another absolutely beautiful YA novel from Edward Underhill! I absolutely love the writing style, dialogue, and settings of his books, as well, of course, as the beautiful stories. Leo and Abby have the most magical day together in New York City. both of these beautiful, lonely characters find some peace in each other, even if they have a bit of a tumultuous first meet. Being a New York City nerd, I loved following them all over the city, collecting Momentos, but what really made the story special is seeing Leo and Abby find comfort, peace, acceptance, love in each other as well as themselves. The story does not gloss over the realities of queer peoples existence in closed minded parts of this country, and New York City acts as the safe bubble of magic, freedom, friendship, and possibility where Abby and Leo don’t have the scary aspects of their normal lives weighing them down so much, overall, this was another story from Edward Underhill, I always love reading his books to get a lovely, unique, deep and heartfelt perspective of queer YA love stories ❤️
thank you for the arc :)

Super cute 24-hour romance set in bustling New York City between two queer kids figuring themselves and their feelings out. What a perfect November read, as it takes place the day before Thanksgiving !

Thank you both NetGalley and the publisher for the Arc of this novel.

"I’m . . . not with her, either, actually."... “She’s my best friend.” Ida gives me a knowing nod. “We’ve all been there.” Oh? “We have?” She grins. “Pretty sure falling in love with your best friend is, like, a queer rite of passage.” It is?

This Day Changes Everything is a sensational and beautifully queer novel that is a take on Ferris Bullers Day off and What if its Us. This book gave me so much anxiety! I was so anxious to see if Leo and Abby were going to be found out and get in trouble. It was super entertaining and cute. I loved following their journey and wanted to see where the day took them. I found Leo to be a little aggravating at points but I think that is a more of a personal thing.

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If you love queer rom-coms this is your book. I didn't quite get the high stakes-ness of the book but I can appreciate the story. I'm a sucker for books set in New York, so that is what kept me interested. The entire story is set over the course of one day and that is what took me out of the premise, I understand you can like someone within one day of knowing them—but loving??? I'll never believe in that trope. All in all, really great story and good read.

I really liked this book. I have a soft spot for books set in New York, so this was no exception. It's very fast paced, fun, and fluffy romance if you want a short cozy read. The main characters were both very lovable, and even though it is set in a day, i found myself rooting for their relationship. If you liked Dash and Lily, you will probably love this.

This Day Changes Everything is as wholesome, sweet, and good-for-your soul as...(pausing to think of something appropriately Thanksgiving themed) buttered biscuits? Pumpkin pie? Sage stuffing? ...you get my drift.

But truly. I really enjoyed Underhill's writing; both Leo and Abby were very well-written characters, and the romance felt stumbling and realistic. I appreciated how gently but earnestly Underhill wrote about both of their struggles as queer teens, but never verged into melodrama or overwrought emotions.

While I thought the latter half of the book dragged and was a bit unnecessarily convoluted, I did appreciate how much of New York City Underhill took us, as readers through. And getting to see it through non-jaded eyes was *chef's kiss.*

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books for the ebook ARC. All opinions are mine alone.

When fate throws Abby and Leo together on the wrong subway train, they soon find themselves lost in the middle of Manhattan. Even worse, Leo accidentally causes Abby to lose her Epic Gift for Kat. So to salvage the day, they come up with a new mission: find a souvenir from every location mentioned in the book for Abby to give Kat instead. But as Leo and Abby traverse the city, from the streets of Chinatown to the halls of Grand Central Station and the top of the Empire State Building, their initial expectations for the trip—and of each other—begin to shift. Maybe, if they let it, this could be the day that changes everything, for both of them.

This was such a sweet and uplifting book. This coming of age story is so different from every other book you read yet it was so perfect in every way.

This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill was a beautiful story about love and accepting yourself.
This was such a sweet and heartfelt book.
I really enjoyed this story and found the characters adorable and engaging.
I loved the relationship between Leo and Abby.
Leo and Abby are spectacular characters trying to find their place in this world.
The affection and emotions were very raw and real feeling.
I could feel every single emotion and it was just endearing.
I also adored the side characters. They are so realistic and flawed.
Edward Underhill’s writing is the best and can write the most stunning YA romance stories.
This Day Changes Everything is about finding yourself and being true to yourself.
Underhill, keep these stories coming because I for one am absolutely obsessed with them.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Wednesday Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Giggling and kicking my legs, "This Day Changes Everything" was such a cute little queer romp. I had an absolutely wonderful time and I would recommend this book 100 times over!

This book just ticked off all of my boxes and contained so many things that scratch the good part of my brain. I grew up reading spiritual predecessors to this book, like the apt comp title Dash & Lily, but as a late-ish in life queer woman there has always been a bit of a hole in this space for me (even though Levithan’s work does include several gay boys!!).

This day changes everything was such a perfect balance of fun, adventure, and thoughtful exploration of identity. It featured the romanticized exploration of New York while still being grounded (things cost money! and it was acknowledged). The love story was sweet, and it had the requisite beats of a romcom without ever getting too frustrating or dark.

I really loved the time spent in both PoVs as well. Abby and Leo were a classic sunshine grump pairing with some really thoughtful depth. I appreciated the nuanced representation of queerness, especially around labels (and the fact that sometimes we can put too much weight into them!). It was fun to read a story with a transmasc read since there is still not much representation for trans people in romance, especially in YA.

A fun book! Would recommend for sure!

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the early read. Can’t wait for others to get to check this out!

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Okay, this was super cute and I honestly can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy early next year!

If you are looking for a cute whirlwind young romance with lgbtqia representation that has an inadvertent day of playing hooky with a newfound friend in NYC days before the Thanksgiving parade, look no further! If you want a story about transversing the complicated world of finding out who you are, who you love and how to set healthy boundaries, this book is for you. Overall it’s just a cute love story from a perspective that needs to be heard from more voices.

This novel includes great discussions about being queer. The author encapsulates relationships of all kinds with the inclusiveness of being queer. All in all? it is a good coming of age and is a wholesome YA novel.

It sucks believing in the Universe, but someone has to.
But what does it mean to believe in the Universe? I like to think that whatever you look like, whatever you think about yourself, whatever you feel about yourself, if you want, out there, a person is waiting for you.

In other words, we're also called hopeless romantics, and this story, which directly came out from a winter rom-com, is the perfect example of how delusional we are.
But please, don't judge us; there are days we also have difficulties in believing in the biggest scheme of our lives, and those days are tough.

Before explaining the many reasons why you should read this book right now, I clarify it’s a fall story. It’s set during Thanksgiving and there's already a Christmas vibe, so don't ruin the atmosphere before even starting and read it during the right season.
It's important to point that out because this story is also, among many other things, a love letter to New York from the eyes of who can truly appreciate its details: someone who's never been there.

First things first, there's “Queer” written all over it: on the cover, on the spine, on every page; characters have the word “Queer” written on their foreheads.
And those characters feel so real: they talk about gender and labels and topics that aren't usually discussed out loud for unknown reasons, they’re starting to know each other and are confused about themselves. But what truly makes you see them as real people is that even after a big apology from his mom, Leo doesn't just forgive her.
Would you forgive someone for whatever reason the moment they apologize? I wouldn't, but I usually don't forgive at all. But in movies and books is common sense to do so, otherwise, the story can’t end with its happily ever after.
Well, it's bullshit and “This Day Changes Everything” shows how you can accept someone's apologies because they fucked up, but that doesn't mean you are healed on the spot. It can take time, it can take nothing, the only right answer is the one that makes you feel good about it.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

This Day Changes Everything by Sarah Underhill is a charming and heartwarming coming-of-age story about two teens who find themselves lost in New York City on Thanksgiving Day.

Abby is a hopeless romantic who believes that today is the day her life will change forever. Leo is a trans teen who is just trying to survive the day without having a meltdown. When they accidentally meet up on the wrong train, they are forced to rely on each other to find their way back home.

Along the way, Abby and Leo learn a lot about themselves and each other. They face their fears, challenge their assumptions, and discover the true meaning of friendship and love.

I really enjoyed the characters in This Day Changes Everything. Abby and Leo are both complex and relatable teenagers. Abby is full of life and optimism, while Leo is more cautious and guarded. But they both have big hearts and a lot to learn about the world.

I also appreciated the diversity of the cast. Abby and Leo are both queer, and there are other LGBTQ+ characters in the story. I also liked that Leo's trans identity is handled in a respectful and authentic way.

The romance between Abby and Leo is sweet and believable. They have great chemistry, and I was rooting for them from the start. I also liked the way the story explored the idea of first love and the challenges of young relationships.

Overall, This Day Changes Everything is a charming and heartwarming coming-of-age story. It's a perfect read for anyone who loves stories about friendship, love, and self-discovery.

I am so sad this book isn’t coming out sooner!! The mood/setting/atmosphere was so well done that after reading this book (all in one sitting!) it took me a few minutes to remember it wasn’t ACTUALLY the holiday season, and I can’t believe I’m not going to get to recommend this to everyone who is already asking for holiday recs!

But that’s okay, because even outside the holiday season this is such a good, warm book. I binged it all in one sitting, going to bed waaay later than I should considering I had work in the morning. Totally worth it for the extreme warm-fuzzies this gave me. I’m not really sure how they got THAT lost in the numbered grid of NYC with working phones and google maps, but I like to think it was some of the Universe Magic.

Please pick up this book as soon as it’s out for the love, acceptance, community, and high value on friendships (not just romantic relationships) as well as the very lovable characters and fun read.

I was immediately intrigued by this cover. The description also made me believe this was going to be a funny story. And I was not disappointed. I was super engaged with this story. I laughed out loud. I loved the characters and cheered them on. Loved it!

I first read Edward's debut novel when it came out, and I was obsessed. Edward is an incredible writer and he writes his characters, settings, and circumstances so uniquely. This book was no exception. I found myself feeling all the emotions while also getting to reminisce on trips I've taken to New York.

I really enjoyed the diversity and stories of each individual character, and the dual POV made it really interesting, too! Now I want to see the characters of this book meet his characters from the last book he wrote. I cannot wait to see what Edward comes up with next!

What I loved most about this story is the being lost-getting lost parallel. Leo feels lost. So many people don’t see him as the boy he is. His extended family doesn’t even know he’s trans, so his parents want to call him a tomboy. Again. Other people misgender him all the time. Abby is lost in her favorite romance book and almost frantically believes in fate and true love. But she’s, um, gay?, and nobody knows. Not even her best friend Kat, who she’s in love with. But everything changes when Leo and Abby get lost on the New York subway.

I loved this book! I enjoyed going on the adventure with them and the stories they came up with! I would definitely recommend this book!

This was such a cutesy and funny Romcom full of laughs and great moments. If you want something to make you laugh and smile this is definitely your book. While it will make you mad at times all in all