Author Molly Morris has come up with the brilliant idea of a Rewind. She also comes up with a great way to incorporate it in her book Rewind To Us, Thoroughly enjoyed!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

If you had the ability to rewind an event in your life would you take it? Would it be to fix a relationship or get a better grade on an exam? Would you even consider whom it may affect or just be thinking of how it would change your life.
In “Rewind to us” that is exactly what The Mulligan family can do. In this lovely book by Molly Morris we get to travel with Dixie as she contemplates using her rewind and finds that sometimes you have to look at the big picture before making a decision. I absolutely loved this amazingly written book by Molly Morris. The depth of the characters and storyline kept me not wanting to put this book down. I absolutely love her line “ It’s the decisions that take us through life”. This line really hit home and then I realized that this book was more than a simple rom-com. This is definitely a book you need to add to your goodread TBR list. This was my first Molly Morris book, but definitely not my last.
Thank you to St. Martin Press/Wednesday Book and NetGalley for this ARC copy of this book for an honest review.
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Ah, the classic summer vacation confession plan—what could possibly go wrong? For Dixie Mulligan, the answer is everything. She finally works up the nerve to tell her best friend Sawyer she’s in love with him… only to show up and find him kissing someone else. Oof. Time to pack it up and go home, right?

Nope! Because Dixie and her family each have one magical Rewind—an actual, honest-to-goodness do-over button for life’s worst moments. So she’s determined to fix whatever went wrong between her and Sawyer. Except, turns out, life is a little more complicated than just pressing rewind. Family secrets spill out, emotions get messy, and Dixie has to figure out if some things are better left in the past.

This book is equal parts swoony, bittersweet, and hilarious, with just enough magic to make you wish you had a Rewind of your own. Dixie’s voice is sharp and relatable, the second-chance romance is so worth rooting for, and the story reminds us that sometimes, what’s meant to be will find its way—Rewind or not.

Highly recommend if you love rom-coms with a touch of time travel, heartfelt family dynamics, and that "but what if?" nostalgia we all secretly obsess over.

Ah, young love. And how small things feel so monumental and insurmountable at that age! How truly fortunate one would be to have the opportunity to go back in time to right a wrong, even with the stipulation that you only get one do-over. The characters are just eccentric enough to be charming, with enough background to make them feel real. My favorite character is Sawyer, and his hobby was so original - I love the way this is woven into the story! There is a lot of the expected teen angst, but the story goes into much deeper levels where self-identity and anxiety for the future are concerned. There are numerous threads in this tale that are expertly woven together to give you an authentic feel without anything seeming to be over-the-top. Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this heartwarming book. This is a magically and masterfully written story about regrets and how to overcome them!

When I read the synopsis and saw the cover I was intrigued. I dropped my other book and started this one and then I got distracted and lost interest in this book and put it away. I decided to try again and it was like slogging through mud. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. I just didn't enjoy reading this book. It was not my cup of tea.

This book was such a cute and fun read that kept my attention from start to finish. It’s a young adult rom-com with a friends to lovers trope, movie fandom, and time-travel.

Dixie and her family have the opportunity to have a do-over that’s within the last year to change a decision or mistake that they have made. Dixie’s plan is to finally tell her best friend Sawyer that she’s in love with him, but there might be just one little issue with that. They apparently didn’t leave on good terms the last time they saw each other, so will she go back in time and fix it? Or what will she decide to do?

I loved the whole concept of this book and the way Molly described all the rules and stipulations that went into one’s “rewind.” I’d LOVE to have this possibility in real life, so it was really fun to read something I’m not used to reading a lot about. There’s not a lot of romance that happens between the characters, but it reminded me of myself when I was younger and the excitement of young love. There’s also a few twists that I didn’t even see coming! Truly loved this and can’t wait to read another one by Molly Morris.

You have one chance to do a Rewind (do over) .. do you take it? A second chance story that presents itself as young love, but the story is much more than that as the layers begin to peel. Really enjoyed the different characters and the twists in the story. I liked how descriptive the setting and the surrounding storyline of the movie industry and fanatic elements of the passion the two main characters had. The feeling of longing and nostalgia was well described.

This was OK, after a while I was over it. It began to drag on. There was a plot twist that I didn't see coming but everything else was repetitive. The whole rewind concept was a bit confusing. Not sure if this would be considered a YA romance or what actual genre of fiction this book was. This has a smidge of romance between the 2 characters and that didn't take place until the last chapter darn near. Overall it was okay and that's really all I can say about this book nothing really memorable.

The "Rewind" aspect of this book was something I found to be very fresh and interesting. I could have definitely seen myself reading this book when I was a teenager and loving it! I saw the "plot twist" coming very early on, however, it was still nice to read. The daddy issues in me got a little emotional in certain parts. I rate this book 3.5 stars due to the originality of the idea and the ease of reading! I do wish we got a little more information on Sawyer's backstory- I feel like certain things about his parents were just thrown in and I would have enjoyed hearing more about his life.

"Rewind to Us" by Molly Morris is a touching and relatable contemporary romance that delves into the complexities of second chances and the enduring power of first loves. Morris crafts a narrative that's both nostalgic and forward-looking, exploring the delicate balance between revisiting the past and forging a new future.

Things I loved about this book -

Authentic Characters: The characters are the true strength of this novel. They feel like real people, with flaws and vulnerabilities that make them incredibly relatable. Their inner struggles and emotional journeys are compelling, allowing readers to invest deeply in their happiness.

Emotional Depth: "Rewind to Us" isn't just a fluffy romance; it tackles real-life issues like personal growth, overcoming past mistakes, and the challenges of navigating long-lost connections. Morris doesn't shy away from exploring the awkwardness and anxieties that come with reconnecting with someone you once shared everything with.

Well-Written Prose: Morris's writing style is engaging and easy to read, allowing the story to flow effortlessly. Her descriptions are vivid and emotive, bringing the setting and characters to life.

All in all, "Rewind to Us" is a heartwarming and enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance and second-chance stories. It's a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the courage it takes to revisit the past in order to build a brighter future.

If you're looking for a story with relatable characters, emotional depth, and a touch of nostalgia, "Rewind to Us" is definitely worth checking out. I would recommend it to readers who enjoy movies like 'About Time' or books by Emily Giffin.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I normally do not like time travel books. But, I must say this was a great book and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend this book and I will be looking for more books by this author.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book overall, it was a fresh concept and a cute romcom. My favorite character from this book was Kate, she was well written. I would have rated this book higher if I wasn't for the fact that I kept getting confused with when it was the past and present, maybe it was just me. Overall good book!

This book was surprisingly adorable. The magical element can often seem a bit childish and underdeveloped, but I love the way that morris intertwined the "Rewind" into the story. It didn't take away from the sweetness of the story. Dixie and Sawyer are incredibly cute and the way their story is revealed is incredibly well written. You can feel the yearning throughout the book.

This was an interesting twist on a time travel book. I enjoyed the plot of everyone in the family essentially getting a do-ever as i am sure many people can relate to wanting one of those. This is full of teenage angst.

I typically like time travel books but this one for some reason I just didn't vibe with. The characters fell flat and the time skip didn't make sense to me in the context of the whole story.

This was a fun and unique spin on going back in time. Basically, every member of the main character’s family is allowed to have one do over. Prior to enacting their do over, they have to submit paperwork about what they want to redo and why, which I thought was a fun touch.

The main character Dixie also loves movies and movie theaters and there was an interesting commentary there about movie theaters disappearing as everyone streams what they watch. I love the movie theater myself so I really related to Dixie about that.

I will say, I wasn’t expecting the twist at the halfway point at all, so props to the author for that! It was interesting how the supporting characters fit into the story as well.

Dixie is in love with her best friend Sawyer, so it’s a friends to more relationship which isn’t my favorite but this was told in an interesting way, where Dixie has done something prior to the start of the novel and now they’re somewhat estranged.

I thought the writing was pretty solid. If you like YA contemporaries with a slight magical element, this could be the book for you!

Oh, dear lord, I love Molly Morris. Her books are so tense in the best way, her teenage protagonists making me so angry as they mean well enough but continue to make the worst choices.

I quickly fell in love with Dixie’s summer family and her life with them and felt all of her teenage angst as she came to terms with the results of her previous bad choices. When a big reveal happened, I audibly reacted… on a plane… making my husband and friend beside me check to see if I was ok.

Much like ANNIE LEBLANC, this was a world I didn’t want to leave. Morris’ writing is full of showing not just telling and just so captivating. I can’t wait for the next one, and I am a full-grown adult who almost never reads adult romcoms.

The plot didn't really kick off until the end of chapter 2 (about 10%, not great pacing), and the romance felt second to the family dynamics and the concept of rewinding. It wasn’t what I expected. And then I realized I wasn't rooting for Dixie and Sawyer, it WASN'T labeled romance (it's Teens & YA), and I decided I wasn't in the mood to continue. DNF@ch5.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

This book was absolutely wonderful. It took me on an adventure I didn't expect and on an emotional journey that caught me off guard. This was absolutely one of the best books I read this year! I still get emotional thinking about it.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I just finished a new romcom. Rewind to Us by Molly Morris was such a fun read. Pick this one up on publication day.