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It's You Every Time
Charlene Thomas, author of Seton Girls and Streetlight People, brings us a gorgeous YA love story about grief, how it leaves us stunned, and the day when—against all odds—the world starts turning again.
In a twist of fate, Sydney Michaels bumps into cute boy stranger Marcus Burke in the heart of midtown NYC during an impromptu trip to Dunkin’. But what had initially been an effort to soften the blow of failing her impending pre-calc exam, turns into a day-long, unforgettable adventure—when Marcus asks her to have breakfast with him instead. In just a few hours, Sydney's already starting to fall, and there's just something about Marcus that makes it feel like she's known him forever.
As the night comes to an end, Sydney can’t believe that after all the loss she’s faced in the past two years, "the good part" is finally here and this perfect day gets to be hers—until an accident at the end of the night, quite literally, leaves her stuck in it.
In a twist of fate, Sydney Michaels bumps into cute boy stranger Marcus Burke in the heart of midtown NYC during an impromptu trip to Dunkin’. But what had initially been an effort to soften the blow of failing her impending pre-calc exam, turns into a day-long, unforgettable adventure—when Marcus asks her to have breakfast with him instead. In just a few hours, Sydney's already starting to fall, and there's just something about Marcus that makes it feel like she's known him forever.
As the night comes to an end, Sydney can’t believe that after all the loss she’s faced in the past two years, "the good part" is finally here and this perfect day gets to be hers—until an accident at the end of the night, quite literally, leaves her stuck in it.
320 pages, Paperback
Published May 6, 2025
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March 9, 2025
4 stars I wanted so much for this to be 5 stars but the ending lost me a little I was a bit confused by it at first, but I understood what was happening after a while. I just didn't understand why it was happening.
Other than that this was a very interesting YA story about a boy and a girl who keep repeating the same day over and over and try to figure out how to get to the next day all while falling in love in the process.
The chapters were very short which made this such a fast paced easy read. This was also Dual POV. I loved how every chapter is time stamped with the date they are stuck in and how many times they've been in that day.
There were so many wonderful quotes in this book the writer did a phenomenal job. Some social themes that are touched on throughout the book are death and grief. Overall I enjoyed this and would recommend I just wish the ending was a little better.
Other than that this was a very interesting YA story about a boy and a girl who keep repeating the same day over and over and try to figure out how to get to the next day all while falling in love in the process.
The chapters were very short which made this such a fast paced easy read. This was also Dual POV. I loved how every chapter is time stamped with the date they are stuck in and how many times they've been in that day.
There were so many wonderful quotes in this book the writer did a phenomenal job. Some social themes that are touched on throughout the book are death and grief. Overall I enjoyed this and would recommend I just wish the ending was a little better.
March 22, 2025
5/5 Stars
Thank you NetGalley so much for the ARC!! I can not wait for this book on May 6th hehe.
WOWWWWW!!! Let me tell yall I absolutely loved this book. I mean hands down loved it. Have yall ever come across a book and been like...oh I'm going to remember this book forever? Almost like it gets woven into the fabrics of your being? This is how this book felt for me. I havent felt this way about a book since i read The Invisible Life of Addie Larue about 2-3 years ago.
I'm not sure what the trope is called, but the trope of being stuck in time?? One of my favorites. Truly one of my favorites. Especially when its a YA book, and they are finding themselves, exploring who they are, and navigating hard to understand feelings. Between the romance, the grief, the feelings of being stuck and not knowing what tomorrow could bring or if it existed? YALL MY HEARTTTT.
I absolutely loved Marcus and Sydney. The idea of how Sydney was getting frustrated with being stuck was so real. I actually had some tears during that part i won't lie. But the plot twists in this book when they realized what they had to do? BOYYYYYYYYYY. I was bawlinggggg. I loved this book so much yall.
The ending threw me for just enough of a loop too, and wow. Fate. I mean thats it thats the sentence. I got the warm fuzzy feeling in my heart and I absolutely loved it. I'm smiling right now just from writing this review omg.
I do think that there were some editing mistakes in here, as all my POV markers were a bit mixed up. Yet I did receive an ARC so its understandable lol. I legit think this may be the first ARC i've ever read where I plan on buying the book after just to have. That is how much i legit loved this book. Wow.
Overall yall I loved this. I highly recommend this book. The themes, topics, and emotions alone are enough for me to recommend this, but i wholeheartedly want to recommend this just in general. An amazing read.
Thank you NetGalley so much for the ARC!! I can not wait for this book on May 6th hehe.
WOWWWWW!!! Let me tell yall I absolutely loved this book. I mean hands down loved it. Have yall ever come across a book and been like...oh I'm going to remember this book forever? Almost like it gets woven into the fabrics of your being? This is how this book felt for me. I havent felt this way about a book since i read The Invisible Life of Addie Larue about 2-3 years ago.
I'm not sure what the trope is called, but the trope of being stuck in time?? One of my favorites. Truly one of my favorites. Especially when its a YA book, and they are finding themselves, exploring who they are, and navigating hard to understand feelings. Between the romance, the grief, the feelings of being stuck and not knowing what tomorrow could bring or if it existed? YALL MY HEARTTTT.
I absolutely loved Marcus and Sydney. The idea of how Sydney was getting frustrated with being stuck was so real. I actually had some tears during that part i won't lie. But the plot twists in this book when they realized what they had to do? BOYYYYYYYYYY. I was bawlinggggg. I loved this book so much yall.
The ending threw me for just enough of a loop too, and wow. Fate. I mean thats it thats the sentence. I got the warm fuzzy feeling in my heart and I absolutely loved it. I'm smiling right now just from writing this review omg.
I do think that there were some editing mistakes in here, as all my POV markers were a bit mixed up. Yet I did receive an ARC so its understandable lol. I legit think this may be the first ARC i've ever read where I plan on buying the book after just to have. That is how much i legit loved this book. Wow.
Overall yall I loved this. I highly recommend this book. The themes, topics, and emotions alone are enough for me to recommend this, but i wholeheartedly want to recommend this just in general. An amazing read.
May 5, 2025
4.5⭐️| This was such a cute & enjoyable YA Romance story! I loved this author’s writing style, the story line and definitely loved the characters.
Imagine reliving the same day over & over again. When you wake up, it’s always the day you’ve already relived on yesterday. When Sydney and Marcus are experiencing this, initially it’s a blessing because who wouldn’t want to spend everyday with their favorite person? But soon they realize this is no life to live, how can they escape this and keep each other considering everyday is their first day meeting?
If you’re a hopeless romantic, love self discovery, love character growth and some good story telling, this one’s for you! Recommend and will be reading more by this author. Thank you Scholastic and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.
Imagine reliving the same day over & over again. When you wake up, it’s always the day you’ve already relived on yesterday. When Sydney and Marcus are experiencing this, initially it’s a blessing because who wouldn’t want to spend everyday with their favorite person? But soon they realize this is no life to live, how can they escape this and keep each other considering everyday is their first day meeting?
If you’re a hopeless romantic, love self discovery, love character growth and some good story telling, this one’s for you! Recommend and will be reading more by this author. Thank you Scholastic and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.
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April 30, 2025
This was a book that left me pleasantly surprised.
Rating 4/5
I think it perfectly balanced heavier conversations around grief while also including soft, comforting moments that are often found in contemporary romances. What I really appreciated—especially given that this is a young adult novel—was how, even though we see a budding romance between Sydney and Marcus, the author makes it clear that a new love or new sense of comfort, while beautiful and worth looking forward to, is not meant to replace the loss of someone you’ve loved deeply. This felt like a really beautiful and accessible explanation of grief and reason—one that resonates with readers of any age, but particularly works for a YA audience.
We get the classic moments of teen angst: worrying if you’ve said the right thing to the guy you like, being self-conscious about how you're perceived, the thrill of the first kiss or touch. But what’s even more poignant is that we also get to see two teens navigating different kinds of loss, realizing that grief doesn’t single anyone out—nobody is safe from it, and nobody has to endure it alone. I’d describe this book as a fun combination of 50 First Dates and Groundhog Day, where we see Sydney and Marcus relive the same day over and over again. I also appreciated that their experience wasn’t all magic and romance—they had moments of disconnect, moments where reality set in and reminded them of the weight of what they were going through.
I think the author made a powerful choice by using Sydney as a voice of reason throughout the book. It was also meaningful to see how the adults in their lives were quietly carrying their own grief. The book underscores that grief and healing aren’t solitary experiences—they’re journeys that are better shared. It’s beautiful to see that the act of remembering someone no longer with us doesn’t need to be a burden we carry alone.
This book isn’t just a young love story—it tackles the kind of love we don’t always feel comfortable talking about: the love of someone who is no longer here, and how we preserve that love in their absence. It also speaks to the power of family and friendship. We see that clearly in Sydney’s relationship with her best friend Jaq, and the way she begins to process that moving forward isn’t just for her—it’s also for the future of the people she holds dear. Meanwhile, so much of Marcus’s journey is a reflection on healing, fear, and forgiveness.
I think this book will be well received by a wide range of readers. It’s not overly cozy or filled with insta-love, and the two main characters are ones anyone could see themselves in—whether you’re currently dealing with the pressure of grades and your uncertain future, or someone older looking back with reflection. Most importantly, this is a story about grief, and anyone can relate to that. Through Marcus and Sydney, we see how grief is felt and explored in different ways—but there is a path forward.
Some readers may find the initial repetitiveness of each day a bit difficult to get into. In that way, I do think the book could’ve been a few days shorter. But at the same time, as Sydney and Marcus show us—no day is wasted, and every moment brought them closer to where they needed to be. There were also some moments early on where POV shifts between Sydney and Marcus weren’t immediately clear, but as the book progresses, their voices become more distinct and easier to follow.
I do think the repetition and structure were intentional—it’s not just about reliving the same day, but about feeling emotionally stuck. Stuck in grief. Stuck in an idea of the future that will never come to be. Stuck in the terrifying uncertainty of how to get to tomorrow. But what this book reminds us is that while that journey is not easy, it doesn’t have to be taken alone.
Thanks to HOV Tours, Charlene Thompson, and NetGalley for this egalley.
Rating 4/5
I think it perfectly balanced heavier conversations around grief while also including soft, comforting moments that are often found in contemporary romances. What I really appreciated—especially given that this is a young adult novel—was how, even though we see a budding romance between Sydney and Marcus, the author makes it clear that a new love or new sense of comfort, while beautiful and worth looking forward to, is not meant to replace the loss of someone you’ve loved deeply. This felt like a really beautiful and accessible explanation of grief and reason—one that resonates with readers of any age, but particularly works for a YA audience.
We get the classic moments of teen angst: worrying if you’ve said the right thing to the guy you like, being self-conscious about how you're perceived, the thrill of the first kiss or touch. But what’s even more poignant is that we also get to see two teens navigating different kinds of loss, realizing that grief doesn’t single anyone out—nobody is safe from it, and nobody has to endure it alone. I’d describe this book as a fun combination of 50 First Dates and Groundhog Day, where we see Sydney and Marcus relive the same day over and over again. I also appreciated that their experience wasn’t all magic and romance—they had moments of disconnect, moments where reality set in and reminded them of the weight of what they were going through.
I think the author made a powerful choice by using Sydney as a voice of reason throughout the book. It was also meaningful to see how the adults in their lives were quietly carrying their own grief. The book underscores that grief and healing aren’t solitary experiences—they’re journeys that are better shared. It’s beautiful to see that the act of remembering someone no longer with us doesn’t need to be a burden we carry alone.
This book isn’t just a young love story—it tackles the kind of love we don’t always feel comfortable talking about: the love of someone who is no longer here, and how we preserve that love in their absence. It also speaks to the power of family and friendship. We see that clearly in Sydney’s relationship with her best friend Jaq, and the way she begins to process that moving forward isn’t just for her—it’s also for the future of the people she holds dear. Meanwhile, so much of Marcus’s journey is a reflection on healing, fear, and forgiveness.
I think this book will be well received by a wide range of readers. It’s not overly cozy or filled with insta-love, and the two main characters are ones anyone could see themselves in—whether you’re currently dealing with the pressure of grades and your uncertain future, or someone older looking back with reflection. Most importantly, this is a story about grief, and anyone can relate to that. Through Marcus and Sydney, we see how grief is felt and explored in different ways—but there is a path forward.
Some readers may find the initial repetitiveness of each day a bit difficult to get into. In that way, I do think the book could’ve been a few days shorter. But at the same time, as Sydney and Marcus show us—no day is wasted, and every moment brought them closer to where they needed to be. There were also some moments early on where POV shifts between Sydney and Marcus weren’t immediately clear, but as the book progresses, their voices become more distinct and easier to follow.
I do think the repetition and structure were intentional—it’s not just about reliving the same day, but about feeling emotionally stuck. Stuck in grief. Stuck in an idea of the future that will never come to be. Stuck in the terrifying uncertainty of how to get to tomorrow. But what this book reminds us is that while that journey is not easy, it doesn’t have to be taken alone.
Thanks to HOV Tours, Charlene Thompson, and NetGalley for this egalley.
April 24, 2025
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!
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!
March 1, 2025
I loved Sydney and Marcus! Not the fluffy YA romance I was expecting, and in the best way possible! The story dives deep into themes of grief and fate with romance weaving in as more of a backdrop, which added so much emotional depth to the book. I ended up crying three times, and I really wasn’t expecting that! The dual POV was such a great choice, as it allowed me to connect with both characters on a deeper level and appreciate their individual growth. I also really loved seeing their personal journeys and how they navigated their emotions. But the plot twist at the end? Absolutely threw me off guard. I’m still processing it like, what do you mean? I’m not sure if I’m a fan but overall, it was such a beautiful story. Highly recommend!
Thank you Charlene Thomas and NetGalley for the early read!!!
Thank you Charlene Thomas and NetGalley for the early read!!!
April 23, 2025
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 Sydney wakes up to repeat it ALLLL over again in a time loop.
While 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.
“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 Sydney wakes up to repeat it ALLLL over again in a time loop.
While 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.
May 6, 2025
Thank you to the publishers and Net Galley for the Arc!
all opinions are my own.
Charlene Thomas’s "It’s You EveryTime" is an evocative young adult novel that masterfully intertwines the complexities of grief with the compelling pull of fate. Through the innovative use of the time loop trope, Thomas explores how destiny has a way of guiding us back to the people and moments that matter most, no matter how far we stray.
Sydney and Marcus’s journeys are not just about navigating personal loss but also about the serendipitous forces that keep drawing them together. Their emotional arcs are painted with striking authenticity—Sydney’s tug-of-war with denial juxtaposed against Marcus’s fierce grappling with anger and eventual acceptance. Their repeated encounters within the time loop emphasize a larger, universal truth: that fate often orchestrates second chances when we least expect them.
Thomas’s delicate handling of grief, loss, and self-discovery is nothing short of remarkable. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the rawness of heartbreak, yet it balances this with the warmth of hope and the transformative power of love. The cyclical nature of the plot mirrors the repetitive, often unrelenting process of healing, making their story resonate deeply.
What sets "It’s You EveryTime" apart is its poignant reminder that fate isn’t just a backdrop for romance—it’s a force that nudges us toward growth, connection, and understanding. Through Sydney and Marcus, readers witness how, even amidst life’s hardest loops, destiny can always find a way to bring us back together. This novel will linger in your heart, a testament to love’s resilience and the boundless possibilities of second chances.
all opinions are my own.
Charlene Thomas’s "It’s You EveryTime" is an evocative young adult novel that masterfully intertwines the complexities of grief with the compelling pull of fate. Through the innovative use of the time loop trope, Thomas explores how destiny has a way of guiding us back to the people and moments that matter most, no matter how far we stray.
Sydney and Marcus’s journeys are not just about navigating personal loss but also about the serendipitous forces that keep drawing them together. Their emotional arcs are painted with striking authenticity—Sydney’s tug-of-war with denial juxtaposed against Marcus’s fierce grappling with anger and eventual acceptance. Their repeated encounters within the time loop emphasize a larger, universal truth: that fate often orchestrates second chances when we least expect them.
Thomas’s delicate handling of grief, loss, and self-discovery is nothing short of remarkable. The narrative doesn’t shy away from the rawness of heartbreak, yet it balances this with the warmth of hope and the transformative power of love. The cyclical nature of the plot mirrors the repetitive, often unrelenting process of healing, making their story resonate deeply.
What sets "It’s You EveryTime" apart is its poignant reminder that fate isn’t just a backdrop for romance—it’s a force that nudges us toward growth, connection, and understanding. Through Sydney and Marcus, readers witness how, even amidst life’s hardest loops, destiny can always find a way to bring us back together. This novel will linger in your heart, a testament to love’s resilience and the boundless possibilities of second chances.
May 5, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for this opportunity to arc read this book. I loved it!! I have always enjoyed the books where people get stuck in a day and have to figure out how to get out. It also is so fun seeing how each authors makes it their own! Charlene Thomas did a great job with this book. From beginning to end I was hooked and I wanted to keep reading. I was confused at some points in the beginning on whose perspective it was but it was easy to figure out later on as I kept reading. I really liked how Sydney and Marcus were both dealing with their own thing but were brought together by it and were able to grow. I felt like this books was different from other stories like it just by the background of the characters and all of the connections they had. I definitely recommend this read!!!
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December 7, 2025I don't know how to rate this one, because I was *so into it* right up until the very end. Read it in one sitting! It's a time loop romance about grief! Of course I was into it!
(I do wish that Marcus's desire to stay in the loop was given a bit more respect...? Like. I understand why, as a narrative, especially one which is about grief, you have to come down on the stance of "you should exit the time loop". But also I am simply a person who would want to stay in the time loop it has to be said.)
But then the ending????
a generational fumble.
(I do wish that Marcus's desire to stay in the loop was given a bit more respect...? Like. I understand why, as a narrative, especially one which is about grief, you have to come down on the stance of "you should exit the time loop". But also I am simply a person who would want to stay in the time loop it has to be said.)
But then the ending????
a generational fumble.
May 5, 2025
“Maybe that’s what grief is, just a series of yesterdays forever.”
Book Tour: It’s you Every time by Charlene Thomas
Pub day: May 6
It’s you Every time is a deeply moving YA romance that highlights the themes of grief, coming of age, friendship and self discovery. Marcus and Sydney are going through different forms of grief, stuck living the same day over and over again. They meet at Dunkin and both have their number called at the same time. They found friendship, understanding and love in this time loop. The book show readers that It takes one person who will be there to show you to find the light in a dark place and keeps on shining.
A beautiful love story between two individuals who are connected together by grief. Thanks to author Charlene Thomas, Scholastic Press, and Hear our voices book tours for organizing this book tour.
#HearOurVoicesTours #ItsYouEveryTime #YARomance
Book Tour: It’s you Every time by Charlene Thomas
Pub day: May 6
It’s you Every time is a deeply moving YA romance that highlights the themes of grief, coming of age, friendship and self discovery. Marcus and Sydney are going through different forms of grief, stuck living the same day over and over again. They meet at Dunkin and both have their number called at the same time. They found friendship, understanding and love in this time loop. The book show readers that It takes one person who will be there to show you to find the light in a dark place and keeps on shining.
A beautiful love story between two individuals who are connected together by grief. Thanks to author Charlene Thomas, Scholastic Press, and Hear our voices book tours for organizing this book tour.
#HearOurVoicesTours #ItsYouEveryTime #YARomance
April 23, 2025
⭐️: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!
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!
May 5, 2025
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC copy!
This was a beautifully written YA story full of hope, love, and the layered ways that grief can hold you at a literal standstill. Both these characters journeyed through their grief in different ways, which allowed for stark contrasts between them, while the way they fell for each other formed a wonderful harmony.
While the romance in this book was adorable, the conversations around grief and the need to push forward and continue living, even though your heart doesn’t want to leave your person behind, is so important. Those are the segments of this story that shine brightest.
As for critique: the story started very quickly, and it took me a bit to feel like I knew the characters. There were some pop culture references that weren’t my favorite (loved the shout out to Greys and Sister Act two though!), And the ending wasn’t quite what I’d hoped for.
But overall, this was well done!
This was a beautifully written YA story full of hope, love, and the layered ways that grief can hold you at a literal standstill. Both these characters journeyed through their grief in different ways, which allowed for stark contrasts between them, while the way they fell for each other formed a wonderful harmony.
While the romance in this book was adorable, the conversations around grief and the need to push forward and continue living, even though your heart doesn’t want to leave your person behind, is so important. Those are the segments of this story that shine brightest.
As for critique: the story started very quickly, and it took me a bit to feel like I knew the characters. There were some pop culture references that weren’t my favorite (loved the shout out to Greys and Sister Act two though!), And the ending wasn’t quite what I’d hoped for.
But overall, this was well done!
April 23, 2025
I already had high hopes, and the book smashed them out of the park. It was truly so much more than I thought it was going to be. One of my favorite tropes is when time is involved, time travel, stuck in time, or anything of the sort. I really enjoyed how this didn't shy away from showing how they were finding themselves in the process and realizing their feelings and still trying to work around grief, loneliness, and the unknown. This is a YA romance, and it gives us so much more than just cutesy feelings. LOVED IT.
January 18, 2026
Dnf @ pg 177
While I did find several parts of this book cute, I started to lose interest in this story (I also blame it on the fact I had classes and i didn’t have enough time to read)
I did like how we got a glimpse of their lives and their mindset after losing someone who was important in their life. That part helped flesh them out a bit
Other than that while I did unfortunately got uninterested in this book, I do also think the cover is cute 🙂↕️
While I did find several parts of this book cute, I started to lose interest in this story (I also blame it on the fact I had classes and i didn’t have enough time to read)
I did like how we got a glimpse of their lives and their mindset after losing someone who was important in their life. That part helped flesh them out a bit
Other than that while I did unfortunately got uninterested in this book, I do also think the cover is cute 🙂↕️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2026
If you're a huge fan of Groundhog's Day, you might love this book like I did. Although, instead of the protagonist reliving the same day as he discovers how to become a better person, this story is about learning to deal with grief and loss. Similarly, they're both love stories. I can't say more. I fear I've already given away too much. Go read it or listen to the amazing audiobook voice actors.
January 17, 2026
3.5 stars
the more i think about this the more frustrated and upset i get so i’m not gonna write a review 😭
the more i think about this the more frustrated and upset i get so i’m not gonna write a review 😭
November 6, 2025
Not one of my favorite books because why do they spend so much time together stuck in the same day just to not end up with each other in the end ?😭
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2025
The way this book made me sob FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES!!! So devastating. So magical. So healing. Charlene Thomas has done it AGAIN!
July 17, 2025
4.75
Um, okay, so this book should definitely be made into a movie! No kidding. It was an amazing read (Syd and Marcus both have my heart!!!) It's giving Rainbow by Sia vibess.
Though, seriously, just by looking at the cover I knew this was going to be a good read (don't judge a book by it's cover), and I was impressed. The dialogue and the writing style is everything I need and want in a book. The pacing was smooth, and I couldn't get enough after reading through each day the two of them had.
Closing:
My eyebrows went passed my forehead while I was reading the ending!!! Because what do you mean they ended up forgetting everything they did with each other???! Said to each other???😭 And I feel like I needed closure: what's with the screeching and the sirens, I don't think that was made clear.
The deeper themes of grief and loss is something I never thought could feel so real to me until I read this book. I could literally feel how the characters were feeling (all thanks to Ms. Thomas).
Overall, I'm excited and grateful for being able to read this copy! Thank you NetGalley and Scholastic for the opportunity. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author. 💕
Um, okay, so this book should definitely be made into a movie! No kidding. It was an amazing read (Syd and Marcus both have my heart!!!) It's giving Rainbow by Sia vibess.
Though, seriously, just by looking at the cover I knew this was going to be a good read (don't judge a book by it's cover), and I was impressed. The dialogue and the writing style is everything I need and want in a book. The pacing was smooth, and I couldn't get enough after reading through each day the two of them had.
Closing:
My eyebrows went passed my forehead while I was reading the ending!!! Because what do you mean they ended up forgetting everything they did with each other???! Said to each other???😭 And I feel like I needed closure: what's with the screeching and the sirens, I don't think that was made clear.
The deeper themes of grief and loss is something I never thought could feel so real to me until I read this book. I could literally feel how the characters were feeling (all thanks to Ms. Thomas).
Overall, I'm excited and grateful for being able to read this copy! Thank you NetGalley and Scholastic for the opportunity. I'm looking forward to reading more by this author. 💕
October 16, 2025
Big thanks to Hear Our Voices Tour and for the digital arc! All opinions are my own:
The older I get, the more and more I come across Black YA romance books that I needed and wanted as a teen and young(er) adult reader. This was such a sweet, funny story with the steady heartbeat of grief throughout, that is PERFECT for Justin A. Reynolds and Danielle Parker friends. Aka me. Hopefully you too, dear reader.
I will say, THAT ENDING ALMOST HAD ME THROWING HANDS!!! But now I can just say good things to the author and not demand her to unbreak my heart lol
The older I get, the more and more I come across Black YA romance books that I needed and wanted as a teen and young(er) adult reader. This was such a sweet, funny story with the steady heartbeat of grief throughout, that is PERFECT for Justin A. Reynolds and Danielle Parker friends. Aka me. Hopefully you too, dear reader.
I will say, THAT ENDING ALMOST HAD ME THROWING HANDS!!! But now I can just say good things to the author and not demand her to unbreak my heart lol
July 8, 2025
I’m such a sucker for a Groundhog Day premise, and “It’s You Every Time” did not disappoint!! The time loop angle was done in a way that didn’t feel overdone, and I really connected with the characters. The story dives into grief and fate, which really calls to me.💔♥️ Watching Sydney and Marcus learn and unlearn things each day felt so real. It’s romantic, thoughtful, emotional, and left me thinking about it way more than I expected. This story will stick with me always.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!
I want to thank Net galley for giving me the opportunity to review this amazing book.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!
I want to thank Net galley for giving me the opportunity to review this amazing book.
July 13, 2025
I thought the writing was funny and the characters were likable, but it DRAGGED on unnecessarily long with an excessive amount of internal dialogue.
If that were my only complaint, I would've rated it 3-4 stars.. but the ending tanked this entire book for me. I feel like I lost an entire day reading this. Disappointing.
If that were my only complaint, I would've rated it 3-4 stars.. but the ending tanked this entire book for me. I feel like I lost an entire day reading this. Disappointing.
August 1, 2025
cute book! 🥰
loved Marcus and Sydney relationship
but they completely forgot about each other at the end and found each other back like 1 year later??????!
loved Marcus and Sydney relationship
but they completely forgot about each other at the end and found each other back like 1 year later??????!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 30, 2025
Thank you to Netgally & Scholastic Press for the opportunity to read this ARC!
Sydney Michaels is a senior in high school, barely passing pre-Calc. Sydney considers herself to just be… mediocre, failing her parents never been good at anything. Her secret love: food. Her dream is to become a chef, but only her best friend is aware of that until she meets Marcus. She has an exam and pre-Cal, but she’ll do anything to avoid it…
Marcus Burke, also a senior in high school, ex-varsity basketball player. Son to recently famous mother who struck gold with her business deal, changing their lives forever. Marcus’s secret: avoid the would be events of September 24 like the plague.
Sydney and Marcus meet at the Dunkin’ Donuts on September 24…. Both of them trying to avoid the events of the day. They decide to have breakfast in the park together getting to know one another. The day flies by in a blur… and at 10:15pm, excruciating pain for the both of them. Suddenly, the alarm is going off & they wake up in their beds, starting the day over. What they don’t realize…. It’s the same day, September 24th. It takes them both a couple of repeats (repeat Day 5) to realize that they’re stuck. How many times can you do today exactly? THIRTY! They go through each September 24th, going places, trying new things, and getting to know each other. Eventually, they realize what they have in common: Both of them are grieving monumental losses in their lives. Sydney her brother, Sebastian and Marcus, his best friend Austin. These two need each other more than they know and spend their days together, slowly falling in love and healing each other at the same time.
This was THE sweetest story 🥺🥹. I pretty much highlighted the whole damn book on my kindle. I was so smitten over these two. Watching them become smitten over each other. I love how the book is written journal entry style from both Sydney and Marcus’s POV. I know that this book is YA, but it’s really not because these two deal with some really BIG feelings. I enjoyed this book so much…. 1000% would reread this book. I love the character growth and the setting of New York was perfect. This was truly an adventure. Charlene Thomas hit it out of the park with this one! It was my first time reading this author’s work, but it won’t be my last!
Favorite Quotes (so many 😩):
“because we’re what’s next. And that’s enough for me.” -Marcus
“staying in every single moment, with the person that you’re with, is the hardest, most valiant thing that someone can do.” - Sydney
“but living is a risk. The good kind. Where it’s worth it because stuff could go wrong, stuff could go crazy, but that’s why you do it in the first place.” -Sydney
Sydney Michaels is a senior in high school, barely passing pre-Calc. Sydney considers herself to just be… mediocre, failing her parents never been good at anything. Her secret love: food. Her dream is to become a chef, but only her best friend is aware of that until she meets Marcus. She has an exam and pre-Cal, but she’ll do anything to avoid it…
Marcus Burke, also a senior in high school, ex-varsity basketball player. Son to recently famous mother who struck gold with her business deal, changing their lives forever. Marcus’s secret: avoid the would be events of September 24 like the plague.
Sydney and Marcus meet at the Dunkin’ Donuts on September 24…. Both of them trying to avoid the events of the day. They decide to have breakfast in the park together getting to know one another. The day flies by in a blur… and at 10:15pm, excruciating pain for the both of them. Suddenly, the alarm is going off & they wake up in their beds, starting the day over. What they don’t realize…. It’s the same day, September 24th. It takes them both a couple of repeats (repeat Day 5) to realize that they’re stuck. How many times can you do today exactly? THIRTY! They go through each September 24th, going places, trying new things, and getting to know each other. Eventually, they realize what they have in common: Both of them are grieving monumental losses in their lives. Sydney her brother, Sebastian and Marcus, his best friend Austin. These two need each other more than they know and spend their days together, slowly falling in love and healing each other at the same time.
This was THE sweetest story 🥺🥹. I pretty much highlighted the whole damn book on my kindle. I was so smitten over these two. Watching them become smitten over each other. I love how the book is written journal entry style from both Sydney and Marcus’s POV. I know that this book is YA, but it’s really not because these two deal with some really BIG feelings. I enjoyed this book so much…. 1000% would reread this book. I love the character growth and the setting of New York was perfect. This was truly an adventure. Charlene Thomas hit it out of the park with this one! It was my first time reading this author’s work, but it won’t be my last!
Favorite Quotes (so many 😩):
“because we’re what’s next. And that’s enough for me.” -Marcus
“staying in every single moment, with the person that you’re with, is the hardest, most valiant thing that someone can do.” - Sydney
“but living is a risk. The good kind. Where it’s worth it because stuff could go wrong, stuff could go crazy, but that’s why you do it in the first place.” -Sydney
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2025
-“I know for a fact that the luckiest thing that’s ever happened for me was meeting Sydney Michaels. And if I never had, I’d spend the rest of my life trying to.”
Thank you Hear Our voices book tour, NetGalley, and scholastic press for this arc opportunity.
First read from this author and I would definitely read another book of theirs.
Getting stuck in the same day over and over again is bananas. Well for Sydney and Marcus that was their reality. Everyday they discovered something new about them and the day. While trying to figure out how to break it they start falling for each other. Which was the absolute cutest.
They also dealt with grief and I love how the author wrote those scenes. My heart was hurting for them. The conversation with Aug’s mom was probably my favorite part. Outside of that i loved the chapter names. It was a cool way to keep the reader engaged and move the story along. Loved the balance between the characters with the respect and care they have.
Overall a good book that I would recommend.
Quotes:
-“Sometimes, the universe gives us exactly who we need, for as long as we need—but rarely is it as long as we would like.“
-“You okay?” Marcus asks with a half smile, the sun glinting in his hazel-brown eyes. It’s only been three days but I swear I’ve known his gaze my entire life.
-“Syd, we don’t need a real tomorrow to do the things you want to do. We can just do them. You can just say them and we’ll do them. Okay? So let’s do it.”
-“maybe if we want tomorrow to get here, we have to face today first.”
Thank you Hear Our voices book tour, NetGalley, and scholastic press for this arc opportunity.
First read from this author and I would definitely read another book of theirs.
Getting stuck in the same day over and over again is bananas. Well for Sydney and Marcus that was their reality. Everyday they discovered something new about them and the day. While trying to figure out how to break it they start falling for each other. Which was the absolute cutest.
They also dealt with grief and I love how the author wrote those scenes. My heart was hurting for them. The conversation with Aug’s mom was probably my favorite part. Outside of that i loved the chapter names. It was a cool way to keep the reader engaged and move the story along. Loved the balance between the characters with the respect and care they have.
Overall a good book that I would recommend.
Quotes:
-“Sometimes, the universe gives us exactly who we need, for as long as we need—but rarely is it as long as we would like.“
-“You okay?” Marcus asks with a half smile, the sun glinting in his hazel-brown eyes. It’s only been three days but I swear I’ve known his gaze my entire life.
-“Syd, we don’t need a real tomorrow to do the things you want to do. We can just do them. You can just say them and we’ll do them. Okay? So let’s do it.”
-“maybe if we want tomorrow to get here, we have to face today first.”
April 29, 2025
I can’t even describe how much I loved this.
Sydney is dreading her calc test and decides to stop at Dunkin instead. When she does, she meets Marcus who happens to have the same order number as her. In perfect meet cute fashion, he asks her to go to the park to eat. Neither one of them realizing that this would change the rest of their lives. They’re stuck in a loop of September 24ths with seemingly no way out. Both reeling from personal tragedies, they’re unsure if they even want to.
I’m a sucker for a time loop novel! I’ll read any of them, all of them and devour every last page! I’m so happy to report that this one was no exception! I LOVED this so much! Marcus and Sydney were perfect and I loved watching their romance develop. This also centered around grief and how these two teens dealt with it in their own ways. It was heartbreaking and beautiful to see. I felt so connected to the characters and I was rooting for them the whole time. Marcus’s story broke me and I felt it in my bones.
I laughed, I cried and I will never forget September 24th.
I bet this will be one of the best books you read this year. 🩷
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book!
Sydney is dreading her calc test and decides to stop at Dunkin instead. When she does, she meets Marcus who happens to have the same order number as her. In perfect meet cute fashion, he asks her to go to the park to eat. Neither one of them realizing that this would change the rest of their lives. They’re stuck in a loop of September 24ths with seemingly no way out. Both reeling from personal tragedies, they’re unsure if they even want to.
I’m a sucker for a time loop novel! I’ll read any of them, all of them and devour every last page! I’m so happy to report that this one was no exception! I LOVED this so much! Marcus and Sydney were perfect and I loved watching their romance develop. This also centered around grief and how these two teens dealt with it in their own ways. It was heartbreaking and beautiful to see. I felt so connected to the characters and I was rooting for them the whole time. Marcus’s story broke me and I felt it in my bones.
I laughed, I cried and I will never forget September 24th.
I bet this will be one of the best books you read this year. 🩷
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book!
May 4, 2025
4.75🌟
Thank you, @hearourvoicestours and @charlenethomasbooks, for the gifted digital arc
📖 Y'all, I went into this novel expecting it to be a cutesy first loves story between these young people (Sydney & Marcus) on the cusp of finding themselves. What I ended up with was soul crushing feelings and laying in my bed crying with and for these fictional characters. This is such a beautifully written story about love and grief and learning why you have to keep moving when it feels like your entire world has stopped. I don't think I've ever quite read a book like this. While this is hard hitting in the way these types of stories usually are, their is also a level of gentleness and care that the author expresses the situations in the book with to the reader. The emotions of the characters are so real and raw that's it's hard to see it as just fictional. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and feel like it's going to be one of those stories that still impacts me months from now. There's so many quotable moments and feelings, and I had to share a couple of them. Marcus and Sydney were such a great match for each other with their quirkiness and the way they expressed their innermost thoughts.
📚Themes: Grief, Young Love, Friendship, Found family
Thank you, @hearourvoicestours and @charlenethomasbooks, for the gifted digital arc
📖 Y'all, I went into this novel expecting it to be a cutesy first loves story between these young people (Sydney & Marcus) on the cusp of finding themselves. What I ended up with was soul crushing feelings and laying in my bed crying with and for these fictional characters. This is such a beautifully written story about love and grief and learning why you have to keep moving when it feels like your entire world has stopped. I don't think I've ever quite read a book like this. While this is hard hitting in the way these types of stories usually are, their is also a level of gentleness and care that the author expresses the situations in the book with to the reader. The emotions of the characters are so real and raw that's it's hard to see it as just fictional. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and feel like it's going to be one of those stories that still impacts me months from now. There's so many quotable moments and feelings, and I had to share a couple of them. Marcus and Sydney were such a great match for each other with their quirkiness and the way they expressed their innermost thoughts.
📚Themes: Grief, Young Love, Friendship, Found family
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