What if there as a memo that told you what you needed to do with your life? And then, what if you literally didn't get the memo?!? That' the premise of this one. Jenny's 15 year college reunion is on the horizon, and life is nothing like what she hoped it would be. Then, she finds out that this could be because she didn't seize the opportunity to get her memo way back in college. The good news is she has a second chance, and she takes it. What follows is some time travel to decide what she wants to change, as well as to consider what she wants to keep the same. I will say that I really wanted even more about Jenny. Because she was (literally) travelling through time, that was much of the focus, but particularly at the end, I wanted more of her present-day self because I was rooting for her to figure things out, and I wanted to know how it all worked out. But overall, this was an unique spin on the Groundhog Day inspired subgenre I do love so. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this June 2024 release!

Jenny is a fun character, and I thought the idea of her story was great. At some points, I flipped through the pages faster than others. Those were exciting. Then there were times I just wasn't into what was happening. Great cover though. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

3.5 stars rounded up.

I really liked the concept of this story about a woman who goes back to her college reunion to discover that there indeed was a memo on how to be successful in life and she missed out on it the first time around. I also love time travel-y stories so I knew I'd like this one. And it mostly didn't disappoint. Some parts of it were a little over the top and too much for me, but most of it was enjoyable and I liked the concept a lot!

with gratitude to netgalley and Harper Perennial for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

A perfectly fine book, but it just didn't work for me and I can't put my finger on why. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity.

This book grants an interesting perspective as to hoe life could be if it was premeditated and required following instructions outlined in a memo with no room for deviation. Jenny feels hopeless and less then especially when she compares herself to Leigh and Geeta. Her being chosen to bake in Italy led to the bakery being burned down, she unfortunately was involved in a racist issue at a radio station and as a result, she ends up in a job that has not led to empowering women. If anything, it caused her to further retract into self doubt. She accepts what comes for her and doesn't fight for her own self worth especially in her relationship with Hal. Enter the memo and her ability to go back in time and change those pivotal moments. She becomes a hugely successful entrepreneur and is married to a gorgeous man. On the face of it, she certainly had it all. But at what cost? Her marriage is a business transaction, she is feared by all those who work for her and she is friendless. She chose not to go to Geeta's wedding for an interview. It is only with Leigh that she still maintains a friendship with who remains devoted to the memo and the career it has allowed her to obtain. I was proud of Jenny and what she chose to do. She knew what would make her happy and strong and that was to remain memo less.

Jenny has felt one step behind since college. All her friends’ lives seemed to have taken off on an upward trajectory while hers remained stagnant. What gives? At her 15 year college reunion, she’s finally clued in. She missed the Memo. But she’s getting it now…

Overall I was a bit disappointed. The concept sounded fun and it really should have been. Unfortunately it just wasn’t written in a way that made me care about any of the characters. The whole thing seemed to fall flat. The timeline jumping and pseudoscience mumbo jumbo talk certainly didn’t help, it really made it hard to sink into the story. This could have been done a lot better, but I praise the idea itself. It’s too bad it wasn’t executed better.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC on exchange for an honest review.

The Memo is a wild ride! Jenny is about to turn 36. Her friends are extremely successful while she is languishing in her career and stuck in a dead-end relationship with a serial cheater. As her dreaded 15-year collage reunion approaches, Jenny receives an enticing opportunity to “undo” the major mistakes she’s made in her life and get back on track…

I really enjoyed The Memo! It is a compelling and entertaining exploration of regret, envy, and perceived missed opportunities (with a bit of time travel and romantic intrigue thrown in).

Thank you very much to Harper Perennial and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.

In their debut novel, the authors offer both an entertaining storyline and a thought-provoking premise. If you had a second chance to correct all your “mistakes” and surrender to a prescribed path that guarantees “success”, would you take it?

Jenny Green is on the cusp of her 36th birthday and appears to be a colossal failure in her career and her love life. In comparison, her best friends from college are wildly successful. The difference seems to be rooted in the fact that Jenny missed getting “The Memo” and stumbled through her life making poor choices. At her college reunion she is given a second opportunity to accept the memo and receive daily directions from a Consortium which supports the empowerment of women. The catch? Jenny must go through an accelerated, experimental program that allows her to time travel and correct her previous life choices to ultimately achieve wealth, fame, love, and a family…but at what cost?

This is an intriguing story (with fantasy overtones) that at times felt a bit confusing with the characters being redefined based on the time travel and Jenny’s correction of her past. I enjoyed the character development of Jenny as the protagonist and there were plenty of twists and turns to keep me engaged, even if the outcome was predictable. Overall, this was a solid read and I look forward to future novels by the authors.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

Thanks so much Harper Perennial and NetGalley.

Jenny is dreading her upcoming college reunion. She's stuck career wise and love wise. She arrives on campus and gets a text telling her to collect her memo. There's an organization providing people with plans for success. What is the price to rewrite your life?

I was intrigued by the premise of the story. I liked a lot of this book, but some of it moved a little slow and was confusing. Jenny is a great character and I kept reading it to find out what ends up happening to her. It's not executed perfectly, but I still thought it was a solid read!