Out of the Loop: A Mystery

by Katie Siegel

She spent two years in a time loop. Now she’s ready to solve a murder. And maybe grab a bagel.

The Seven-Year Slip meets Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers in this wholly original time loop mystery.

For the past two years, Amie Teller has been stuck in a time loop. Each day, she wakes up and it’s September 17th. Same day, same weather, same people, same conversations. Until, one day, it’s September 18th, and Amie is free.

Before she can celebrate, Amie learns her neighbor was murdered the day before—the day Amie has lived hundreds of times. Amie knows she has to help; nobody knows yesterday like she does. But acclimating to her new non-repeating life proves to be more difficult than expected. How does one resume their life after a time loop, anyway?

Assisted by an ex-girlfriend who wants to make their friendship work, and a grumpy neighbor who spends his days building Rube Goldberg machines, Amie sets out to track down who killed (and killed and killed and killed) Savannah Harlow.

Readers who love time loop novels, amateur sleuth mysteries, and original takes on classic tropes will love Out of the Loop.

Genres: Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Time Travel, Thriller, Science Fiction, Magical Realism

336 pages, Hardcover

First published February 10, 2026

About the author

Katie Siegel (she/they) is a former wannabe kid detective who eventually realized that writing mysteries was more fun than trying (and failing) to solve them. When she's not writing books, she’s either reading, listening to comedy podcasts, or playing TTRPGs with her friends. Online she’s at katiefliesaway.com, and offline she's in central New Jersey, which is real and exists.

Reviews

[Linzie (suspenseisthrillingme) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, easy read that brought together the feel of Only Murders in the Building with a Groundhog Day-esque storyline, Out of the Loop was everything I love in a cozy mystery. You see, between the amateur sleuthing and the sapphic love story, it was as original as it was fun and witty. I do have to say, though, that it was the time loop aspect combined with a murder mystery that made me pick this one up to begin with. Looking more at the aftermath of Amie’s repeating nightmare, I was delighted to find plenty of quirky elements such as out-of-order chapter numbers that endeared me to this tale. Not only did I love the lighthearted plot, though, but it was easy to fall for the memorable characters as well. David, in particular, was an utter home run and I looked forward to every scene that he was in. Gosh, I’d even like to know him for real.

The only thing that kept this book from being an absolute grand slam was the lack of an explanation behind what caused the time loop to begin with. Considering how much of a focus it was, the omission definitely left a big, glaring hole in the story. That being said, the sweet relationships—complete with giggle-worthy humor and a second-chance romance—combined with the cozy vibes meant my eyes stayed glued to the pages from beginning to end. Ultimately, though, it was how compelling the whole concept was that made this book into a one-sitting read. Unique, satisfying, and twisty, this time-travel novel has made me a fan of Ms. Siegel in no time at all. So if you like romcom-mystery mashups with a touch of humor, grab this book now. It was a clever premise that almost completely delivered by the end. Rating of 4 stars.

SYNOPSIS:

For the past two years, Amie Teller has been stuck in a time loop. Each day, she wakes up, and it’s September 17. Same day, same weather, same people, same conversations. Until one day, it’s September 18, and Amie is free.

Before she can celebrate, Amie learns her neighbor was murdered the day before—the day Amie has lived hundreds of times. Amie knows she has to help; nobody knows yesterday like she does. But acclimating to her new nonrepeating life proves to be more difficult than expected. How does one resume their life after a time loop, anyway?

Assisted by an ex-girlfriend who wants to make their friendship work and a grumpy neighbor who spends his days building Rube Goldberg machines, Amie sets out to track down who killed (and killed and killed and killed) Savannah Harlow.

Thank you Katie Siegel and Crooked Lane Books for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.

PUB DATE: February 10, 2025

Content warning: death, infidelity, panic attacks, murder, blood

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

One thing I've learned about myself is that I love mysteries that include time loops. I'm not sure why, but I can think of several time loop mysteries that I've rated four or five stars, so evidently, this is a trope that works for me, and Out of the Loop is no exception.

Amie has been stuck living the same day for two years: visiting the same coffee shop that's out of her beloved blueberry bagels, witnessing the same fight between her friend David and their difficult neighbor Savannah, and attending the same "friend date" with her ex-girlfriend Riya, who she maybe wishes wasn't her ex-girlfriend. When Amie finally gets out of the loop, she's excited to return to her life, but surprise! Savannah's been murdered! On the exact day Amie has lived hundreds of times. Amie takes this as her sign that she needs to solve Savannah's murder using the unique perspective only she can have.

This was a really cute, fun mystery. I loved the relationships between the three main characters. David, in particular, was my favorite and made me chuckle a few times. I would recommend for fans of Only Murders in the Building or Catherine Mack.

Thank you to the publisher, Crooked Lane Books, for providing me with a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Cherie • bookshelvesandtealeaves · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

There were things I loved about this and things that just didn’t work for me.

I loved having a story set AFTER being stuck in a time loop and all the small ways that’s overwhelming. It felt so realistic that, after such a long time of experiencing the same day, experiencing things you could no longer anticipate would be incredibly anxiety inducing. I thought this was explored so well.

I also thought the mystery and the way Amie’s changes in the time loop could have changed the outcome for certain suspects really interesting.

It was the characters and the romantic relationship that didn’t work for me. I really liked David, the friend and neighbour, but Amie was a very frustrating MC and her sort of, sort of not ex girlfriend was even worse. They were awful together. Every other character felt like caricatures. I honestly forgot the actual murderer was even a character when they weren’t actively on page.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really enjoyable and a different take on the time loop concept! There was a bit more focus on the romance than I expected but I didn’t really mind by the end. I might’ve enjoyed more scenes from the time loop itself but a book set mostly after the person is out of it was a unique idea. Funny characters and a good ending overall.

[Geonn Cannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good twist on the time loop trope... there are a lot of Groundhog Days out there, but very few that focus on what happens AFTERWARD. Suddenly you don't know what people will say in every conversation, traffic isn't predictable, everything you do suddenly has consequences... it was an interesting take. Throw in a murder and you've got a well-done addition to a well-tread genre.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always, I absolutely love Katie Siegel's writing! Out of the Loop was such a fun take on a time loop. The characters are funny and lovable. It's a brilliant lighthearted read, perfect for when you just need a book that will make you smile.

[Brittany Bishop · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this in a goodreads giveaway and started it as soon as it arrived. It was a nice murder mystery with a neat twist, easy to read.

[Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I ever escape a two-year time loop and find out someone got murdered the day I was stuck reliving like a human screensaver, I am simply rolling back into the void and staying there. But Amie Teller? She does what any emotionally frayed queer icon would do: she grabs a blueberry bagel, calls her ex, and starts solving the murder herself. Out of the Loop is what happens when Groundhog Day, Only Murders in the Building, and your unhinged group chat form a chaotic little book baby, and Krysta Gonzales narrates the whole thing like she’s the last sane person on a sitcom full of emotionally unstable gremlins.

The premise is straight-up gold. Amie’s been living September 17 on an endless loop. Same conversations, same neighborhood weirdos, same existential dread. Then boom, it's September 18, she’s finally free, and oh cool, her neighbor Savannah’s been murdered. On the day Amie knows better than her own face. Honestly, this book could’ve just been her eating a panic croissant and mumbling “not my problem” and I still would've respected it. But no, Amie decides to help. Which is very brave of her, considering she’s barely functioning outside the time loop and has the social energy of a drained Roomba.

Gonzales nails the voice here. Amie’s on-edge, slightly dissociated millennial chaos is beautifully captured, from the “Do I want to solve a murder or cry in a Target parking lot?” tone to the awkward, hesitant reconnections with the people she looped past for two years. It’s the kind of narration that makes the jokes funnier, the awkwardness worse, and the heartbreak feel sneakier. But the audiobook does get tricky when the timeline starts hopscotching. It’s giving, “Wait, is this a flashback or is time just fake again?” Be prepared to focus or live in mild confusion.

The actual mystery is more vibes than Sherlock. The reveal isn’t bad, but it kind of slips in through the back door while you’re busy wondering why Amie’s Rube Goldberg-loving neighbor David isn’t the main character. David is perfect. David is joy. David builds elaborate mouse-trap machines and casually drops one-liners that healed my inner child. He and Amie have the kind of platonic ride-or-die chemistry that absolutely outshines her whole will-they-won’t-they thing with her ex, Ziya, who I did not root for at all. Their romantic tension has the same energy as two cats hissing at each other in a thunderstorm.

I will say this. For a book that starts with “I was in a time loop for 730 days,” it does not care one bit about explaining the loop. No logic, no rules, no mysterious watchmaker whispering about fate. Just, “Oops, I guess it ended.” It’s a bold choice and I respect the commitment to vibes over science, but also? I needed something. A throwaway line. A weird TikTok theory. A crack in the sky. Anything.

Still, Out of the Loop is one of those books that feels like it was written on a sugar rush and a dare, in the best possible way. It’s fast, funny, deeply queer, a little chaotic, and somehow manages to be sweet without being cloying. The nonlinear structure might break your brain for a second, but it’s worth it for the moments of heart, especially when Amie realizes that living one day over and over kept her safe from change, and now change is all she has.

Solid 3.5 stars for the plot holes, the chaos, and the fact that Ziya is just kind of there like a haunted ex-girlfriend-shaped ghost. But the concept? A+ murdery mayhem. The narrator? Carried it like a champ. The vibes? Delightfully unhinged.

Whodunity Award: For Solving a Murder with Vibes, Anxiety, and One Really Cool Neighbor

Massive thanks to Spotify Audiobooks and NetGalley for the ALC. You’re the real MVPs for letting me live in a sapphic time loop murder mystery while doing laundry.

[Arthur Howell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing me with an eARC of Out of the Loop in exchange for my honest review!

I'm generally a fan of tales that guide us through time loops, so it's easier to get me onboard for a solid deployment of that subgenre, which is what Out of the Loop represents. It's funny, because I swear I haven't seen a time loop be executed like this before—spending a significant amount of time navigating someone's life after they've managed to escape such a loop. I'm curious as to what other stories have achieved the same thing, because I'm certainly not aware of them, so it lands as a memorable subversion. You'd basically have to deal with a state of PTSD after enduring this kind of long-lasting experience, and that aftermath can make for an interesting narrative.

In this book, I would have preferred for all of that to hit me with a heavier impact, but hey, it's still engaging enough for me as Amie gets caught up in a whole murder mystery and tries to figure things out between herself and her ex Ziya. To be honest, I'm not entirely rooting for Amie and Ziya's dynamic to work out, and I wonder if this book could have handled it differently. Their relationship is the type that goes up and down, up and down, and you're left wincing at its messiness—something that I'm not against the book utilizing, but it could have carried that out more smoothly. At least Amie and David's part of the story delivers quite a bit of charm, giving off a snuggly air that makes it breezy to ride through this novel. I also appreciate how this cuts back and forth between the time that Amie had spent in the loop and the time that she spends outside of it, building up a nice pacing. I would have liked more info on the mechanics of this loop, though, but instead, we're left with a blank space in regard to why it happened in the first place and why it came to an end.

All in all, I'm officially rating Out of the Loop 3.25 out of 5 stars, which I'm rounding down to 3 stars. This is the second book I've read by Katie Siegel, with the first one being Charlotte Illes Is Not a Teacher, which had been evocative of the Finlay Donovan books. I'll keep an eye out for more of Siegel's work when I'm looking for something laidback to settle into.

[Lisa Leone-campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Out Of The Loop is an interesting story with a unique twist on how to solve a murder/mystery in which the main character has spent the past two years in a time-loop. She doesn't understand how or why but when a murder occurs at the bookstore near her apartment and the victim lives in said apartment complex as does her friend, a quirky neighbor who becomes the prime suspect, well she feels she must try and use the loop to help him. Intertwined in the plot is a love story, but more important how our heroine learns to empower and figure out how to become an adult.

For two years Amie Teller has been in a time loop, waking each morning and recreating the same day over and over. She visits the local breakfast cafe hoping this time they have her favorite muffin, a woman in the park and the evening always ends with her having dinner with her ex-girlfriend, Ziya whom she still cares about. Then out of the blue she wakes us and is shocked to discover her life is back to normal...well not really normal but close.

She discovers her neighbor who owns the bookshop in the area has been murdered, and the last person she was seen with who was having a yelling match with her was her friend and other neighbor, David. Unfortunately, the police have set their sights on him as the killer.

Now Amie must try and figure out if she saw or heard anything while she was in the time-loop which could give her, David and her ex-girlfriend Ziya who wants to help them some clues as to what was happening prior to the murder. With many suspects, as the bookstore owner was not very well liked, and as the clues begin to add up Amie must figure out what she learned from the past and see where it fits into the present.

Out Of The Loop is a fun, compelling who-dun-it with many moving parts and an extremely engaging mystery!

Thank you #NetGalley #CrookedLaneBooks #KatieSiegel #OutOfTheLoop for the advanced copy.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a soft spot for time loop stories. I was obsessed with Groundhog Day as a child, so I’m always excited to see fresh takes on the trope. After recently reading Time and Time Again, I was so excited to find another sapphic time loop story, Out of the Loop, and of course the added murder mystery element made it even more appealing to me.

Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read, with relatable characters and several moments that genuinely made me laugh. The concept of being stuck reliving the same day for two years, only to escape and immediately confronted with a murder that occurred on that same day, was really compelling and kept me engaged throughout.

One of the standout elements for me was David, Amie’s neighbour. He was such a fun and memorable character, and his friendship with Amie ended up being one of my favourite parts of the book. Their dynamic added warmth and humour, and I found myself looking forward to their scenes together.

That said, there were a few aspects that didn’t quite land for me. The ending felt a little rushed after such a long and detailed build-up, which was a bit disappointing. I also would have loved more exploration or explanation around the time loop itself, particularly the cause or mechanics behind it, as its absence felt noticeable. Additionally, while I appreciated the inclusion of a romance, something about it just didn’t fully click for me emotionally. But despite that, Out of the Loop was still an entertaining read, especially for fans of time loop stories and cosy sapphic mystery vibes.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Neely · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up because I love time loop and time travel-related stories, and it started out strong. The concept pulled me in right away, and I was excited to see where it was going. But then, the time loop ended super quickly and was more in flashbacks, and I started to get a little confused. I had moments where I had to stop and figure out where I was in the timeline.

I also kept wanting more information about the time loop itself. Amie speculaetes about why it started but I don't feel like it was really explored enough and I personally wanted more time loop in the story instead of back and forth.

One thing I really enjoyed was David. He was easily my favorite character. His friendship with Amie added some humor and lightness, and those scenes were the most fun for me to read.

The book leaned more into relationship dynamics than I expected. There is a mystery, but it unfolds fairly slowly, and when things finally start coming together, it feels a bit rushed. I also went in expecting the time loop to be a bigger part of the story, but it stayed more in the background than I hoped.

Overall, I think this book will work well for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with a little romantic tension and a lighter take on time loop elements. It reminded me a bit of Only Murders in the Building in tone. While I liked the idea behind it, it just wasn’t exactly what I was expecting.

[Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amie is stuck in a time loop for two years. She lives the same day over and over while basically doing the same things without knowing the reason. The day she gets out of the loop, she realizes one of her neighbors has been murdered. Now, Amie, her ex-girlfriend, and her grumpy neighbor band together to solve the murder. This mystery is a novel take on time loops, mostly for its focus on what happens in the aftermath. A few chapters sprinkled in, with out-of-order chapter numbers for added whimsy, discuss Amie’s actions in the loop, but the book is mostly in the after loop timeline. There are a few unanswered questions, and the almost 30 year old Amie makes some YA- esque decisions in her sleuthing, but the fun side characters almost make up for its shortcomings.
The audiobook narration also brings the characters to life, especially the cast of Amie’s neighbors. If readers can keep up with the fractured timeline in audio format, this one is definitely worth the listen.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced audiobook copy of this title from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[McKenna Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook Review/Feature⭐️⭐️⭐️.5’s

Thank you to the author @katiefliesaway, @spotify and @tlcbooktours for the #gifted audiobook.

She spent two years stuck in a time loop. Now she’s finally out… and immediately thrown into solving a murder (with a bagel in hand, obviously 🥯).

This one was such a unique blend of time loop/time travel chaos and small-town amateur sleuthing. It’s witty, tender, and thoughtfully crafted. The pacing is a little slower, but I still found it engaging and easy to settle into, especially as the mystery unfolded.

A natural and heartfelt sapphic romance is woven into the story alongside the murder investigation and all the time-loop fallout. For me, the standout relationship was actually the quirky, grumpy neighbor. That duo dynamic? Absolute gold. The banter, the reluctant teamwork, the drama and intrigue mixed with humor—they were easily my favorite part of the book.

The audiobook, narrated by Krysta Gonzales, was great. She did a wonderful job capturing the humor and emotional undercurrents, which really helped bring the story to life 🎧

If you enjoy:
✨ Time loops with emotional depth
✨ Amateur sleuth vibes
✨ Witty banter + quirky side characters
✨ A slower-paced, character-driven mystery

This one might be worth adding to your list!

[Shell Feis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I will say that it wasn't exactly what I expected- I thought it would be more time-loop heavy but really it was a murder mystery that involved a time loop. Nothing wrong with that, just calling it out for those looking for a more time loop centered book.

I am not normally big on mysteries but this book had a lot of other fun things going for it that made me enjoy both the mystery and the book as a whole. Amie's friendship with her neighbor David, her will-they-or-won't-they relationship with her ex/friend Ziya, the cast of community members we keep running into and suspecting, and of course the time loop and the ramifications from that all kept the book interesting throughout. I didn't suspect the actual killer- well, maybe for a moment but then I didn't- so I appreciated the twists & turns.

The ending was satisfying, but I'd still love to read a sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

[Joyfully Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Joyfully Jay review.

4.5 stars

Out of the Loop is a fun, clever mystery that kept me drawn in from the very beginning. This is a unique combination of a Groundhog Day-style story, with Amie caught in this repeating time loop, mixed with a cozy mystery. I was intrigued by the story from the premise and author Katie Siegel really delivers on the set up.

The story opens with Amie waking up from her two-plus year time loop. The book has an interesting structure, with the current timeline told linearly starting with the first day “after loop,” and then “in loop” chapters interspersed in between.

I loved the combination of the time loop and the mystery, and how Amie’s experience on the day of the murder plays into the investigation. If you enjoy a cozy mystery and are intrigued by this unique twist, this is definitely a story to check out.

Read Jay's review in its entirety here.

[Kellybrianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Imagine if Murder, She Wrote met Groundhog Day & you’ll get the vibe this book has. However there’s so much more to it than that.

Amie is a really wonderful, fully formed character to follow. The chapters being non-linear was very engaging. I loved that the mystery is set after the time loop has stopped! I really loved Amie’s neighbour David, their relationship is a real highlight of the story. The mystery itself is a tiny bit weaker than the time loop aspect of the book. But still compelling enough to keep you turning the pages. If you like a creative spin on the cozy mystery genre, this would definitely check that box.

Thank you Netgalley & Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of this book for an honest review.

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Read if you like:
* Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
* Ruby & Cordelia series by Olivia Blacke

[Nicole (Chapters with CHE in CLE) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Out of the Loop
by Katie Siegel
1/5 ⭐

Unfortunately, this one is a DNF for me. I made it about 25% into the audiobook, and I was still struggling to understand what was happening. The story centers on Amie Teller, who has been stuck in a time loop for the past two years. But there is no explanation about how the loop began or why it is happening in the first place. I kept waiting for some clarity, and it never really came.

The premise immediately hooked me, so that’s what made me request the book in the first place. I love the magical realism of a good time-loop concept. However, when the loop seemed to end early, I found myself even more confused. The timeline felt disjointed, and I frequently had to pause and piece together what was happening.

[Beckie Morse · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Out of the Loop" by Katie Siegel is a new take a time loop trope. Amie has been stuck in a time loop for over 2 years, what happens the next day? And more importantly, can she use her knowledge of the previous day to solve a murder? It was a fun cozy mystery with fun relatable characters, my favorite being her neighbor, David, who spends his days building Rube Goldberg machines.

I do wish it was a bit more; I wanted more information about the time loop, more examples of what happened on the different instances of that day. But all in all a fun read!

Thank you Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book to review!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a fascinating rework of the well worn time loop: what is the day after the loop ends like? And what if someone had been murdered during the loop? I found this to be a compelling mystery and think that the author did a great job of balancing the back and forth of book's timeline with the "present" interspersed with chapters that are throwbacks to time in and prior to the loop. Its a fun read and I liked it for the cozy mystery with a twist that it wanted to be. I loved how we see the realistic aftereffects that living one day for 2 years and then it's suddenly the next day would have on you.
I just struggled with the rest - I found Amie to be frustrating more often than not, I don't necessarily think that Amie and Ziya were a great couple, and I was frustrated that we never find out more about the time loop. I loved David and I think his friendship with Amie really shined (honestly I found it more compelling than her romantic plotline).
I still love Siegel's writing style. Her humor and ability to come up with refreshing new premises mean I will pick up whatever she writes next, but for me this isn't as good as the Charlotte Illes series.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher, via Netgalley, for an advance e-galley for honest review.

I really enjoyed Katie Siegel's Charlotte Iles books, so I was excited to see what the new book by this author would hold. I think this time loop mystery works as well as it does because the bulk of it takes place in the days after Amie exits the loop, but uses clues from her time in the loop to help solve the mystery. It's funny, it's entertaining, and the story is interesting. I really like Katie Siegel's writing voice and am here for more.

[Jennifer Pickens · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was so disappointing. When I read the premise I was immediately intrigued, but all I got was three disjointed plots barely held together by a string. The time loop played way less of a part in the solving of the murder, it was literally just something that happened to Amie. Then there was the whole separate will they won’t they romance plat with Amy and her ex girlfriend.

For the first half of the book wanting to at least solve the murder was enough to keep reading, but the second half of the book was completely slowed down and full of unnecessary filler. 2.25 🌟

[Brooke Boyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the concept of this book... the time loop. I just wish there was more information on how it happened. Amie speculates, but unsure if that's what really happened. I liked her neighbor, David. It felt like it took forever to figure out who did it, and then it was all thrown together. And I couldn't stand her ex, Ziya. I was looking forward to this book, but it just didn't meet my expectations.

Thank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

#OutoftheLoop #NetGalley

[Tiffany (areyoutellingstories) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Groundhog Day meets Only Murders in the Building! This was a cute cozy mystery with a unique spin. The three main characters were delightful and hilarious. I found myself chuckling regulary at the warm relationship between Amie and David. I loved that they appreciated each other's quirks and made the best of them. And Amie and Ziya, enough with the pining already!

[Siena Mann · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you so much to penguin random house for a free early copy of this book through Goodreads giveaways!

This was a fun, fast-paced and unique mystery. While nothing was insanely outstanding or jaw-dropping, I really enjoyed both the mystery and romance elements, and I did not predict the twist 🙃

[Rachel Dalton (relisedreads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️
I love a time loop and I found this story starting after the events of a time loop to be very interesting. I also loved how Amie was forced to examine her own flaws once she escaped the loop. The fact that she spent just over two years living the same day over and over again but never branched out to try something new was so telling and it made it so obvious how much Amie is a people pleaser before anything else.

The mystery was interesting enough. I was able to guess pretty early on who the murder but the investigation was well done. It did feel like this was two entirely different stories that were pushed together in a story that wasn't quite cohesive. I think if the murder would have happened on the day of the time loop, it might have been more interesting but instead it didn't quite mesh. Thanks to Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing this ARC to me!

[Kira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this book. It was super cute, and I think the main character and her way of dealing with a time loop will really resonate with a lot of people. I absolutely love David and his quirks and turn of phrase, such a cute older man friend character. Overall, just a cute, fun murder mystery.

[Zoeslibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the best kind of surprise! I read the author’s previous books and thought they were good enough, but this one was such an improvement- it kept the charming humor and quirky premise but the story itself was really exciting and the characters really shone. The narrator was great and I’d definitely recommend the audiobook!

[Krystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were a lot of things I enjoyed about this book, I liked our main character quite a lot and the ex-girlfriend and the neighbor. I thought that the time Loop aspect as a memory was pretty cool. I think the only part that I didn't really like is how the mystery came together. I felt like figuring out who the killer to the ending was very abrupt.

[Rachel Landis · Rating 3 out of 5]

this was good! i had fun but there were some things i was confused about that i think took away from the book as a whole unfortunately. highlights: david's whole deal, ziya and amie's relationship, amie's growth. lowlights: the time loop not circling back, the lack of understanding about why raina only killed savannah on that last day of the time loop like hello??? that being said still an entertaining read!