I really liked this story but I did have a few issues with all of the passages of time in this book. As well as the unclear scene changes mid chapter.

If you enjoyed the author's previous work "Meet Me in Another Life," and are intrigued by concepts like quantum physics, time travel, parallel universes, endless possibilities, forbidden love stories, destiny, paradoxes, and changing your path against determinism, you'll be drawn into this plot. It follows John Greene, a mediocre, aimless 20-year-old Cambridge student, whose path crosses with a strange young barista named Esi. She has a poetry book written by his future self that foretells his marriage to a beautiful actress named Diana, who becomes his muse, leading to a fulfilled, famous life. Meanwhile, Esi, a poor barista from the future, tries to save her mother's life in the past to rescue her crumbling family.

If you haven't already shouted "I'm sold!" like I did, you might want to find another book. But I bet you're already wondering what's going to happen, right? Come on, jump on this train and join the complex adventure of Joe Greene, who only wants to get a 2.1 to pass his class, while trying to make Diana, who seems way out of his league, fall in love with him to secure his promising future fame and passionate love story.

Esi, whose mother died in an accident that tore her family apart, has time-traveled to Joe's timeline along with other travelers who keep stalking Joe from a distance to witness their famous poet's early years. They've passed through a secret wormhole, and Esi becomes Joe's Cyrano, whispering love tactics to help him win not Roxanne's but Diana's heart. She even gives Joe a makeover: styling his hair, updating his fashion with charity store finds, and offering love advice that seems to work on Diana. But there's a big problem they didn't anticipate: Joe starts liking Esi a lot, realizing he and Diana have little in common.

Esi is adamant about returning to her own time after accomplishing her mission, even though their feelings might be mutual. They believe that whatever they do, they can't change their future - Diana and Joe are meant to be, right? But what if, instead of accepting his predetermined path, Joe listens to his heart and follows a different one against all obstacles?

Overall: I thoroughly enjoyed this complex, unique sci-fi romance novel that blends quantum mechanics and time travel! I'm looking forward to reading more works by the author in the near future.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for sharing this smart read's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.