Sweet and fun and just so, so GOOD. I loved every moment of this, there is nothing better than a story of queer joy.

This was quick read, but a great slow burn queer romance. Im not a big fan of slow burn romance, I wish some time it was a little more rushed.
Would definitely recommend. 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC, all of my reviews are my own opinion. I thought this book was cute. It did feel a little off reading this into the new year. This should most definitely be read at Thanksgiving time as so much of the story is set against New York in the fall at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. I read thoroughly on vibes so I really had to ignore a lot of the detailing and scenery to just take the story in. But that's me. Like I said though, this is a very cute story about first loves and being queer in small towns and things not going the way you intend. I would definitely recommend this book, but just making sure that it's read in November.

This was an interesting story of two bands performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade and both of the main characters are from small towns and identify on the LGBTQ spectrum. They wind up missing trains and are separated from their schools when they recognize each other from the hotel and start on an adventure.

This one was a great quick queer read! I loved the main characters and can definitely relate to that lost feeling. I unfortunately wasn’t into the slow burn with this one and kept wanting something more to happen. It felt very hallmark but make it queer.

This Day Changes Everything is so cute. I loved Abby and Leo. The idea of two teens meeting while their bands are participating in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was perfect. I was really invested in the story and it was just fun. I would absolutely read it again. This might be a fun Thanksgiving day tradition.

“I think I want to be out, eventually, but mostly…I just want to exist.”

“You exist to me.”

QOTD: have you ever been to New York City?

AOTD: I have! I’ve been a few times and got to see all the sites, and two Broadway Shows 🤩

I absolutely loved this #yanovel by @edwardunderhill ❤️ I was a big fan of his first novel, so when I was saw he was writing a new #romance I knew I would be picking it up.

All I kept thinking while reading this one was that I felt that it was love letter to youth, to queerness, to New York, and to the power of friendship. I got lost in the whirlwind trip through NYC and the epic love story between Leo and Abby is not to be missed 😍 Add on the gorgeous coverart by @peaches.obviously and this this #book has it all!

Thank you to @netgalley for my #gifted copy to read and review.

This was a pretty cute, mostly plot-less road trip romance that takes place with NYC as it's backdrop. I loved seeing both Abby's and Leo's journeys particularly with their queerness. I didn't love love this one as much as I loved the author's last book but it's a pretty solid read for teens! I think I just usually like a bit more plot with my books but this was a short and enjoyable read.

"This Day Changes Everything" is an insanely cute YA romcom! Enjoyed it even more than I thought I would. Leo and Abby are in New York for their high schools' marching band marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade-- and when they both end up on the wrong subway train, they spend the day exploring around New York and figuring out that the universe might not work the way they expect it to, but sometimes it's even better.
I loved the writing in TDCE, it's sweet and fun to follow as the two leads make their way through the story.
The trans rep and sexuality questioning was well written and felt very realistic for sixteen year olds learning about themselves.
While it is a little too insta-lovey for my personal taste, that's how high schoolers can be and the whole overall tone of the story was hopeful and sweet.

I will not be sharing my review until the Saint Martins Press boycott is over; the rating is a temporary marker.

I loved this book! I absolutely adore the plot, the characters, the story, it was an amazing ride! I wouldn’t mind rereading it, and I’ll definitely be getting myself a copy! The cover art is amazing as well.

4.5 / 5.0

A little ‘Ferris Bueller’ and a little ‘Nick & Nora’, but this was all good. It is beautifully written and the characters are fantastic.

It had some places where it was a little dry and the pacing felt off for me, but overall it is a good book. It has me interested in reading other books by the author.

Until Next Time,
MC

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to this ARC for review.

I really enjoyed This Day Changes Everything. I liked it much more than the authors first book. Both of the characters were really cute and I liked the story. The chaotic day in New York setting was fun. I’d recommend it!

This is a beautiful queer rom-com where quirky and bad things happen along the way that ultimately change what you think will happen. I enjoyed the feeling lost and getting lost in NY parallel and the characters feel so real and developed. Highly recommend.

This is beyond delayed, but this was an excellent read. I loved both of the main characters and their stories and how they end up together. I bought it for our collection, and it hasn't been back at the library since it hit the shelves.

Book 4 for me for the 2024 Trans Rights Readathon. This year, I'll be making a donation to LGBT Youthline.

This was a very cute young adult book. It very much gives a Dash and Lily's Book of Dares and What If It's Us mashup of vibes. And honestly, I enjoyed this much more than either of those books. I'll definitely go back and try out the author's debut.

This Day Changes Everything has the signature young adult internal angst and unsubtlety paired with the magic (and required suspension of disbelief) of a holiday romcom and it ends up being a great balance.

I totally flew through this very quickly. While I really enjoyed this as an adult - teenage me would have been obsessed with this book (much like how Abby is obsessed with her favourite book.) The characters are so endearing - I just want to give them hugs TBH. I'm so glad they have each other (as well as old and new friends) to help them as they figure things about themselves in a setting that makes it easier than their home states. It also made me want to visit New York again and I don't care if that's cliché!

If you don't get to it sooner, I recommend reading this book around American Thanksgiving - it would be a very cute way to kick off a holiday reading period. Also, I ended up listening to the audiobook and it was very well narrated.

4 stars

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I really enjoyed author @edwardunderhill ‘s first book, Always the Almost and despite being decades away from high school and all the angst it entails, I still felt seen. I couldn’t put the book down and just sighed with a big smile on my face after I read it. So, when I saw that he had another book coming out, you know I was knocking down @wednesdaybooks door for an ARC copy of it – and boy, I was not disappointed!!

This Day Changes Everything is another wonderful book with teenage characters dealing with some very adult decisions about their future and how they will navigate it. Both MC are in marching band and set to play in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Abby is from the Midwest and has finally decided to confide in her best friend Kat that not only is she gay, but she’s in love with her. She’s counting on the Universe to give her an Epic Scene worthy of her own rom-com to do it. Leo is about to be outed to his extended traditional Southern family on national TV that he’s a trans boy. Plans are made. Plans are blown up. Hijinx ensue.

Abby and Leo take the wrong train to their next school tour of NYC. Despite being in separate bands some of the band’s itinerary match up. Things get off to a rocky start when Abby loses a book she planned to give Kat during her Epic Scene. They decide to blow off the school trips and go to places mentioned in the book to get something to symbolize her feelings for Kat instead. What starts off as an angry, distrustful, contemptuous relationship as they venture from one tourist attraction to the next, eventually melts into awareness, curiosity, friendship, flirting, warm fuzzies and love.

The teasing banter and quips between the two MCs is a delight to read and takes me back to the days when I could let the snarky comments fly without having to censor myself and be polite and diplomatic. I also enjoyed seeing Leo unthaw a bit and let his personality shine. His walls were big and strong and not easily broken, but Abby was able to make a tiny crack, that eventually got bigger and broke through. Leo was a typical closed off sullen teenager and Abby was a typical narcissistic teenager acting like the world revolves around her. Leo gives her a wake-up call that startles and angers Abby, but she finally gets it.

One of my favorite scenes in the book is when they accidentally stumble into an LGBTQIA young persons group holding a meeting at the famous Strand bookstore. They are immediately accepted into the group. Abby and Leo are shocked to find other teenagers like them that are so open, free, and comfortable with their sexuality. It’s not a big deal to those in the group, or anyone they encounter, and it opens Abby and Leo’s eyes to the fact that there is a great big world out there and it is possible to escape that tight box they’ve been squeezed into by their hometowns. It’s closer than they think, and there are places they can go and be themselves, be accepted, and have friends who care about them. There’s a whole community out there for them. They just have to reach out and take it.

The insta-love at the end was step too far for me, but considering we’re talking about teenagers here, I forgive it. I have to remember – what teenager hasn’t had one encounter with a special boy or girl and felt so wonderful they told all their friends that the person is the “love of their life”. It happens.

You need to read this book, and the previous book Always the Almost. Seriously. Now, go do it!

I was provided a complimentary e-copy of this book from NetGalley and Wednesday Books. All opinions are my own.

I am participating in the St. Martin's Press boycott. I will not be publicly reviewing this title until St. Martin's Press addresses reader concerns.

I’m a huge fan of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, I was in high school marching band, and I’ve loved every trip I’ve made to NYC. The question isn’t why would I request this book from NetGalley – why wouldn’t I?

Believing herself to be in love with her best friend, Abby is questioning her sexuality. She’s also unsure if her friend Kat is gay but plans to make a romantic, carefully planned proclamation of her love while they’re in NYC. Although Leo’s immediate family is supportive, his conservative, extended family is unaware he’s a trans boy, but they’ll find out when his interview with a local TV station is televised during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. When Abby and Leo hop on the wrong subway train and become separated from their groups, their whirlwind adventure begins.

If you’re a fan of the grumpy/sunshine trope, this novel is for you. Leo is full of doom and gloom, but Abby is a romantic at heart and believes in signs from the Universe. After losing her Epic Gift for Kat, Leo agrees to help Abby replace it, which requires trips to tourist attractions throughout the city. As Leo and Abby get to know each other over the course of the day, he develops feelings for Abby and regrets helping her with Kat. Abby begins to question if she’s really in love with Kat after all.

Representation is outstanding, and I loved how Abby and Leo are surrounded by supportive friends. Their bonds are strong, and their humorous banter and attempts to cover for Abby and Leo during their absences put a big smile on my face many times. The scene at the library is one of my favorites and shows that it’s natural to have questions, and labels aren’t required for happiness.

I enjoyed this novel from cover to cover (and what a beautiful cover it is!), and read it in two sittings. Recommended for fans of the grumpy/sunshine trope, the thrill of first love, and whimsical adventures.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This story reminded me so much of my fave, Dash & Lily, while still being a completely unique story in it's own right. With the two main characters both being Queer teens, this felt like a modern update of that story, even stopping by one of Dash & Lily's favourite bookstores.

This has all the chaotic fun I want from a contemporary romance, where the bigger focus was on finding the locations in Abby's favourite book so she could get gifts for Kat, making the romance feel like it was progressing naturally.

I really loved the characters, and discussions about what makes people Queer and who can use that label felt so authentic. The moment Abby and Kat finally talked was uplifting and honest, and Kat has a way of just stating facts that I immediately loved, she's a character I'd love to see in a future story.