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Love Me Tomorrow
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.
“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.
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Emiko Jean
8 books2,755 followersEmiko 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.
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5★
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⌯⌲ Genre: YA, romance, magical realism
⌯⌲ POV: first person, past tense
⌯⌲ Tropes: love triangle
✽ ♡ ✽ What I liked ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ fast-paced plot
⤷ super easy to get through
⤷ interesting concept
⤷ I looove the cover, I feel like it very much encompasses the vibe of the book
✽ ♡ ✽ What I didn’t like ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ the writing style felt a little choppy
⤷ having three love interests was kind of overwhelming
⤷ the ending was a bit anticlimatic
⤷ the time travel aspect didn’t feel fully thought through
⤷ the story was more coming-of-age than romance, which I wasn’t really expecting
✽ ♡ ✽ Plot ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ the majority of the book follows Emma trying to figure out who’s writing to her from the future, which I wasn’t super into. I also felt like the author didn’t really drop any hints as to who it could be, but I was still able to figure it out pretty easily just based on common tropes I see a lot. Emma narrows it down to three possible guys, but it felt like each guy had a whole section of the book, which I didn’t really like.
✽ ♡ ✽ Setting ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ takes place in Seattle, but the setting wasn’t super important to the story
✽ ♡ ✽ Characters ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ Emma: kind of annoying, how can one be that oblivious to having not one, not two, but THREE guys who are in love with you??
⤷ Theo: he was sweet, I felt like he didn’t get very much page time compared to the other mmcs though
⤷ Ezra: he was annoying and a little too quick to love I think
⤷ Colin: he was cute, probably my favorite out of the love interests
⌯⌲ Age Rating: 14+
✽ ♡ ✽ Content breakdown ✽ ♡ ✽
➔ Violence: none
➔ Spice: none
➔ Romance: a descriptive kiss, a couple of semi-descriptive kisses, a good amount of dirty comments and jokes
➔ Drinking/drugs/smoking: mention of a character being high, mention of a character being drunk, parents drink wine, two underaged characters secretly drink said wine, a short party scene where high school kids drink and bong smoke, a guy drunkenly throws up, another party scene with a keg and people smoking
➔ Language: 3 f**k, 8 sh*t, 1 b*tch, 2 a**hole, 2 a**, 6 hell, 1 godd*mn, 4 damn, 1 eff, 2 wtf, 7 uses of the Lord’s name in vain
➔ LGBTQ+: a side character is mentioned as to having two dads
➔ Religious Content: mention of praying to “the music gods”
➔ Magic: Emma is sent letters from the future, but I think that part is possible because of technological advancement rather than magic
➔ Trigger Warnings: an indirect mention of a miscarriage
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⌯⌲ Publish date: 3-February-2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for providing an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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♪ ˗ˏˋ💌ˎˊ˗ 🎻♫ ִֶָ
⌯⌲ Genre: YA, romance, magical realism
⌯⌲ POV: first person, past tense
⌯⌲ Tropes: love triangle
✽ ♡ ✽ What I liked ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ fast-paced plot
⤷ super easy to get through
⤷ interesting concept
⤷ I looove the cover, I feel like it very much encompasses the vibe of the book
✽ ♡ ✽ What I didn’t like ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ the writing style felt a little choppy
⤷ having three love interests was kind of overwhelming
⤷ the ending was a bit anticlimatic
⤷ the time travel aspect didn’t feel fully thought through
⤷ the story was more coming-of-age than romance, which I wasn’t really expecting
✽ ♡ ✽ Plot ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ the majority of the book follows Emma trying to figure out who’s writing to her from the future, which I wasn’t super into. I also felt like the author didn’t really drop any hints as to who it could be, but I was still able to figure it out pretty easily just based on common tropes I see a lot. Emma narrows it down to three possible guys, but it felt like each guy had a whole section of the book, which I didn’t really like.
✽ ♡ ✽ Setting ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ takes place in Seattle, but the setting wasn’t super important to the story
✽ ♡ ✽ Characters ✽ ♡ ✽
⤷ Emma: kind of annoying, how can one be that oblivious to having not one, not two, but THREE guys who are in love with you??
⤷ Theo: he was sweet, I felt like he didn’t get very much page time compared to the other mmcs though
⤷ Ezra: he was annoying and a little too quick to love I think
⤷ Colin: he was cute, probably my favorite out of the love interests
⌯⌲ Age Rating: 14+
✽ ♡ ✽ Content breakdown ✽ ♡ ✽
➔ Violence: none
➔ Spice: none
➔ Romance: a descriptive kiss, a couple of semi-descriptive kisses, a good amount of dirty comments and jokes
➔ Drinking/drugs/smoking: mention of a character being high, mention of a character being drunk, parents drink wine, two underaged characters secretly drink said wine, a short party scene where high school kids drink and bong smoke, a guy drunkenly throws up, another party scene with a keg and people smoking
➔ Language: 3 f**k, 8 sh*t, 1 b*tch, 2 a**hole, 2 a**, 6 hell, 1 godd*mn, 4 damn, 1 eff, 2 wtf, 7 uses of the Lord’s name in vain
➔ LGBTQ+: a side character is mentioned as to having two dads
➔ Religious Content: mention of praying to “the music gods”
➔ Magic: Emma is sent letters from the future, but I think that part is possible because of technological advancement rather than magic
➔ Trigger Warnings: an indirect mention of a miscarriage
♪ ˗ˏˋ💌ˎˊ˗ 🎻♫ ִֶָ
⌯⌲ Publish date: 3-February-2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing for providing an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 2, 2025
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!
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!
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February 7, 2026The cover is so cute! 😍🤭 I have a feeling the story is going to be just as cute 🩵💐🎻
January 18, 2026
my favorite thing about Emiko Jean books is how well she captures teenagers and the magic of YA romance omg i loved this!!! 4.5 stars
January 23, 2026
3 stars ♡
A big thank you to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Expected Publication Date: 2/3/2026
Love Me Tomorrow was a sweet read about the complexities and timelessness of love. I appreciate how the focus was not necessarily on the romance but on ALL sides of love, love for oneself, love for our family, love for our friends, etc. (and heartbreak OF COURSEE is included)
The part of this book that fell flat for me was the absolute whiplash I got from the various random love interests introduced throughout this book. Listen - I get it. I can relate. I too have met multiple guys I was attracted to within a short period time. It was VERY realistic. However, within the context of a book, constant switching back and forth between love interests is messy. There were about 3 love interests between which she kept switching back and forth + a random guy who showed up once, was brought up again, and didn’t have a purpose other than flirting?? The main character, Emma, wasn’t even committed to a guy until like 80% through the book.
Like I said, it was realistic to the average teenage girl experience but it wasn’t incredibly pleasant to read about. Thankfully there is much more to this book than the romance!
Also, Jiji is my favorite character. No I will not be elaborating.
A big thank you to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for sending me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Expected Publication Date: 2/3/2026
Love Me Tomorrow was a sweet read about the complexities and timelessness of love. I appreciate how the focus was not necessarily on the romance but on ALL sides of love, love for oneself, love for our family, love for our friends, etc. (and heartbreak OF COURSEE is included)
The part of this book that fell flat for me was the absolute whiplash I got from the various random love interests introduced throughout this book. Listen - I get it. I can relate. I too have met multiple guys I was attracted to within a short period time. It was VERY realistic. However, within the context of a book, constant switching back and forth between love interests is messy. There were about 3 love interests between which she kept switching back and forth + a random guy who showed up once, was brought up again, and didn’t have a purpose other than flirting?? The main character, Emma, wasn’t even committed to a guy until like 80% through the book.
Like I said, it was realistic to the average teenage girl experience but it wasn’t incredibly pleasant to read about. Thankfully there is much more to this book than the romance!
Also, Jiji is my favorite character. No I will not be elaborating.
January 11, 2026
4.5🌟 really loved this one! emma is such a relatable character, a girl with the weight of the world on her shoulders, using that to defend against the potential of ever getting hurt. i thought the premise was super unique & could make a really fun movie adaptation!
the potential romantic partners were all done well; at various points in the book, i could see a world where she ended up with each one of them, so it kept me guessing the whole way through.💕
*thank you to simon teen for the ARC and libro.fm for the ALC!
the potential romantic partners were all done well; at various points in the book, i could see a world where she ended up with each one of them, so it kept me guessing the whole way through.💕
*thank you to simon teen for the ARC and libro.fm for the ALC!
February 3, 2026
such a perfect read in february for valentine’s day! this was a cute ya romance with a bit of magic. I loved reading about Emma and how she navigated throughout the story and seeing her grow. I personally think I relate to her a lot and just truly loved reading about her. The whole story kept me guessing and I honestly wasn’t too sure where who she was going to end up with. I also loved the other characters!
𝓹𝓻𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭- thank you so much netgalley for this ark, can’t wait to read!💗
𝓹𝓻𝓮 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭- thank you so much netgalley for this ark, can’t wait to read!💗
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
《 5 stars 》WOAH THIS IS INSANE!! miss emiko your brain i need to pick it apart. emma, oh emma, i will remember you and your journey for eternity 🥹 letter writer thank you for all the anonymous life lessons, i shall try to always live by them 🫡 full rtc
August 23, 2025
• 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!
• 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!
January 24, 2026
3 ⭐️
Emma is a high school senior in an arts program in Seattle, first chair of her violin section with lots of potential for a future in music. She tries to balance her studies with her mother’s housecleaning business as mom’s physical health declines, stepping in to clean around schooling. One day, after cleaning a new client’s home, Emma finds a letter in a bush supposedly written to her from someone in the future who loves her. She begins corresponding with the writer while trying to discover who it might be in her life.
Emma struggles with her parents’ divorce, self worth and self doubt, all common experiences for the YA reader. I found that the story could have benefited from less melodrama around Emma’s “love” interests (I use quotes because the insta-love and insta-heartbreak were hard to swallow). Some interactions with other characters felt suspiciously like a rich-boy-takes-advantage-of-girl-from-the-other-side-of-the-tracks vibe. I honestly couldn’t tell if the author meant these to be sincere relationship-building moments or just challenges to add to the suspense.
Young readers will likely truly enjoy the magical realism and the story of Emma seeking true love.
Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Sarah Barley Books with Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for the opportunity to review an advance copy.
Emma is a high school senior in an arts program in Seattle, first chair of her violin section with lots of potential for a future in music. She tries to balance her studies with her mother’s housecleaning business as mom’s physical health declines, stepping in to clean around schooling. One day, after cleaning a new client’s home, Emma finds a letter in a bush supposedly written to her from someone in the future who loves her. She begins corresponding with the writer while trying to discover who it might be in her life.
Emma struggles with her parents’ divorce, self worth and self doubt, all common experiences for the YA reader. I found that the story could have benefited from less melodrama around Emma’s “love” interests (I use quotes because the insta-love and insta-heartbreak were hard to swallow). Some interactions with other characters felt suspiciously like a rich-boy-takes-advantage-of-girl-from-the-other-side-of-the-tracks vibe. I honestly couldn’t tell if the author meant these to be sincere relationship-building moments or just challenges to add to the suspense.
Young readers will likely truly enjoy the magical realism and the story of Emma seeking true love.
Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Sarah Barley Books with Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for the opportunity to review an advance copy.
February 2, 2026
A super cute YA romance that reminded me of a Jenny Han book. Emma is a high school senior at an arts school in Seattle who spends her free time helping her mom with her cleaning business, leaving little room to just be a teenager. One day, while cleaning, she finds a love letter written to her by someone in the future and starts to narrow it down to three possible people. The magical realism twist made the story especially fun. Emma grows so much throughout the book, and I felt like I learned right alongside her. Jean does a great job balancing heavier moments with lighter ones, and this was the perfect audiobook to listen to.
August 16, 2025
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
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
January 14, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book! I was so excited to read this early. Emiko Jean is one of my favorite authors and this book did not disappoint. Like, was it a little eyeroll-y that so many boys were madly in love with her at the same time? Sure. But it was also sweet, and the growth of Emma and the other characters was lovely to watch. I also laughed out loud several times, and teared up a couple. And, I would die for Jiji, hands down the best character.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Justice for childhood frenemies to lovers!! *shakes fist*
It's been a hot minute since I read a YA book by Emiko Jean but this made me realize how much I missed her storytelling! I enjoyed Emma's narration and the audiobook narration was well done--I really felt thrust into the brain of a teenager. I kinda hate that she just bounced from boy to boy, and I wish was more prominent earlier on in the story because his romance felt rushed / out of nowhere with Emma at the end. Also I do not recommend reading this if you're someone who craves closure because this book does end with an open ending!
It's been a hot minute since I read a YA book by Emiko Jean but this made me realize how much I missed her storytelling! I enjoyed Emma's narration and the audiobook narration was well done--I really felt thrust into the brain of a teenager. I kinda hate that she just bounced from boy to boy, and I wish was more prominent earlier on in the story because his romance felt rushed / out of nowhere with Emma at the end. Also I do not recommend reading this if you're someone who craves closure because this book does end with an open ending!
December 1, 2025
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.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest review.
October 6, 2025
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.
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.
January 3, 2026
I seriously cannot rate this book high enough and feel so lucky to have started my year off on such a high note! Love Me Tomorrow brought reminiscent vibes of SO many beloved Young Adult authors and reads for me, and yet was entirely something of its own. Much like the cover conveys, this book is OVERFLOWING (entirely positively) with character, and exciting plot. While the premise and a major portion of this book surrounds time travel, this is of course a coming of age story with a true focus on family, friends, and emotional development. What tickled me most about this read was how wildly fleshed out (and beautifully so) the world was. Our main character had a flourishing social life, extracurricular schedule, deep family lore, career prospects, a part time money making hustle. Not only was she deep into all of these avenues of life keeping every page fresh, and making the romance feel that much more earned and real, but even our side characters side characters had intricate little quirks and details about them that were shared. Our main character is such an incredible role model for young readers as she stands ten toes down on business throughout. Whether it’s her dedication to her family, or her level of self respect as soon as she feels something with a romantic prospect is off. This book will keep you GUESSING and SWOONING and wraps up in a deeply satisfying yet potentially open ended way. Jean has created a rich, fun, laugh out loud world, and played with time travel in the most romantic way a teenage story possibly could! She’s ended up with a masterpiece on her hands, and I can’t wait to stand behind this recommendation as I’ll enthusiastically share it with my public library teens. 20/10 read. What a joy to spend with this kooky cast!
December 4, 2025
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 :)
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 :)
December 7, 2025
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!
thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!
February 2, 2026
4.25⭐️
Thank you @simon.audio + @simonteen @librofm for the ALC ♡
I don’t read a lot of YA, but when I saw Emiko Jean was writing it, I had to request it. The Return of Ellie Black was my top thriller in 2024.
Emma Nakamura-Thatcher is 17, a talented violinist, living with her mom and her jiji (grandfather) following her parent’s divorce, and cleans houses to make the bills.
Emma is that girl-next-door who has a small but tight knit crew of 2 close friends, isn’t in the popular crowd, is kinda just surviving, until she starts receiving letters from the future, from her future.. beau?
This book reminded me so much of Dawson’s Creek with added culture and magical realism. This is the type of book I would have loved as a YA and is one I still enjoyed lots as an adult.
It was cute, funny, and trying to figure out which of Emma’s 3 love interests was the letter writer kept me invested in the story. I thought the ending handled the future perfectly, as with time travel things can get complicated.
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||။|• 🎧 Cutesy but sharp primary narrator Sarah Skaer was enhanced by secondary voice Gary Tiedemann as author of anonymous letters from the future.
link to my review on bookstagram
Thank you @simon.audio + @simonteen @librofm for the ALC ♡
I don’t read a lot of YA, but when I saw Emiko Jean was writing it, I had to request it. The Return of Ellie Black was my top thriller in 2024.
Emma Nakamura-Thatcher is 17, a talented violinist, living with her mom and her jiji (grandfather) following her parent’s divorce, and cleans houses to make the bills.
Emma is that girl-next-door who has a small but tight knit crew of 2 close friends, isn’t in the popular crowd, is kinda just surviving, until she starts receiving letters from the future, from her future.. beau?
This book reminded me so much of Dawson’s Creek with added culture and magical realism. This is the type of book I would have loved as a YA and is one I still enjoyed lots as an adult.
It was cute, funny, and trying to figure out which of Emma’s 3 love interests was the letter writer kept me invested in the story. I thought the ending handled the future perfectly, as with time travel things can get complicated.
▶︎ •၊၊||၊|။||။|• 🎧 Cutesy but sharp primary narrator Sarah Skaer was enhanced by secondary voice Gary Tiedemann as author of anonymous letters from the future.
link to my review on bookstagram
December 18, 2025
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.
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.
February 2, 2026
3.75 ⭐️
Thank you Simon Teen for the gifted ARC!
Ok this was adorable. I enjoyed reading about Emma and all her suitors. This book put me in the mind of All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, except this had a time travel aspect. So if you’re someone who liked that, then I think you’ll like this. I’m really invested in figuring out who is the man the is writing to her from the future. Unfortunately we don’t figure that out in this book, but it’s a duology so I guess I’m locked in for Book 2!
I really enjoyed the ending and epilogue. It was heartwarming to see everything come together for Emma!
Keep in mind this is YA, these are teenagers lol so they have teenage emotions and reactions lol.
Thank you Simon Teen for the gifted ARC!
Ok this was adorable. I enjoyed reading about Emma and all her suitors. This book put me in the mind of All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, except this had a time travel aspect. So if you’re someone who liked that, then I think you’ll like this. I’m really invested in figuring out who is the man the is writing to her from the future. Unfortunately we don’t figure that out in this book, but it’s a duology so I guess I’m locked in for Book 2!
I really enjoyed the ending and epilogue. It was heartwarming to see everything come together for Emma!
Keep in mind this is YA, these are teenagers lol so they have teenage emotions and reactions lol.
December 24, 2025
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.
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.
November 5, 2025
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❤️
November 5, 2025
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.
October 24, 2025
*****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!
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!
February 5, 2026
17-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn't believe in love after her parents' divorce. At the Tanabata festival, she wishes for proof that love is real. Then the notes start appearing... Her great love is writing to her from the future. When she accepts that this is really happening, she tries to figure out who it is and has 3 'candidates' in mind. Theo, the boy-next-door, Ezra, her musical prodigy crush and Coli,n the son of a rich client. In her race to discover the identity of the letter writer, will she also discover the true power of love?
A deeply personal, pleasantly insightful and so relatable story. Beautifully evocative thanks to clever, even quirky wordplay and wisps of vividness to describe the things our protagonist sees and feels. There are lyrical touches and seemingly unassuming details that make all the difference. Endearing, with a smart-alecky flavor, there were "OMG, I would have died" belly laugh moments.
It is the kind of humor that makes you chuckle or almost snort coffee out of your nose (that actually happened to me) and gives you a warm, gooey feeling inside. Poignancy embraces the prose, the pining for things that were or might be lost. The reality of a child of divorce becoming a guarded teenager. Bordering on eccentric, Emma plays the violin, goes to a school of arts, wears cardigans plus articles of her grandfather's clothing with t-shirts sporting puns. Having a total of 2 friends when this book started, she had never even been to a party. Grounded in its relationship dynamics, it has you wanting to hug the protagonist during the awkward and slightly or more painful occurrences in a divorced family.
The notes and the buildup of the storyline because of them is genius. Sweet anticipation settles in as you devour the captivating story. The 3 'candidates' all appear deserving and the evolution of each relationship is wholly entertaining, including instances of "Aha, it's him" or "it's not him" that color the path of discovery. Plenty of squeal-causing and/or touching moments make it hard to pick a favorite. The book is full of wonderful characters, not only the candidates, and the coolest grumpy grandfather ever.
There is a lesson in respect here, for family and heritage, in this case Japanese, which was so interesting. It is about accepting change and realizing your heart can handle and fit more than you expect. A not-so-subtle nudge to live life at its fullest, to put yourself out there. To quote a song from the movie Music and Lyrics: "What's the point of life if Risk is just a board game?" It is a hold your heart with your hand on your chest kind of romantic tale that ignites hope that love conquers all. I admit I smile-cried or cry-smiled and was absolutely enchanted with this book.
A deeply personal, pleasantly insightful and so relatable story. Beautifully evocative thanks to clever, even quirky wordplay and wisps of vividness to describe the things our protagonist sees and feels. There are lyrical touches and seemingly unassuming details that make all the difference. Endearing, with a smart-alecky flavor, there were "OMG, I would have died" belly laugh moments.
It is the kind of humor that makes you chuckle or almost snort coffee out of your nose (that actually happened to me) and gives you a warm, gooey feeling inside. Poignancy embraces the prose, the pining for things that were or might be lost. The reality of a child of divorce becoming a guarded teenager. Bordering on eccentric, Emma plays the violin, goes to a school of arts, wears cardigans plus articles of her grandfather's clothing with t-shirts sporting puns. Having a total of 2 friends when this book started, she had never even been to a party. Grounded in its relationship dynamics, it has you wanting to hug the protagonist during the awkward and slightly or more painful occurrences in a divorced family.
The notes and the buildup of the storyline because of them is genius. Sweet anticipation settles in as you devour the captivating story. The 3 'candidates' all appear deserving and the evolution of each relationship is wholly entertaining, including instances of "Aha, it's him" or "it's not him" that color the path of discovery. Plenty of squeal-causing and/or touching moments make it hard to pick a favorite. The book is full of wonderful characters, not only the candidates, and the coolest grumpy grandfather ever.
There is a lesson in respect here, for family and heritage, in this case Japanese, which was so interesting. It is about accepting change and realizing your heart can handle and fit more than you expect. A not-so-subtle nudge to live life at its fullest, to put yourself out there. To quote a song from the movie Music and Lyrics: "What's the point of life if Risk is just a board game?" It is a hold your heart with your hand on your chest kind of romantic tale that ignites hope that love conquers all. I admit I smile-cried or cry-smiled and was absolutely enchanted with this book.
February 4, 2026
4 stars
this was a super cute and fun concept. immediately, I was invested in who this letter writer is. I was mainly team Colin but would be okay with her ending up with Theo. didn't love ezra tho but don't think he's up for endgame tbh. I loved how she kept going back n forth on who it could be. She also had a bunch of cute moments with Colin and he's such a green flag.
issues:
1. I wish it was longer, I felt like some areas didn't feel fully finished almost like a almost done storyline but there is a second book, so I'm hoping that helps
2. I think Theo had such little book time, ik it was to focus on Colin and ezra a bit more, but I would've loved to get more of him
3. Camille and dehlia were both part of the storyline a lot at first but then a lot less at the end?( like her mom, jiji, and dad too).
4. this connects to number 3, but a bunch of stuff would happen or start to happen and we wouldn't really get much of it after. I loved all the storylines and fun vibes but it just didn't feel super well tied up
5. this book felt like 2 parts, one starting with ezras era then Colin's. it didn't feel super connected
6. I wanted more letters!!!!!!1
7.i guess this sums up all my points because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and a bunch of storylines would appear then disappear and it just didn't flow too cohesively.
I know these are a lot of things but its more one big idea, like I tried to sum up in number 7. I still did enjoy this book alot as it was a very fast paced, interesting, easy, and lovable kinda read. I'm invested for book 2 and team Colin lol. I'm excited to see when that comes out!! lastly, Emma, the main character, is very selfless and I love that she is.
this was a super cute and fun concept. immediately, I was invested in who this letter writer is. I was mainly team Colin but would be okay with her ending up with Theo. didn't love ezra tho but don't think he's up for endgame tbh. I loved how she kept going back n forth on who it could be. She also had a bunch of cute moments with Colin and he's such a green flag.
issues:
1. I wish it was longer, I felt like some areas didn't feel fully finished almost like a almost done storyline but there is a second book, so I'm hoping that helps
2. I think Theo had such little book time, ik it was to focus on Colin and ezra a bit more, but I would've loved to get more of him
3. Camille and dehlia were both part of the storyline a lot at first but then a lot less at the end?( like her mom, jiji, and dad too).
4. this connects to number 3, but a bunch of stuff would happen or start to happen and we wouldn't really get much of it after. I loved all the storylines and fun vibes but it just didn't feel super well tied up
5. this book felt like 2 parts, one starting with ezras era then Colin's. it didn't feel super connected
6. I wanted more letters!!!!!!1
7.i guess this sums up all my points because I felt like the ending was a bit rushed and a bunch of storylines would appear then disappear and it just didn't flow too cohesively.
I know these are a lot of things but its more one big idea, like I tried to sum up in number 7. I still did enjoy this book alot as it was a very fast paced, interesting, easy, and lovable kinda read. I'm invested for book 2 and team Colin lol. I'm excited to see when that comes out!! lastly, Emma, the main character, is very selfless and I love that she is.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I recently finished up Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean and it was just such a sweet book that felt like a warm hug. I am a big fan of Emiko and her writing in general, and this one was not different. I looooved the added touch of magical realism in this one! This is a YA book but as an adult, I loved it so much. I felt it to be really relatable to what teenagers feel and the pressure of life, and I definitely can't wait to pass this book along to my daughter in a couple of years because I think it is such a fun gateway to the romance genre without all the extra fuss. It's clean, it's fun, and it has all the feels.
17 year old Emma doesn't believe in love. Her parents bitter divorce made her believe love isn't real and love cannot last. So when she makes a wish at at the festival of Tanabata - it was simple: proof that love IS real and love CAN last.... But she isn't optimistic that her wish will come true.
When Emma finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing her from the future, she feels like she's being pranked. But more notes come, and more secrets reveal that it's real, knowing only things Emma would know.
But who is the future love? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the boy next door who has known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, and overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?
As Emma tries to find out who the letter writer is she will realize something even more. Love is real. It's the most powerful force in the universe and it's been waiting for her all along. 💓
A huge thank you to Simon & Schuster for the gifted copy of Love Me Tomorrow. Releases on 2/3/2026
17 year old Emma doesn't believe in love. Her parents bitter divorce made her believe love isn't real and love cannot last. So when she makes a wish at at the festival of Tanabata - it was simple: proof that love IS real and love CAN last.... But she isn't optimistic that her wish will come true.
When Emma finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing her from the future, she feels like she's being pranked. But more notes come, and more secrets reveal that it's real, knowing only things Emma would know.
But who is the future love? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the boy next door who has known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, and overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?
As Emma tries to find out who the letter writer is she will realize something even more. Love is real. It's the most powerful force in the universe and it's been waiting for her all along. 💓
A huge thank you to Simon & Schuster for the gifted copy of Love Me Tomorrow. Releases on 2/3/2026
December 31, 2025
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!
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!
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