Minnie Cooper was supposed to be named Quinn. That was her mother’s dream until her birthday came around and she was born one minute behind the 50k pound-winning midnight 1990 baby, Quinn Hamilton. The kicker is that Minnie’s mother had been helping out the other mother because her labor hadn’t been progressing. That name thievery was just the start of 30 years worth of bad luck on New Year’s Eve for Minnie.

Then she finally meets him: Quinn Hamilton. Could this handsome and friendly man really be the cause of all her bad luck? This British rom-com is perfect for lovers of Sophie Kinsella.

Big thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Missed connections amidst opportunities for personal growth has this romance/contemporary feeling like a well adjusted great read.

This book took a bit too much time and effort to get into, so I did not finish the read. The writing was clear and witty, I just did not feel like the plot was compelling enough to complete. I am so sorry to the author and publisher.

Minnie Cooper has spent her entire life knowing one thing: the name she was supposed to be called, Quinn, was stolen from her on the day she was born. She's heard the story from her parents dozens of times. Then, on New Year's Day, her birthday, after spending the night locked in a bathroom stall, she has a chance meeting with Quinn Hamilton, who was the the recipient of that stolen name, thirty years ago at the hospital. Quinn Hamilton appears to have everything, money, success, education, a loving girlfriend. Minnie on the other hand has struggled much of her life, and things seem to have gone from bad to worse. She's in danger of losing her apartment and her business. During several chance run-ins through the year, Minnie and Quinn get to know each other better, and maybe, just maybe, catch a few feelings. The book centers around New Year's Eve memories of years past, the eve of both Quinn and Minnie's birthdays. It also weaves in a story of Minnie and Quinn's mothers, their own struggles, and a growing friendship. This book is sweet, funny, but at the same time focuses on broader issues, like self worth and family dynamics.

I enjoyed this book. The two main characters were great although the New Years jinx did get to be a little much. I liked the flashbacks to missed connections they had through the years. I enjoyed the relationship their mothers developed and I thought the relationship between Minnie and her best friend was a believable friendship.

Fans of Bridget Jones will fall in love with Minnie Cooper, the star of This Time Next Year. Seemingly doomed with bad luck on her birthday, New Year’s Day, each year, Minnie tries to avoid it as best she can. Some years, though, it’s beyond her control and fate takes over. Enter Quinn Hamilton, a man with whom Minnie is unknowingly linked since birth, and perhaps her luck changes? Told with sweetness and humor, This Time Next Year will keep you rooting for Minnie and the quirky cast of characters in her life, the whole way through!

It took me a while to get into this book, it once I did I found it funny and sweet with an original premise.

This took a little bit to get into, but once I did, I stayed up much too late finishing it! I loved the setup, and how all the threads from past years fit together in the end. I wouldn't have guessed this was a debut author - excited to see what else she comes up with. Could immediately picture this story as a movie.

This is a very funny and witty read. Minnie and Quinn share a birthday but not much else. Thirty years after their births, they meet and then the fun begins, which includes romance. Perfect book for these dreary days.

This Time Next Year was a sweet book that had it all the emotions. I loved seeing the characters how the characters grew into theirselves and learned to support and love theirselves.

What a lovely read!! I have been looking for "feel good" books during this pandemic, but I also want them to be well written, and this one definitely is! Good character development, believable plot/story, and just a joy to read. Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy books set in London. ❤️🇬🇧❤️

One of my favorite romance books! It's the story of Minnie and Quinn who were born a minute apart at the same hospital. They meet 30 years later. At first they seem to have nothing in common and are both in relationships but they slowly get to know each other. What I liked is the story doesn't only revolve around their relationship, its also about Minnie's dreams for her business and helping her friends. The book jumps ahead through the year and chapters from Minnie and Quinn's previous New Year Eves are told too.

Minnie Cooper's luck went the wrong way the day she was born and her lucky name was given to the baby in the next room. Also the baby who was born 1 minute ahead of her winning the New Year's Day prize. Fast forward 30 years and Minnie meets the lucky Quinn. This is a story about finding your strength, sharing your love and seeing things for what they are and not what you perceive them to be. I am sorry I finished this story because I am already missing Minnie and the colorful characters that accompany her in her story. Read this book1

I read this book in one sitting then immediately regretted not pacing myself. I hate it when that happens. Minnie & Quinn have a unique connection in that they were both born in the same maternity ward on New Years Day and through a series of coincidences, in both the past and the present, keep popping up in each other's life. I was initially wary of this ever present New Year's Eve theme because it is honestly my least favorite day of the year but this story won me over almost instantly. This book is about friendships, love, forgiveness, brushing your shoulders off and learning that, (in the infamous words of Carrie Bradshaw), “The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself.”

The characters are well written and you are invested in the story, in the ups and downs Minnie and Quinn experience over the course of the novel. You will root for Minnie, yell at her for what she's doing (you'll know what I'm talking about when you get there), and very likely shed a tear or two. The flashbacks all serve a purpose and everything gets tied up in the end but not in an overly saccharine, roll your eyes kind of way. Set in the backdrop of London, this book was the perfect way to take a trip overseas while we're all still stuck at home.

The author's postscript about Covid-19 made me tear up a bit. Reading and books are such an important coping mechanism right now and I'm so grateful to have received a copy of this book.

Many, many thanks to Penguin & Netgalley for this ARC

This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousins was a story about two people who'd always been connected. Quinn and Minnie (Cooper - yes, that's her real name) were born in the same hospital over New Years' Eve/Day. Minnie's name was actually supposed to be Quinn until Quinn's mother "stole" the name, so Minnie's mom had to go with something else. Minnie has heard this story for years, and it isn't until New Years' Eve 2019 that she finally meets Quinn. The story then progresses through "real time" with Quinn and Minnie, while also showing New Years' Eves and Days past. What the flashbacks reveal is there two stories have unknowingly intersected before, and it also shows where Minnie in particular has struggled with the day to the point she believes it's cursed. In real-time, Quinn and Minnie keep running into each other and build a relationship. I will say I could kind of guess how this was going to play out, BUT I still really enjoyed the journey getting to that point. Sometimes you need some love and predictability, and this so met that need for me. This was a delight of a read! Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this December 2020 release.

Oh my, I could not put this book down. Another fantastic London romance, my heart can't get enough. I loved the characters and honestly wish there was a bit more to the story so I could enjoy them more. I like the flashbacks to previous New Years, but wish they brought them together more at the end. 5 stars because London is the best.

For fans of Serendipity.

Minnie, Minnie Cooper was not supposed to be name that (Her parents didn't even realize her name until a few weeks later). Her name was stolen by Quinn Hamilton, and he became the first baby born in 1990 along with the gifts that his parents really didn't need.

Fast forward 30 years, and Minnie has had bad luck especially on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Her boyfriend dragged her to a birthday party (he didn't even wish her a happy birthday) he lost her coat, someone threw up on her and she got locked in the bathroom all night and was left by her boyfriend at the party because he couldn't find her. When someone finally knows shes been stuck in the bathroom he finds help to her out and tells her he always watches the sunrise on New Years Day and she figures out it his birthday too and he is the name stealer.

Throughout the book it flashbacks to past New Years and their just missed moments.

Three and a half stars. This Time Next Year had its ups and downs. I laughed out loud at some of the dialog and descriptions, the wittiness possibly being my favorite part of the book. The story revolves around a baby girl and boy who were born on the same day in the same hospital within a minute or so of each other on New Year’s Day. Things I liked about the book: each of their flashbacks remembering New Year’s events throughout their lives, and Minnie’s quirky, supportive friends and colleagues, In the end, I didn’t really feel the romance and I felt the lessons about life and strength and love and self-empowerment, while spot on, were a little too in your face. I do think Sophie Cousens has talent and look forward to future books.