I’m a sucker for time loops and I enjoyed this one! It was really cute, especially with Noelle gaining her confidence living the same day over and over. Where it lost me a little bit was the disconnect with the sprinkles of Cam’s POV through the book. I sort of understand why it’s there, it just didn’t flow. Also, Noelle loses a lot that she gained in the time loop almost immediately. Which i get too, it just fell a bit flat after all the progress she made. She does eventually find her footing but it makes for a lackluster third act.

I loved the narration by Cindy Kay and Raymond J. Lee. I thought they both did an excellent job in the audiobook.

Definitely pick up if you are a fan of time loops!

This was such a fantastic and unique take on the time travelling trope! I enjoyed this book so much: I could not put it down! I really enjoyed how Noelle and Cam's relationship progressed and how the time loop was such an important factor for them to get to the point where they could actually get together. I also really appreciated that this wasn't just a romance book and the friendship between Noelle and Avery was such a pillar of the book. The difficulties related to the lime loops also felt very real and I was fully invested in how Noelle and Avery would sort out everything in their lives that needed changing. I did think the outcome was a bit simple and it bothered me that we never got an explanation for some of the things related to the time loop... but also, such is life sometimes! I think I get what the author was trying to do by not tying everything up in a tight neat little bow and in a way that was also refreshing in and of itself.

I don’t believe that I’ve ever read a time loop in a book before but I was pleasantly surprised to be in this one. I loved that this book was different and took a risk and it was definitely a great first read by Jackie Lau. This is a quick read, with a little heart and depth, I teared up once or twice so I recommend people take a chance on this one.

Ahh! This gave me 50 First Dates vibes and I’m not mad about it! I don’t think I’ve ever read a time loop romance like this ine and it was so refreshing. After Noelle eats dumplings from an old woman at a night market, Noelle seems to be reliving June 20th over and over with no idea how to break the loop. She does finally meet another woman who is stuck in the loop with her, which makes it a little easier because she knows no one will believe her. Despite trying to get out of the loop, she is trying to hang on to the one good thing of her forever day, Cam, who she meets every day but he can’t remember her name.
This was a super cute, super binge able open door romance with loads of steam and loads of yummy food and references to the Office!
If you like steam, time travel, magical realism, dual POV, you’re going to enjoy this.
Thanks to Atria and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

The premise sounded interesting, since I am a fan of Groundhog Day. Sadly, the execution of this book fell flat for me. The characters were not as developed as I would've expected, and the chemistry between them was lacking. The pacing was a bit uneven, and the story, overall, was too predictable. I couldn't stay engaged or even care about how things ended.

Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books | Atria/Emily Bestler Books for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book and read it in one day. I loved the characters and the storyline. I thought the characters had great growth. I would definitely recommend this book.

A really cute book! At first, I was like oh my gosh this is going to be so boring and repetitive and no depth - but then slowly the book hooked me and I was invested in Noelle and how she would get out of this time loop. I enjoyed the lessons and moments each day inside and outside of the loop. Very realistic moments of what we wish we could do and say. The relationship with Cam is sweet and wholesome. The sex scenes are well earned and not spicy but two adults who’ve built the appropriate tension. Without giving any spoilers, the endings are wrapped up so nicely - you are quite happy with the weaving of the narrative and the book has paid off entirely.

What a heartwarming and adorable book! I always enjoy a time travel book because it really gets my mind going about the logistics involved. This one had an interesting way of handling time travel.

I really liked Noelle. She was a wonderful character and I loved seeing her grow and change - Learning to take chances, putting herself out there, and taking risks for love and friendship. It was very inspiring.

The romance here was complicated yet simple and sweet. Cam and Noelle worked so well together and have a love story for the ages. They were meant to be! 💙

3.75⭐️ There are so adorable meet cutes in this one. Overall, I enjoyed the story. Noelle is throw in a time loop somehow and lives the same day over and over. As she memorizes the days events, she begins to find boldness. Ask the cute guy out, shave her head, send a crazy amount of money, mend relationships, and stand up for herself. Noelle has tried everything to break the loop, but what will happen if it doesn’t.

Thank you to @netgalley, @atriabooks, and the author for the advanced reader copy.

What if you have a thousand chances to re-do your meet cute wjth your significant other. Would you do it??

This book is for my fellow type A people who are so scared to make mistakes 😂

After a long day at work, Noelle (female lead) visited a night market to get dinner. She stumbled upon a dumpling stand, ate the best dumplings she ever had, then woke up living the same day over and over again!
This is pretty much the plot!

I love magical realism so I got excited reading this book. The night market featured here was sooo good. I was craving some good Asian food crawl moment! 😂

I love the concept of “what if making mistakes doesn’t matter anymore? Will you do things differently?” It speaks to my type A self who is so afraid of taking risks 😂

This is insta connection but of the “soulmate” kind of vibe so I wasn’t super bother with it. The meetcute were well - cute!

My only note is that because this feels like a Groundhog Day movie, some of the scenes were too repetitive and slowed down the middle of the story for me. Overall, I did find this cute. It has a nice twist at the end of the book. So this one is definitely for those who love a foodie, magical realism story about endless chances.

As for the spice, it does get spicy. Like I’d probably give it 2-3🌶️

Thank you so much @simon.audio for the audiobook and thank you @atriabooks for the free book!

Happy Mother’s Day, mom friends! 💗

💭 What is your fave midnight snack?
☕️ I dont really midnight snack anymore but sometimes, I would crave either chocolates or cheese 😂

I thought this started so cute and was a great concept! I enjoyed the way Noelle had to re-introduce herself to Cam. It was interesting seeing how she stumbles, even knowing he wouldn’t remember her the next day. Her relationship with Cam was cute, and I love how the relationship flourished. Avery was a fabulous addition! I loved their friendship, maybe even more than her relationship with Cam.

I had a few issues, but the biggest one was how repetitive it was. I know, there are time loops. The problem was that it went on way too long. Having her go through 130 days of this was boring, but it’s even worse when there is no character growth. She probably could have broken it if she worked on herself and took actual risks. Another issue I had was that the explanation for the time loop didn’t happen. I was so confused about how it resolved or why it even happened. I don’t know what lesson she was supposed to have gained.

With all that being said, I was left with mixed feelings. There are many cute moments, and there is a wonderful friendship. The bulk of the time loop scenario was boring and confusing. The MC felt immature and underdeveloped by the end.

Thank you, Atria/Emily Bestler Books and Netgalley, for the e-arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Noelle Tom is a dedicated mechanical engineer who likes her very predictable life. She saves a good portion of her paycheck, picks up the slack at work, and doesn’t make waves. That is, until she gets caught in a time loop. She finds herself living June 20th repeatedly all while meeting Cam, who doesn’t remember her the next day. During this loop, Noelle is able to take risks at her job and have multiple first dates with Cam, but is there something missing? This cute novel will have you coming back for more!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.

I was not a huge fan of this one.
I couldn’t feel the chemistry between the two characters so I just didn’t care for the story.
Thanks to NetGalley for the arc

This time loop contemporary romance is a real charmer. The book has a dual POV, with chapters narrated by Noelle, who is stuck in a time loop, and her love interest Cam. Noelle is a highly relatable young woman, who struggles with keeping up with all of her responsibilities, including her demanding job. After she inexplicably begins living the same day over again, Noelle begins to live her life in earnest. Her relationship with Cam, who will never retain memories of their time together, is the focal point of the story.. But the supporting characters are just as interesting. She befriends Avery and learns to value friendship. She finds the fun in a good haircut, a delicious meal, and setting some personal boundaries.. But the most satisfying part of the story happens with the resolution of the time loop scenario. Lau adeptly explores a trope that has been done before and done well. But her spin on it is a delightful read. Highly recommend for any contemporary romance reader looking for something a little different. Fans of Groundhog Day and 50 First Dates will eat this delicious romance up with a spoon, Pleased to give this one five out of five stars.

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

This book looked like a lot of fun and reminded a bit of Groundhog Day or freaky Friday, however, i was not a huge fan of this one.

I couldn’t feel the chemistry between the two characters so I just didn’t care for the story.

I have heard a lot of people loving this one so I think it was more a me problem than anything else.

An actual delight, I absolutely adored the Freaky Friday meets Groundhogs day aspect of the magic realism of the story. When an overworked engineer finds herself at a food market, she has a batch of dumplings that has her stuck in the same day, repeating events but changing some outcomes, ways of responding, and other miscellaneous tasks. Meanwhile she finds herself falling for a man who happens to be in the loop though unaware and resetting every so often. I just loved the feeling that this read gave me.

3.5/5 rounded up

Thank you Atria Books for the advanced reading copy!

While I definitely liked and enjoyed this book, it left a bit to be desired on the whole.

The time loop part of the book was fun, and gave definite Addie LaRue/Seven Year Slip vibes in a way that I loved. Noelle and Cam meeting over and over was fun, and it was entertaining to see how Noelle tried to grab Cam's attention time after time. However, after that it started to feel a bit awkward and forced, especially romance-wise. Reliving Noelle and Cam meeting for the first time was frustrating and it started to get a little bit boring.

Much of this was due to my irritation with Noelle. I found her to be fairly immature in many ways, and, while there were flashes of growth and maturity, they didn't last. I wanted to scream "we get it!! You've never had a friend!" after one too many moments of her being unsure how to interact with Avery. Lots of moments started to feel like we were living Noelle's rumination and internal monologue with her, and it started to get old after a while.

The initial exit of the time loop -- no spoilers here! -- was not satisfying, though I did find the book to wrap up effectively overall, making that worth the wait. In all, this was a cute romance that left a little bit to be desired, though the premise was entertaining and fun! Not my favorite, but I would try this author again in the future!

Time Loops and Meet Cutes offers an imaginative and romantic twist on the time loop trope, centered around Noelle, a woman who begins reliving the same day over and over after eating some magical dumplings. At the heart of the story is her repeated meet-cute with Cam—a charming stranger who, frustratingly, never remembers her when the day resets. Noelle becomes convinced Cam holds the key to escaping the loop, but she’s unsure how.

Along the way, she meets another young woman trapped in the same time warp, and the two bond as they attempt to uncover the mystery behind their strange situation. Initially, the endless day offers comedic and liberating possibilities—freedom without consequences—but over time, the emotional weight of being stuck becomes apparent.

While the premise is undeniably adorable and the setup promises whimsy and romantic charm, the pacing drags in parts. The middle portion of the book feels repetitive, and the lack of progress toward solving the loop may test the reader’s patience. Still, the ending ties the story together satisfyingly, offering a sweet and heartfelt conclusion that rewards those who stick with it.

Kind of like Groundhog Day...

But better. Noelle is stuck in a time loop wherein she relives the same day, meets the charming Cam, who forgets her on each loop. They meet repeatedly in different ways in series of meet-cutes. Its a fresh take on time loops and finding out what you might really need.
Recommend. Its a good one!

What a delightful time loop romance.

While I would HATE to be in a time loop I love a time loop story. This one had traditional elements while feeling like a fresh take. I really enjoyed when they figured out the why and the how along with the tension in the romance.

Noelle is stuck in a time loop and she believes it has to do with magic dumplings. She and her new friend Avery seem to be the only ones reliving June 20 on repeat. Noelle is able to try new things with no consequences and able to connect with a man that never remembers her.

Super sweet.

Thanks to netgalley and Atria books for an eARC