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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.
What if your true love could write to you from the future?
Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in love, not after her parents’ bitter divorce. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, her wish is simple: proof that love is real and can last.
Emma thinks little of her wish…until she finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. It has to be a prank, right? But as the notes pour in, each revealing secrets only she knows, Emma is forced to accept the impossible: This is really happening. Someone is actually reaching out to her from across time.
But who? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the literal boy next door who’s known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?
As Emma races to uncover the identity of the letter writer, she’ll discover that love is more than real—it’s the most powerful force in the universe. And it’s been waiting for her all along.
336 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2026
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Emiko Jean
10 books2,779 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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February 16, 2026
Such a cute concept for a story! I love a magical realism twist in a romance, and I also love letter writing - so this had the potential to be amazing for me.
My biggest issue I think was that this book felt very YA. Which feels unfair for me to put this as a con, because this is indeed a YA novel. I think YA romance can be done SO amazingly well, because it needs to have a strong backbone of plot & emotional development vs just physical attraction (which adult romance can heavily rely on). However, I feel like Emma’s POV was just feeling too simplified? I felt like the conclusions she was jumping to felt very naive, very young. Stretching little things that happened into HUGE deals. Which, to be fair is very accurate to the high school experience…. But it’s just frustrating to read about.
Some of the letters also made me feel a bit uncomfortable? The concept is a good idea, but the execution of how this adult man from the future was writing to Emma as a teenager was done questionably. I wish he didn’t make some of the more suggestive comments he made… it felt like an age gap romance for a bit there.
The ending I felt was slightly unsatisfying but also made sense… I feel like overall, this book was wholesome, sweet, feel good. An easy read to pickup when you want something easy!
My biggest issue I think was that this book felt very YA. Which feels unfair for me to put this as a con, because this is indeed a YA novel. I think YA romance can be done SO amazingly well, because it needs to have a strong backbone of plot & emotional development vs just physical attraction (which adult romance can heavily rely on). However, I feel like Emma’s POV was just feeling too simplified? I felt like the conclusions she was jumping to felt very naive, very young. Stretching little things that happened into HUGE deals. Which, to be fair is very accurate to the high school experience…. But it’s just frustrating to read about.
Some of the letters also made me feel a bit uncomfortable? The concept is a good idea, but the execution of how this adult man from the future was writing to Emma as a teenager was done questionably. I wish he didn’t make some of the more suggestive comments he made… it felt like an age gap romance for a bit there.
The ending I felt was slightly unsatisfying but also made sense… I feel like overall, this book was wholesome, sweet, feel good. An easy read to pickup when you want something easy!
February 17, 2026
3.75 ⭐️
After her parents’ divorce, seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in love, especially lasting love. So, when she and her grandfather are at a festival of Tanabata, she makes a wish: prove to her that love is real and that it lasts.
Not thinking much about it, she goes on with her life–cleaning houses, going to school, and worrying about the future. But one day, she finds a letter from someone who claims to be her future love. Shocked, she throws it out, thinking it's a prank or a note for someone else, but when another appears, saying that he is her greatest love from the future, Emma tries to figure out who he is. Is it her childhood best friend and neighbor, Theo? Could it be the handsome cello player, Ezra? Or perhaps it’s Colin, the rich and confident son of the family whose house she cleans? As Emma tries to discover the identity of her future love, she embarks on a journey that teaches her that love is something real, attainable, and worth the risk.
Welcome back to another episode of “Did I Read This Book or Did This Book Read Me?” I’m your host, Miss Skeptical-About-Literally-Everything-And-Anything!
This was a sweet story. ☺ Obviously, the cover is what drew me in, but what the book is about also piqued my interest because, like Emma, I don’t really believe in love, or that it can somehow last forever. I’m either cursed or have bad luck when it comes to that dangerous yet intriguing four-lettered word. 😂 So I was beyond thrilled when my request was approved to read this because maybe it could help me see the light.
And it did...kinda. 😅
I feel like I related to Emma quite a bit. I felt so bad that she had a negative perception of love. I wanted to give her a hug and let her know that love doesn’t always end in heartbreak. It can cause pain, that’s for sure, but lasting love exists out there, somewhere. You just have to be willing to open up to it when it presents itself. 🫂❤️🩹
I was also rooting for her as she tried to find out who the sender of the letters (which later turned into emails) was, because I was just as curious as she was. Page after page, chapter after chapter, I was dying to know who it could be. In the end, I actually wasn’t disappointed because it’s the sort of ending that leaves the future of the characters up to the reader’s imagination. I have my thoughts on who her greatest love is, and I’m satisfied with it. 😌 But gosh, the letter writer knew how to write romantic stuff! I was grinning from ear to ear at how cute and sweet his words were. 🥹🤭
I know I said that I was too old for YA, but, believe it or not, I enjoyed the writing. Granted, it didn’t flow as well as it could have, but it wasn’t over-the-top YA like other books I’ve read recently. It sounded realistic and genuine, and it wasn’t annoying with the overuse of italics, slang, or immaturity that always makes me cringe. 🥴 Not only that, this wasn't as much of a romance book as I thought it was going to be. Sure, it was there, but this was also about Emma embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Almost like a coming-of-age story, and I really appreciated that. 🫶🏼
I loved Emma’s grandpa and her best friend; they were the best! Theo was cool; I liked him. Ezra was kind and supportive. Colin was sweet and open to change for the better, which is always a great quality. And everyone else was fine. No complaints here. 😂
Overall, this was an enjoyable read for me! It’s always nice to find books that speak to you or show you that you aren’t alone in what you think and believe about yourself and the world. I know I always joke about how much those kinds of stories show me how much I need therapy, but I really do appreciate them. It gives me hope that if the characters can change and be better versions of themselves, then I can, too, someday. 🩵
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own. The book is available now!
❗Content Warnings❗
Divorce and mentions alcohol consumption and smoking weed.
Swearing: Yes
Spice: No–only kissing. (🌶/5)
After her parents’ divorce, seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher doesn’t believe in love, especially lasting love. So, when she and her grandfather are at a festival of Tanabata, she makes a wish: prove to her that love is real and that it lasts.
Not thinking much about it, she goes on with her life–cleaning houses, going to school, and worrying about the future. But one day, she finds a letter from someone who claims to be her future love. Shocked, she throws it out, thinking it's a prank or a note for someone else, but when another appears, saying that he is her greatest love from the future, Emma tries to figure out who he is. Is it her childhood best friend and neighbor, Theo? Could it be the handsome cello player, Ezra? Or perhaps it’s Colin, the rich and confident son of the family whose house she cleans? As Emma tries to discover the identity of her future love, she embarks on a journey that teaches her that love is something real, attainable, and worth the risk.
Welcome back to another episode of “Did I Read This Book or Did This Book Read Me?” I’m your host, Miss Skeptical-About-Literally-Everything-And-Anything!
This was a sweet story. ☺ Obviously, the cover is what drew me in, but what the book is about also piqued my interest because, like Emma, I don’t really believe in love, or that it can somehow last forever. I’m either cursed or have bad luck when it comes to that dangerous yet intriguing four-lettered word. 😂 So I was beyond thrilled when my request was approved to read this because maybe it could help me see the light.
And it did...kinda. 😅
I feel like I related to Emma quite a bit. I felt so bad that she had a negative perception of love. I wanted to give her a hug and let her know that love doesn’t always end in heartbreak. It can cause pain, that’s for sure, but lasting love exists out there, somewhere. You just have to be willing to open up to it when it presents itself. 🫂❤️🩹
I was also rooting for her as she tried to find out who the sender of the letters (which later turned into emails) was, because I was just as curious as she was. Page after page, chapter after chapter, I was dying to know who it could be. In the end, I actually wasn’t disappointed because it’s the sort of ending that leaves the future of the characters up to the reader’s imagination. I have my thoughts on who her greatest love is, and I’m satisfied with it. 😌 But gosh, the letter writer knew how to write romantic stuff! I was grinning from ear to ear at how cute and sweet his words were. 🥹🤭
I know I said that I was too old for YA, but, believe it or not, I enjoyed the writing. Granted, it didn’t flow as well as it could have, but it wasn’t over-the-top YA like other books I’ve read recently. It sounded realistic and genuine, and it wasn’t annoying with the overuse of italics, slang, or immaturity that always makes me cringe. 🥴 Not only that, this wasn't as much of a romance book as I thought it was going to be. Sure, it was there, but this was also about Emma embarking on a journey of self-discovery. Almost like a coming-of-age story, and I really appreciated that. 🫶🏼
I loved Emma’s grandpa and her best friend; they were the best! Theo was cool; I liked him. Ezra was kind and supportive. Colin was sweet and open to change for the better, which is always a great quality. And everyone else was fine. No complaints here. 😂
Overall, this was an enjoyable read for me! It’s always nice to find books that speak to you or show you that you aren’t alone in what you think and believe about yourself and the world. I know I always joke about how much those kinds of stories show me how much I need therapy, but I really do appreciate them. It gives me hope that if the characters can change and be better versions of themselves, then I can, too, someday. 🩵
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing and NetGalley for providing the arc in exchange for an honest review! All opinions and statements are my own. The book is available now!
❗Content Warnings❗
Divorce and mentions alcohol consumption and smoking weed.
Swearing: Yes
Spice: No–only kissing. (🌶/5)
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5★
｛spoiler free﹜
♪ ˗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.
｛spoiler free﹜
♪ ˗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.
February 16, 2026
"It’s a beautiful thing to open your heart. Someday I hope you’ll say, like I say to myself: The hurt was good, the hurt was worth it... love doesn’t ever end. Not really. Love contracts and expands, but it is never truly gone."
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This was a bit messy, but it was lovely.
I was unsure where the story was going, as only at the 33% or so that the magical realism came into play. I was also sure I knew who our MMC was, and was still surprised to find out there was more depth in the story and the characters.
I will say I think in this case the audio made it younger, and I think I should have read it with my eyes instead. It is marketed as YA, and it is, so the audio fits. But I think others can enjoy it, as I did, but maybe more so, without the audio.
We have hurt, love, and uncertainty.
We have family and friends and a first love.
We also have some young mistakes? actions? but it was all a part of the story.
I hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a shot.
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Felt appropriate for Valentine's
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This was a bit messy, but it was lovely.
I was unsure where the story was going, as only at the 33% or so that the magical realism came into play. I was also sure I knew who our MMC was, and was still surprised to find out there was more depth in the story and the characters.
I will say I think in this case the audio made it younger, and I think I should have read it with my eyes instead. It is marketed as YA, and it is, so the audio fits. But I think others can enjoy it, as I did, but maybe more so, without the audio.
We have hurt, love, and uncertainty.
We have family and friends and a first love.
We also have some young mistakes? actions? but it was all a part of the story.
I hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a shot.
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Felt appropriate for Valentine's
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!
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
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.
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!
February 11, 2026
Review: 3.5 stars
The plot follows Emma, a teen who has closed herself off from taking risks and from love due to the divorce of her parents. One day, she receives a letter from a boy who loves her in the future. Thus, as she tries to figure out who the letter writer is, she slowly opens herself up to love and taking risks again.
The writing style makes this book easy to follow and a quick read. I do find the writing somewhat juvenile and very surface level which makes it harder to connect with the characters. The pacing was okay.
Emma is in her last year of school and she helps her mum clean houses to make ends meet and look after her grandfather. She tries to balance this all with music internship and has decided to give up going to music school and go to a nearby college instead to stay and help her mother. I find Emma to be an oblivious character who is going through the motions. She is obsessed with finding the letter writer to a point where she finds similar points with every guy she meets and pushes herself to connect with them. She also struggles with self doubt and is risk averse - her life is further complicated as her father brings in a new woman who has a daughter her age.
I also find this story more of a growth to Emma’s character as she slowly grows out of her shell and learns to love and take risks again while figuring out what she really wants and while learning to depend and ask for help from her close family and friends.
The romance is more of a subplot and very insta at some moments. I can’t help but roll my eyes at some of the interactions and struggle to feel the love moments especially how some parts felt like there are vibes of rich boys taking advantage of poor girl moments.
The romance between any of the love interests was just flat too me. I find her dynamic with her best friend cute and sweet and her love for her parents and grandfather timeless and beautiful. In fact, the family and friendship arc was more fun to read! There is also a nod to magical realism here given the letter from the future and it does add a fun twist to the story.
Overall, I find Love Me Tomorrow to be an okay read and a realistic YA depiction of a teen growing into herself and learning that love is timeless and beautiful.
Thank you Simon & Schuster for this physical arc.
The plot follows Emma, a teen who has closed herself off from taking risks and from love due to the divorce of her parents. One day, she receives a letter from a boy who loves her in the future. Thus, as she tries to figure out who the letter writer is, she slowly opens herself up to love and taking risks again.
The writing style makes this book easy to follow and a quick read. I do find the writing somewhat juvenile and very surface level which makes it harder to connect with the characters. The pacing was okay.
Emma is in her last year of school and she helps her mum clean houses to make ends meet and look after her grandfather. She tries to balance this all with music internship and has decided to give up going to music school and go to a nearby college instead to stay and help her mother. I find Emma to be an oblivious character who is going through the motions. She is obsessed with finding the letter writer to a point where she finds similar points with every guy she meets and pushes herself to connect with them. She also struggles with self doubt and is risk averse - her life is further complicated as her father brings in a new woman who has a daughter her age.
I also find this story more of a growth to Emma’s character as she slowly grows out of her shell and learns to love and take risks again while figuring out what she really wants and while learning to depend and ask for help from her close family and friends.
The romance is more of a subplot and very insta at some moments. I can’t help but roll my eyes at some of the interactions and struggle to feel the love moments especially how some parts felt like there are vibes of rich boys taking advantage of poor girl moments.
The romance between any of the love interests was just flat too me. I find her dynamic with her best friend cute and sweet and her love for her parents and grandfather timeless and beautiful. In fact, the family and friendship arc was more fun to read! There is also a nod to magical realism here given the letter from the future and it does add a fun twist to the story.
Overall, I find Love Me Tomorrow to be an okay read and a realistic YA depiction of a teen growing into herself and learning that love is timeless and beautiful.
Thank you Simon & Schuster for this physical arc.
dnf
February 17, 2026DNF at 44%
The cover is gorgeous, but I just couldn’t get into this one. The writing might not be for me🥲
The cover is gorgeous, but I just couldn’t get into this one. The writing might not be for me🥲
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.
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.
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!
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.
February 10, 2026
This was really sweet! I always find I have a good time with an Emiko Jean book. She is definitely an auto-buy author for me.
I really loved our protagonist Emma and I was really rooting for her! She’s had it tough and still has it tough and I just wanted to reach in to the book and give her a hug and a break. She’s caring and resilient. I loved the family dynamic with her mum and her Grandfather, who may or may not be a spy…(I’d love a book about him in his younger years but I don’t know if I want to spoil the mystery!).
I really loved the time travelling letter aspect, and that it was easy to understand without getting too much in to overly complicated work building. Sometimes I wish we had a bit more detail on it, but this is not a book with that focus!
I was adamant I knew who the author was but the book successfully distracted me and now I’m mad and I need Emma to end up with him! I found a lot of the love interests icky and a bit toxic, even Colin although I feel like the book massively looks over his red flags…there was just something about his jealousy sometimes that had me giving him the major side eye…
All in all, I did enjoy this book although sometimes I felt a lack of chemistry and spark going on, which is a shame since this predominantly focuses on romance. Loved it for the friendships, the banter and the family dynamics.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster UK Children's for the e-arc
I really loved our protagonist Emma and I was really rooting for her! She’s had it tough and still has it tough and I just wanted to reach in to the book and give her a hug and a break. She’s caring and resilient. I loved the family dynamic with her mum and her Grandfather, who may or may not be a spy…(I’d love a book about him in his younger years but I don’t know if I want to spoil the mystery!).
I really loved the time travelling letter aspect, and that it was easy to understand without getting too much in to overly complicated work building. Sometimes I wish we had a bit more detail on it, but this is not a book with that focus!
I was adamant I knew who the author was but the book successfully distracted me and now I’m mad and I need Emma to end up with him! I found a lot of the love interests icky and a bit toxic, even Colin although I feel like the book massively looks over his red flags…there was just something about his jealousy sometimes that had me giving him the major side eye…
All in all, I did enjoy this book although sometimes I felt a lack of chemistry and spark going on, which is a shame since this predominantly focuses on romance. Loved it for the friendships, the banter and the family dynamics.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster UK Children's for the e-arc
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!
February 5, 2026
Ooh this was fun! I forgot how much I love a good YA novel with such fun banter and an intriguing hook. I could relate so much to Emma; she was smart and funny and felt out of place at times, but I was enamored of her bravery in the face of new challenges. It was a lot of fun watching her meet new boys and compare them to her mystery writer, and SUCH a realistic look into how a 17-year old (and probably most adults too) would process the two realities. Also, I appreciated the contrast of Emma's family situation to Colin's because it not only showed the two sides of a bad parental marriage and how it can affect their kids, but also super highlighted the different in mindset and attitude of two kids growing up with vastly different economic situations. I was so proud of Emma for standing her ground and giving it to Colin straight about how privileged he is, without shame. I also really really love the open ended final scenes which left a lot to think about even after the story finished.
Note: I listened to the audiobook and it was FABULOUS, definitely a great way to experience this story.
Thanks to the publisher for a free copy and ALC; my thoughts and review are my own.
Note: I listened to the audiobook and it was FABULOUS, definitely a great way to experience this story.
Thanks to the publisher for a free copy and ALC; my thoughts and review are my own.
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 9, 2026
I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. ARC provided by Simon & Schuster Canada.
What if your true love could write to you from the future?
Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher does not believe in love, not after her parents’ bitter divorce. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, her wish is simple: proof that love is real and can last.
Emma thinks little of her wish until she finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. It has to be a prank, right? But as the notes pour in, each revealing secrets only she knows, Emma is forced to accept the impossible: This is really happening. Someone is actually reaching out to her from across time.
But who? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the literal boy next door who has known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?
As Emma races to uncover the identity of the letter writer, she will discover that love is more than real— it is the most powerful force in the universe. And it has been waiting for her all along.
Love Me Tomorrow was a sweet, thoughtful read about the complexity—and timelessness—of love. I really liked that the story was not solely focused on romance, but explored love in all its forms. That said, the sheer number of love interests did not work for me. I understand it on a realistic level—being a young adult often means feeling unsure and being drawn to more than one person—but on the page, the constant back-and-forth got messy fast. With roughly three love interests in rotation, it started to feel like Emma was always switching lanes, and she does not truly commit to anyone until near the very end.
Still, it is a good story. It tackles heavy, real-life themes that I wish no teenager had to deal with, even though many unfortunately do. I think younger readers will especially enjoy the magical realism and Emma’s search for true love, and overall, this one feels best suited to a slightly younger YA audience.
What if your true love could write to you from the future?
Seventeen-year-old Emma Nakamura-Thatcher does not believe in love, not after her parents’ bitter divorce. So when she attends the festival of Tanabata, her wish is simple: proof that love is real and can last.
Emma thinks little of her wish until she finds a note from someone claiming to be her greatest love writing to her from the future. It has to be a prank, right? But as the notes pour in, each revealing secrets only she knows, Emma is forced to accept the impossible: This is really happening. Someone is actually reaching out to her from across time.
But who? Ezra, the musical prodigy who makes her pulse race? Theo, the literal boy next door who has known her since childhood? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she meets while cleaning his mega-mansion?
As Emma races to uncover the identity of the letter writer, she will discover that love is more than real— it is the most powerful force in the universe. And it has been waiting for her all along.
Love Me Tomorrow was a sweet, thoughtful read about the complexity—and timelessness—of love. I really liked that the story was not solely focused on romance, but explored love in all its forms. That said, the sheer number of love interests did not work for me. I understand it on a realistic level—being a young adult often means feeling unsure and being drawn to more than one person—but on the page, the constant back-and-forth got messy fast. With roughly three love interests in rotation, it started to feel like Emma was always switching lanes, and she does not truly commit to anyone until near the very end.
Still, it is a good story. It tackles heavy, real-life themes that I wish no teenager had to deal with, even though many unfortunately do. I think younger readers will especially enjoy the magical realism and Emma’s search for true love, and overall, this one feels best suited to a slightly younger YA audience.
February 8, 2026
I keep trying to resurrect my lost love for YA. Unfortunately, I think I have once again failed.
It isn't that this book is bad - I just think this book is not for me.
I didn't find the teenage and family melodrama all that compelling. The love triangle was played-out.
The letter-writer proves to do more harm to Emma than help-right up until the end, anyway, in my opinion. I suppose it's only natural that she wonders who it could be, but in so doing she spends a lot of time brushing off people with real emotions because they don't fit her very narrow bill of what to look for. Her thoughts around love in general are a topic she ought to be discussing with a therapist, and nobody in her life who cares about her even realizes how hurt and broken and confused she is about how people are supposed to function. Her parents, for all their love, have failed her (again, up until the end, when, of course, everything just magically comes together for no other reason than the book needed to end some time).
The ending is...bittersweet. I've seen reviews where some have said it made them cry. But I'm not one of those people.
Emiko Jean's writing is beautiful. The Japanese lore - what little there is of it - is interesting. The book is well-done. It's quite clever, sometimes VERY funny. If you're a lover of sweet YA stories, or if you have a teen getting into reading and they enjoy books about love and coming-of-age scenarios - this is the perfect sort of tale.
The missing stars from this rating are based on 1. the fact that I didn't particularly connect with any of the characters, 2. the love triangle element with the guys that I think could have been done differently and been much more gripping, and 3. the magical realism aspect of the letter writing being more of a hindrance for 90% of the book than a help. But take my rating with a grain of salt - because as I said, this book wasn't written for me.
It isn't that this book is bad - I just think this book is not for me.
I didn't find the teenage and family melodrama all that compelling. The love triangle was played-out.
The letter-writer proves to do more harm to Emma than help-right up until the end, anyway, in my opinion. I suppose it's only natural that she wonders who it could be, but in so doing she spends a lot of time brushing off people with real emotions because they don't fit her very narrow bill of what to look for. Her thoughts around love in general are a topic she ought to be discussing with a therapist, and nobody in her life who cares about her even realizes how hurt and broken and confused she is about how people are supposed to function. Her parents, for all their love, have failed her (again, up until the end, when, of course, everything just magically comes together for no other reason than the book needed to end some time).
The ending is...bittersweet. I've seen reviews where some have said it made them cry. But I'm not one of those people.
Emiko Jean's writing is beautiful. The Japanese lore - what little there is of it - is interesting. The book is well-done. It's quite clever, sometimes VERY funny. If you're a lover of sweet YA stories, or if you have a teen getting into reading and they enjoy books about love and coming-of-age scenarios - this is the perfect sort of tale.
The missing stars from this rating are based on 1. the fact that I didn't particularly connect with any of the characters, 2. the love triangle element with the guys that I think could have been done differently and been much more gripping, and 3. the magical realism aspect of the letter writing being more of a hindrance for 90% of the book than a help. But take my rating with a grain of salt - because as I said, this book wasn't written for me.
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
February 18, 2026
love me tomorrow follows Emma who is struggling with believing in love, following her parents divorce. after wishing for a sign that love is real, emma starts receiving love letters from her supposed "love from the future."
this was a cute book! the story has three different possible love interests, so I read it super quickly because i was eager to figure out which one it was gonna be. my personal favorite was colin, but all of the guys had good build up and good banter with emma.
i will say, i didn't really enjoy the ending. it was open ended, and after reading the whole book to find out one thing, and that thing was never actually confirmed, it felt like a waste of time. but, i still thought the rest of the book was cute and lighthearted, so I would recommend this to anybody who wants a quick romance read.
thank you to simon teen for the physical ARC of this book!
this was a cute book! the story has three different possible love interests, so I read it super quickly because i was eager to figure out which one it was gonna be. my personal favorite was colin, but all of the guys had good build up and good banter with emma.
i will say, i didn't really enjoy the ending. it was open ended, and after reading the whole book to find out one thing, and that thing was never actually confirmed, it felt like a waste of time. but, i still thought the rest of the book was cute and lighthearted, so I would recommend this to anybody who wants a quick romance read.
thank you to simon teen for the physical ARC of this book!
February 8, 2026
Love Me Tomorrow
By: Emiko Jean
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One of the signs of an excellent book-to me, at least- is when I cannot pull myslef away from it, & I don't want it to end. This is an excellent book!
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I absolutely adored Emma! And I enjoyed the dynamic of her home life with her mother, her grandfather, her father, and her neighbor, Theo. She was such a hard-working girl- helping her mother clean houses, caring for her elderly grandfather, & practicing her violin.
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Although she was jaded after her parents' divorce and thought that Love might not be in the cards for her, she ended up changing her tune.
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With boys in her life like Theo, Ezra, and Collin, how could she not? And, we cannot forget the "letter writer!"
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When she starts receiving letters from someone who claims to love her from the future, she questions everything and wonders which of the three boys in her life could be the letter writer. I think she would be deliriously happy with any of the three!
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I honestly have no idea which of the three it could be, if it is even one of them. And, I'm hoping for a sequel so maybe that will be revealed to us!
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By: Emiko Jean
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One of the signs of an excellent book-to me, at least- is when I cannot pull myslef away from it, & I don't want it to end. This is an excellent book!
🎻
I absolutely adored Emma! And I enjoyed the dynamic of her home life with her mother, her grandfather, her father, and her neighbor, Theo. She was such a hard-working girl- helping her mother clean houses, caring for her elderly grandfather, & practicing her violin.
🎻
Although she was jaded after her parents' divorce and thought that Love might not be in the cards for her, she ended up changing her tune.
🎻
With boys in her life like Theo, Ezra, and Collin, how could she not? And, we cannot forget the "letter writer!"
🎻
When she starts receiving letters from someone who claims to love her from the future, she questions everything and wonders which of the three boys in her life could be the letter writer. I think she would be deliriously happy with any of the three!
🎻
I honestly have no idea which of the three it could be, if it is even one of them. And, I'm hoping for a sequel so maybe that will be revealed to us!
🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻
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