Rachel Lynn Solomon is one of my auto-buy authors. She writes it, I buy it. I’d probably buy her shopping list if she published it because I’m sure she could make it interesting.

See You Yesterday is a standalone YA romance, quirky and full of heart. Barrett Bloom is trapped in a loop. A time loop. Forced to relive her terrible, horrible, no good, very bad first day of college over and over again. What a nightmare. But then she realizes Miles, her insta-nemesis from Physics 101, is also trapped, and he’s been trapped for months! Forced together by time itself, Miles and Barrett have to work together to fix their timelines, and gradually, day after endless Wednesday, their grudging partnership blooms into something more.

Like all of Solomon’s books, See You Yesterday is was an utter delight. Barrett and Miles are wonderful on their own, but magic together. Solomon thoughtfully explores what it means to really live life to the fullest, using the time loop as a way to examine what really makes a good day good. She handles complex subjects like PTSD, panic attacks, and bullying with care, By the end, Barrett and Miles felt like precious personal friends, and I was rooting for them every single day as they tried to reach their tomorrow.

Solomon’s Jewish heritage and familiarity with Washington add another layer of awesomeness to the story. For example, Barrett finds herself longing for Shabbat (the Jewish day of rest which begins on Friday night), but endlessly trapped on a Wednesday, Shabbat never comes. Miles is also Jewish, but he experiences it differently as a Japanese American. (I have nephews who are half-Japanese, and I love seeing characters like them in mainstream literature!)

Seriously. If you like YA/NA rom-coms, you need See You Yesterday in your life. Barrett and Miles will steal your heart.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the gifted eARC.

4.5 stars! I am wary of time loop books that are not part of a fantasy or science fiction genre because they can gloss over or completely disregard why the time loop is happening and how to make it stop. See You Yesterday did not disappoint on that front, exploring theoretical physics or possibly magical explanations in a way that made sense in the context of a young adult contemporary romance.

This book is described as a YA/NA crossover since it is set in college; however, Barrett Bloom is repeating her first day of freshman year, and she is very much still affected by traumatic events from her high school experience, so I would say it leans closer to the YA end of that spectrum.

I ADORED Barrett and Miles and their dislike-to-friends-to-lovers slow burn romance, with grumpy/sunshine dynamics. I’m glad they were stuck in the time loop together (instead of just one character), so their relationship could actually develop without a weird power imbalance. The way they helped each other come to terms with their insecurities and build confidence in their identities was so sweet. The Jewish and mental health rep was lovely.

The structure of the time loop narrative did make the story drag a bit in the middle when it was clear they would still be stuck for awhile. But the story was full of so many fun, hilarious, sweet, and emotional moments that I always enjoyed reading.

After a disastrous high school experience, Barrett is hoping for a fresh start in college. But she doesn’t account for being stuck in a time loop, especially not with the guy who humiliated her in her first Physics class. I didn’t love the magical realism, Groundhog Day concept, but I loved the main character, Barrett, and Miles the guy she’s stuck with. I enjoyed watching their character progression as they struggle to figure out how to break out of the time loop, and form such a sweet friendship and eventually romance.

College freshman, Barrett Bloom, is stuck in a time loop. September 21st is on repeat. Then, she finds out that Miles, that annoying guy from her Physics class, is stuck with her. What can get them unstuck? Is it being a good person? Is it living your best life? Is it confronting your demons? They try it all and in the process, they learn about each other - and maybe Miles isn't really that annoying, after all.

Super sweet story but the time loop and the theoretical physics discussions hurt my unscientific brain! lol (I believe in science, I just don't understand it!)

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins Children's Publishing for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in return for an honest review.

I was hesitant to read this book when I discovered it’s about time traveling or time looping. I typically don’t like to read about time traveling. But I’m willing to give it a try, since I love reading Rachel Lynn Soloman's adult romance books.

When I said I was going to try, I truly did. But in the end, it was really not for me. I don’t like reading about time traveling especially when it’s about romance. There is too much confusion about romance overall, and to add time traveling to the mix will make it even more confusing.

I will stick to my romance books that I enjoy reading without any time-traveling. If you enjoy reading about time traveling, then give this book a go. It’s just not for me. I tried.

Rachel's books always leave me with the best warm fuzzies, like a really great hug I didn't even know I needed that leaves me swooning long after it's over. When I tell you I treasure her book, and am lucky to have gotten to interact with her over and over again thanks to bookstagram just makes my heart HAPPY. Authors like her are why I read, and there just aren't enough incredible things to say about her or her books.

THIS ONE is definitely my favorite. I might say that for every book of hers, and I have read an unusual amount of books with time travel so you would think it wouldn't have made such an impact on me but I LOVED BARRETT AND MILES.

I don't know how she did it, because a time loop of repetitive September 21st's shouldn't have grabbed my heart the way it did but with each obstacle these two faced, every emotion they conquered, each attempt to live life to the fullest. The memories made and lost, ALL OF IT had me wanting to read more even if it kept being the same day over and over again.

Their banter and quirks had me giggling constantly, I adored how these two got to know each other and how their personalities played into the time loop.

"To be honest, it's been a bit of a letdown so far. This physics nerd-slash-film buff won't stop following me through space and time."

How can you NOT love two new adult characters who choose each other, EVERY day??

Loved this one, and so thankful to Rachel Lynn Solomon and Simon Teen for sending me an advance reader copy to read and review. Already looking forward to her NEXT book (and the one after that, and the one after that.... SIGN ME UP lol)

This book is fabulous. I wasn't initially sure about the whole groundhogs day deal, which has been done a lot, but it worked really really well in this case. First, I adored both Barrett and Miles. Barrett is kind of a mess but in a great way. Miles is nerdy but super endearing. There is a ton of funny moments but more important is the growth of both characters, but especially Barrett. She has a fantastic arc. I loved the way each day plays out differently and teaches them entirely new things. I also love that they take the whole day repeating thing to the extreme. I mean if there are no consequences what would you do?

Oh Rachel Lynn Solomon does it again! I read "The Weather Girl" earlier this year, and this author stole my heart from chapter one. This one is deemed as young adult, and I definitely see why. Following two college kids around can feel a little silly at times but honestly. I thought this was super cute and a great sweet read! My biggest issue with this book was the groundhogs day aspect. Whether it be in movies or books, I can not stand this plot. These books are always so hard for me to get behind because I can only watch them repeat the same day so many times before I get annoyed. I will say Solomon changed it up a lot and it was so enjoyable to see two different people's takes on what they would do in the same situation. The characters also were so fully thought out and formed, I could definitely follow them around for another book! These two were your typical lovable college nerd but they were different enough to feel new and special to me.

Thank you so much to Rachel Lynn Soloman, Simon and Schuster, and Netgalley for an early copy of the ARC!!

This was a charming YA story with a Groundhog Day scenario. Perfect for teens with relatable characters and an intriguing storyline.

It read a little young for my tastes, but the YA crowd should love it.

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc!

This romance set on a college campus on the first day of classes has its two characters repeating the same day over and over again. I'm not a fan of the time-loop thing but the romance was cute and the college setting was nice. This book is right on the border of Young Adult and New Adult. I don't think I'd buy it for a high school library because it skews a bit older and there are other romance books that would have more appeal for high school students.

Love love loved this book! Rachel Lynn Solomon does it again! Barrett and Miles are stuck living the same day over and over and must figure out how to escape the time loop. Will they ever make it out?

See You Yesterday follows Barrett as she embarks on her freshman year of college. She has a horrifically bad first day, and the next morning when she wakes up, she finds that the first day has started all over again. Soon after finding out that she's trapped in a time loop, she discovers that she's not alone - a boy named Miles from her Physics class is also stuck in the loop. As the two navigate what it means to be stuck in time, they also start to fall for one another and learn more about their connections to themselves, and to their families.

I'm not always a fan of book or movie comparisons, but if "Groundhog Day" and "Palm Springs" had a baby - this book would be it! Solomon writes absolutely perfect YA romance and I loved seeing Barrett's self -discovery journey and watching her overcome bullying and mental health struggles. Solomon's last couple of books have put mental health directly into the storyline, and it is so refreshing to see it put on the main stage of the plot here again. Of course, Solomon is also the best for her own voices, Jewish representation that she brings to all of her books. I love getting to see bits and pieces of myself in the stories that she writes.

I was so lucky to receive an eARC of See You Yesterday from NetGalley and Simon and Schuster in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own!

Rating: 3.5
Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon

I chose this book because of the author and the cover. I read Weather Girl last year which was by Rachel Lynn Solomon and really enjoyed it. I didn’t read the synopsis for ‘See You Yesterday’ until after I had already requested it on Netgalley. As you all know I hate repetition and obviously the plot of this story is all about repeating the same day over and over. So keeping that in mind this book wasn’t exactly for me but it will definitely be loved by most.

What I did love about this story was the writing and the characters. Solomon’s writing had me laughing from the first chapter. I could literally picture myself as a fellow classmate of Barrett’s. This story definitely brought me back to my college days and how I wish I could relive them! I loved the banter between Barrett and Miles and thought they made a cute couple together. Overall, this book was good and I do recommend it but heads up it can be slow at times.

Thank you so much @simonteen for the #gifted copy on #netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you so much @ for the #gifted copy on #netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is everything I ever want in a rom com. Literally everything. The time loop was so interesting, the fact that they tried to be scientific about it was really cool, the two MCs, each of their growth throughout the book. It was all perfect!

Also I need to talk about the Jewish and Asian rep! There was a line where Miles is like “I am Jewish and Asian” and honestly, it was powerful. When one happens to have two dominant identities, many people try to ignore the intersectionality and focus on one over the other. I loved that Miles was like “nope, I am both!”

Book Review: See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon

See You Yesterday is a young adult contemporary romance with science fiction and paranormal elements.

Barrett Bloom is a college freshman who has a disastrous first day at school. Her ex-friend from high school is now her new roommate, she hasn’t done the reading for physics class, she tanks her interview at the college newspaper and starts a small fire at a frat party. Imagine her surprise when she wakes up the next morning and it’s that same first day all over again. And again. And again. And somewhere on her journey she discovers another student (Miles) is stuck on September 21st too. Barrett and Miles will try everything to break out of their loop and find themselves falling for each other along the way.

I liked how this book allowed the characters to recognize the portrayals of “time loops” in pop culture and apply different methods to get out of it. I also enjoyed their slow-burn romance and nerdy relatability. They also deal with real world struggles like bullying and having family members who battle with addiction. I also appreciated that these were true “young adults” and that it was set at an actual college (University of Washington).

Overall, this a sweet love story about two people stuck together that have to break out of their own shells to find a solution. I recommend it to young adult fans that enjoy contemporary romances with a touch of the extraordinary.

4 stars

This was Rachel Lynn Solomon's best book since "Today Tonight Tomorrow." I have read pretty much everything she has released over the past several years, and while I have enjoyed her other works, nothing has quite lived up to the fun and spark and adventure of TTT. See You Yesterday comes close. It has a similar vibe of two young people falling in love as they have an adventure together, but tackles different topics. Rachel Lynn's hallmarks are Pacific Northwest setting, at least one Jewish character, and some sort of grappling with mental health issues or trauma. This book checks off all of those boxes and brings in a sweet romance in which you are rooting for the two leads to end up together.

10/10 would recommend for high school library collections, but has content more mature than I would be willing to add to my middle school collection.

Absolutely LOVED this book! The characters were so lovable and each one of them had a complex story that made them interesting and real. I related so heavily to Barrett and I loved that she was fat like me. Not only did I feel like Barrett physically represented me, but she was also a Britney Spears stan who asked a marching band to play “Toxic” so I loved everything about her! Both Barrett and Miles had a tricky time being vulnerable in a relationship for different reasons and their growth was amazing! There’s a really beautiful scene where Barrett says “I don’t just feel wanted. I feel adored” and wow that one hit me right in the feels.

Not only did I think the fat representation was well done, but I loved that both characters were Jewish and it was a big part of their identity! Miles was Japanese and Jewish and he shares that people have discredited his Jewishness because his mother was not Jewish and I think that was a really important conversation!

So we had amazing characters and great representation but I was also fully into the time loop plot and Barrett and Mile’s relationship with each other! I want banter in my romances and this book DELIVERED on it! I also loved that they built a strong friendship and sense of trust with each other. But if you're not huge on romance I think there's still plenty to keep you interested with the time loop plot. Overall this book was fabulous!

I love Rachel Lynn Solomon's work, especially her word for younger readers. I appreciate her inclusion of Jewish characters. I was excited to read her first book with a speculative element. I love time travel and time loop stories, and this did not disappoint! She's such a smart and funny writer. I always recommend her books to everyone.

I really love books that play with time and from that standpoint, See You Yesterday is an absolutely marvelous book. I love the way Barrett and Miles interact with one another and how they slowly come together and their varying methods of how to escape the time loop. I also wound up listening to this book as an audiobook and read only a few pages of my e-ARC with my eyeballs. The narration from Emily Lawrence worked pretty well for me.

Everything that did not work for me about this book feels like it veers too far into spoiler territory, so I'm not sure how to talk about it. Let's just say that Barrett didn't have the best high school experience and she was subjected to quite a bit of bullying after breaking a news article for her high school paper about a tennis cheating scandal. The bullying, um, went a bit far. So Barrett is hoping that college will be a chance for her to be a brand new person and to have a completely different experience in college than in high school. However, she wakes up to the discovery that her high school friend turned enemy is now her roommate.

I loved a lot of Barrett's journey to self-discovery and watching her come to realize that it's okay to not always be okay and that you can lean on other people without your vulnerability coming back to haunt you. But there was something about the way the spoiler I mention above was handled that just kept me from really being able to engage in the book the way I would have preferred.

5/5
Rachel Lynn Solomon has done it again - I loved this book so much that I literally read it in less than 24 hours. This book made me feel so seen and happy but it also brought me so much pain (in a good way!!).

This book had all the amazing tropes: time loop, guy falls first, enemies to lovers, bandage trope, one bed trope, plus many more!

As someone who just started college this year, I think that RLS did a really good job of exploring the transition from high school to college and what it means in terms of a person's expectations as well as what actually happens and how someone deals with the disconnect between the two.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book!!