Just wow. I read the description of this book, and I couldn’t wait to read it. I didn’t expect the raw emotions this book would bring out in me. I’ve always been a LGBTQ+ person that respects everyone, no matter what. This book brought out all of the feelings and complete respect. If this book doesn’t sometimes hurt your heart, make you question things, or make you just a little bit more of an understanding human, I would be shocked. Thank you for opening my eyes even more. I loved this entire book.

Wow. I'm so thankful I had the chance to read MAYBE TOMORROW I'LL KNOW. Alex Ritany's voice is so strong and accessible, and I was immediately pulled into the mystery: why is Laurie speeding down an unfamiliar highway? And what happens at the end of the time loop?

I loved getting to know the characters. They felt alive to me, and it was so easy to root for them. I also really appreciated the nuance Ritany brings into the interactions between different family members. Relationships are rarely one thing, and I liked seeing that complexity on the page.

By nature, time loops are repetitive (that's kind of the point, right?), but the story kept me invested in the characters and turning pages. Ritany left a few unanswered questions I'm still wondering about, but at the end of the day, those details weren't necessary to the story, and I don't mind letting my imagination fill in the gaps.

All around, I really enjoyed this captivating, hopeful story and highly recommend it.

Thank you to Norton Young Readers for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley!

Thank you to Netgalley and Norton Young Readers for sending me this ARC!

“Maybe Tomorrow I’ll Know” is a very surprising novel. This is the first novel I have read that has a unique representation of finding yourself: a time loop. Through Laurie’s repeated experiences with love, acceptance, and truth, I understand the depths of identity and change. I can understand the feeling of being in a body that is unfamiliar to you and how the truth can change your life in many ways. I wouldn’t characterize the change of events as plot twists, though. They were more of steps toward the truth and an unveiling of what lay beyond Laurie’s visions, which I loved. There were many details I adored: Gideon (love him so much) and his scenes with Laurie, the realistic dialogue between Laurie and his loved ones, the alluring hooks and mystery, and finally, the epilogue. The epilogue was quite vague, but it defined the meaning of “tomorrow.” Tomorrow is defined by Laurie’s fears, by Laurie’s love, and by Laurie’s inability to predict. The epilogue was a fresh start, a reminder to welcome tomorrow and the changes that come along with it. (Of course, the faint familiarity between Laurie and Gideon still almost made me cry). Overall, “Maybe Tomorrow I’ll Know” is an amazing and raw novel—I would recommend it to anyone!

LOVED this one!

I'm a big fan of time loop novels, and that's what drew me in first. And the idea of someone starting the loop in a stranger's body? Very unique and intriguing. And the plot and character development that followed? *Chef's kiss*

I'll be recommending this one widely. What a terrific exploration of identity, love, and fate.

Thanks very much to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in advance of publication in exchange for an honest review.

I do not throw this around lightly: this book was perfect! Utterly perfect! The tension, the pacing, the mystery, the romance, managing to keep the story so engaging while stuck in a time loop. Even the mysteries whose reveals I guessed correctly felt deeply satisfying in how they were written. Such a fun read, I will be recommending it to all the teens and colleagues at the library!

I am so wholeheartedly in love with this book. When I started, I meant to just sit down and read a chapter or two, but it pulled me in and I read the whole thing in one sitting. Laurie is a character who is immediately endearing and full of personality. Despite waking up in someone else's body, Laurie's own voice is clear right from the start. I would follow him through endless time loops. The time loop aspect keeps the pacing moving quickly, but the story doesn't feel rushed. And despite that quick pacing, this is a quiet book. The looping is a vehicle for a deep dive into self-discovery, kindness, and identity. Laurie's story is beautifully written and deeply felt. With the real world targetting trans people for merely existing, this book feels like a soft place to land and tender reminder for trans kids (and adults) that they belong and are loved. I would also recommend it for parents and family members who want to better understand the experience of being a young trans person. While no one story can capture the many ways individuals experience gender identity, this book is an excellent addition to the growing body of literature giving voice to that experience.

While the book overall is very kind-hearted and tender, it does address serious topics that may bring up difficult memories or experiences for some readers. I recommend readers check the author's content note at the beginning of the book.

This is such a powerful exploration of repressed memories and how we build our own stories, both to form cages and to set ourselves free.
The writing is strong and engaging, and the protagonist, Laurie, immediately captured my heart. The story unfolds with elegant precision, avoiding the cliches so endemic in time-loop plots. The romance also avoids tropes, developing naturally and spontaneously into a truly moving and healing relationship.

Wow wow wow, this book had me in my feels. It’s such a beautiful story. I was rooting for every single character the entire time. The themes of this book; coming of age, self discovery, uncertainty of the future, anxiety and self doubt. I can’t believe this is a YA book cause wow it hits some heavy topics but done in a wonderful way. I was able to personally relate to needing to release the reigns of life and to stop being so controlling.

Overall, the entire story was beautifully done and I really appreciated the representation! Thank you for the free earc

Thank you to Norton Young Readers for this ARC via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

This book releases April 7, 2026

Laurie wakes up in a girl’s body with no memories and then proceeds to crash the car he was driving. There, he needs Gideon, a local farmer who helps him out. Laurie thinks all he needs to do is figure out who he is, but then he wakes up on the same day doing the same thing - again and again. Now he needs to figure out a way to stop this time loop, find his real body, and not fall in love with Gideon and he only has 100 days.

First off, as a fellow Canadian, finding out that not only was this book by a Canadian author, this book was also set in Canada was a very pleasant surprise. I loved knowing about the area the person was; that was just so cool. I rarely see that in books so I was tickled pink.

On to the plot. I’m a sucker for a good time travel book, and this one checked all my boxes. Some time loop books tend to linger on the days even if they’re exactly the same, but in this book the days seemed the perfect length and where often different enough that you didn’t feel like it dragged on. I liked the growing bond between Laurie and some of the characters. I enjoyed seeing the different ways the day went and meeting new characters. And while I had lots of theories of why Laurie was stuck in the time loop, I can’t say I figured it out. Figuring out plot twists are not really my forte what can I say?

This book focuses on finding oneself, and you can see it in side character arcs finding out they’re queer or taking a chance on love. On the main character finding out who he was throughout the arc of the story and growing a lot in those short days. It shows the good and bad reception to trans people and how a trans person feels in their body, how they feel when they’re in a wrong body, and Alex wrote this all in a very touching way.

I loved Laurie. He knew who he was and there were some things that he knew that he liked despite not having his memories. He felt real and grounded, and he always brought out the best in Gideon no matter when or how they met. And while Laurie had a lot of fear and confusion, he still grew as a person. Gideon and Laurie together made them better people. They found peace in each other that they couldn’t find elsewhere and I love love love that trope so much.

The ending might be unsatisfying for some people, but I actually loved it. I understand why Alex wrote it that way and it’s one that I will always think about.

I can’t recommend this book enough.