A really interesting parallel universe read that examines how a story could turn out depending on the choices made.
I really liked the characters, and it was nice to read a high school YA book that wasn’t just about the sports stars.

I will not be giving feedback on this book as I couldn’t really get into it but I think others may enjoy it.

Where it All Lands, is a picturesque and dramatic story. Daddy issues and love triangles are at the center of this novel, as our lead characters weave their way through life. This was an interesting read, and it felt original in a lot of the plot. Heartbreaking and moving, a story that centers around the meaning of "life." Whole the ending was a bit much for me, I did enjoy it as a YA read.
Thank you @netgalley and @Wednesdaybooks for the copy to review

Okay, Where It All Lands was delightful. I almost DNF at first but I decided to power through and I'm really glad that I did.

I really liked the premise of seeing how life would turn out depending on what choice Stevie made. We follow along with both of these decisions, and each have their own set of outcomes. One is definitely more dramatic than the other and it was a little sad.

Drew and Shane are best friends, then Stevie comes along and "tears them apart." But not really. I didn't really get the two best friends fighting over the girl vibe from this book, which I was kind of hoping for and it didn't happen on either end.

The only things that bothered me was the multiple pages of the same dialogue when we got to the second timeline, and by the end of the book we don't really know what choice Stevie made definitely. It was just one of those "these are the two things that could've happened and how." No definite outcome.

Overall, it was cute and I had a few laughs.

Drew and Shane have always been best friends and resolve conflict with a coin toss. But when they decide to determine their future on a coin it changes their lives and that of their love interest for ever. Where It All Lands looks at the choices we make and the repercussions that happen because of them. This was an interesting premise but I think the execution didn't quite hit the mark. I didn't find the characters enjoyable and often a little to whiney. Plus the coin flip was way over exaggerated and seemed to be on the level of a 90's teen drama betrayal.

Well written and gripping! I couldn’t put this novel down. Makes you think about how fate and choice can combine, and how some things may just be inevitable.

Such a good read! Took me forever to get around reading it but what a great story. The dual timelines weren't hard to follow at all and the chemistry between the 3 was noticeable.

This one was such a great YA read! It came off as both sad and sweet and would be an amazing romance recommendation for a YA lover!

If you are looking for a quick YA read, this will be an easy one. Unfortunately, because most YA are hit or miss for me, this one fell a bit short. I didn't particular favor any of the characters and felt there wasn't much development for them, However, please take that with a grain of salt as I do understand it is a YA novel. It is a very good representation of teenagers and how they process information though!

Really great book. I loved the characters and the story. Sad and sweet and really enjoyable. This will definitely be a winner with my students who like romance stories. This was a definite purchase for us.

A book that is full of teenage emotion and tragedy. It had me reminiscing my teen years and all the new emotions that are felt during these years. Drew, Shane, and Stevie are wholesome people that I would have picked to be friends with in high school.
The plot is told through 2 parts and the alternating points of view of all 3 main characters. Drew and Shane flip a coin to decide the choices that are presented to them. They have done this for many years. But when Stevie moves to town and are both smitten by her they decide to once again use their coin flip strategy to decide who is going to try to date her. This coin flip creates to different concurrent timelines that are followed in Parts 1 & 2. In Part 1 Drew wins the coin flip and in Part 2 Shane wins. This creates a unique way of telling their story. It shows how one seemingly minor change can make a big change in all the lives involved.
A great book told in an unique way. I enjoyed each part and character, even though I needed a few tissues at the end.
I am grateful to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

Drew and Shane have been friends for so long, they are more like brothers. They never fight, they flip a coin to decide who the winner is. When Stevie shows up at school, the boys are both immediately smitten with her and they both want to date her. So, they flip a coin to see who will ask her out.

I loved the characters in this book. I was back and forth with who I wanted to end up with Stevie, until fairly late in the book when I made up my mind. (I didn't need to flip a coin to decide, though.) I think the parallel timelines made the story better because it showed what it would have been like no matter which boy asked Stevie out. But the ending. Excuse me while I go cry about it some more. Heart-wrenching.

I didn't like the ending, but only because it didn't end the way I wanted it to, and it wasn't a happily ever after. Did it fit the story? Yes. Did it end the way I expected it would? pretty much, yes. But that doesn't mean it's how I WANTED it to end. Either way, it was a good ending and it really pulled on my heart strings and it was actually a pretty sufficient ending to the story.

Overall, this book is one I will be thinking about for a long time. I loved the characters, I loved the premise of the story, and I liked the parallel timelines. This is a good book for a good cry. 5 stars, grab the tissues and prepare to be heartbroken.

DNF - Did not finish. I did not connect with the writing style or plot and will not be finishing this title. Thank you, NetGalley and Publisher for the early copy!

TWs: death, car accident, grief, bullying


I liked the general concept of Where It All Lands - teenage love triangle with parallel timelines. Drew and Shane are best friends, and both want to ask out the new girl, Stevie. To avoid fighting about it, the boys decide to flip a coin. Then readers see how events unfold when the coin lands heads (Drew) and then tails (Shane).

Typically, I don't *love* when there's two timelines like this, but I felt Jennie Wexler did a good job at having some similarities while still making each timeline feel unique.

One thing I didn't quite get with the book is why Stevie was so upset by the coin toss. I get that the characters are teenagers, but it felt a bit unrealistic with how huge of a deal it was made out to be. Sure, the boys were stupid for doing it, but I didn't feel it was as big of a faux pas as Stevie did.

The ending was also not my favorite type of ending. I like my stories to have an ending where everything is tied up, but Wexler made the creative decision to leave the ending open. I personally would have liked to have known which side the coin wound up landing on, so we would know which timeline would have happened.

I like the idea of two parallel timelines, but this book is too emotional for me and I couldn't make it past the first chapter. I'm sorry, but I'm overly sensitive, and don't like books that are a bit too sensitive.

Excuse me while I sob uncontrollably and pick my heart up off the floor!

Sometimes, YA books have the same rhythm and feel to me and I was worried Where It All Lands was falling into that trap. Several chapters into part 2, I finally (embarrassingly) picked up on the fact that this book is much, much different than any other book I've read. It was literally a "huh?" followed by "AHA!" moment and it was super cool!

This is basically two different books in one. Drew and Shane flip a coin to see which one will get to ask the new girl, Stevie, out on a date. We hear both stories and what happens if heads or tails wins.

This was such an intriguing premise to me. At first, I was little irked - why was this book restarting at the beginning with a different lead narrator and the details slightly skewed? Once I caught on though, it was pretty freaking neat! How often have you wondered "WHAT IF?"? What if I went out for that drink after work rather than staying to finish project? What if I took a right instead of a left? What if, what if, what if. There are endless scenarios. Will they all lead to the same final destination? Or did that single decision change your entire fate?

This book raises all these questions and more which felt really deep and philosophical for a YA novel. The love stories were sweet, the characters quirky, awkward teens (what more could you want in a YA romcom?), and the band and music aspects felt fresh.

If you're a YA lover, this one is a must read. I did the audio and really enjoyed it. There were three different narrators used for Stevie, Shane, and Drew which definitely helped with the already complex plot. Each narrator was talented and did a great job.

Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for a copy of this novel.

This book had me so excited to read it between the musical prodigies, love triangle, daddy issue aspects I was ready for a fun adventure. Although it was a fun and cute YA romance there were some aspects that just seemed too childish even if this was YA. With that being said I loved how it played out how different decisions being made had different outcomes. This was fun and interesting and I enjoyed both scenarios that were presented.

This was definitely an interesting book… But I found that it didn’t really hold my attention. In fact, I don’t think I could tell you what happened in it even now… Which is unfortunate as the concept was very interesting for me!

Where It All Lands is a beautiful YA contemporary romance that follows Stevie, Shane, and Drew in dual timelines that portray the potential outcomes of a single coin toss.

This book had been recommended to me by a friend for months, ever since she read her ARC of it last year. I finally picked it up, knowing it was going to hurt me, but I'm so glad I read it. I will admit that I was a bit bored during some of the book, but the last twelve chapters or so completely wrecked me, which is exactly what I wanted. I liked how deep this book got, exploring themes of grief, fear, and more. Stevie, Shane, and Drew were all great characters, and although I thought I would end up preferring one of the guys over the other, that didn't happen here. Overall, this was a wonderful book, and I cannot wait to see what the author writes next!

TW for cheating (not between mcs), loss of loved one, car accident, bullying.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC of Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler!

I enjoyed this young adult book and would recommend it to teens. Told in dual timelines as it shows heartbreak can also lead to hopefulness.