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Every Version of You
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Expected 7 Jul 26For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Reese’s LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier’s debut following a woman who gets a chance to relive her college years—with the opportunity to win back the one that got away—is “full of surprises and sneakily perceptive” (Yulin Kuang, USA TODAY bestselling author of How to End a Love Story).
Joey Vasquez’s life is the definition of good on paper. At thirty-two, she’s a Los Angeles lawyer on the cusp of making partner, but while she’s a professional success, she’s a personal disaster. Her social life mostly consists of nights spent watching TV with her elderly cat. Life isn’t quite what she dreamed when she was younger, but really, whose life is?
But a dinner party with the best friend she’s secretly pined after for years and its aftermath changes everything.
When Joey is given a second chance at life, she finds herself in college again. Armed with memories from her first life, Joey is certain she’s come back to finally convince the one man she ever loved to love her back—so why does she find herself strangely drawn to the man she thought she hated?
Joey Vasquez’s life is the definition of good on paper. At thirty-two, she’s a Los Angeles lawyer on the cusp of making partner, but while she’s a professional success, she’s a personal disaster. Her social life mostly consists of nights spent watching TV with her elderly cat. Life isn’t quite what she dreamed when she was younger, but really, whose life is?
But a dinner party with the best friend she’s secretly pined after for years and its aftermath changes everything.
When Joey is given a second chance at life, she finds herself in college again. Armed with memories from her first life, Joey is certain she’s come back to finally convince the one man she ever loved to love her back—so why does she find herself strangely drawn to the man she thought she hated?
368 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication July 7, 2026
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May 16, 2026
This is one of the best debuts I've truly devoured! The themes of second chances, time travel, learning from past mistakes, discovering true love, finding your authentic self, and uncovering your life's purpose were all meticulously executed with remarkable precision. Each twist was masterfully crafted and perfectly timed, creating a reading experience that left me breathless with anticipation.
I found myself absolutely captivated by this original, unique, and deeply heartfelt story that compels every reader to confront a universal question: What would we do if we could travel back to that pivotal moment in our lives where everything went wrong and try making different choices to embrace entirely different consequences? Can we truly change our own destiny and save ourselves from endless cycles of misery and regret? Countless thought-provoking questions swirled through my mind as I turned each page, making this far more than just entertainment—it became a profound meditation on choice, consequence, and the paths not taken.
While the romance was beautifully developed, I found myself even more drawn to the protagonist's relentless pursuit of genuine happiness and self-discovery. This added an extra layer of depth that elevated the entire narrative beyond typical romance tropes.
The plot centers around Joey (Josephina Vasquez), a 32-year-old corporate lawyer in Los Angeles who appears to be living the dream—she's on the verge of making partner and seems to have it all figured out. However, this polished exterior is nothing more than an elaborate facade masking her profound unhappiness and spiritual emptiness. When she reluctantly attends a house party thrown by her college best friend Ellie (and yes, despite the nickname, Ellie is a man who married his college sweetheart Cat—the woman who ended up with Joey's first love), she'd rather endure a waterboarding session than face the evening ahead.
The situation becomes exponentially worse when Joey discovers that her arch-nemesis Alex—who has recently transformed into an insufferably arrogant billionaire—will also be attending. As if that emotional assault weren't enough, she learns that Cat is expecting a baby, delivering a devastating double blow to her already fragile heart. Her inevitable confrontation with Alex deteriorates into a vicious exchange of insults, leaving Joey desperate to escape back to her apartment and her beloved adopted cat, Ruthie—her only reliable source of comfort.
Having consumed only two glasses of red wine, Joey believes she's perfectly capable of driving home safely. How much harm could it possibly cause? The answer comes swiftly and brutally when her car collides with a tree, seemingly ending her story in tragedy.
But death, as it turns out, is merely the beginning of Joey's extraordinary journey. She awakens in what can only be described as the world's most depressing waiting room, complete with hideous carpeting that seems designed to torture souls for eternity. There, she meets her assigned caseworker, who presents her with an unprecedented opportunity: a genuine second chance at life. She can return to any pivotal moment of her choosing and attempt to rewrite her story, pursuing happiness instead of the lonely existence she'd been trapped in—escaping her soul-crushing job, her dysfunctional family dynamics, and the painful estrangement from her sister.
Without hesitation, Joey chooses to return to that fateful college party where she first met Ellie, absolutely determined not to let him slip through her fingers this time. She's convinced she has the perfect plan to secure her happy ending.
However, once she's transported back into her eighteen-year-old body, reality proves far more complex than her carefully laid plans. Every different choice she makes creates unexpected ripple effects, and most surprisingly, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Alex—who, in this timeline, is completely different from the arrogant man she grew to despise. The magnetic attraction she feels toward him threatens to derail everything she thought she wanted, forcing her to confront the possibility that her assumptions about love, happiness, and destiny might have been completely wrong.
With only one precious chance remaining, Joey must navigate these unexpected feelings while ensuring she doesn't doom herself to repeat the same patterns of misery that defined her previous life. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the choices couldn't be more challenging.
Overall: This book absolutely enchanted me from beginning to end. It's a brilliantly crafted fantasy romance bursting with innovative concepts that make you yearn for your own opportunity to travel back in time and reshape the pivotal moments that defined your life. The author demonstrates exceptional skill in weaving together complex themes of regret, redemption, and self-discovery while maintaining perfect pacing and emotional resonance throughout.
This debut absolutely deserves five shining stars and has established this author as someone whose future works I'll eagerly anticipate. The creativity, heart, and wisdom embedded in these pages make it a standout addition to the fantasy romance genre.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing me with a digital review copy of this marvelous fantasy romance in exchange for my honest and enthusiastic thoughts. This opportunity allowed me to discover what I'm confident will become one of my favorite reads of the year.
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I found myself absolutely captivated by this original, unique, and deeply heartfelt story that compels every reader to confront a universal question: What would we do if we could travel back to that pivotal moment in our lives where everything went wrong and try making different choices to embrace entirely different consequences? Can we truly change our own destiny and save ourselves from endless cycles of misery and regret? Countless thought-provoking questions swirled through my mind as I turned each page, making this far more than just entertainment—it became a profound meditation on choice, consequence, and the paths not taken.
While the romance was beautifully developed, I found myself even more drawn to the protagonist's relentless pursuit of genuine happiness and self-discovery. This added an extra layer of depth that elevated the entire narrative beyond typical romance tropes.
The plot centers around Joey (Josephina Vasquez), a 32-year-old corporate lawyer in Los Angeles who appears to be living the dream—she's on the verge of making partner and seems to have it all figured out. However, this polished exterior is nothing more than an elaborate facade masking her profound unhappiness and spiritual emptiness. When she reluctantly attends a house party thrown by her college best friend Ellie (and yes, despite the nickname, Ellie is a man who married his college sweetheart Cat—the woman who ended up with Joey's first love), she'd rather endure a waterboarding session than face the evening ahead.
The situation becomes exponentially worse when Joey discovers that her arch-nemesis Alex—who has recently transformed into an insufferably arrogant billionaire—will also be attending. As if that emotional assault weren't enough, she learns that Cat is expecting a baby, delivering a devastating double blow to her already fragile heart. Her inevitable confrontation with Alex deteriorates into a vicious exchange of insults, leaving Joey desperate to escape back to her apartment and her beloved adopted cat, Ruthie—her only reliable source of comfort.
Having consumed only two glasses of red wine, Joey believes she's perfectly capable of driving home safely. How much harm could it possibly cause? The answer comes swiftly and brutally when her car collides with a tree, seemingly ending her story in tragedy.
But death, as it turns out, is merely the beginning of Joey's extraordinary journey. She awakens in what can only be described as the world's most depressing waiting room, complete with hideous carpeting that seems designed to torture souls for eternity. There, she meets her assigned caseworker, who presents her with an unprecedented opportunity: a genuine second chance at life. She can return to any pivotal moment of her choosing and attempt to rewrite her story, pursuing happiness instead of the lonely existence she'd been trapped in—escaping her soul-crushing job, her dysfunctional family dynamics, and the painful estrangement from her sister.
Without hesitation, Joey chooses to return to that fateful college party where she first met Ellie, absolutely determined not to let him slip through her fingers this time. She's convinced she has the perfect plan to secure her happy ending.
However, once she's transported back into her eighteen-year-old body, reality proves far more complex than her carefully laid plans. Every different choice she makes creates unexpected ripple effects, and most surprisingly, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Alex—who, in this timeline, is completely different from the arrogant man she grew to despise. The magnetic attraction she feels toward him threatens to derail everything she thought she wanted, forcing her to confront the possibility that her assumptions about love, happiness, and destiny might have been completely wrong.
With only one precious chance remaining, Joey must navigate these unexpected feelings while ensuring she doesn't doom herself to repeat the same patterns of misery that defined her previous life. The stakes couldn't be higher, and the choices couldn't be more challenging.
Overall: This book absolutely enchanted me from beginning to end. It's a brilliantly crafted fantasy romance bursting with innovative concepts that make you yearn for your own opportunity to travel back in time and reshape the pivotal moments that defined your life. The author demonstrates exceptional skill in weaving together complex themes of regret, redemption, and self-discovery while maintaining perfect pacing and emotional resonance throughout.
This debut absolutely deserves five shining stars and has established this author as someone whose future works I'll eagerly anticipate. The creativity, heart, and wisdom embedded in these pages make it a standout addition to the fantasy romance genre.
My heartfelt gratitude goes to NetGalley and Gallery Books for providing me with a digital review copy of this marvelous fantasy romance in exchange for my honest and enthusiastic thoughts. This opportunity allowed me to discover what I'm confident will become one of my favorite reads of the year.
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September 20, 2025
THIS. This is a special one. Devoured.
October 14, 2025
This is the second book about a ‘fix-it’ different timeline kinda story that I've read recently and I loved both of them so I guess this is something I enjoy?!!
In every version of you we have a system that when someone dies and they were not happy with their lives they get one chance to do it again. Our protagonist chooses to do that and goes back to her first year of college. It's a mess but in the best way.
I love how the characters are not perfect, a lot of them made very questionable choices actually but that's a reason why I loved them. It's not difficult to believe these are real people, and what they do in the situation is also pretty much what I'd do. I read the book in one sitting, so you can imagine the pace is great and I couldn't put it down.
Also, I loved everything about the cat iykyk
I can't believe this is a debut, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the author.
Thank you Edelweiss and Atria for the ARC.
In every version of you we have a system that when someone dies and they were not happy with their lives they get one chance to do it again. Our protagonist chooses to do that and goes back to her first year of college. It's a mess but in the best way.
I love how the characters are not perfect, a lot of them made very questionable choices actually but that's a reason why I loved them. It's not difficult to believe these are real people, and what they do in the situation is also pretty much what I'd do. I read the book in one sitting, so you can imagine the pace is great and I couldn't put it down.
Also, I loved everything about the cat iykyk
I can't believe this is a debut, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for the author.
Thank you Edelweiss and Atria for the ARC.
August 4, 2025
Maybe a hot take, but this book hooked me harder than Fourth Wing and ACOTAR. I TORE through this book. I think this is such a fan story of love and second chances and will be recommending it to everyone I know. I think this is a book anyone would be able to visualize well and enjoy to the fullest. I loved the characters, the concept, the story, everything about it. Cannot wait to read this book again when it officially comes out!
September 19, 2025
Joey is a workaholic corporate lawyer without much of a life. She goes on dates periodically but doesn’t let anyone in because she is secretly in love with Ellie (Elijah) the one who got away. She suddenly dies but gets a second chance at life and she goes back to college in 2012 to have a second chance at love. But instead she finds herself drawn to Alex, a billionaire capitalist that Ellie is friends with, a man she hates. Back in her 18 year old body with a 32 year old soul, she changes so much of what she wishes she could have done differently the first time.
If I could go back in time to my college days I’d have to do things the same so I could have my kids. But I definitely would find a way to see Whitney Houston, Prince and Michael Jackson live.
This is well paced and written. The back and forth between her 2026 mind and what she knows in 2012 is a running bit that doesn’t get old. If you enjoy time travel or second chance magical realism romance this is a book you should be reading. There are a lot of characters, many of whom play the same role and the metaphysical aspect of this doesn’t get too deep. I enjoyed the first 25% of the book the most. There were some surprises and twists near the end that were different than most time travel stories.
Thanks to NetGalley and gallery books for the ARC. Book to be published 4/28/26.
If I could go back in time to my college days I’d have to do things the same so I could have my kids. But I definitely would find a way to see Whitney Houston, Prince and Michael Jackson live.
This is well paced and written. The back and forth between her 2026 mind and what she knows in 2012 is a running bit that doesn’t get old. If you enjoy time travel or second chance magical realism romance this is a book you should be reading. There are a lot of characters, many of whom play the same role and the metaphysical aspect of this doesn’t get too deep. I enjoyed the first 25% of the book the most. There were some surprises and twists near the end that were different than most time travel stories.
Thanks to NetGalley and gallery books for the ARC. Book to be published 4/28/26.
November 2, 2025
This cleansed my soul. Breathed air into my oxygen-deprived lungs. Fueled by cells with ATP. Healed my childhood trauma. Recalibrated my moral compass. Shuffled and then reconnected the synapses in my brain. Reminded me of my purpose in life. Baptized me in seratonin.
✰ 5 stars, firing my therapist because this healed me
thank you to gallery books for the ebooks arc in exchange for an honest review
source: netgalley ebook arc
✰ 5 stars, firing my therapist because this healed me
thank you to gallery books for the ebooks arc in exchange for an honest review
source: netgalley ebook arc
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is for the romance lovers who enjoy a good “second chance” story with a twist. In Natalie Messier’s 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶, Josephina “Joey” Vasquez is a corporate lawyer on the partner track, a home owner, and a cat parent. On paper, she is a success, but truthfully her life isn’t fulfilling and she has regrets. She regrets how much she works. She regrets her lack of a social life. She regrets never telling her longtime best friend her romantic feelings for him, and now he’s happily married to somebody else with a kid on the way. And then—she’s given a second chance. A do-over. Joey goes back in time and is a college freshman again. She can fix everything.
This is was an enjoyable read. There are the usual cringe-y moments that accompany time travel stories, and some characters are not as well developed as others (for example, I don’t think it’s ever made clear why her best friend was worthy of a decade-long crush). But overall, 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 is light, entertaining, and transporting. Great for a vacation book or a cozy night in.
4.25 stars. Thank you to Gallery Books for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2026
The thing about time travel romcoms is that they allow so much redemption…. So when the character just doesn’t redeem themselves it kinda ruins it for me. Alas, this main character never crossed into the “making better choices and improving their life” category for me.
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted arc
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted arc
January 15, 2026
I can’t believe I read this book in a day.
Every Version of You is a perfect companion to A24’s Eternity. It’s contemplative, romantic, and takes you on a time-warping journey that continually pulls two characters back to each other through their inescapable connection.
By the midpoint of chapter one, I knew I was going to love this book and Natalie absolutely delivers. I was hooked in the best possible way, and the story offers so many moments that beg for a reaction.
The book’s exploration of “what ifs,” especially as they intersect with reincarnation, is handled brilliantly. The commentary is thoughtful, the execution is fabulous, and the overall experience is one I won’t forget.
This is an outstanding debut, and I truly can’t wait for everyone to discover it in 2026. I’ve followed the LitUp author selections from Reese’s Book Club closely, and they’ve never let me down and this latest pick is no exception. With so many eyes sure to be on Natalie, the anticipation is high, but she absolutely delivers. This book doesn’t miss. It’s heartfelt, compelling, and full of the promise that marks an author to watch.
I worked quite hard to get my hands on getting a digital arc and I'm so happy that I got to read this book early. My thanks to Edelweiss and Gallery Books!
Every Version of You is a perfect companion to A24’s Eternity. It’s contemplative, romantic, and takes you on a time-warping journey that continually pulls two characters back to each other through their inescapable connection.
By the midpoint of chapter one, I knew I was going to love this book and Natalie absolutely delivers. I was hooked in the best possible way, and the story offers so many moments that beg for a reaction.
The book’s exploration of “what ifs,” especially as they intersect with reincarnation, is handled brilliantly. The commentary is thoughtful, the execution is fabulous, and the overall experience is one I won’t forget.
This is an outstanding debut, and I truly can’t wait for everyone to discover it in 2026. I’ve followed the LitUp author selections from Reese’s Book Club closely, and they’ve never let me down and this latest pick is no exception. With so many eyes sure to be on Natalie, the anticipation is high, but she absolutely delivers. This book doesn’t miss. It’s heartfelt, compelling, and full of the promise that marks an author to watch.
I worked quite hard to get my hands on getting a digital arc and I'm so happy that I got to read this book early. My thanks to Edelweiss and Gallery Books!
December 10, 2025
I discovered this book while browsing through NetGalley and immediately grabbed my attention when it said “For fans of The Seven Year Slip & The Love of my Afterlife”. It was exactly that and it did not disappoint one bit 💜
It made my laugh, cry, giggle and fall in love. I seriously cannot wait to have the physical copy when it comes out next year, and I’m forever grateful I had the opportunity to read this beforehand. I’m a sucker for time-traveling and magical realism romances!!
It made my laugh, cry, giggle and fall in love. I seriously cannot wait to have the physical copy when it comes out next year, and I’m forever grateful I had the opportunity to read this beforehand. I’m a sucker for time-traveling and magical realism romances!!
September 26, 2025
EARLY REVIEWERS ARE RAVING!! - it’s me, i’m early reviewer. This is perfection.
May 11, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Natalie Messier's debut has a premise with real potential. A woman dies at thirty-two, gets sent back to eighteen, and has a second chance to course-correct fourteen years of pining after her best friend. The setup practically does the heavy lifting on its own.
Joey is a corporate lawyer whose entire inner life revolves around Elijah, a man who has been perpetually out of reach. The problem is that neither Joey nor her obsession with him are particularly compelling. She's not unlikeable exactly, just thin, and the story doesn't do much to fill her out before sending her back in time. When the premise finally kicks in, I was already a little detached.
The mechanics of the time travel are handled well enough. Messier keeps things moving, and the tension between what Joey knows and what she's walking back into has some genuine appeal early on. The first quarter of the book was where I was most engaged, before the cracks started to show.
What I couldn't shake was the mental age dynamic. Joey is a thirty-two year old mind in an eighteen year old body, and at various points her behavior toward people who are actually eighteen reads as manipulative at best and predatory at worst. The book doesn't seem especially interested in sitting with that discomfort, which made certain scenes difficult to get through and pulled me out of the story more than once.
Alex was actually a bright spot, and the more time the story spent with him the more I wished it had committed to that earlier. Elijah, by contrast, never justified fourteen years of Joey's devotion. He's largely defined by what Joey projects onto him rather than anything the story actually shows us. Cat was another character I found myself wanting more of, particularly in Joey's second life, where her presence felt underused given the weight she could have carried.
Messier's writing is capable and the pacing mostly works. I just needed the story to reckon more honestly with its own complications.
August 30, 2025
I adore this book!! I didn’t want to put it down. The story and characters were a delight. Great banter, a little spice, a little nostalgic. This was exactly what I was hoping this book would be.
This book will be released 4/21/2026.
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
This book will be released 4/21/2026.
Thank you, NetGalley, for this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
A girl who looks for her cat in every universe is my kind of girl 😭
MMC redemption arc was sweet.
MMC redemption arc was sweet.
November 3, 2025
♾️⭐️
New all-time favorite! Running to make a TikTok video review!!
New all-time favorite! Running to make a TikTok video review!!
August 4, 2025
Got to read an early copy and I was hooked. Fell in love with the characters, their connections, and their personal stakes. The moment that finally brings the main couple together had me 😭😭😭
Must purchase when published!
Must purchase when published!
October 21, 2025
4 ⭐️ Review to come. 🤗💞
October 13, 2025
read the arc for this and it is so so good! second chance at life? what would you do differently? Would you help others? a lot of interesting concepts and such a good story
November 22, 2025
5⭐️
This book is truly amazing, I can’t stop thinking about them
Je suis tombée par hasard sur ce roman sur NetGalley il y a un bon mois. Je pensais même ne jamais être acceptée, mais la réponse positive est finalement arrivée il y a quelques jours. C’est la mention du chat de Joey dans le résumé, ainsi que l’idée d’un voyage dans les années 2010, qui m’ont donné envie de découvrir cette histoire. Pourtant, je ne m’attendais absolument pas à avoir un tel coup de cœur pour le premier roman de Natalie Messier !
Joey a 32 ans en 2026 lorsqu’elle meurt soudainement. On lui offre alors la possibilité de remonter le temps pour reprendre sa vie et changer de trajectoire. Elle se retrouve donc en 2012, à l’âge de 18 ans. Pour elle, ce retour en arrière est l’occasion de tenter de faire tomber son meilleur ami, Ellie, amoureux d’elle. Mais cela implique aussi de recréer les amitiés qu’elle s’était forgées lors de son premier passage à l’université et d’éviter certaines personnes qu’elle n’apprécie pas vraiment, comme Alex. Une chose est sûre : rien ne se déroule jamais comme prévu, et changer le cours des choses peut s’avérer plus complexe qu’il n’y paraît.
Tout n’était pas parfait, MAIS je n’aurais pas pu passer à côté de ce coup de cœur tant cette histoire m’a touchée. Ce n’est pas une simple romance mais plutôt une « women’s fiction », dans la lignée d’auteures comme Emily Henry ou TJR. Le développement personnel et les réflexions de Joey sont au premier plan et constituent la véritable ligne directrice du roman. Every Version of You met en lumière les regrets qui peuvent nous accompagner en vieillissant et rappelle qu’il n’existe pas un seul chemin vers la réussite. La romance passe donc souvent au second plan, et je crois que c’est précisément ce que j’ai adoré dans ce récit.
Parlons justement de la romance : on est sur un mélange de second chance + enemies to lovers + un très léger triangle amoureux (je déteste ce trope, mais ici c’était parfait, je vous le promets). J’ai été agréablement surprise par la subtilité et la tension que l’autrice a su insuffler. Tout est tendre, doux, et la relation sonne particulièrement authentique. Il y a une scène explicite et deux autres plus soft.
En bref, je suis complètement conquise. Les personnages m’ont profondément marquée et resteront longtemps dans ma mémoire. Je vous recommande vraiment ce roman si vous cherchez une histoire qui, au-delà de la romance, vous poussera à réfléchir à votre vie, vos envies et votre évolution.
Pourquoi lire ce roman ?
🐾 Pour son concept original qui vous captivera du début à la fin
🐾 Si vous aimez Emily Henry ou Taylor Jenkins Reid
🐾 Parce que c’est le premier roman de Natalie Messier et qu’elle devient déjà l’une de mes autrices préférées
🐾 Si vous aimez les chats (vous verserez probablement une petite larme)
Il sort le 23 avril 2026, l’attente est encore longue, mais retenez cette date, car il en vaut tellement la peine 🫶🏼
Merci à NetGalley et Random House UK pour ce sp numérique ✨
This book is truly amazing, I can’t stop thinking about them
Je suis tombée par hasard sur ce roman sur NetGalley il y a un bon mois. Je pensais même ne jamais être acceptée, mais la réponse positive est finalement arrivée il y a quelques jours. C’est la mention du chat de Joey dans le résumé, ainsi que l’idée d’un voyage dans les années 2010, qui m’ont donné envie de découvrir cette histoire. Pourtant, je ne m’attendais absolument pas à avoir un tel coup de cœur pour le premier roman de Natalie Messier !
Joey a 32 ans en 2026 lorsqu’elle meurt soudainement. On lui offre alors la possibilité de remonter le temps pour reprendre sa vie et changer de trajectoire. Elle se retrouve donc en 2012, à l’âge de 18 ans. Pour elle, ce retour en arrière est l’occasion de tenter de faire tomber son meilleur ami, Ellie, amoureux d’elle. Mais cela implique aussi de recréer les amitiés qu’elle s’était forgées lors de son premier passage à l’université et d’éviter certaines personnes qu’elle n’apprécie pas vraiment, comme Alex. Une chose est sûre : rien ne se déroule jamais comme prévu, et changer le cours des choses peut s’avérer plus complexe qu’il n’y paraît.
Tout n’était pas parfait, MAIS je n’aurais pas pu passer à côté de ce coup de cœur tant cette histoire m’a touchée. Ce n’est pas une simple romance mais plutôt une « women’s fiction », dans la lignée d’auteures comme Emily Henry ou TJR. Le développement personnel et les réflexions de Joey sont au premier plan et constituent la véritable ligne directrice du roman. Every Version of You met en lumière les regrets qui peuvent nous accompagner en vieillissant et rappelle qu’il n’existe pas un seul chemin vers la réussite. La romance passe donc souvent au second plan, et je crois que c’est précisément ce que j’ai adoré dans ce récit.
Parlons justement de la romance : on est sur un mélange de second chance + enemies to lovers + un très léger triangle amoureux (je déteste ce trope, mais ici c’était parfait, je vous le promets). J’ai été agréablement surprise par la subtilité et la tension que l’autrice a su insuffler. Tout est tendre, doux, et la relation sonne particulièrement authentique. Il y a une scène explicite et deux autres plus soft.
En bref, je suis complètement conquise. Les personnages m’ont profondément marquée et resteront longtemps dans ma mémoire. Je vous recommande vraiment ce roman si vous cherchez une histoire qui, au-delà de la romance, vous poussera à réfléchir à votre vie, vos envies et votre évolution.
Pourquoi lire ce roman ?
🐾 Pour son concept original qui vous captivera du début à la fin
🐾 Si vous aimez Emily Henry ou Taylor Jenkins Reid
🐾 Parce que c’est le premier roman de Natalie Messier et qu’elle devient déjà l’une de mes autrices préférées
🐾 Si vous aimez les chats (vous verserez probablement une petite larme)
Il sort le 23 avril 2026, l’attente est encore longue, mais retenez cette date, car il en vaut tellement la peine 🫶🏼
Merci à NetGalley et Random House UK pour ce sp numérique ✨
September 24, 2025
This book wasn’t what I expected it was more. It felt slow to start but soon I felt immersed with the characters and needing to read it. There’s so many profound life lessons gained by reading this book. Lessons you wouldn’t get unless you too gained a second chance at life. I love that it bounces between 2012 and 2026 and the references to things that are big now are referenced in her 2012 life. I truly had no idea how this book would end and felt extremely satisfied with the ending. My ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 28, 2026
rep: Mexican-American protagonist and love interest
cw: death due to drunk driving
Honestly I should've known I wouldn't like this much when I got extremely annoyed in the first chapter because of the over-emphasis of verbs in almost every paragraph. While that thankfully got better (although there was still wayyy too much italicizing), I didn't exactly have a good first impression. For the most part, this book was enjoyable and I did like her deciding to take charge of her life and get over her regrets.
hmm the beginning did this thing where a word in almost every paragraph would be emphasized which I feel like defeats the purpose of emphasis bc if you’re emphasizing so often, nothing sounds emphasized. anyways the rest of it was fine if you don’t think abt the logistics of being 32 in an 18yo body (and the moral consequences…although there’s something obvious that sort of saves it)
cw: death due to drunk driving
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley. These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.**
Honestly I should've known I wouldn't like this much when I got extremely annoyed in the first chapter because of the over-emphasis of verbs in almost every paragraph. While that thankfully got better (although there was still wayyy too much italicizing), I didn't exactly have a good first impression. For the most part, this book was enjoyable and I did like her deciding to take charge of her life and get over her regrets.
original review:
hmm the beginning did this thing where a word in almost every paragraph would be emphasized which I feel like defeats the purpose of emphasis bc if you’re emphasizing so often, nothing sounds emphasized. anyways the rest of it was fine if you don’t think abt the logistics of being 32 in an 18yo body (and the moral consequences…although there’s something obvious that sort of saves it)
September 2, 2025
This book was everything I could have asked for. The story itself feels warm and heartfelt. The characters chemistry had me kicking my feet and giggling! I love a second chance romance, but this take on it was so magical and pure. When I tell you I couldn’t put this book down, I was so wrapped up in Joey’s second chance! I loved seeing her try to navigate her second life, it really makes you think about what you would do differently if you could go back!
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the eARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the eARC!
December 5, 2025
This book showed up in my mailbox and I went in blind. Once I started I was hooked!
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 (Pub 04.21) is a dazzling debut that had me devouring the pages. What if we could return to that pivotal moment when everything went wrong—and choose differently, knowing it would change everything that followed?
MORE:
Time travel
Finding your authentic self & purpose
Nostalgia (college)
Unique & creative delivery of a familiar theme
Well paced story arc
Twists unfolded with purpose & precision
Chemistry & charisma
🍆🍆 (steam)
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 (Pub 04.21) is a dazzling debut that had me devouring the pages. What if we could return to that pivotal moment when everything went wrong—and choose differently, knowing it would change everything that followed?
MORE:
Time travel
Finding your authentic self & purpose
Nostalgia (college)
Unique & creative delivery of a familiar theme
Well paced story arc
Twists unfolded with purpose & precision
Chemistry & charisma
🍆🍆 (steam)
August 4, 2025
I got an advanced preview via my book club. This is such a fun, heartfelt read. I loved the idea of getting a second shot at college (and life!) and the story totally delivered. Joey is so relatable, and I was hooked watching her figure things out the second time around. Smart, nostalgic, and just the right amount of romantic.
August 7, 2025
Staying up till two reading this addictive book in one late night.
September 28, 2025
♡𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰♡
📚𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖
𝐵𝑦 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑟
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 : 5★★★★★
𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 21𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 2026
𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸:
I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this book, because I flew through it in what felt like no time at all. It completely pulled me in from the very first page, and I was amazed at how beautifully it was written while still being so easy to read. The characters felt incredibly real and human their emotions, their struggles, and their choices all resonated in such a natural way that I couldn’t help but feel invested in them. What struck me most was the way the story explored the second-life concept. It wasn’t just a clever idea, it was executed with so much depth, showing how the choices people make can completely change who they become. Watching the characters grow through this lens was both fascinating and moving, and it gave the entire book a sense of heart and meaning that really stayed with me. The romance was another highlight. It was tender and heartfelt, and while a few scenes were a little spicier than what I usually prefer, I still appreciated how it was handled because it added another layer of intimacy and vulnerability. The chemistry between Alex and Joey absolutely leapt off the page. From their very first interactions, their banter was sharp, fun, and full of sparks, and as the story progressed, it only got better. I especially adored the way they bonded over cats, it was such a sweet, genuine detail that made their connection feel even more special. And then there’s the ending. Without giving anything away, I’ll just say it caught me off guard in the best way. It was emotional, heartfelt, and left me sitting with all the feelings long after I closed the book. It tied everything together in a way that felt both satisfying and moving, which is rare to find.
Overall, I loved this book and the experience of reading it. It had heart, humor, depth, and romance all woven together so seamlessly.
📚𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑽𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒇 𝒀𝒐𝒖
𝐵𝑦 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑒 𝑀𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑟
𝑹𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 : 5★★★★★
𝑹𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 21𝑠𝑡 𝐴𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑙 2026
𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸:
I honestly don’t even know where to begin with this book, because I flew through it in what felt like no time at all. It completely pulled me in from the very first page, and I was amazed at how beautifully it was written while still being so easy to read. The characters felt incredibly real and human their emotions, their struggles, and their choices all resonated in such a natural way that I couldn’t help but feel invested in them. What struck me most was the way the story explored the second-life concept. It wasn’t just a clever idea, it was executed with so much depth, showing how the choices people make can completely change who they become. Watching the characters grow through this lens was both fascinating and moving, and it gave the entire book a sense of heart and meaning that really stayed with me. The romance was another highlight. It was tender and heartfelt, and while a few scenes were a little spicier than what I usually prefer, I still appreciated how it was handled because it added another layer of intimacy and vulnerability. The chemistry between Alex and Joey absolutely leapt off the page. From their very first interactions, their banter was sharp, fun, and full of sparks, and as the story progressed, it only got better. I especially adored the way they bonded over cats, it was such a sweet, genuine detail that made their connection feel even more special. And then there’s the ending. Without giving anything away, I’ll just say it caught me off guard in the best way. It was emotional, heartfelt, and left me sitting with all the feelings long after I closed the book. It tied everything together in a way that felt both satisfying and moving, which is rare to find.
Overall, I loved this book and the experience of reading it. It had heart, humor, depth, and romance all woven together so seamlessly.
January 3, 2026
Starting the year off strong because I loved this book so much??
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the free arc.
What would you do differently if you could go back and start re-living your life at any point in time?
Gosh this one was so thought-provoking, so sad and hopeful and just so good. I really love magical realism when it’s done right and this is one of those books where it is done right. Also, if you’re an animal lover - this will pull on your heartstrings in the best way.
I am sad that this book isn’t being released until summer because I want everyone to read it so we can talk about it 😂
Absolutely loved it!
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the free arc.
What would you do differently if you could go back and start re-living your life at any point in time?
Gosh this one was so thought-provoking, so sad and hopeful and just so good. I really love magical realism when it’s done right and this is one of those books where it is done right. Also, if you’re an animal lover - this will pull on your heartstrings in the best way.
I am sad that this book isn’t being released until summer because I want everyone to read it so we can talk about it 😂
Absolutely loved it!
April 28, 2026
★★★★★ — What If You Could Turn Left?
I found my copy of Every Version of You completely by accident, an ARC left behind at my local coffee shop, on a give a book, take a book shelf, and I genuinely cannot believe my luck.
Natalie Messier’s debut asks a question most of us have whispered to ourselves somewhere in our 30s: what if I went back to the first week of college and did it all differently? Joey is every woman who hits that wall, the one where you look at your life and think, wait, what if I’d turned left? Messier makes you feel every version of that ache.
Read this book.
I found my copy of Every Version of You completely by accident, an ARC left behind at my local coffee shop, on a give a book, take a book shelf, and I genuinely cannot believe my luck.
Natalie Messier’s debut asks a question most of us have whispered to ourselves somewhere in our 30s: what if I went back to the first week of college and did it all differently? Joey is every woman who hits that wall, the one where you look at your life and think, wait, what if I’d turned left? Messier makes you feel every version of that ache.
Read this book.
November 6, 2025
4.5 ⭐
Over the past few years, I've really started to enjoy the occasional romance read, especially when it involves a unique and intriguing storyline. Every Version of You fits that bill to a tee. A sliding doors romance with a little time travel/magical realism worked in? Umm, yes, please. I was completely swept away by this story, readers, and I found myself rooting for Alex and Joey. This is one of the most original books of this genre I've read, and it was so incredibly well done. These magical elements could easily slip into being hoaky, but that certainly did not happen here. Instead, I found myself attached to these characters and their outcome and captivated by the originality of the storyline. What a fabulous debut!
Over the past few years, I've really started to enjoy the occasional romance read, especially when it involves a unique and intriguing storyline. Every Version of You fits that bill to a tee. A sliding doors romance with a little time travel/magical realism worked in? Umm, yes, please. I was completely swept away by this story, readers, and I found myself rooting for Alex and Joey. This is one of the most original books of this genre I've read, and it was so incredibly well done. These magical elements could easily slip into being hoaky, but that certainly did not happen here. Instead, I found myself attached to these characters and their outcome and captivated by the originality of the storyline. What a fabulous debut!
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May 16, 2026Really loved this one but am not sure on my rating yet! Need to sit on it 🤨
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