<i>I received a copy of this story from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

Edward has done it again! This book is beautiful and I adore it.

Leo is a grumpy trans boy and Abby is a chaotic maybe-queer ball of sunshine. They're teenagers who feel like teenagers. They're messy and young and searching and determined to stick up for themselves. They may not have the words to describe themselves (or like the words available to them) but they're so earnest in their pursuit of understanding. They want to belong and you can feel it in every word.

I fell in love with NYC again while reading this book. I've lived here for years and years, I've been to all the sites Leo and Abby visit. I've worked those Thanksgiving buffets for parade members. But seeing all the little ways the vibe here helps Leo and Abby feel comfortable, how they learn and grow? It's amazing and heartwarming. I love how fully Edward captured that feeling.

Once again, I'll be shouting at everyone I know to go read this ASAP!

Some parts of this book felt like it was made for me. As a former band kid, as someone who looks back on my HS choir trip to NYC with fondness, as someone who was queer and from a small town in high school, as someone for whom <i>Ferris Bueller</i> is in my top five films, I think I was set up to love this. I loved these aspects of the book: the parts where we got to see New York and band kid mischief.

However, I didn't realize going into this book that it's not a contemporary, but actually a romance, which was disappointing to me. I think this book could have had so much potential if it was telling the story of a life-altering friendship and the important of queer friends: instead it turned towards insta-love, which won't bother everyone, but definitely bothered me. I felt that the romance cheapened the messages of the book when a different approach could have underscored some of the themes that were otherwise present. It was still a fun vibe and a fun audiobook, but I just saw so much more potential in this story and in these characters.

I liked Edward Underhill's debut, but his second novel? Probably loved it even more, especially as a new New York City commuter - could definitely relate to the confusing train system and getting lost in the beauty of the city. Read in one day and have no regrets

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the free review copy! I loved Edward’s second novel just as much as his first. Delightful and so much fun!

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.