Love Me Tomorrow

by Emiko Jean

From the New York Times bestselling author of Tokyo Ever After comes a laugh-out-loud funny and deeply moving rom-com about a girl who starts receiving letters from the love of her life—writing to her from years in the future.

“If I’m being honest, I’ve loved you from the beginning.”

Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in forever love, not after her parents’ heartbreaking divorce. Which is why, when she attends the summer festival of Tanabata with her grandfather, she wishes for proof that love is real—and that it can last.

Emma doesn’t expect anything to come of her wish until she discovers a note from someone claiming to be her true love…contacting her from the future. Someone has to be pranking her, right? But as more notes pour in, Emma is forced to admit the mysterious writer knows her in a profound way, which can only mean one This is real. Someone she knows now is actually contacting her from the future.

But who?

Is it Ezra, the absurdly popular musical genius? Theo, the literal boy next door, who knows Emma best? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she meets when she starts cleaning his mega-mansion?

As Emma tries to uncover the identity of the letter writer, the mystery turns into something a process of self-discovery. In the end, Emma will learn the key to making love last—and how it’s the point of, well, everything.

Genres: Romance, Young Adult, Contemporary, Magical Realism, Fiction, Young Adult Romance, Contemporary Romance

352 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 3, 2026

About the author

Emiko Jean is a New York Times best-selling author of adult and young adult fiction.Her books have been published in over thirty languages. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America as a GMA book club pick, by Reese Witherspoon as a young adult book club pick, and in publications such as: Marie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Cosmopolitan, Shondaland and Bustle. She lives in Washington with her husband and two kids.

Reviews

[jensbooktok28 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love me Tomorrow by Emily Jean 💌🎻⛵️💘🌟
4.5/5 🌟
Mark your calendars for February 3, 2026. You need to buy this book. I full on just sobbed to the ending. SOBBED. And it’s not because it’s a sad book. It DEFINITELY is NOT. It just felt like I needed to cry. I felt like I was on the same journey as the main character Emma is and a good cry felt right.

Emma swears she will never fully trust love after her parents divorce broke her heart as a child. One day she mysteriously is written a letter from a mysterious boy from the future. Claiming that “If I’m being honest, I’ve loved you from the beginning.” If that doesn’t hook you idk what will.

The book takes us through moments of Emma’s senior year of high school where she’s navigating boys and herself and she’s stuck trying to figure out who the boy writing her letters is. Is it Ezra? Her tutor at Sherwood, a special arts school. Is it her next door neighbors best Theo? Who’s been her best friend since she was in diapers. Or is it Collin? The son of the woman’s house she cleans….
guess you’ll have to read and find out like me!

[Allison • Alli’s Fairy Tales · Rating 4 out of 5]

• My Reading Experience: ENJOYED IT!
• Book Spice: None - kissing
• Adjusted Rating: 3.75
• POV: First Person

• Content Thoughts:

Emiko did such a great job keeping me on my toes with this one. Every time I felt confident about how things would end, the story twisted just enough to make me question myself all over again 😂. That constant push-and-pull really carried the mystery well and made the reading experience fun.

One of my favorite aspects was the magical realism. It was beautifully woven into the narrative, and I just wish there had been more of it layered into the story—it was such a compelling element.

The pacing was interesting though: during the first half, I really enjoyed the relaxed buildup. The world and atmosphere unfolded at just the right speed, and I felt immersed in it. But around the midway point, things started to drag. I don’t think it was poor pacing so much as the nature of where we are in the plot at that stage. Ultimately, I was just eager to finally uncover the answers to the mystery.

There is a romance subplot here, but I appreciated that the story leaned more heavily on the FMC’s personal journey than on romance itself. That said, some of the moments of romance felt a bit rushed or sudden. It wasn’t distracting enough to take me out of the story, but it did feel like those moments could’ve used more space to breathe.

Overall, this was an engaging and thoughtful read that balanced mystery, magical realism, and character focus in a way that felt unique.

Thank you Simon Teen for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

[littlefox]

this book sounds incredibly sweet, i’m so excited to have received the ARC! thank you simon and schuster!

[Madisyn Lowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a sweet YA read with a little bit of magical realism!
this read more like a coming of age story & less of a romance. it was not was i was expecting! it was fast paced and such a quick read! it felt like a palette cleanser !!
emma’s experiences were raw & real & i grew to love her & her grandpa.
this is perfect for a younger audience or an older audience!
🤐LANGUAGE🤐 4 uses of the F word
🔥NO SPICE🔥a heated makeout scene shown

[Pallavi · Rating 4 out of 5]

RATING: 3.75/5 STARS

The concept of this novel with magical love letters traveling through time drew me to request it, and I overall enjoyed the execution here! I couldn't predict exactly where it was going, but the ending felt right. For fans of TWICE IN A LIFETIME by Melissa Baron, ONE TRUE LOVES by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and the 2006 movie The Lake House.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read a couple of other books by Emiko Jean and really enjoyed them. I also am a sucker for quasi-science fiction books that probably don't land on most sci-fi fans' radars, things that tend to be more contemporary rom com type stories that have a time travel or alternate universe hook. I got this book from Netgalley since it hit both of those notes.

The book is about Emma, a teenager with divorced parents who is therefore really distrustful of love. She keeps herself safe by not risking relationships until she starts getting letters from someone in the future who seems to be her future partner. She starts eyeballing every possible love interest in her life in case they are the letter writer, and starts trying to open herself up to opportunities more while also trying to guess who is sending her the notes.

It was enjoyable watching Emma wrestle with all of these questions and grow a little bit out of her comfort zone. One of the things I enjoyed was her relationship with her dad's new girlfriend and girlfriend's daughter. Other YA books had me fully expecting that Emma was going to have an antagonistic relationship with them, but I was pleasantly surprised to be completely wrong. They still have some conflict, but the type of conflict felt novel and fresh, which is always welcome when one reads as much as I do.

The downside for me is that despite the sci-fi hook of time traveling letters, I wasn't fully convinced that the plot mechanism worked that well. It wasn't clear to me why the letter writer decided to write to her, or why he decided to write to her at that point in her life. The letters hinted that they did not have a happy future, but they were so vague it was hard to tell what the motivations were. I wanted it to lean a little more into the time traveling, but quite frankly the plot would have been identical if the future letter author had been replaced with a present-day suitor expressing feelings for her. Out of all of the quasi-sci fi books I've read in this sub-genre, this one's plot needed the science fiction the least.

[melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

an earnest and sweet speculative YA romance where 17 year-old emma starts receiving letters from the future love of her life. i liked how the letters helped emma with things like what she should do after graduation and her parents' divorce, and i thought this was a fun spin on the love triangle. her relationship with each of the boys was different and i was truly convinced at each point that they were the letter writer. i understand why the ending was the way it was, but i found it underwhelming. now that i see that this is a series, i am very curious as to what will happen in book 2!

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute and full of heart, Love Me Tomorrow should be on your February TBR! Our fmc starts receiving notes from someone who loves her in the future. She has 3 ideas of who it could be, and it was so fun to try and figure it out with her! The fmc is veryyy closed off from love because of her parent’s divorce, and I liked seeing her grow on this journey. It ended EXACTLY the way I wanted it to. It was so cute! My arc copy did said this was the beginning of a duology, but I didn’t see that in any other synopses online. I’m hoping it’ll remain a standalone bc it’s perfect as it is. <3

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest review.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

*****3.5*****
I thought this would be a four-star book for most of it, but there are little things that made me want to drop half a star. Overall, I really enjoyed the premise of this book--Emma gets a letter from the future, someone telling her that he's always loved her, that he's writing to help her get out of her comfort zone because he wants her to be happy. Of course, Emma, who has closed herself off from love ever since her parents' divorce, is dying to know who wrote the letter. She believes it to be someone currently in her life, and she tries to figure it out based on clues the "letter writer," as he becomes known, gives her. Trying to figure out who the person is and wanting it to be specific people leads her to make more mistakes, but the letter writer's encouragement also leads her to do exactly what the letters intended--get her out of her comfort zone and help her heal.
The main character is very likeable and has a unique voice and personality. I really enjoy all the banter in the book between Emma and her best friend, Delia, and Emma and her boys, Theo, Colin, and Ezra. The story follows a good, slow arc that builds character more than conflict, but I enjoy a character-driven story, and the plot sort of makes that necessary since the book is all about Emma figuring herself out and moving on from her childhood pain.
The gripes I have are that there isn't an objective correlative for a lot of what Emma feels. Some things just don't feel as intense as they're supposed to. I also think that a lot of scenes and connections are rushed. Like, for instance, Emma and one of her guys go out to dinner, and during their brief conversation recorded in the text, they finish eating. It takes all of two minutes. There's no indication of the author skipping around the conversation and time passing. It feels very swift and doesn't match reality. There are a few other scenes like this, some really important, that move so quickly. I also despise YA literature's emphasis on tingling and feeling warm from every little touch. I get it--they're teenagers, but let's be real. Not everything has to be described all the time. It's just so annoying. I don't get why authors feel the need to do that. It minimizes the importance of the important touches when every touch is important.
Otherwise, I did enjoy this book. I like Jean's writing a lot, and I really like all the characters. I wouldn't mind if this had a sequel and showed Emma older, meeting the letter writer in her future. That would be great! Or even just followed her to college and maybe the letter writer makes a comeback. I recommend this book to YA, character-driven, contemporary realism fans.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book!

[Misha Palod · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS BOOK WAS PHENOMENAL. After the messy divorce of her parents, Emma swears she will never love again. Until one day, whilst cleaning a lavish apartment, she comes across a mysterious letter from the future. It reads "If I'm being honest, I've loved you from the beginning." Initially, she disregards these letters as a mere prank; yet as more notes surface, she is forced to consider the possibility of love as a profound, visceral, and starkly real emotion. So who is writing them? Is it Ezra, her swoony musical mentor? Or Theo, her childhood best friend and lifelong neighbour? Or Colin, the privileged boy whose house she cleans?

Right from the get-go, I knew that I would adore Emma. She was a beautifully written fmc and thoroughly relatable. She wasn't stuck up, and didn't attempt to cage her flaws behind a veneer of perfection--she was so realistic. Jiji was also amazing, and each character was so wonderfully constructed. I loved her development throughout the story, and watching her romantic journey progress was so rewarding as a reader :))

The plot was also sooooooooooooooooooooo engaging. It kept me on my toes, and I was consistently guessing throughout; wherever I was certain of who it was, Emiko Jean threw a curveball, and I was once again left clueless. I LOVED THE ENDING AND THE EPILOGUE 🥹🥹🥹 Also, the emotion was amazing. Often, I feel that it's difficult to find a story that includes an appropriate balance between heavier and lighter emotions — yet this book captures it beautifully. The writing flowed SO WELL through the story, and encapsulated me in a way that made it IMPOSSIBLE for me to put down.

Initially, what piqued my interest was the magical realism, which DID NOT disappoint. The title and the cover were both so poetic and perfectly reflect the narrative. The pacing was perfect, and it was a surprisingly short read! Mark February to keep an eye out for this spectacularly heartwarming novel for such a rewarding read!

Thank you so much to Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for providing me with this e-ARC :)

[♡Abria♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Firstly, I want to thank the publisher and the author for letting me receive an ARC of this book in return for an honest review!

Love Me Tomorrow follows a high school senior named Emma who doesn’t believe in love after seeing what her parents went through when they fell out of love and got divorced.

She begins to question her mindset however when she receives mysterious letters from someone from the future who admits they love her and have loved her for a long time. At first she thinks it’s just a prank but as more letters come in she realizes this person knows her, really knows her.

Now, with her mind swirling about the possibilities of who this might be we follow her as she tries to figure out if the mysterious person is her childhood best friend Theo, Ezra the popular musical prodigy from her school, or if it’s Colin the rich kid.

This book was soooooo well written. I was immediately hooked and honestly couldn’t stop reading. I loved the plot and adored all of the characters. The ending made me cry, not necessarily because I was sad, but because I genuinely felt connected to the main character, Emma.

This book was an absolute rollercoaster since you were learning everything the same time Emma did but it was perfectly written. I’m genuinely sad it’s over because of how much I loved this story.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add this to your 2026 TBR because you won’t regret it. This book completely changed my mindset about certain things and the ending was perfect!

[Haley Gonzalez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is magical realism at its best! This is a sweet, young adult novel about learning to lean into love without guarantees. But, there is also a mystery to be solved.

In her senior year of high school, Emma, receives a letter simply stating, “If i’m being honest, I have loved you from the beginning.”

As she had sworn off any ideas of romantic love in her own life after struggling with her parents divorce, she threw the letter away and set out to move on with her life exactly as she had planned it - risk free.

The only problem is …the letters continue to come and the sender claims to be from the future and he is begging her to open herself up to love.

She sets out to find love by matching the information she receives about the sender to three different love interests in her life.

I love the route the author chose to take with this plot. They guide you in one direction enough that you’re routing for it to go a certain way, but still allowed for twists and turns right up until the very end.

Thanks Netgalley for this ARC :)

[sydney | books + cats || thebookishcatmom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big thanks to Simon & Schuster Canada for this eARC!!

I initially wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this, being that romances are generally not my forte HOWEVER, this was exceptional.

I've not read anything by Emiko Jean before but that is definitely going to change! The writing style was perfectly quippy and concise and I was constantly smiling or laughing at jokes.

Emma's character development was so true to "teenage girl" that I really resonated with her inner struggles and boy issues.

The premise of this was SO FUN and I was so curious to see how it all played out. Even though I feel like I "called it", Jean really did write it so masterfully I was constantly second-guessing.

Near the halfway point I was rooting SO HARD for a certain outcome, and while there was kind of a third act breakup, this book wasn't uber trope-y. It was realistic and raw, and everything that encompasses "young love"; spontaneity, recklessness, choices and family.

Absolutely a delight to read and will definitely be recommending.

[JennieFromTheBook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I love magical realism. What really made it extra special were the themes of romance, hope and self-discovery. The FMC doesn’t believe in love anymore after her parent’s divorce, yet she makes a wish for the universe to prove that love is real. She starts to receive letters from the love of her life, from the future! it’s so heartfelt and sweet. The story kept me guessing on who it could possibly be writing these letters to her. A wonderfully written mystery! The story is reflective, hopeful, and full of moments about taking chances and learning to believe in love again. I enjoyed every single moment, and it’s one of those books that stays with you long after you finish it. Truly comforting, magical, and heartwarming. 5 stars all the way ❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’m so grateful to have had a chance to read the ARC❤️

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emma doesn’t believe that love can last until she mysteriously begins to receive love letters from the future that chip away at the walls she has surrounded herself with. Love Me Tomorrow is a sweet coming of age story that is romantic, but also delves into love for family, friends and self love. The relationships were believable and interesting and I was rooting for Emma to find her way and follow her dreams. There was enough mystery to drive the plot along and keep me guessing who the letters were coming from. I really liked the ending and really didn’t see it coming.

This is the fifth book I have read by Emiko Jean and I know I will continue to come back for more. She adeptly handles both YA and adult stories and writes in varied genres including contemporary, fantasy and thriller. She has definitely gained a space near the top of my favorite author list.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing the eARC for review.

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emiko Jean writes the swooniest plots and also has her MCs figure important stuff out. Here, Emma has to learn to open herself up to new experiences, after dealing with the aftermath of her parents' messy divorce. And, having a future love email her current self, was a great vehicle for this. I'm looking forward in seeing Emma's journey in the next book, and next year can't come soon enough.

I received an arc from the publisher but all opinions are my own.

[Erica Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon Schuster Children’s Publishing for access to this eARC in exchange for an honest review. What is there to say about this book. Honestly, Emiko Jean has done it again. Creating realistic characters with complex emotions. I loved the magical realism element and the letters from the future. But I also loved Emma and her family, especially Jiji. If you want a book that will make you smile throughout, I highly recommend.

[fatima ☼ ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

I loved Emiko Jean’s novel Tokyo Ever After, so I was happy to get an arc of her new book. The premise was intriguing, but I think the story overall is more of a coming of age one than a romance.

The main strength of this story was Emma herself as a main character. Her feelings and thoughts all felt incredibly realistic and I think her family situation is one a lot of people can relate to, whether or not they’re only children. Emma is skeptical about love, and it’s entirely understandable why. I loved Delia and Jiji as side characters the most, Emma’s relationship with her grandfather in particular reminded me of my own. Her own complicated relationship with her parents was written really realistically, and I appreciated that a lot. The emotional vulnerability that was written throughout the story, was my favorite part of the book.

As for the love interests, they all slowly grew on me. Considering how many there were, I think the author did a good job of balancing them out throughout the story and letting us get to know them. I kept changing who I was rooting for, which honestly is a testament to how well that aspect of the story was written because I usually just stick with liking only one love interest. The small twists throughout the story kept me flipping the pages and I was pleasantly surprised by the ending.

This is a magical realism story, and I do wish the magic was explained slightly better, but I think that’s more something I just wanted than an issue with the book itself. I recommend this as a solid read, as an emotional coming of age story, with a cute romance built in. This is also listed as the first in a duology, so I’m curious about book 2, and if that one will be about Emma or someone else!

thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT THIS BOOK!

I truly don't know what made me pick it up when I did- or request it on NetGalley but I am SO happy I did. I have not read anything by this author before (something is DEFINITELY) going to change. I also don't read a ton of contemporary YA romance- if I read YA it is usually fantasy/paranormal or something. And yet this book was just the best kind of story and I basically read it in a day.

This is the story of a girl named Emma who has her faith in true love shaken after her parents divorce. On a whim she asks for proof of true love- and receives an anonymous letter from the future from someone who claims to be the love of her life. And that is where we kick off Emma's story. While it definitely has a romance theme- the real heart of the story is Emma's self journey. We discover a little more about who Emma is through her relationships with all her potential future loves. Is it the boy next door (Theo) who has been her best friend since birth, the handsome popular former classmate (Ezra) who she has always had a crush on or the son of the rich family she helps clean for (Colin). All of these experiences are just so real and relatable. And incredibly sweet. Emma as our heroine is just quirky and fun and self reflective- I love everything about her, especially her self growth. We also learn a lot about Emma and see her growth with her relationships with her family (especially her beloved grandfather/Jiji) and her friends Delia and Camille.

I started this book on a whim but I could not put it down. I loved all of the characters. They were so well developed and just relatable. I am so happy to hear there is a Book 2. While this doesn't end on a cliffhanger per se- I felt like the ending was not finished. And I am so incredibly happy to get more time with these characters. I saw someone describe this book as a cross between To All the Boys I Loved Before and How I Met Your Mother. And I think that is a perfect comparison- especially the How I Met Your Mother (I admit I have not read TATBILB- but my daughter has and I watched the movie with her after).

This book was a joy. I will definitely be buying a copy of this book for my daughter who will love it. I gave it 4.75 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

[Leah Stuhler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Me Tomorrow is a light-hearted and sweet YA romance.

The divorce of her parents has caused seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher not to believe in love. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, she wishes for proof that love is real and can last.

Emma gets her proof soon enough when she finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. At first, Emma believes it to be a prank. But when the notes continue to pour in, revealing secrets only she knows, Emma is forced to accept the impossible; Someone is reaching out to her across time. But who is it? Theo, her best friend since childhood? Ezra, her new hot violin mentor? Or is it Colin, the handsome spoiled rich kid she meets while cleaning his mansion? As Emma tries to uncover the identity of the letter writer, she’ll discover that love is not just real, but that it’s been waiting for her all along.

I really liked the overall concept of this book; the main character receiving love letters from someone in the future is so fun! I wasn't sure how it was going to work with three potential love interests for Emma, but each relationship was so different from the others. How Emma interacts with and relates to Colin, Theo, and Ezra are unique to each of them. Emiko Jean does a fantastic job of creating three very distinct personalities in these characters, but also making them all someone who Emma could love. Any of them could be the letter writer, and it's fun to go along the journey with Emma as she tries to figure out which one it is.

Emiko Jean does a wonderful job of representing the realities of divorce and how it affects both parents and children. She handles it in a realistic yet sensitive way, showing the emotions of both Emma's parents and herself. There are a variety of family dynamics and relationships explored in this book. We also see how teenagers can sometimes feel responsible for taking care of their family members and put their own desires and needs aside for their family. This book is a sweet love story, but it's also a story of self-discovery.

[Carmela Agatha Enriquez (agathafeelingg.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

📖 ARC REVIEW 📖

Thank you @simonteen for an early copy of Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. 🤍

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Release date: February 3rd, 2026

Blurb:Seventeen-year-old Emma, disillusioned by her parents’ divorce, makes a wish at a summer festival for proof that true love can last—and soon begins receiving letters from someone claiming to be her future soulmate. As she tries to uncover whether the writer is Ezra, Theo, or Colin, Emma embarks on a journey of mystery, romance, and self-discovery that challenges her beliefs about love.

🛑Read on with caution; review may contain spoilers🛑

Love Me Tomorrow begins with Emma, a teenager who discovers a mysterious note from someone claiming to be her true love writing from the future. Skeptical about love after witnessing her parents’ divorce, Emma wishes for proof that love is real and lasting, and that wish seemingly comes true through this unexpected correspondence.

I really enjoyed following Emma’s journey as she searched for the letter writer’s identity. While her tendency to suspect every boy she grew close to (Ezra, her longtime crush and music mentor; Theo, her supportive best friend; and Colin, the charming rich kid she works for) did get repetitive after a while, I found it touching that the mystery encouraged her to step outside her comfort zone. Through these interactions, she learned to take chances, embrace new experiences, and most importantly, love herself more in the present.

Although I personally wished for more romance in the story, I think the balance between mystery, friendship, and self-discovery was handled beautifully. Love Me Tomorrow is a heartfelt and reflective read about growth, connection, and finding the courage to believe in love again.

[Carina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've loved the way Emiko Jean incorporates Japanese and Japanese-American culture into her books, and this was no exception. The conflict of the story comes at Tanabata, a Japanese summer festival, and I absolutely loved the inclusion of it. That part of the story had a very magical and romantic atmosphere and was the perfect way to start this sweet YA romance novel.

The other thing that I loved was that there were several plausible love-interests that I genuinely rooted for. Usually, it's pretty clear who the love interest will be to the reader, and this time it was very much not clear. The whole idea of trying to find the mystery writer was really fun, and it allowed for Emma to explore all her options while trying to get to know more about them. Even though the three love interests were all some sort of trope (boy next door, bad boy, and whatever Collin was), the characters were all interesting to root for.

My only criticisms of the book were that the chapters/scenes felt very short and ended abruptly and that it got a tiny bit repetitive in the middle. Each chapter featured a different scene, and it felt like with the short chapters the scenes got ended prematurely and could have been explored a little bit more. On the flip side, it got a tiny bit repetitive because Emma would constantly find out a small detail about one of the boys and it would send her into a spiral about if he was the mystery writer or not.

The ending was definitely interesting. I really support her decisions, and I am curious to see what happens in the next book. If the next book just introduces new love interests and starts the cycle over though I will be quite upset. I want Emma to explore more with the three boys already introduced.

Thank you to NetGalley + Simon & Schuster for the ARC

[maia ᡣ&#x10b69; •｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

Thank you Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Australia Socials for letting me review this book early!!!

Love Me Tomorrow is a cute romcom with a k-drama feel to it. What peaked my interest when I read the synopsis was the books seemingly supernatural elements.

I think the author went about this plot really ably. It was well thought out and perfectly written for the right audience. If you are someone who enjoys authors like Ann Liang or books that feel like you’re reading a k-drama on paper, then this is the ideal book for you!

-Spoilers from here on-

There are some things that I think could be different about this book. For one, some of the writing is clipped and it didn’t always flow well, but this is only a small portion of the writing, so I don’t think it’s a big issue.

Another thing I wasn’t fully sold on was Emma’s emotions. Her character fell a little flat for me, but I think a lot of people could view this in a different way and really appreciate her emotions and how the author writes her.

Now what I did enjoy was how light this book was. It made me laugh a lot, especially Colin’s character. He was such a sweet guy and I loved his character and him and Emma’s relationship.

I have to express how happy I am that they were endgame!!! I also found myself not caring not knowing who the Letter Writer was.

I think the author was really smart with this. The audience doesn’t need to know because Emma doesn’t need to know. What’s important is that she’s living in the moment and paving her own path — being true to herself and opening up more to others.

I can’t say that I adored this book, but I definitely enjoyed it and would recommend!!!

🎻💌

[Topo Chicas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emiko Jean has done it again! This book is such a fun, emotional, and twisty ride! I couldn’t stop myself from reading, so I finished it in a weekend. It will have you on your toes the entire time, wanting desperately to find out what happens next to Emma!

As the child of divorce, Emma is skeptical about love. That is until she runs across a mysterious letter from a boy claiming to be from the future—and desperately in love with her. This leads her on a wild search to figure out who it could be. Is it her musical mentor, Ezra? Or the boy whose house she cleans, Colin? Or what about her lifeline neighbor and best friend, Theo? Along the way, she may just find herself willing to let herself fall in love.

I absolutely adored Emma’s journey of self-discovery, family, friendship, and love! She really comes into herself as a person throughout the novel, which felt so realistic as a high school senior on the brink of “what’s next”. I really appreciated the relationship between Emma and her future stepsister Camille, and wish we got to see more of it throughout! And a touch of magical realism, *chef’s kiss*. I also loved the romantic journey that Emma goes on throughout; I was so desperate to figure out who was going to be her letter writer throughout. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time trying to figure out who it could be. I won’t spoil it but that twisty cliffhanger at the end, it got me! I really hope/cannot wait for a second book!

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for the ARC!

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I saw Emiko Jean's latest book (and it's gorgeous cover), I thought it sounded promising, especially since I read three of her previous books and enjoyed them. This book did not disappoint, and I believe this is her best YA novel yet.

I loved the protagonist, Emma, as well as most of the other characters. Emiko Jean writes such witty dialogue, and the potential suitors are swoon worthy. I think I spent a good portion of time reading this with a big smile on my face (when I wasn't laughing). Not only was the romance lovely, but the characters also had problems and hardships, which were written about realistically and compassionately.
The themes in this story are what I love about young adult books. The struggles the characters face combined with the promises of the future, as well as the excitement and potential possibilities that come with first love.

I thought that the mystery writer was obvious from the beginning, but I was pleasantly surprised at the end. It had me thinking for awhile after I finished the book of what Emma's future would have looked like (what was the impetus that led to his correspondence) and how his actions changed the course of their lives. It was very thought-provoking.

Thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for the eARC.

[yours in yellow &#x1f49b; · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 ⭐️

That epilogue, w o w 🥺

I enjoyed this book so much! The pacing was pleasantly balanced, the writing style was simple & easy to follow, and the overall message is such a powerful one—to all audiences, but especially the young adult audience. 🫶

The beginning nicely provides context for Emma’s decisions as we follow her throughout the book. It felt effortless to sympathize with her; especially as an Asian American woman, Emma’s responsibilities were painfully relatable. I deeply resonated with her duties and mindset, specifically to the degree with which she’d think about how her decisions would affect her loved ones. Reading about these weights on Emma’s shoulders made my heart ache for her; enough to look inward and share some of that sympathy for my myself—something I don’t do often enough. Thank you so much Emiko for beautifully incorporating this representation into this lovely story!

The element of mystery just hooks you in! And the way Emma navigates through trying to discover this mystery makes perfect sense for what she’s endured, as well as her current perspective of life as a teenager. As an adult, I thought of my friends and myself at that age and how Emma’s attitude felt real. No spoilers of course, but I applaud the way Emiko handled this mystery 🤗

I have a soft spot for stories that manipulate time, and I loved the way this one ended. Super insightful!!

I highly recommend this heartwarming, chuckle-worthy, thought-provoking, and RAW book! I was incredibly enthralled with Emma’s story, and I definitely would love to know how it continues 🥰

Thank you so much to Simon Teen for the opportunity to read Love Me Tomorrow in exchange for my honest review! #SimonTeenInfluencer #LoveMeTomorrowBook

Yours in Yellow,
T 💛

[Norah Haubenreich · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If I'm being honest, I loved you from the beginning."

First of all, the dedication had me hooked before the story even started: "For all the girls who don't believe love can last."

Characters:
- Emma was an amazing character. She was well-written and extremely relatable, and I loved how she could openly admit her flaws and was willing to improve herself for the people she loved. Her family is an immigrant family, which is portrayed very realistically throughout the story, particularly in terms of economic and racial challenges. Jiji, the grandfather, will always be my favorite character; everything he said made me laugh! :)

Plot:
- This book kept me on my toes! My many predictions were wrong, twists were unexpected but thrilling, and oh my goodness it was a blast. There was the perfect ratio between weighted emotions (like grief and responsibility) and lighter emotions (like love and happiness), which made it not too heavy a read. It's full of emotion, raw, and realistic.

Writing:
- The writing was BEAUTIFUL. Each line flowed so smoothly, I loved it.

Final note: I would recommend this book to anybody! I could not stop reading it. I will definitely be getting a paper copy when it's published in February!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

[Karrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean is a YA rom‑com with a magical twist. Emma, a seventeen‑year‑old who doubts lasting love after her parents’ divorce, makes a wish at the Tanabata festival and begins receiving mysterious letters from someone claiming to be her true love in the future.

I really enjoyed this book. The letters added a fun and unique element that kept me curious, and Emma was a relatable main character who was brave, thoughtful, funny, and kind, while also cautious because of her past. Her anxiety felt realistic, and her friendships and family relationships added depth. I especially liked her friend Delia and her grandfather. At the same time, the constant back‑and‑forth between different love interests sometimes felt a little young and made the connections between characters less strong. In the end, I felt less connected to some of the relationships because of that.

The Seattle setting and Japanese traditions gave the story a lovely atmosphere, and the romance was sweet, wholesome, and meaningful. Overall, the writing flowed well, the premise was engaging, and Emma’s character was inspiring and easy to connect with. It’s a sweet read I’d recommend to anyone who enjoys contemporary romance with a little magic.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

“If I’m being honest, I loved you from the beginning.”

Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher finds this message tucked into a bush one afternoon. She doesn’t believe in love, not after her parents’ divorce. So, this must be the answer from her wish to the universe to prove that love is real, right?

Letters continue arriving from her someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. Emma is skeptical but she pushes it aside when secrets only she knows appear in the notes. Someone is actually reaching out to her from across time. But who?

Emma enlists her best friend to sleuth out the identify the writer, but on the journey she finds more than just love. She learns to trust in herself, take chances and live more in the moment. What unfolds is pure magic.

This book has a Definitely, Maybe vibe with a mix of To All the Boys I Loved Before, perfectly balancing emotion with humor. I absolutely adored it and was invested throughout the entire story. While I felt the ending was a bit rushed and did not agree with the author’s pick, I still found this book to be completely satisfying and engaging.

Thank you to Emiko Jean, Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing, and NetGalley for a digital copy of the book for an honest review.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Me Tomorrow is a young adult romance with a little bit of magical realism. After Emma's parents' marriage ends in divorce and her father is now engaged to another woman, Emma has given up on love. She doesn't believe it can last. When she is at a festival with her grandfather, she makes a wish for proof that love exists... Then she starts to receive letters from the future claiming that he has loved her from the moment he saw her and their love lasts a lifetime. So, who is he? It could by her childhood best friend Theo. Or maybe her music tutor Ezra. But maybe it is Colin, who lives in the home her mother cleans. She tries to uncover his identity and gets hung up on the little things each of these different boys do.

This is a fun, sweet book that makes you believe in love in many forms. Family, friendship, and romantic. It's intriguing to read as Emma navigates her different relationship looking for her specific 'letter writer' and constantly wondering who he is. I think that the story is also about Emma's own journey to discover who she is and who she wants to be. A thoughtful, unique read.

*Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book to read and review*