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Rewind to Us
Dixie Mulligan only has one plan for her annual California vacation this summer – to tell her best friend Sawyer that she’s in love with him.
It doesn’t matter that things between them technically fell apart over spring break, and they haven’t spoken since – until Dixie arrives and realizes Sawyer has moved on (a fact made very apparent when she sees him kissing, um, someone else).
Luckily, Dixie and her family have each been gifted with a Rewind. All Dixie has to do is go back and redo the moment she thinks doomed hers and Sawyer’s relationship before it even began.
But when family secrets start pouring out, Dixie’s not so sure even her Rewind will be enough to save what she and Sawyer had. Is the damage already done, or can she turn back the clock and give them one more chance?
It doesn’t matter that things between them technically fell apart over spring break, and they haven’t spoken since – until Dixie arrives and realizes Sawyer has moved on (a fact made very apparent when she sees him kissing, um, someone else).
Luckily, Dixie and her family have each been gifted with a Rewind. All Dixie has to do is go back and redo the moment she thinks doomed hers and Sawyer’s relationship before it even began.
But when family secrets start pouring out, Dixie’s not so sure even her Rewind will be enough to save what she and Sawyer had. Is the damage already done, or can she turn back the clock and give them one more chance?
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First published June 17, 2025
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June 17, 2025
જ⁀➴ 3 stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Molly Morris, and St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Update (6/17/2025): Happy publishing day to Rewind to Us!
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This book met and ALSO DIDN'T meet my expectations at the same time. It was a cute read, but something felt missing from the story overall that would've made this so much better.
Dixie Mulligan travels to Cielo Springs every summer to visit her Aunt Kate, her cousin Benjamin (otherwise affectionately known as Bunny), and her best friend, Sawyer. This summer, she has one goal in mind: to tell Sawyer she's in love with him. When she catches Sawyer kissing another girl, she makes a drastic decision: use her only chance to use her Mulligan family Rewind and redo the entire moment she thinks went wrong between her and Sawyer.
I was quite surprised as to how much the story sucked me in! I loved the setting of Cielo Springs with the small town vibes but still had that California/West Coast summer feel to it. I also liked the movie buff/cinema aspect to the story; I liked how intertwined it was with every part of the story, from Aunt Kate's movie theater, The Trip, to the entire concept of Rewinds and what they entail, to Dixie and Sawyer's love for movies and their tradition of having a summer movie night every year when Dixie visits.
I know this is the whole entire concept of the book, but I had to giggle a little when Dixie wanted to use her ONE and ONLY Rewind....on a boy. I know she's fresh out of high school and still a teenager, but I had to giggle because I get this is a YA book and that was probably the most YA thing to happen.
Going into the concept of Rewinds itself, I thought that it was an interesting concept in theory, with well fleshed-out ideas and caveats to how they work, but when it was executed, it fell a bit flat. Each chapter begins with a little blurb from Dixie's grandparents, who have a website/blog for the Mulligan family members on how to use their Rewind and what will happen once they use it. It answered a lot of my questions that I had throughout the story about the Rewind. I always get a little wary when it comes to time jump/time travel stories such as this one because I feel like not every base is covered so there'll be plot holes left behind, but I didn't feel this way at all with Rewind to Us. However, once all of those pieces are put into play, it made for a very convoluted, somewhat confusing, middle of the book that made it difficult for me to keep track of what was going on at times.
The thing I still don't understand, even after all of the explanations, is how the Rewinds even get executed in the first place. There's a backstory in the beginning about the very first Mulligan family member who used it and how they just wished for something hard enough to happen that it did. I have no idea how that evolved into things like the Movies the family members see about what will happen post-Rewind and the Impact Reports they get about the potential consequences of using said Rewind. Like, I still don't understand how after the family member requesting their Rewind is all okay with everything, that it just suddenly...happens. Like, who, or what, wills it into existence and how do they get that privilege?
In all seriousness though, I think this book brings up a lot of good discussion about accountability, apologizing when you need to or simply talking things out, and if any mistakes are worth turning back time for. A lot of Dixie and Sawyer's issues could've been solved if they simply had a one-on-one conversation with each other and were 100% transparent with each other from the beginning. It really made me think about the questions, are there ANY mistakes worth turning back the clock for? Or is it better to face the consequences, try to fix them and learn from them, and move forward?
Additionally, the romance was barely there between the two of them, at least not for a vast majority of the book, and I would've liked it if there was more to it considering what the book is supposed to be about. I did like the ending though! It was cheesy but super cute.
(Side note: I really would've liked to learn more about Dixie and her parents, considering who they are in the grand scheme of things. If I went into that more it'd be a spoiler so I won't, but I thought their dynamic was super interesting and I wanted to learn more about it.)
Overall, this was a really cute read! It was fast, fun, and although a little convoluted at times, kept my attention and kept me engaged for the few hours I spent reading it a couple of days ago. It's a good book to get lost in on a summer day and you just want to escape reality for a few hours!
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Trigger/content warnings: recounted death of a child, homophobia (not by any of the main characters)
⋆˙⟡ 𝒫𝓇𝑒-𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹: If I had a nickel for every time jump/time warp/alternate timeline book I've read this month so far, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.😂
I requested this on a whim, and I tend to be a little more wary about YA contemporary books because I just feel like I outgrew the characters and what they go through (graduating high school 7 years ago will do that to a person). Add on the fact that this is a time jump/time travel book and I'm even MORE wary about all the different plot holes and loopholes that could be in the plot...let's hope this delivers🤞🏼🩷🍀
This is ARC 5/11 for my June 2025 ARC reading schedule, and ARC 2/4 for my next deadline of 6/17!
Thank you to NetGalley, Molly Morris, and St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Update (6/17/2025): Happy publishing day to Rewind to Us!
"I don't think I could ever be over you, not when everything I love makes me think of you. You're kind of like...intertwined with all my favorite things, or they became my favorites because of you."
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This book met and ALSO DIDN'T meet my expectations at the same time. It was a cute read, but something felt missing from the story overall that would've made this so much better.
Dixie Mulligan travels to Cielo Springs every summer to visit her Aunt Kate, her cousin Benjamin (otherwise affectionately known as Bunny), and her best friend, Sawyer. This summer, she has one goal in mind: to tell Sawyer she's in love with him. When she catches Sawyer kissing another girl, she makes a drastic decision: use her only chance to use her Mulligan family Rewind and redo the entire moment she thinks went wrong between her and Sawyer.
I was quite surprised as to how much the story sucked me in! I loved the setting of Cielo Springs with the small town vibes but still had that California/West Coast summer feel to it. I also liked the movie buff/cinema aspect to the story; I liked how intertwined it was with every part of the story, from Aunt Kate's movie theater, The Trip, to the entire concept of Rewinds and what they entail, to Dixie and Sawyer's love for movies and their tradition of having a summer movie night every year when Dixie visits.
I know this is the whole entire concept of the book, but I had to giggle a little when Dixie wanted to use her ONE and ONLY Rewind....on a boy. I know she's fresh out of high school and still a teenager, but I had to giggle because I get this is a YA book and that was probably the most YA thing to happen.
Going into the concept of Rewinds itself, I thought that it was an interesting concept in theory, with well fleshed-out ideas and caveats to how they work, but when it was executed, it fell a bit flat. Each chapter begins with a little blurb from Dixie's grandparents, who have a website/blog for the Mulligan family members on how to use their Rewind and what will happen once they use it. It answered a lot of my questions that I had throughout the story about the Rewind. I always get a little wary when it comes to time jump/time travel stories such as this one because I feel like not every base is covered so there'll be plot holes left behind, but I didn't feel this way at all with Rewind to Us. However, once all of those pieces are put into play, it made for a very convoluted, somewhat confusing, middle of the book that made it difficult for me to keep track of what was going on at times.
The thing I still don't understand, even after all of the explanations, is how the Rewinds even get executed in the first place. There's a backstory in the beginning about the very first Mulligan family member who used it and how they just wished for something hard enough to happen that it did. I have no idea how that evolved into things like the Movies the family members see about what will happen post-Rewind and the Impact Reports they get about the potential consequences of using said Rewind. Like, I still don't understand how after the family member requesting their Rewind is all okay with everything, that it just suddenly...happens. Like, who, or what, wills it into existence and how do they get that privilege?
In all seriousness though, I think this book brings up a lot of good discussion about accountability, apologizing when you need to or simply talking things out, and if any mistakes are worth turning back time for. A lot of Dixie and Sawyer's issues could've been solved if they simply had a one-on-one conversation with each other and were 100% transparent with each other from the beginning. It really made me think about the questions, are there ANY mistakes worth turning back the clock for? Or is it better to face the consequences, try to fix them and learn from them, and move forward?
Additionally, the romance was barely there between the two of them, at least not for a vast majority of the book, and I would've liked it if there was more to it considering what the book is supposed to be about. I did like the ending though! It was cheesy but super cute.
(Side note: I really would've liked to learn more about Dixie and her parents, considering who they are in the grand scheme of things. If I went into that more it'd be a spoiler so I won't, but I thought their dynamic was super interesting and I wanted to learn more about it.)
Overall, this was a really cute read! It was fast, fun, and although a little convoluted at times, kept my attention and kept me engaged for the few hours I spent reading it a couple of days ago. It's a good book to get lost in on a summer day and you just want to escape reality for a few hours!
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Trigger/content warnings: recounted death of a child, homophobia (not by any of the main characters)
⋆˙⟡ 𝒫𝓇𝑒-𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹: If I had a nickel for every time jump/time warp/alternate timeline book I've read this month so far, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.😂
I requested this on a whim, and I tend to be a little more wary about YA contemporary books because I just feel like I outgrew the characters and what they go through (graduating high school 7 years ago will do that to a person). Add on the fact that this is a time jump/time travel book and I'm even MORE wary about all the different plot holes and loopholes that could be in the plot...let's hope this delivers🤞🏼🩷🍀
This is ARC 5/11 for my June 2025 ARC reading schedule, and ARC 2/4 for my next deadline of 6/17!
August 14, 2025
*Many thanks to NetGalley for providing me an E-Arc in exchange for an honest review!*
4 stars!
A Heartfelt Friends-to-Lovers Story That Feels Like Coming Home
Even though I’ve mostly moved on from YA, Rewind to Us made me feel all the nostalgia of my younger reading days. Molly Morris captures the magic of the friends-to-lovers trope perfectly—slow-burn longing, quiet confessions, and that sweet, heart-fluttering tension that never gets old.
This book reminded me why I will always adore this trope, and it pulled me right back into the emotions I loved feeling as a teen reader. It’s funny, tender, and utterly charming—exactly the kind of story that stays with you long after the last page.
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FRIENDS TO LOVERS AND TIME TRAVEL? *Faints due to fangirling too much*
4 stars!
A Heartfelt Friends-to-Lovers Story That Feels Like Coming Home
Even though I’ve mostly moved on from YA, Rewind to Us made me feel all the nostalgia of my younger reading days. Molly Morris captures the magic of the friends-to-lovers trope perfectly—slow-burn longing, quiet confessions, and that sweet, heart-fluttering tension that never gets old.
This book reminded me why I will always adore this trope, and it pulled me right back into the emotions I loved feeling as a teen reader. It’s funny, tender, and utterly charming—exactly the kind of story that stays with you long after the last page.
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FRIENDS TO LOVERS AND TIME TRAVEL? *Faints due to fangirling too much*
June 25, 2025
waitttt.... this wasn't bad but like NOT what i expected lol
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₊⊹⁀➴ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝
got this arc months ago and i thought the cover was soo cute!!! i have another time slip ya romance on my tbr that i'll also hopefully read this month!! obsessed with pink covers 💗 hope this delivers
⤿ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 june 23
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₊⊹⁀➴ 𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝
got this arc months ago and i thought the cover was soo cute!!! i have another time slip ya romance on my tbr that i'll also hopefully read this month!! obsessed with pink covers 💗 hope this delivers
⤿ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 june 23
March 4, 2025
This was OK,
After a while I was over it. It began to drag on. There was a plot twist that I didn't see coming but everything else was repetitive. The whole rewind concept was a bit confusing. Not sure if this would be considered a YA romance or what actual genre of fiction this book was. This has a smidge of romance between the 2 characters and that didn't take place until the last chapter darn near. Overall it was okay and that's really all I can say about this book nothing really memorable.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
After a while I was over it. It began to drag on. There was a plot twist that I didn't see coming but everything else was repetitive. The whole rewind concept was a bit confusing. Not sure if this would be considered a YA romance or what actual genre of fiction this book was. This has a smidge of romance between the 2 characters and that didn't take place until the last chapter darn near. Overall it was okay and that's really all I can say about this book nothing really memorable.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.
June 1, 2025
1 Sentence Summary: Dixie Mulligan is in love with her best friend Sawyer, but they haven’t spoken in months—since she ruined everything during spring break; luckily, Dixie has a plan: use her Mulligan family rewind to go back in time and redo the moment that drove her and Sawyer apart.
My Thoughts: This was such a cool concept. I love realistic fiction with a speculative twist. The rewind was a little confusing and you have to suspend your disbelief a little bit, but it was well written and a fun aspect of the story.
The characters were well developed. To be honest, I cared more about Dixie’s relationship with her parents than with Sawyer. I didn’t really care if they ended up together or not. The family dynamics were really interesting, though.
There was also some interesting exploration and commentary of the movie industry and movie theaters that I hadn’t really thought about before.
Overall, this was well written and a fun read!
Recommend to: Fans of YA speculative contemporary fiction and light time travel.
(Warnings: swearing)
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thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review
My Thoughts: This was such a cool concept. I love realistic fiction with a speculative twist. The rewind was a little confusing and you have to suspend your disbelief a little bit, but it was well written and a fun aspect of the story.
The characters were well developed. To be honest, I cared more about Dixie’s relationship with her parents than with Sawyer. I didn’t really care if they ended up together or not. The family dynamics were really interesting, though.
There was also some interesting exploration and commentary of the movie industry and movie theaters that I hadn’t really thought about before.
Overall, this was well written and a fun read!
Recommend to: Fans of YA speculative contemporary fiction and light time travel.
(Warnings: swearing)
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thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review
May 27, 2025
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: June 17, 2025
Dixie has been in love with her best friend, Sawyer, for years but when the situation came where she could’ve told him, she got cold feet and ghosted him, leaving him confused and her heartbroken. But Dixie is a Mulligan, which means she (and the other members of her family) have the power to apply for a “Rewind”, allowing each member the oppourtunity to erase one point in their life and start over. Dixie chooses to rewind to the time in her life when she ghosted Sawyer and finally reveal her love for him, but once Dixie’s family secrets are revealed, Dixie fears that there is no going back and, Rewind or not, Sawyer will never forgive her.
“Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet” author Molly Morris has crafted another deliciously quirky YA tale full of young romance and magic with her new novel, “Rewind to Us”. “Annie LeBlanc” was witty and sharp and I was a huge fan from the jump, and “Rewind” did not disappoint, either.
Dixie is a young woman, just about to start university, living two lives- the life with her parents in New York City and the life in Cielo Springs, California, where her beloved aunt, and Sawyer, live. The only thing Dixie wants is to keep her two lives completely separate from each other- and for Sawyer to profess his love for her. Dixie is charming, endearing and perfectly likable in her innocence and teenage naiveté, and she is exceptionally relatable, immediately forming a connection with readers.
Told through Morris’ spunky, modern writing, readers follow Dixie on her journey through this intense period of her life, told through Dixie’s eyes, and I found myself cheering for the main character from the first page. As sharp and witty as Morris’ writing is, “Us” strikes a deeper chord with the poignant question- if you could go back in time and change one aspect of your life, would you?
There are many questions that come into play with time travel, and time erasing, especially since only certain members of the Mulligan family are made privy to it, but Morris manages to have a believable answer to the main ones. “Us” has an emotional and sweet ending, as well, which caps off the novel perfectly.
“Rewind to Us” is an ode to movies, and the days of the movie theatre, alongside young romance and the magic that comes with it (as well as the magic that comes with altering a moment in your life). Morris’ passionate and expressive writing have skyrocketed her to the top of my “one to watch” list, and I can’t wait to see what her unique talent brings next.
Expected publication date: June 17, 2025
Dixie has been in love with her best friend, Sawyer, for years but when the situation came where she could’ve told him, she got cold feet and ghosted him, leaving him confused and her heartbroken. But Dixie is a Mulligan, which means she (and the other members of her family) have the power to apply for a “Rewind”, allowing each member the oppourtunity to erase one point in their life and start over. Dixie chooses to rewind to the time in her life when she ghosted Sawyer and finally reveal her love for him, but once Dixie’s family secrets are revealed, Dixie fears that there is no going back and, Rewind or not, Sawyer will never forgive her.
“Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet” author Molly Morris has crafted another deliciously quirky YA tale full of young romance and magic with her new novel, “Rewind to Us”. “Annie LeBlanc” was witty and sharp and I was a huge fan from the jump, and “Rewind” did not disappoint, either.
Dixie is a young woman, just about to start university, living two lives- the life with her parents in New York City and the life in Cielo Springs, California, where her beloved aunt, and Sawyer, live. The only thing Dixie wants is to keep her two lives completely separate from each other- and for Sawyer to profess his love for her. Dixie is charming, endearing and perfectly likable in her innocence and teenage naiveté, and she is exceptionally relatable, immediately forming a connection with readers.
Told through Morris’ spunky, modern writing, readers follow Dixie on her journey through this intense period of her life, told through Dixie’s eyes, and I found myself cheering for the main character from the first page. As sharp and witty as Morris’ writing is, “Us” strikes a deeper chord with the poignant question- if you could go back in time and change one aspect of your life, would you?
There are many questions that come into play with time travel, and time erasing, especially since only certain members of the Mulligan family are made privy to it, but Morris manages to have a believable answer to the main ones. “Us” has an emotional and sweet ending, as well, which caps off the novel perfectly.
“Rewind to Us” is an ode to movies, and the days of the movie theatre, alongside young romance and the magic that comes with it (as well as the magic that comes with altering a moment in your life). Morris’ passionate and expressive writing have skyrocketed her to the top of my “one to watch” list, and I can’t wait to see what her unique talent brings next.
November 27, 2025
A wonderfully whimsical and lighthearted friends-to-lovers YA story, with elements of magical realism.
'Dixie Mulligan only has one plan for her annual California vacation this summer – to tell her best friend Sawyer that she’s in love with him.'
I really enjoyed the premise of this book, where each member of the Mulligan family is gifted an opportunity to 'Rewind' to a moment within the previous year, to attempt a redo, sometimes with unintended consequences.
I enjoyed how each chapter began with some insights into the documented history of the Rewinds, from the family blog and 'Rewinds 101'. I like the many movie references and insight into the movie theatre industry. I also really appreciate that Sawyer had niche creative hobbies.
This is a fun, quirky and well-written YA story.
I am looking forward to reading more magical stories from Molly Morris!
'Dixie Mulligan only has one plan for her annual California vacation this summer – to tell her best friend Sawyer that she’s in love with him.'
I really enjoyed the premise of this book, where each member of the Mulligan family is gifted an opportunity to 'Rewind' to a moment within the previous year, to attempt a redo, sometimes with unintended consequences.
I enjoyed how each chapter began with some insights into the documented history of the Rewinds, from the family blog and 'Rewinds 101'. I like the many movie references and insight into the movie theatre industry. I also really appreciate that Sawyer had niche creative hobbies.
This is a fun, quirky and well-written YA story.
I am looking forward to reading more magical stories from Molly Morris!
February 25, 2025
I enjoyed the quirkiness of this story. It has strong characters full of depth and the magical realism adds a touch of intrigue. The ability for members of the Mulligan family to enact a rewind on one point of their life that they wish to do over is a something many wish they could do. I love that an impact statement is given to the person choosing to do the rewind before it happens so that they can see the consequences of how their rewind will affect others. There is a huge twist that you don't see coming about midway through the book and that seems to be the point where the story speeds up. I will admit that for me the story does drag in a couple of places, but I think anyone who loves contemporary stories with a friend to more romantic trope will love this book.
January 15, 2025
This book deserves bonus points for actually being able to subvert my expectations! Every time I thought I could predict what was coming, something even better would happen instead. Overall this was an incredibly fun read with a great concept; unfortunately, the romance plotline was probably the weakest throughout the book.
March 5, 2025
When I read the synopsis and saw the cover I was intrigued. I dropped my other book and started this one and then I got distracted and lost interest in this book and put it away. I decided to try again and it was like slogging through mud. I just had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story. I just didn't enjoy reading this book. It was not my cup of tea.
June 12, 2025
AHHHHH, currently feeling all the feels after finishing this gem! This book is beautifully laid out as we follow Dixie on her “regular” summer trip to Cielo Springs after a regrettable day in Central Park. We watch as her and Sawyer, her CS best friend, Bunny, her cousin, and the Mulligan Family Rewinds, as they help Dixie realize what really matters to her.
This books starts a little slow but wow the plot thickens! The plot twist I never saw coming and let me tell you, I had to go back and re-read because no way, I was shook. Dixie’s character development is an absolute chef’s kiss. The whole book I swear I was chanting “NO, NO, YOU’LL REGRET IT!” until I read the lines of her realization. But on another note, her and Sawyer are to DIE FOR. Like if there was a cutest couple award they have that in the bag. (Bunny and the boy I will not spoil also… 😉) AHHH I JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK! The family lore is insane though, like made me want to become a Mulligan. Anyways, thank you so much for this ARC and best of luck on the pub date!!
This books starts a little slow but wow the plot thickens! The plot twist I never saw coming and let me tell you, I had to go back and re-read because no way, I was shook. Dixie’s character development is an absolute chef’s kiss. The whole book I swear I was chanting “NO, NO, YOU’LL REGRET IT!” until I read the lines of her realization. But on another note, her and Sawyer are to DIE FOR. Like if there was a cutest couple award they have that in the bag. (Bunny and the boy I will not spoil also… 😉) AHHH I JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK! The family lore is insane though, like made me want to become a Mulligan. Anyways, thank you so much for this ARC and best of luck on the pub date!!
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got this arc... add to the endless arc tbr ig 😜😭
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got this arc... add to the endless arc tbr ig 😜😭
February 20, 2025
This was a fun and unique spin on going back in time. Basically, every member of the main character’s family is allowed to have one do over. Prior to enacting their do over, they have to submit paperwork about what they want to redo and why, which I thought was a fun touch.
The main character Dixie also loves movies and movie theaters and there was an interesting commentary there about movie theaters disappearing as everyone streams what they watch. I love the movie theater myself so I really related to Dixie about that.
I will say, I wasn’t expecting the twist at the halfway point at all, so props to the author for that! It was interesting how the supporting characters fit into the story as well.
Dixie is in love with her best friend Sawyer, so it’s a friends to more relationship which isn’t my favorite but this was told in an interesting way, where Dixie has done something prior to the start of the novel and now they’re somewhat estranged.
I thought the writing was pretty solid. If you like YA contemporaries with a slight magical element, this could be the book for you!
The main character Dixie also loves movies and movie theaters and there was an interesting commentary there about movie theaters disappearing as everyone streams what they watch. I love the movie theater myself so I really related to Dixie about that.
I will say, I wasn’t expecting the twist at the halfway point at all, so props to the author for that! It was interesting how the supporting characters fit into the story as well.
Dixie is in love with her best friend Sawyer, so it’s a friends to more relationship which isn’t my favorite but this was told in an interesting way, where Dixie has done something prior to the start of the novel and now they’re somewhat estranged.
I thought the writing was pretty solid. If you like YA contemporaries with a slight magical element, this could be the book for you!
October 9, 2025
3✩
i liked the concept of 'Rewinds' and i really wish there was such thing as Rewinds to fix the past, or at least view movies that show you your life after changing a scenario, like wow this could have been me given different circumstances. the chemistry between dixie and sawyer is cute, the 2nd chance was perfect and the book had great pacing although it tended to ramble on A LOT which made my eyes skip large chunks of text with information that wasn't even necessary? or maybe i didn't see the link, but to me it was a bit try-hard to act like a rambling teenager.
i found it quite hard to connect with dixie because i just felt like she was constantly victimising herself about her parents and her life in general. also the way she talked about the money her parents had, gave me a slight ick bc i understand they're celebrities and make tons of money but she didn't have to rub it in all the time and then act humble. she was like "yeah we make millions and it just keeps on adding up and we literally have several lifetimes to use this money on. whatever my mommy and daddy earn will just add on to the millions we already have haha! but its not just about the money i just can't let my dad sign with barracuda for the Trip, plus i just want more loveee and attentionnn" 😭 like pls get out. it was too much whining for me. i get where she's coming from but the amount of times their parent's money was exaggerated just pissed me off.
pretty okay, it's your typical ya love story with a little fantasy twist
i liked the concept of 'Rewinds' and i really wish there was such thing as Rewinds to fix the past, or at least view movies that show you your life after changing a scenario, like wow this could have been me given different circumstances. the chemistry between dixie and sawyer is cute, the 2nd chance was perfect and the book had great pacing although it tended to ramble on A LOT which made my eyes skip large chunks of text with information that wasn't even necessary? or maybe i didn't see the link, but to me it was a bit try-hard to act like a rambling teenager.
i found it quite hard to connect with dixie because i just felt like she was constantly victimising herself about her parents and her life in general. also the way she talked about the money her parents had, gave me a slight ick bc i understand they're celebrities and make tons of money but she didn't have to rub it in all the time and then act humble. she was like "yeah we make millions and it just keeps on adding up and we literally have several lifetimes to use this money on. whatever my mommy and daddy earn will just add on to the millions we already have haha! but its not just about the money i just can't let my dad sign with barracuda for the Trip, plus i just want more loveee and attentionnn" 😭 like pls get out. it was too much whining for me. i get where she's coming from but the amount of times their parent's money was exaggerated just pissed me off.
pretty okay, it's your typical ya love story with a little fantasy twist
June 17, 2025
In the crowded landscape of young adult contemporary fantasy, Rewind to Us by Molly Morris stands as a refreshingly authentic exploration of love, regret, and the courage to be vulnerable. Morris, who previously captured readers' hearts with This Is Not the End and Annie LeBlanc Is Not Dead Yet, delivers her most emotionally resonant work yet—a story that seamlessly blends magical realism with the raw, messy reality of teenage relationships.
A Premise That Hooks From Page One
Dixie Mulligan's summer plan is deceptively simple: tell her best friend Sawyer that she's in love with him. What makes this declaration complicated isn't just their months-long radio silence following a spring break disaster, but the magical inheritance that runs in Dixie's family—the ability to Rewind moments in time and give them a complete do-over.
Morris crafts a compelling magic system around the Mulligan family's time-manipulation abilities. The concept feels both fantastical and grounded, with bureaucratic elements like Impact Reports and family websites that add surprising humor and authenticity to the supernatural premise. The author's attention to detail in building this magical framework—from Frank's questionable web design skills to Grandma's video rental store serving as Rewind headquarters—creates a world that feels lived-in and believable.
Character Development That Cuts Deep
Dixie emerges as a protagonist whose flaws feel genuine rather than manufactured for plot convenience. Her struggle with identity as the daughter of famous actors Charlie Roman and Mich creates authentic tension throughout the narrative. Morris expertly captures the isolation that comes with celebrity, showing how Dixie's fear of being reduced to her parents' fame drives her to compartmentalize her life. The way she hides this massive part of herself from Sawyer for four years creates a believable foundation for their relationship's fractures.
Sawyer Cook, meanwhile, avoids the typical "perfect love interest" trap that plagues many YA romances. His hurt and anger feel proportional to Dixie's betrayal, and his relationship with Claire serves as more than just a jealousy plot device—it represents his genuine attempt to move forward after being abandoned. Morris writes their friendship-to-romance progression with remarkable nuance, showing how easily miscommunication can derail even the strongest bonds.
The supporting cast adds richness without overwhelming the central relationship. Bunny emerges as more than comic relief, serving as both Dixie's moral compass and the catalyst for her eventual growth. Kate's antagonistic relationship with the Rewind concept provides necessary skepticism, while Harvey's fake-dating subplot offers unexpected depth and explores themes of authenticity versus performance.
Thematic Resonance Beyond the Romance
While the central romance drives the plot, Morris weaves in broader themes that elevate the story beyond typical genre expectations. The exploration of privilege and celebrity culture feels particularly relevant, examining how fame can become a barrier to genuine connection. Dixie's struggle to be seen as herself rather than as her parents' daughter resonates with anyone who has felt reduced to a single aspect of their identity.
The book's treatment of family dynamics adds another layer of complexity. The revelation about Dixie's parents' marriage and her father's career choices provides insight into how family secrets shape our understanding of ourselves and others. Morris doesn't offer easy answers about forgiveness or family loyalty, instead presenting a nuanced view of how love and disappointment can coexist.
Narrative Structure and Pacing
Morris employs a three-part structure that effectively builds tension while exploring the consequences of the Rewind. The "Before the Rewind" section establishes the emotional stakes with careful pacing, allowing readers to understand the depth of Dixie and Sawyer's connection before revealing the full extent of their falling out. The revelation that Dixie never actually showed up to their Central Park date hits with devastating impact precisely because Morris has spent so much time building their relationship.
The "After the Rewind" section showcases Morris's skill at maintaining tension even when readers know the outcome. Rather than simply showing a "fixed" timeline, the author explores how changing one moment ripples outward, creating new problems while solving others. The complexity of unintended consequences feels authentic rather than contrived.
Writing Style and Voice
Morris's prose strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and emotional depth. Her dialogue captures the rhythm of teenage conversation without falling into caricature, and her ability to convey complex emotions through simple moments—like Sawyer painting Little Dixie's hair orange—demonstrates mature storytelling instincts.
The integration of text messages and social media feels natural rather than gimmicky, serving the story's emotional beats while reflecting how modern teenagers actually communicate. Morris particularly excels at showing rather than telling emotional states, allowing readers to experience Dixie's anxiety and hope alongside her.
Areas Where the Magic Falters
Despite its many strengths, Rewind to Us occasionally stumbles under the weight of its ambitious premise. The explanation of how Rewinds work sometimes feels inconsistent, particularly regarding who remembers what and when. While this doesn't derail the story, it creates moments of confusion that could have been avoided with tighter world-building consistency.
The celebrity subplot, while thematically important, occasionally feels disconnected from the main narrative. Certain scenes involving Dixie's parents' fame serve the plot more than the character development, creating pacing issues in an otherwise well-structured story.
Additionally, some secondary characters feel underdeveloped. Claire, in particular, remains more of a plot device than a fully realized person, which diminishes the impact of the love triangle elements.
Final Verdict
Rewind to Us succeeds as both a satisfying romance and a thoughtful exploration of identity, privilege, and the courage required for genuine intimacy. While the magical elements sometimes overshadow the character development, Morris's emotional intelligence and authentic voice make this a standout addition to the YA contemporary fantasy genre.
The book's greatest strength lies in its refusal to offer easy answers about love and forgiveness. Instead, Morris presents a story where growth requires genuine effort, where second chances must be earned, and where the most powerful magic might just be the willingness to be truly seen by another person.
For readers seeking a romance that trusts them to handle complex emotions and nuanced character development, Rewind to Us delivers a deeply satisfying experience that lingers long after the final page. Morris has crafted a story that honors both the transformative power of first love and the hard work required to build lasting connections—magical Rewinds optional.
A Premise That Hooks From Page One
Dixie Mulligan's summer plan is deceptively simple: tell her best friend Sawyer that she's in love with him. What makes this declaration complicated isn't just their months-long radio silence following a spring break disaster, but the magical inheritance that runs in Dixie's family—the ability to Rewind moments in time and give them a complete do-over.
Morris crafts a compelling magic system around the Mulligan family's time-manipulation abilities. The concept feels both fantastical and grounded, with bureaucratic elements like Impact Reports and family websites that add surprising humor and authenticity to the supernatural premise. The author's attention to detail in building this magical framework—from Frank's questionable web design skills to Grandma's video rental store serving as Rewind headquarters—creates a world that feels lived-in and believable.
Character Development That Cuts Deep
Dixie emerges as a protagonist whose flaws feel genuine rather than manufactured for plot convenience. Her struggle with identity as the daughter of famous actors Charlie Roman and Mich creates authentic tension throughout the narrative. Morris expertly captures the isolation that comes with celebrity, showing how Dixie's fear of being reduced to her parents' fame drives her to compartmentalize her life. The way she hides this massive part of herself from Sawyer for four years creates a believable foundation for their relationship's fractures.
Sawyer Cook, meanwhile, avoids the typical "perfect love interest" trap that plagues many YA romances. His hurt and anger feel proportional to Dixie's betrayal, and his relationship with Claire serves as more than just a jealousy plot device—it represents his genuine attempt to move forward after being abandoned. Morris writes their friendship-to-romance progression with remarkable nuance, showing how easily miscommunication can derail even the strongest bonds.
The supporting cast adds richness without overwhelming the central relationship. Bunny emerges as more than comic relief, serving as both Dixie's moral compass and the catalyst for her eventual growth. Kate's antagonistic relationship with the Rewind concept provides necessary skepticism, while Harvey's fake-dating subplot offers unexpected depth and explores themes of authenticity versus performance.
Thematic Resonance Beyond the Romance
While the central romance drives the plot, Morris weaves in broader themes that elevate the story beyond typical genre expectations. The exploration of privilege and celebrity culture feels particularly relevant, examining how fame can become a barrier to genuine connection. Dixie's struggle to be seen as herself rather than as her parents' daughter resonates with anyone who has felt reduced to a single aspect of their identity.
The book's treatment of family dynamics adds another layer of complexity. The revelation about Dixie's parents' marriage and her father's career choices provides insight into how family secrets shape our understanding of ourselves and others. Morris doesn't offer easy answers about forgiveness or family loyalty, instead presenting a nuanced view of how love and disappointment can coexist.
Narrative Structure and Pacing
Morris employs a three-part structure that effectively builds tension while exploring the consequences of the Rewind. The "Before the Rewind" section establishes the emotional stakes with careful pacing, allowing readers to understand the depth of Dixie and Sawyer's connection before revealing the full extent of their falling out. The revelation that Dixie never actually showed up to their Central Park date hits with devastating impact precisely because Morris has spent so much time building their relationship.
The "After the Rewind" section showcases Morris's skill at maintaining tension even when readers know the outcome. Rather than simply showing a "fixed" timeline, the author explores how changing one moment ripples outward, creating new problems while solving others. The complexity of unintended consequences feels authentic rather than contrived.
Writing Style and Voice
Morris's prose strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and emotional depth. Her dialogue captures the rhythm of teenage conversation without falling into caricature, and her ability to convey complex emotions through simple moments—like Sawyer painting Little Dixie's hair orange—demonstrates mature storytelling instincts.
The integration of text messages and social media feels natural rather than gimmicky, serving the story's emotional beats while reflecting how modern teenagers actually communicate. Morris particularly excels at showing rather than telling emotional states, allowing readers to experience Dixie's anxiety and hope alongside her.
Areas Where the Magic Falters
Despite its many strengths, Rewind to Us occasionally stumbles under the weight of its ambitious premise. The explanation of how Rewinds work sometimes feels inconsistent, particularly regarding who remembers what and when. While this doesn't derail the story, it creates moments of confusion that could have been avoided with tighter world-building consistency.
The celebrity subplot, while thematically important, occasionally feels disconnected from the main narrative. Certain scenes involving Dixie's parents' fame serve the plot more than the character development, creating pacing issues in an otherwise well-structured story.
Additionally, some secondary characters feel underdeveloped. Claire, in particular, remains more of a plot device than a fully realized person, which diminishes the impact of the love triangle elements.
Final Verdict
Rewind to Us succeeds as both a satisfying romance and a thoughtful exploration of identity, privilege, and the courage required for genuine intimacy. While the magical elements sometimes overshadow the character development, Morris's emotional intelligence and authentic voice make this a standout addition to the YA contemporary fantasy genre.
The book's greatest strength lies in its refusal to offer easy answers about love and forgiveness. Instead, Morris presents a story where growth requires genuine effort, where second chances must be earned, and where the most powerful magic might just be the willingness to be truly seen by another person.
For readers seeking a romance that trusts them to handle complex emotions and nuanced character development, Rewind to Us delivers a deeply satisfying experience that lingers long after the final page. Morris has crafted a story that honors both the transformative power of first love and the hard work required to build lasting connections—magical Rewinds optional.
July 16, 2025
What would you do if you had the chance to go back in the past and redo a choice that you had made in hopes that things would be better? Would you take that chance? Rewind to Us offers answers to these questions, as Dixie Mulligan contemplates using her Rewind, a chance to redo one single choice, to fix things between her and her best friend, Sawyer (a.k.a the boy she's in love with).
Conceptually, I think this is pretty unique and does a really good job at explaining the consequences of doing a Rewind and the butterfly effect that happens because of it. Dixie's internal conflict is done very well and how she continues to struggle between choosing to use her Rewind and actually not doing it at all. And when she does make that choice, it is not easy. Your heart truly goes out to Dixie, because from the get-go she is struggling with the consequences of what happened (which, in my opinion, wasn't her fault at all). The story does an amazing job at making you feel for her and why she's doing what she's doing.
The dynamics between Dixie and Sawyer were really well written and even when they were all awkward/not speaking to each other, you can still tell they really cared for each other. Their relationship might be one of the cutest representations of the friends to lovers trope that I've read recently. The way they bond over their love for films and movie theatres was so so cute. My only qualm with the book was that one reveal that feels like it comes out of nowhere, although it might just be me and I didn't pick up on it. But after the reveal, that half of the story is where Dixie as a protagonist truly shines.
The book is also a true ode to film, movies and of course, going to movie theatres. The Trip, which is a central location in the book, sounds like a dream to visit and I lowkey wish it was real so that I could watch a movie there.
Overall, Rewind to Us was such a fun read and I'm looking forward to what Molly Morris will write next!
Thank you Harper Fire for sending me the e-ARC through NetGalley!
Conceptually, I think this is pretty unique and does a really good job at explaining the consequences of doing a Rewind and the butterfly effect that happens because of it. Dixie's internal conflict is done very well and how she continues to struggle between choosing to use her Rewind and actually not doing it at all. And when she does make that choice, it is not easy. Your heart truly goes out to Dixie, because from the get-go she is struggling with the consequences of what happened (which, in my opinion, wasn't her fault at all). The story does an amazing job at making you feel for her and why she's doing what she's doing.
The dynamics between Dixie and Sawyer were really well written and even when they were all awkward/not speaking to each other, you can still tell they really cared for each other. Their relationship might be one of the cutest representations of the friends to lovers trope that I've read recently. The way they bond over their love for films and movie theatres was so so cute. My only qualm with the book was that one reveal that feels like it comes out of nowhere, although it might just be me and I didn't pick up on it. But after the reveal, that half of the story is where Dixie as a protagonist truly shines.
The book is also a true ode to film, movies and of course, going to movie theatres. The Trip, which is a central location in the book, sounds like a dream to visit and I lowkey wish it was real so that I could watch a movie there.
Overall, Rewind to Us was such a fun read and I'm looking forward to what Molly Morris will write next!
Thank you Harper Fire for sending me the e-ARC through NetGalley!
May 10, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up
Rewind to Us is a creative twist on the classic best-friends-to-lovers trope, with time travel, family drama, and a whole lot of emotional chaos.
Dixie is determined to confess her feelings to her best friend Sawyer during her family’s annual California trip… except there’s one major problem: they haven’t spoken since spring break, and he’s very much moved on (ouch). Cue “the Rewind”, a magical family gift that lets her redo the moment that messed everything up.
I really liked the concept. The idea of getting to “rewind” a bad moment is something I feel like we all wish we could do sometimes, and it made for some cool emotional moments. Dixie’s voice felt authentic and like a real teen, she was awkward, impulsive, and heartfelt. Her connection with Sawyer had that soft, aching kind of tension that works so well in second-chance romances.
That said, the pacing was uneven. It took a while to actually get to the Rewind, and by the time it did, the ending felt rushed. Also, the amount of family secrets and drama packed in kind of distracted from the romance, which was what I wanted more of.
Overall, it’s a solid read with a unique premise, but it didn’t completely land for me. Still, if you like emotional coming-of-age stories with a little magical realism and a lot of heart, it’s definitely worth picking up.
I think this would be a great alternative for any ya readers in your life that show interest in the seven year slip but maybe aren’t ready for the little bit of spice in it.
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this ARC
Rewind to Us is a creative twist on the classic best-friends-to-lovers trope, with time travel, family drama, and a whole lot of emotional chaos.
Dixie is determined to confess her feelings to her best friend Sawyer during her family’s annual California trip… except there’s one major problem: they haven’t spoken since spring break, and he’s very much moved on (ouch). Cue “the Rewind”, a magical family gift that lets her redo the moment that messed everything up.
I really liked the concept. The idea of getting to “rewind” a bad moment is something I feel like we all wish we could do sometimes, and it made for some cool emotional moments. Dixie’s voice felt authentic and like a real teen, she was awkward, impulsive, and heartfelt. Her connection with Sawyer had that soft, aching kind of tension that works so well in second-chance romances.
That said, the pacing was uneven. It took a while to actually get to the Rewind, and by the time it did, the ending felt rushed. Also, the amount of family secrets and drama packed in kind of distracted from the romance, which was what I wanted more of.
Overall, it’s a solid read with a unique premise, but it didn’t completely land for me. Still, if you like emotional coming-of-age stories with a little magical realism and a lot of heart, it’s definitely worth picking up.
I think this would be a great alternative for any ya readers in your life that show interest in the seven year slip but maybe aren’t ready for the little bit of spice in it.
Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this ARC
March 29, 2025
A girl misses a chance with her crush and due to a special ability her family has she's able to rewind one event in her life in order to change her present and future.
This book didn't really work for me in a lot of ways which makes me sad to say. A lot of Dixie's decisions and the decisions of her family felt like a cop out without really any repercussions for the decisions that they made.
I sorta feel like if a relationship didn't work out because of a decision you made, maybe it just wasn't meant to work out.
There are suggestions in the book that Sawyer and Dixie would've worked things through anyway but for me it would've been much more interesting to actually see them work through problems instead of just changing the past and making it so she didn't have to put any effort into things.
Her family were just enabling that as well despite the fact that her aunt knew better.
I can't give it a one star because at the end of the day I still enjoyed Dixie's relationship with her aunt and her cousin and whenever I got confused for a while, things would get explained to remove that confusion but I just felt very frustrated and I don't want to be frustrated by a book. I want to love it.
(Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the free copy in exchange for an honest review)
This book didn't really work for me in a lot of ways which makes me sad to say. A lot of Dixie's decisions and the decisions of her family felt like a cop out without really any repercussions for the decisions that they made.
I sorta feel like if a relationship didn't work out because of a decision you made, maybe it just wasn't meant to work out.
There are suggestions in the book that Sawyer and Dixie would've worked things through anyway but for me it would've been much more interesting to actually see them work through problems instead of just changing the past and making it so she didn't have to put any effort into things.
Her family were just enabling that as well despite the fact that her aunt knew better.
I can't give it a one star because at the end of the day I still enjoyed Dixie's relationship with her aunt and her cousin and whenever I got confused for a while, things would get explained to remove that confusion but I just felt very frustrated and I don't want to be frustrated by a book. I want to love it.
(Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the free copy in exchange for an honest review)
June 22, 2025
I overall enjoyed this one, it just felt very predictable. I liked the magical realism aspect of this one, because that is one element in stories I love. I loved the fun banter between not just the main characters but also the sides characters, it felt like being around your family - it was so fun!
I think this book had a great story line and there was a plot twist that was unexpected, but overall I generally guaged how this was going to go from the first few chapters. I know this book is labeled as a YA book, and I agree that this would be perfect for a teen, or even middle schooler.
it was cute, a really fun read, quick to connect with and follow along but it just felt a little flat to and very generic. I would still love to read other books by this author, though. her writing elements are fun!
thank you to Wednesday books for sending me this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
I think this book had a great story line and there was a plot twist that was unexpected, but overall I generally guaged how this was going to go from the first few chapters. I know this book is labeled as a YA book, and I agree that this would be perfect for a teen, or even middle schooler.
it was cute, a really fun read, quick to connect with and follow along but it just felt a little flat to and very generic. I would still love to read other books by this author, though. her writing elements are fun!
thank you to Wednesday books for sending me this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.
June 17, 2025
If you had the ability to rewind an event in your life to change the outcome, would you?
I am a believer that everything happens for a reason, but I am also someone who doesn't have the ability to rewind time so 😂 This book really had me thinking about this, which has led me to conflicting feelings about this book. I feel like not everything needs a rewind and that sometimes things happen for a reason and that is ok. How do you expect to ever learn from your mistakes if you just rewind everytime something you don't like happens? Idk, maybe the book just wasn't for me! The excitement I got from the blurb wasn't quite what was delivered in the book.
Rewind To Us: ★★☆☆☆ (2)
Pub date: out now!
Thank you St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books & netgalley for an ARC of this book on exchange for an honest review.
I am a believer that everything happens for a reason, but I am also someone who doesn't have the ability to rewind time so 😂 This book really had me thinking about this, which has led me to conflicting feelings about this book. I feel like not everything needs a rewind and that sometimes things happen for a reason and that is ok. How do you expect to ever learn from your mistakes if you just rewind everytime something you don't like happens? Idk, maybe the book just wasn't for me! The excitement I got from the blurb wasn't quite what was delivered in the book.
Rewind To Us: ★★☆☆☆ (2)
Pub date: out now!
Thank you St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books & netgalley for an ARC of this book on exchange for an honest review.
July 6, 2025
3.5⭐️!
This was a super fun and cute YA rom com / coming of age book with an element of magical realism! 💫🩷
The concept was so so fun - our FMC’s family has an ability to have one “rewind” in time during their lives and our main character has decided to use hers to go back and fix her relationship with her best friend / crush.
The whole story was so much fun the whole time, but also had a good ‘coming of age’ teen story that added some depth to it. The cast of characters were all fun as well 🥹😍.
The characters in this book are on the upper age of YA (just about to go to college), however I did still find it read a bit younger than that - one that I would have loved as a teen if that makes sense! 🩷
Overall really fun concept and book, probably just a little bit too young for me to feel too connected to the characters 💫.
This was a super fun and cute YA rom com / coming of age book with an element of magical realism! 💫🩷
The concept was so so fun - our FMC’s family has an ability to have one “rewind” in time during their lives and our main character has decided to use hers to go back and fix her relationship with her best friend / crush.
The whole story was so much fun the whole time, but also had a good ‘coming of age’ teen story that added some depth to it. The cast of characters were all fun as well 🥹😍.
The characters in this book are on the upper age of YA (just about to go to college), however I did still find it read a bit younger than that - one that I would have loved as a teen if that makes sense! 🩷
Overall really fun concept and book, probably just a little bit too young for me to feel too connected to the characters 💫.
June 17, 2025
This was a cute read with a really unique premise! The idea of a do over (AKA Rewind) was interesting and how each member of Dixie’s family gets one. Each chapter has a small snippet of info from her grandparents (think a how to manual - I mean paperwork is involved 😂) on the rewind.
The characters are quirky and fun to follow. I was definitely rooting for Dixie. I also liked how there was a focus on unintended consequences and how using The Rewind would affect the family members.
I will say there is a twist I didn’t see coming that definitely changes the course of the story!
✨What To Expect:
⏰YA Speculative Fiction
💖Rom Com Vibes
🌵Small Town/California Desert
🪄Magical Twist/Realism
🎥Movie References
⏱️Time Travel
💞Friends To Lovers
🔥Very Slow Burn
🤫Family Secrets & Drama
The characters are quirky and fun to follow. I was definitely rooting for Dixie. I also liked how there was a focus on unintended consequences and how using The Rewind would affect the family members.
I will say there is a twist I didn’t see coming that definitely changes the course of the story!
✨What To Expect:
⏰YA Speculative Fiction
💖Rom Com Vibes
🌵Small Town/California Desert
🪄Magical Twist/Realism
🎥Movie References
⏱️Time Travel
💞Friends To Lovers
🔥Very Slow Burn
🤫Family Secrets & Drama
June 25, 2025
4.25 stars ⭐️
A huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Molly Morris for the opportunity to read this great ARC!
This YA book is written from the POV of Dixie. Every year she goes to California to spend the summer with her aunt, cousin, and best friend, Sawyer. Dixie just so happens to be in love with Sawyer. After messing up any chances she had with him, Dixie is looking to use her Rewind to go back in time and fix things with Sawyer. What’s a Rewind you ask? Well every Mulligan family member gets the chance to use one Rewind in their life. This allows the person to redo the moment they regret. All Dixie has to do is apply for it… sounds simple enough until Dixie is faced with complications and realizations. Will she end up using her Rewind? Guess you’ll have to read it to find out! 😉
I really enjoyed this book! It’s super cute, yet still has depth + reflection. I definitely wasn’t expecting the twists, but they totally made the book for me! The friends and family in this book made such an amazing community + support system. It was hard not to fall in love with the side characters, especially Dixie’s aunt and cousin! If you’re looking for an all-around great YA romance book, then I definitely recommend you check Rewind to Us out!
It’s available now 💕
A huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Molly Morris for the opportunity to read this great ARC!
This YA book is written from the POV of Dixie. Every year she goes to California to spend the summer with her aunt, cousin, and best friend, Sawyer. Dixie just so happens to be in love with Sawyer. After messing up any chances she had with him, Dixie is looking to use her Rewind to go back in time and fix things with Sawyer. What’s a Rewind you ask? Well every Mulligan family member gets the chance to use one Rewind in their life. This allows the person to redo the moment they regret. All Dixie has to do is apply for it… sounds simple enough until Dixie is faced with complications and realizations. Will she end up using her Rewind? Guess you’ll have to read it to find out! 😉
I really enjoyed this book! It’s super cute, yet still has depth + reflection. I definitely wasn’t expecting the twists, but they totally made the book for me! The friends and family in this book made such an amazing community + support system. It was hard not to fall in love with the side characters, especially Dixie’s aunt and cousin! If you’re looking for an all-around great YA romance book, then I definitely recommend you check Rewind to Us out!
It’s available now 💕
October 1, 2025
What would you do to go back and rewind a moment in time that could change the course of your life? Many of us would take this opportunity to revisit and change an embarrassing situation that occurred during our teenage years or a time when we took something for granted. Of course, even if we were to change the events, the future consequences will still be unknown. As the FMC learns in this story, simply going back in time and rewinding something that happened does not guarantee that everything will unfold as we want it to, especially when our decision affects the actions taken by those around us.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.
April 21, 2025
Thank you to St Marin’s Press for sending me this ARC as a Goodreads Giveaway.
Dixie lives with her parents in NY. She loves spending summer vacations in California with her aunt Kate, cousin Bunny and best friend Sawyer. But this summer is different. She intents to tell Sawyer that she loves him. As with all romances several ill timed events get in their way. Including one big plot twist which I did not see coming. Well done Molly Morris! When this big secret comes out will it end the friendship between Dixie and Sawyer? Maybe not. Dixie’s family has a secret. Each family member gets a rewind. They can choose a moment in time and go back and start again. Dixie plans to use her rewind on a specific moment with Sawyer. Unfortunately when one person uses their rewind it affects everyone else as well. Will Dixie use her rewind?
Overall I found Rewind to Us to be a fun read. It was light and funny. I really enjoyed the characters. Looking forwards to checking out other books by this author.
*The length of time it took me to read this book is no reflection on the book itself. I had a family emergency and did not read any physical books for a couple of weeks.
Dixie lives with her parents in NY. She loves spending summer vacations in California with her aunt Kate, cousin Bunny and best friend Sawyer. But this summer is different. She intents to tell Sawyer that she loves him. As with all romances several ill timed events get in their way. Including one big plot twist which I did not see coming. Well done Molly Morris! When this big secret comes out will it end the friendship between Dixie and Sawyer? Maybe not. Dixie’s family has a secret. Each family member gets a rewind. They can choose a moment in time and go back and start again. Dixie plans to use her rewind on a specific moment with Sawyer. Unfortunately when one person uses their rewind it affects everyone else as well. Will Dixie use her rewind?
Overall I found Rewind to Us to be a fun read. It was light and funny. I really enjoyed the characters. Looking forwards to checking out other books by this author.
*The length of time it took me to read this book is no reflection on the book itself. I had a family emergency and did not read any physical books for a couple of weeks.
June 21, 2025
I adored this book. This is YA fiction at its finest. Such a sweet story, fantastic characters and the best concept. I loved the Grandma and all the comments on her “blob”. I’m also a huge fan of time travel and was really into the Rewind.
I would definitely recommend this to teens who love a story with time travel or romantic elements. I will be checking out all of Molly Morris’ other books.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy! This one was just published this week and is now available.
I would definitely recommend this to teens who love a story with time travel or romantic elements. I will be checking out all of Molly Morris’ other books.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy! This one was just published this week and is now available.
May 20, 2025
rewind to us by molly morris
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thank you @netgalley for this ARC! i had pretty high hopes for this book as i loved the cover and blurb. however, it was okay. i definitely did not dislike it and found the concept super cute! i feel like there was just too much going on which made the plot kind of hard to follow. i also did not love the characters. there was definitely potential and i think this is a great YA book!
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thank you @netgalley for this ARC! i had pretty high hopes for this book as i loved the cover and blurb. however, it was okay. i definitely did not dislike it and found the concept super cute! i feel like there was just too much going on which made the plot kind of hard to follow. i also did not love the characters. there was definitely potential and i think this is a great YA book!
July 30, 2025
I loved it, as I do all of Molly’s writing. Very readable, and a very original story. The twists were great—the first especially surprised me—and I thought the ending was perfect. I also really liked the epigraphs at the start of each chapter to give us more insight and context into the Rewind process without bogging down the main story with explanation (which can be a real challenge particularly in books with magical/fantastical elements). I found myself rooting for every character, and it was just a joy to read something fun and heartwarming right now.
July 28, 2025
My Grade: C
Spice Level: 1 🌶️ out of 5. Only Kissing.
Shelf Worthy? Sadly no.
A good solid read with an interesting premise, the idea of a generational rewind is a cool one. The little notes at the start of the chapters were fun to read. I wish Dixie was a better character and I think that the MMC love interest deserved better. This is a YA book, so I shouldn't have been surprised at how the FMC was really annoying when it came to figuring out what she was doing. There are a few twists and aha moments, and there is a lot of fun pining and teenage hormonal angst. Lots of movie love too. If you're a fan of magical realism in romances and YA I recommend this one. If not then you may be bored.
Spice Level: 1 🌶️ out of 5. Only Kissing.
Shelf Worthy? Sadly no.
A good solid read with an interesting premise, the idea of a generational rewind is a cool one. The little notes at the start of the chapters were fun to read. I wish Dixie was a better character and I think that the MMC love interest deserved better. This is a YA book, so I shouldn't have been surprised at how the FMC was really annoying when it came to figuring out what she was doing. There are a few twists and aha moments, and there is a lot of fun pining and teenage hormonal angst. Lots of movie love too. If you're a fan of magical realism in romances and YA I recommend this one. If not then you may be bored.
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