The Seven Year Slip is a novel that is abundant with love and loss.

This is the story of Clementine (Lemon) who has endured a recent tragedy. Clementine is in her aunt’s apartment one day when a random man shows up. You see, the apartment has the ability to go back in time. Clementine finds herself falling for this man but how will she find him in the present day and can she let herself be vulnerable to love? If she finds him, will the timing be right?

One of my favorite quotes from this story is that “love is never a matter of time but a matter of timing.”

Themes explored in this book include being true to oneself, love, heartbreak, and hope.

Ashley Poston is an auto-buy author for me. Even though I received an early copy I have already purchased a version for me to personally have on my shelves.

When I saw that the author of The Dead Romantics, Ashley Poston, had a new book coming out, I knew that I needed to read it. This book was just as charming as its romance predecessor with a supernatural twist.

This book follows Clementine West, a book publisher in New York City. She used to spend her summers traveling the world with her aunt, but when the unthinkable happened she resorted to putting all of her time into her work. She moves into a new apartment when something odd happens, she wakes up one day to a man in her apartment. She gets to know him and begins to enjoy her time with him. However, it turns out that he’s living 7 years in the past.

Ashley Poston truly wrote a book embodying right person, wrong time and I was instantly hooked. The Seven Year Slip was just such a lovely book, I found myself attached to almost every character. The main character, Clementine grew so much throughout the book and I just couldn’t wait to find out how things ended for her.

Thank you to HQ and Netgalley for sending me an ARC for The Seven Year Slip.

I received an e-arc of The Seven-Year Slip by Ashley Poston from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this but I think I liked The Dead Romantics a tiny bit more. I will def continue to pick up Ashley Poston's romances, this author has such a way with words.
The story deals with grief as a main topic (tw for suicide). I thought the feelings of grief were portrayed well, and that grieving is not a linear experience. While grief and sadness are the main themes of the story, there are also hopeful feelings for the future and a sweet romance.
4 stars <3

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for the ARC!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5!

The perfect spring/summer read. This storyline was so intriguing and complex. The exploration of Clementine’s relationship with her aunt & her grief was incredibly poignant and heart breaking. This book was a slow burn romance with elements of second chances & wrong timing.

It started out slow but quickly picked up as we saw Iwan & Clementine’s relationship develop. Their witty banter & talks about food & favorite meals made me so nostalgic. I loved that we got to see not just their relationship over time, but how they both changed as people. I loved how Poston explored what it looks like to change & force yourself to fit in with society’s expectations. The epilogue was the perfect bow on top to end the story. Will definitely be buying this book when it’s released on 6/27! BRB while I go find a slice of lemon pie!

ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

Time travel books are not my thing. I usually actively avoid them. There are a few exceptions for favorite authors and that is how I ended up reading The Seven Year Slip. I adored The Dead Romantics and had to read Poston's next book. To be honest, I didn't love this book as much as that one, but I still got caught up in the writing and enjoyed it. 

The Seven Year Slip took me a bit to get into. I was expecting more of a romance than women's fiction. I should have remembered that is not how Poston writes her adult novels. They are women's fiction with a side of romance. Therefore, it takes longer for the main character, Clementine, to meet Iwan. The beginning is more a setup of Clementine's life and where she is in at the moment. It took me a bit to get into this one because Iwan wasn't involved for a bit. I wasn't truly invested in the story until Iwan entered the picture. Then, things started to fly for me.

Clementine is a woman grieving the loss of her aunt and the time they have now lost together. She's moved into her late aunt's apartment and it's stirring up all sorts of memories and things. I liked Clementine's journey of self-discovery in this one. It's subtle, but also has a big impact. There's something to learn from her growth and her relationship (in both times) with Iwan. 

This is Clementine's story, so we only get to know Iwan through her eyes and interactions with him. I liked his character and the differences between the past Iwan and the present one. I loved Clementine's moments with Iwan and how I could feel their attraction. It was fun to experience them getting to know each other through food and stories. I know the romance was the side piece to this story about grief and growth, but I really wish I would have gotten more time with them together. Because their times were split between past and present, I had a harder time believing the big L-word when it came up. 

I know I said I don't love time travel, but it worked for me in this book. I enjoyed Clementine visiting Iwan in the past more than I expected. Part of that was where Poston put those moments in the story and the other part was the magical apartment. Those two things combined with how fun Clementine and Iwan were together made it more than bearable for me. They made it fun. 

Overall, reading The Seven Year Slip was fun. Once I was invested, I was addicted. I loved the characters, and the way food and books played a part in the story. I also thought the author did a nice job in writing a book dealing with grief and moving on. It was interesting to read Poston's author's note at the end about how she used her own grief when writing this book.

This is one of the best books I have EVER read, I felt like my body and soul were wrapped inside this magical story the whole time I was reading. The Seven Year Slip is a captivating and gorgeous novel about a summer in New York City – or two summers, actually – that changes everything. I loved every second.

What if you met a person, in your own apartment, who lives seven years in the past? And you started looking forward to meeting them again – you see, you never know if or when it will happen again – while at the same time continuing living your life in the present. And your present feels overwhelmingly sad at times because you have suffered a great loss and don’t know how to go on. What then?

The Seven Year Slip asks these questions and then goes about finding the answers to them in the most charming, beguiling, heartwarming and tender way – while also letting you know that not everything in life needs an answer or a solution and that that is okay, too. Change can be scary but it can also be a good thing - and sometimes it all just comes down to the right timing.

“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.”

After a beginning where I just wasn’t quite sure how I felt about the story, Clementine finally met Iwen and the magic happened. From that point forward, I was hooked and could not quit reading. The seven year swaps of time centered around the apartment were intriguing, and Iwen was a complete charmer. The emotion grew unexpectedly, not just as a romantic story, but in a way that caused teary moments and empathy for the characters.

In short, I went from ambivalent to loving it in a short span of reading. Even then, I could excuse the beginning by saying that it reflects Clementine’s life, pre-Iwen. Im not going to accept that, though. But- The author skillfully sustained the high interest level until the end. I loved it. 4.5 stars only because if the beginning, rounding up to 5.

Wow!!! This is the best book I’ve read in such a long time. It’s got genius level plotting, wonderful characters who just leapt off the page. I would happily read this again but now I’ve got a book hangover as nothing is going to compare to this now. Move over Emily Henry! Ashley Poston is the real deal.