Cute premise but kinda forgettable…

Okay, so The Accidental Rewrite was a solid “it’s fine” read for me. I can totally see why people love Milly Johnson, I mean, there’s a cozy, comforting energy to her writing that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. And the idea of waking up as your fictional alter ego?? Sooooo fun. I was so here for the Overboard vibes and the chaotic memory-loss twist, I remember watching the OG Overboard movie with my grandma when I was little and then we would watch all the remakes together during weekend visits, so this felt very nostalgic for me.

Buuut the execution didn’t totally hit for me. It took a while to get going, and even once it did, some parts felt repetitive or overly drawn out. I wanted more oomph, more tension, and less internal monologue. Polly (or Sabrina? lol) had potential, but she never fully came alive for me like I didn’t always connect with her decisions, and sometimes she felt more like a plot device than a real person.

Also, this definitely leaned more women’s fiction than rom-com, which isn’t bad! Just not what I was expecting based on the cover and the blurb. The romance with Teddy was sweet but pretty surface-level. Like, I love a good slow burn, but this was more like a simmer that never quite boiled.

Still, it had its moments. The setting was charming, and I did smile a few times at the quirky side characters and small-town chaos. It’s giving “comfort read on a sick day” energy. Just don’t go in expecting fast pacing or a ton of romantic tension.

Final verdict: not a flop, not a slay. Just mid but like, cozy mid. I think if you also have a soft spot for the Overboard movie(s) you should definitely pick this up for the vibes.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this ARC

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.