I really enjoyed this book! It is excellent for anyone who is a fan of novels that delve deep into the psyche of one character- I feel like I truly got to know Noelle, and the mystery of what was going on was excellent to keep my interest. I know some people could find the story a bit simple, but I really feel as though the story helped me to understand the individual people, rather than a haphazard plot taking over development. Lau's imagery will likely blow you away, and I really think the way she included chinese culture should be applauded. The romance included in the plot is also rather sweet, fantastic for anyone who has read The Seven Year Slip, too. I hope you all enjoy this, reading this book felt like a nice warm pot of my grandmother's tea!

Time Loops & Meet Cutes draws you in as a cute rom-com take on being stuck in a time loop. I've not read many time-loop themed novels, so this was a new area for me. I absolutely loved it. I think Noelle's character journey is phenomenal, and enjoyed reading about her learning to live life and not obsess over the what-ifs. The first part, where Noelle is stuck in the June 20th time loop did feel repetitive, but I don't think that's avoidable when the main character is repeating the same day for months. I did start to get frustrated, because it felt like Noelle and Avery (another woman she discovers is in the time loop with her) were never going to get out of the loop. I think it was more of a shared frustration with the characters. I felt their despondence with them, and it drove me to continue reading to learn the why and how.

I am slightly disappointed that there was no clear answer as to what or why Noelle and Avery were put into the time loop and put into it together. However, that made this slightly fantastical idea of magic dumplings feel more realistic.

Did I want Noelle's life to magically be better once they got out of the time loop? Yes. Did I expect her to find Cam and immediately tell him what happened so they could have their HEA? Also yes. Definitely not what happens, and honestly, returning to real time was handled perfectly.

Overall, I loved this book. This is the first novel I've read by Jackie Lau, and I plan on seeking out her other novels to add to my TBR.

In Time Loops & Meet Cutes (& magical dumplings) Noelle ends up in a time loop after a late night dinner of night market dumplings. As an engineer, she takes a scientific approach to break her time loop and joins forces with Avery, a woman changed from her previous observations of the same market. Realizing they’re experiencing the same June 20th together, they come to rely on each other. After dozens of one sided dates, Noelle starts falling for Cam. While Avery is stuck breaking up with her inattentive boyfriend. Eating their way through every dumpling in the Toronto area, maybe there’s a larger mystery at play.

This was so fun and I loved the unique take on the time loop theme. The long journey of growth for Noelle after every failed attempt to break the loop was interesting and captivating. I enjoyed her interactions with Cam and the way he knew her subconsciously, their connection and chemistry was unmistakable and always gave me butterflies.

This is a story about taking risks and connecting with the people you care about, but I also loved the friendship Noelle and Avery created after such a traumatic experience. It wasn’t all fun but the knowledge of a reset had both ladies taking a gamble at what could happen if they went out of their comfort zone.

I ate up this story - pun very much intended. 4.5⭐️

Thank you to Atria Books for the free review copy.

This book was so unique and interesting! I did not know what to expect but I was so pleasantly suprised

Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau completely captured my heart. Noelle Tom's journey resonated with me on so many levels—her workaholic tendencies and the frustration of feeling stuck hit close to home. The magical twist of reliving the same Friday gave the story such a fresh and intriguing feel. And then there’s Cam—he’s not just swoon-worthy, but also the kind of character who sneaks up on you with his warmth and depth.
What I loved most was how Lau didn’t just make this a romance, but also a story about personal growth. Watching Noelle find joy in the little things and discover what truly matters was uplifting and heartfelt. Plus, the blend of humor, cultural touches (those dumplings!), and emotional depth made it feel so authentic. It's the kind of book that leaves you smiling long after you've finished it. Definitely a favorite!

Time Loops & Meet Cutes is a gorgeously crafted time loop romance about delicious dumplings that cause a woman to relive the same day over and over again. What I love so much about this book is the very compelling friendship storyline and romance storyline. Noelle is trapped in the same day, and keeps trying to meet and remeet Cam, a guy who almost seems to remember her, but doesn't. At first she thinks she's alone in her time loop, until she discovers another woman also reliving things. Both the growth of that friendship and the growth of the relationship between Noelle and Cam are beautifully written, and this book will make you want to read it again and again and again, stuck in a time loop of your own choosing.

Thank you to Jackie Lau, Atria Books, and NetGalley for a copy of this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is the first book I've read by Jackie Lau. I enjoyed it but was not blown away. A typical time loop rom-com with very little depth. I wish we spent more time in Cam's POV and got a better taste of Avery's life and her depression. The spice was hot but the lack of tension and development of Cam and Noelle's relationship had it fall a little flat for me.

What an adorable read. Noelle and Cam have quite the tale. This day on repeat story was adventurous and albeit a little relatable as Noelle tries to break the time loop and find what she appreciates about life. Love this: “It makes me wonder about all the my life might have taken if one day had gone a little different. Maybe some random choice on a March 7 could have altered my path.” I did feel it got a little slow in the middle which is why the four star instead of a five. The ending was clever and definitely wrapped this meet cute in one pretty bow!

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

What a fun read! I enjoyed the time loop element of this book. Thought it did last for about 2/3 of the book, I didn’t find myself getting too bored of it.

I really enjoyed all of the mentions of food and found the main characters to be endearing. The love story was also very satisfying.

I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy a time loop element, but I really did. I like how the plot came together at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this incredible read.

Not a book i would pick up to read, but so glad I was given the opportunity to read this one.

It was a fast enjoyable read.
Four start.

Surprised me.

Recommend.

I love this groundhog's day-like book. Noelle eats some dumplings at a food stall and gets stuck repeating that same day over and over and over again. What will be the magical solution to get it to stop? Perhaps there is a man that could be the key to solving this riddle for her. Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books | Atria/Emily Bestler Books for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I enjoyed Lau's previous book so I was willing to try this, though the "time loop" stuff put me off a bit. But I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed the book. Noelle and Cam are great characters and I was really rooting for them to get together. I thought the ending was very clever and pulled everything together. Well done!

Time Loops & Meet Cutes is a feel good story that manages to simultaneously capture the pains and joys of adulthood. From aging parents and complex sibling relationships, to making friends and finding a partner in your thirties, to working a dead-end job and fiercely seeking out new experiences, it’s sure to make you laugh, make you cry, and everything in between.

I absolutely adored Noelle! She’s funny, awkward, driven, unsure, and extremely relatable. I loved all of her interactions with Cam - especially the first ones where she was just trying to strike up a memorable conversation. I could easily envision myself acting the same way in her shoes. Noelle’s friendship with Avery was another highlight. I couldn’t imagine being in a time-loop, let alone one where you were the only one aware of what was happening. I loved how they supported and championed each other.

I loved how the story centered around family and dumplings. The descriptions of food and beer had me drooling, and I felt like I was walking the streets and stalls of the marketplace right alongside Noelle and Cam. I was surprised I didn’t catch on to the twist sooner, but once I knew, it made the story that much sweeter. I cannot recommend this story enough - especially if you feel like you’re in a rut of your own!

Thank you to Atria Books for my advanced reader’s copy!

This was a fun, fresh take on the time travel trope - The Husbands meets The Seven Year Slip I’d say. It was fun reading about Noelle and Avery’s adventures as they tried to escape their time loop. All the talk of Asian cuisine was a bonus too. This was also a very light read overall. There was no major conflict between the couple; however, there is some talk of depression and despondency which seems realistic if repeating the same day for several months actually happened. The twist was predictable for me though still very cute.

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review! Be sure to grab yours on May 6th.

pretty well-done and fun time loop romance that works very well. would definitely recommend this one. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

The time was looping with this one. I enjoyed the book even though after a while of the loop, I was starting to grow weary of the repetition, but I’m pretty sure that was the point. I got to feel some of it as Avery and Noelle were living in it. I definitely didn’t expect the twist because WHAT?!

I get this was a story mainly about Noelle and Cam, but I would’ve enjoyed more Avery on her own and learning more of her story and what she was/is going through as well as develop a deeper friendship with Noelle. Although they actually became friends, I think the time loop would’ve been a perfect opportunity for Noelle to be completely vulnerable to someone who understands and is literally right next to her through this journey. Also, could Avery have had a worse day to relive?! My goodness. That poor thing was pretty much in hell.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria/Emily Bestler Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was hoping I would be hit with more giggles and banter earlier on, and for me this read as more of a romance and less of a romantic comedy. This might simply be because I have a weird sense of humor. That being said, I do plan to pick this book back up at a later date when I am more in the mood for a fun time loop romance book. The cover is also gorgeous, so I would love to add it to my shelf. Plus, the descriptions of the food in the beginning made me hungry, so for that alone, I want this book.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide honest feedback voluntarily! I received a free eARC.

I loved this so much!

It was a complete emotional roller coaster, making me laugh, cry, and everything in between. It had me swooning at times and I loved seeing Avery and Noelle building their friendship along with trying to find what they needed to get out of the time loop.

I was able to figure out the plot twist thanks to a few context clues but it was still a great reveal. I really hope we get a part two where we see Avery finally get her well deserved happily ever after.

Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Time Loops And Meet Cuties by Jackie Lau, Books like these are the reason I love books. Noel lives a very ordinary Pete and repeat life she goes to work goes home and repeats it but on this certain Friday she decides to go to the night market to try and mix up her ordinary existence. when she arrives it seems every boot has lots of people in line except for one. It’s a booth that sells dumplings and although it looks ordinary the dumplings are only five dollars and there’s no one in line. So she decides to try them and absolutely loves them. when she goes home it’s late so she puts on her red pajama shorts and goes to sleep. The only problem is when she wakes up she is on her blue pajama shorts her work alarm is going off and despite her thinking it was Saturday, June 21 she soon learns she’s repeating June 20 and it would not be the last time. there’s so much I want to say about Noel‘s story but I don’t want to give too much away just know repeating June 20 will teach her a lot of things but the most important thing she’ll learn is everyone has people you just have to find them. there is so much I loved about the story I felt so bad for Avery who I loved by the way and was totally rooting for her and Noel not to mention Cam. OMG if you love time loop romance stories I think this is one of the best although the origin story of the Groundhog Day situation is easily explained that in itself was a brilliant move I loved this book. Could’ve done without all the detailed sex it would’ve been the perfect story without all of that but because it was in there I will just say this is one of the best stories I have read in a very very long time. I also love the way the author made Toronto a whole Nother character in the book because it wouldn’t have been the same without it being placed there. I now want to visit Toronto. I loved the things she did I think I would’ve tried more exciting things like going to other countries trying to get into rock concerts but she did go to Broadway place and that I would’ve done that as well. either way this was an awesome book read it! #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview, #JackieLao, #TimeLoopsAndMeetCuties,

Reviewed for NetGalley:

After eating some dumplings at the Toronto Night Market, Noelle begins an a Groundhog's Day adventure. Restarting every single day over and over and over.....

In the midst of her repeat daily routine, Noelle finds a friend in the same predicament. Both women try to find a way out of their repeat lives, with Noelle running into the same man, Cam, and wonders if he is the answer to break free from her pattern.

Sweet, quick read,