Oh, this book was such a great read. I love a good time travel twist, and this one felt fresh and thoughtful. Margot Wayward is falling apart after the end of a long relationship, and her life is in complete disarray. She is avoiding work, going on disastrous dates, and pretending everything is fine. Then she starts getting clear glimpses of her future. Specific moments begin playing out exactly as she saw them, no matter what she does.

One of those moments is meeting Henry, a single dad she has never seen before. And then suddenly he is right in front of her. From there, Margot has to figure out how to live in the present when she already knows what is coming. The story explores what it means to love, to move forward, and to accept the things we cannot control.

I really connected with the characters and appreciated the way the book balanced humor and emotion. The relationship between Margot and her grandfather stood out the most to me. It added so much heart and depth to the story without feeling overly sentimental.

I also listened to parts of this on audio, and the narration was excellent. It matched the tone perfectly and made the experience even more engaging. I struggled a bit to connect with this author’s debut, but this book completely surprised me in the best way and I can't wait to read what she comes up with next.

This would be a great pick for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of magic and emotional depth. It reminded me of the kind of storytelling you find in books by Emma Straub, Rebecca Serle, and Kate Spencer.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

I LOVED Cassandra in Reverse so I was so excited to pick up Holly Smale’s latest and it did not disappoint! Whenever I wasn’t reading this, I wished that I was. This novel brings up lots of interesting questions about destiny and how much of a role free will plays into things… I absolutely adored this one. It’s only June but I bet this will be one of my top books of 2025!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Margot's life has gone completely off the rails - her decade-long relationship has blown up, her friend group is in turmoil, and she quits her beloved job as a meteorologist. She goes on a series of terrible dates and has pretty much resigned herself to being alone forever in an unpacked flat when she starts having visions of a future with a man she hasn't met.

I loved Smale's last book (Cassandra in Reverse), so I had high expectations for this one, and I was not disappointed! Quirky (but not annoyingly so) characters, funny dialogue, some heartache, some happiness, some visions of the future -- this was a sweet and delightful read from start to finish. I'm already looking forward to reading more books by Smale (and dipping into her backlist - loved the Geek Girl show and can only assume the books are even better)!