Super hard to follow. It was beautifully written but jumped around way too much.
Overall, I enjoyed it, especially by the end when everything was made clear but I almost gave up a lot of times because they didn't give us much to go off of throughout the book.

Thank you so much to Netgalley, and Scholastic for providing this eARC and to Colored Pages book tours for having me as one of the tour hosts for this wonderful book!

This book had me giggling one moment and in tears the next!

It is such a gentle exploration of grief, and the way in which it impacts everybody in one way or another.

I found myself highlighting so many lines as i was reading, as so much of this left a big mark on my heart!

I highly recommend checking this story out!

i was instantly enveloped into this one. the cutest characters living out the cutest plot. each day was the same but different and i found myself just as upset about a day ending as the MCs even tho we all knew what to expect. i cannot begin to describe the emotiomal rollercoaster that was Syd & Marcus’ journey. not only was Charlene able to touch on how different grief looks person to person, but she did it with such grace. i would be lying if i said i don’t tear up at Marcus’ journey the most because it’s just something about detailing such a loving environment for a young black boy to grieve that heals something in me. absolutely loved this story!!

I am not one to get emotional or full-on cry while reading a book. I might shed a tear or feel sad, but this book here!! 😭

Omg. Five stars.

For this to be a YA book it read like it wasn't. I loved the beginning. I loved the end (even though I cried through the last 33% of the book).

Syd and Malcolm are both going through different forms of grief but are stuck living same day over and over again. They both come together to figure out how to fix it & move on to the next day. During the "fix" they find friendship, love & understanding.

The "stuck in a time loop" trope, the wholesome friendship (with a pinch of romance) made this book stand out for me!

I love the way that this book talks about losing a loved one, not knowing what tomorrow brings and breaks down how we ALL grieve in different ways & lengths of time. But sometimes it just takes that one person who will be there for you to show you how to find the light in a dark place & continue shining.

Definitely recommend even for those who don't read YA- my physical copy is pre-ordered 🤭🩷

Thank you to Charlene Thomas and Scholastic Press for the free eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I love a good YA romance story. The title and synopsis lured me in. I thought this was such a beautiful read and enjoyed it a lot. I was a little confused at first, but it all started to come together. It was heartbreaking in a lot of ways, but an awesome exploration of young love, sadness, grief, friendship, and healing. The author did a fantastic job weaving such heavy topics into a love story. It felt very realistic that I know many can relate to. Gosh, I loved the friendship and relationship between Marcus and Sydney. Their banter was my favorite. To me, it was like they were perfect for each other, as if they had known each other their entire lives. There were so many gems throughout this book that I can totally relate to and apply to my life. I can see this book as one I can constantly come back to and read again.

Thank you to Netgalley and Scholastic for this ARC!

Thanks to Booked with the Emilys, Charlene Thomas and Scholastic Press for the gifted copy!

“Because if a day goes by when I haven’t made you happy, I don’t even know what I woke up for.”

After devastating losses, Sydney and Marcus bump into each other at Dunkin Donuts after ordering (almost) the same thing. They end up having a great day together, but it comes to an abrupt end… and then it starts ALLLLL over again because they’re stuck in a time loop.

Well, I am not typically a young adult reader, I really enjoyed this book and its exploration of grief. It was so sweet and tender and I just loved our main characters together. Charlene did a good job of touching on the reality of grief and also how we need other people in our lives to help us through it.

arc review: loved how grief was brought up in this ya, you don’t usually get such heavy topics in this genre. overall, the actual Groundhog Day trope was not my favorite which made the storyline seem to drag a bit and made the ending less climatic.

⭐️:4/5

Thank you to the author, the publisher, & to NetGalley for an eARC to read this early in exchange for an honest review.

This was a very cute story. A swoony YA love story set in NYC telling the story of two soulmates finding each other. This is my first by this author & im so glad I wound up liking it.

This one was one of the most emotional YA books I’ve come across in a long time. Marcus & Sydney meet at a Dunkin and both have the same number called at the exact same time, they make the decision to play hooky together and have the best day together. Until they have the same day…again. It happens again and again until our characters decide they don’t want to anymore.

My thoughts about this book were that: everyone experiences heartache, & that grief comes in stages and it surprises you at every turn.

I loved the quotable lines offered and the banter between the two characters. The formatting of the ARC was a little weird, but it didn’t take away from the story for me. I still thought it was a nice love story between two souls who are somehow drawn together in their grief! Marcus was one of the most caring individuals & Sydney was so optimistic.

I think the only part that “lost me” was the ending. I had a good grasp on the *why* things were happening & when the ending came it kinda lost its meaning. I thought it would have a much different explanation & the shift in POV was a bit jarring but an omnipresent narrator isn’t a bad thing, the switch just caught me off guard. Also it was a tad bit wordy when we could’ve been getting some explanations or some dialogue but that’s literally it.

I thought this was so good! Would for sure recommend & I already plan on buying my physical copy!

It’s You Everytime was a beautiful, emotionally layered read that hooked me from page one. Charlene Thomas has a gift for pulling you into her characters' hearts and making you feel every moment—the love, the tension, the vulnerability.

The chemistry between the characters was undeniable and real. The storyline flowed effortlessly, with just the right balance of drama and tenderness. I loved how the author portrayed love as both healing and complicated—because sometimes the right person is the one who's been there all along.

This book gave me all the feels and left me smiling at the end. Definitely recommend if you’re in the mood for a heartfelt romance with depth and soul.

⏰ARC Review I LOOOOOOVED this book. I wasn’t sure I was going to even like it because of the time loop element (I tend to get confused easily and that’s a personal problem) but I’m so glad I gave this a try. Sydney and Marcus have that young love aura that just makes my heart sing. I thought the characters were believable and their journey with grief has been similar to my own and really left me thinking about the main theme of the book. Grief really is everywhere, and I felt the pang in my heart after finishing. Not in a sad way but in a hopeful way. That we are able to become more than our grief.

I absolutely loved this book!! Syd and Marcus were cute and the dual POV was phenomenal. The struggle with grief and doubt portrayed was done so well and the understanding and working things out was amazing because even when they fought you just knew they were gonna make it back to each other. The ending kind of threw me off a bit because it never occurred to me that they wouldn't know each other right after but I loved how they were always interconnected before their first official meeting and just knowing they belong together was such a cute and adorable feeling. The playlist at the end of the book also, I loved it because playlists for books make everything 10x better so I was happy to see that!

Thank you NetGalley and Scholastic for allowing me to be able to read this book!! I can’t wait till it comes out officially because it will be in my shelf once it does!!

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This book follows Sydney and Marcus, two teens stuck in a time loop in NYC. Sydney is avoiding a math test, and Marcus is just along for the ride as they have an epic skip day in NYC while getting closer to each other. As this “perfect” day repeats itself, Sydney and Marcus get to know each other, and what he’s dealing with. Together, they eventually have to figure out how to get out of the time loop.

Categorized as an Upper YA novel, heavy themes of grief, mixed with high school seniors figuring out their next steps. Sydney and Marcus are both relatable and likable. Marcus’s backstory is heartbreaking. What began as teenagers just playing hooky ended as a tear-jerker, and I was sobbing by the end of this book.

Overall, I recommend this book. It highlights the point that everyone suffers from loss at some point in their life, just some younger than others.

In this book:
Swoony Upper YA Romance
Insta-love
Time loop
Themes of fate, grief and healing
Self discovery
New York City Meet-Cute

CW: death, grief, drowning

Thank you Charlene Thomas and Bookedwiththeemilys for an advanced digital copy of this book.

I absolutely adore this beautiful meet cute about love, destiny and grief set in New York City! We follow two 17 year olds - Sydney and Marcus - on September 24th when they meet at a Dunkin’ Donuts and decide to shirk responsibility to have a perfect day out. However the day ends abruptly and when Sydney wakes up she finds that September 24th has started over again.

This story starts as a cute romance and quickly develop lovable, relatable characters with deep themes. Both Sydney and Marcus have had respective devastating losses and are “stuck” navigating the aftermath. They act and feel in a way that I could imagine and relate to them as real people. I also thought that the book handled the time loop trope beautifully as a tool to examine and navigate grief and self discovery.

Overall this was an incredible read. So many great lessons about finding potential and living authentically. I love how even though the book addresses death and grief, it’s not mired in sadness. There are plenty of sweet and funny moments, love and friendship. Lots of brilliant descriptions of the NYC food scene. Can’t recommend this one enough!!!

It’s September 24th, and Sydney Michael stops for breakfast on the way to school before a big test. While waiting for her order, she runs into a handsome stranger, Marcus Burke, and something clicks. Marcus invites Sydney to have breakfast with him, and they decide to take the day off from school to hang out. While Sydney’s saying goodbye after a fantastic day, she hears tires screech, bright lights appear, and then there's pain. When Sydney opens her eyes, she's back in bed on the morning of her big test. It’s September 24th, again.

It’s You Every Time by Charlene Thomas is a Black YA romance about connection, grief, and the possibility of tomorrow. Syd and Marcus are made for each other; you can tell in their first few interactions. I love a romance that centers excellent communication and healthy connection, and Syd and Marcus have it all. It’s swoon-worthy, reflective, and fun. I haven't read a book with my brand of banter/sarcasm in a while, but this one did it for me. I don't want to say too much because everything feels like a spoiler, but just know I love this book so much 😭 Thank you to Charlene Thomas and Scholastic for the ARC 💚💚💚

4✨ I went into this expecting a romance, but what I got was something deeper. Sydney and Marcus are beautifully written characters. They are stuck and just trying to figure out if tomorrow will ever come. The story explores grief and loss with honesty and care, showing how differently people cope.

It dragged a bit in the middle, and I had to reread the ending to fully take it in, but overall, I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to the audiobook release—such a touching and memorable read

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
Version: Ebook

For a YA book, this one absolutely stole my heart!

Sydney and Marcus have their token meet cute, in a Dunkin’ Donuts no less- a high schooler’s dream, right (at least it was mine)?! They spend the day together and, after both having recently experienced loss, realize that maybe life can be good again. However, after their perfect day comes to a close, they wake up to do it...all over again.

*cue Groundhog Day music*

I thought this was such a sweet story about exploring difficult feelings as a teen and learning to love life again (and fall in love!) after loss. Perfectly written for the teen demographic (and I obviously enjoyed it being a *bit* older 😉)! Marcus and Sydney set an excellent example for how to navigate the tough stuff, and I thought they were both “real” characters with a really nice growth throughout the story.

It was written dual POV and I did have some difficulty differentiating from the two at times, but did not distract from my enjoyment here at all. Short chapters, easy to read, brilliant message.

Thank you to Scholastic and NetGalley for the eARC!

Beautifully written YA love story for the ages!!! This book nails it when depicting grief and navigating life in the early adult years when everything seems so fragile. Loved the characters, their development and feeling my own heart break and the heal with them.

I absolutely loved this book from start to finish! You feel the character’s emotions and the struggles they are facing. As someone who has lost family members recently, I appreciated how the topic is handled. Grief is never easy and I hope this book helps so many young adults through tough times and realize they aren’t alone.

I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline, but I felt it was a bit too lengthy. I would prefer a replay of the same day for 10-15 days instead of the current 30-day duration.

This story explores the process of grieving the loss of a loved one, not in a romantic sense, but as a familial member. The repeated day that Marcus and Sydney experience is thought-provoking. We’ve all wondered if things were different, would the outcome would be the same. But what if we’re supposed to go through what we go through? How do we come to terms with the results? Reading this book made me feel seen and allowed me to embrace and express my emotions about losing my mother, grandmother, and father. The ending-I didn’t see it coming. I truly appreciated it though. I would recommend this book, especially if your struggling with grief of losing a loved one.

"Sometimes, the universe give us exactly who we need, for as long as we need-- but rarely is it as long as we would like."

Marcus and Sydney will forever have a special place in my heart. I will start by saying the groundhog's day storyline is never one of my favorites, but Charlene did it so well that I couldn't help but continue reading the story. This is a YA story but there is so much depth and emotion that I easily forget they were in high school. This book was such a delight to read. I can't wait to get a copy to add to my shelves. I do have one piece of advice while you are reading this book, make sure you have some snacks because they way these 2 eat their way through this book, makes you want to try all the things lol.