This book promised to be weird and it delivered. The story was very out there at times but I enjoyed it. The characters were exactly what you’d expect but not at the same time. There was a lot of masturbation talk that I wasn’t expecting but Brad’s character definitely fit with all of that. While definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, I would still recommend this book with the caveat that you might think you like weird but this will test that.

I love this. The story was fascinating, intriguing, you need, never seen before. It was hilarious, and it had me laughing out loud and tears about the book. I loved the main female character and her journey in this book. I also loved all of the twist interns. The author included in this book. And I cannot wait for more by this author.

DNF

Just couldn't get into it. The story line was very confusing, just couldn't keep track of what was going on and I understand it's teenagers but The Summer I turned Pretty Reference kind of threw me off. Read 8% of this book and was just like nope. The cover and sprayed edges is pretty though, but this book is definitely not for me.

Repeat After Me By Jessica Warman is a delightfully angst filled ya fever dream of a book. I enjoyed the groundhog day like element of the repeated day and overall pacing of the narrative. However despite loving the overall story I did have some trouble with the multi pov format for this title. It ran into a similar confusion as reading the 7 1/2 deaths of evelyn hardcastle for the first time. I will certainly be nabbing a hard copy to annotate for rereads and be keeping an eye out for more titles by this author in the future.

I do not know what I just read, but I liked it. That's it. This is a book that is hard to describe but also impossible to put down.

Thank you Entangled Teen for the gifted ARC.

Looking for a tale that will turn your mind upside down? Maybe even confuse you a bit? Throw in some teen angst? Well then you got yourself Repeat After Me. This wild, insanity of a satire will have you going… wow maybe my high school experience really was… real? Jessica Warman takes us on an insane ride of the high school experience but with the element of time travel thrown in, making this one of the most chaotic reads I have ever read. It's a pure masterpiece, forcing the main character to deal with the issues at hand head on, leading to a journey of self discovery, all thrown into a vat and turned on its head when a magical cephalopod enters the chat.

Readers will feel like they are in the front seat for this journey, right alongside our characters as they relive the strangest day of the strangest field trip ever, with some unseen twists and turns along the way. Warman has done an excellent job bringing the experience to the forefront with even the supporting characters taking a starring role at times. This book had me laughing, crying and wanting to throw it(no books were harmed while reading) and wanting to be in the story the whole way through. I highly recommend it if you are in a reading slump or if you are really just looking for a good, chaotic time.

I received an PR package and an eARC of this book via Brittany, Entangled Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are completely my own.

My thoughts on this book are about as jumbled as trying to figure out what categories to list this book in. Was it a romance? Not exactly. There were some romantic elements if you would really call them that. A retelling? Eh, the author seemed to take inspiration from the Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day, but that's about it. Young Adult? Honestly, I don't think so. Yes, there are some elements that YA can relate to but there was also a lot of very adult content. Also what is with the author and her fascination with rim jobs and Mister Roger? That was too weird for me.

And that ending? If you can really call it an ending. I had more questions that I do answers. It felt like my book was missing pages. While this book did keep me engaged most of the way through, there was a multitude of detracts such as the ones listed above and the excessive amount of POVs. There was way too many POVs for absolutely no reason.

Did I love this book? No. Hard no. But did I hate this book? No, not really. In my blog I compared it to the new Coke Zero Oreo. I don't hate it but it's an assault on my senses that I would have to get used to.

Full review: https://medium.com/@briannashrout/repeat-after-me-entangled-publishing-bookmail-review-2a95e902d10c

This book was so different from what I’m used to reading it was a super light read and something I read super fast I loved it

Entertaining, funny, and a little confusing. This started off slow but picked up halfway through. Emma is wanting to lose her virginity but is stuck in a time loop because of a magical octopus. There are still many unanswered questions I have but maybe that’s all part of the mystery?? Definitely more of an upper YA read.

Thank you to Entangled and the author for the gifted copy.

I really didn’t know how to rate this book.
Was this book for me? No. But was it bad no?
It was definitely different and quirky.
I think I was just a little too old for it.
But if you have a different kind of humor and looking for something different, this is definitely your book.

An unhinged teen drama meets Groundhog Day with a mix of satire and dark humor.

Firstly, I’d like to mention that I had never read a satire book before, so this was a new experience for me. The book follows a group of high-schoolers and their teacher on a school trip to a private island where they end up stuck in a time loop. Oh, and there is a mysterious telepathic octopus as well. The characters are very morally grey and, since they can do anything they want without any consequences due to the time loop, things get a bit unhinged and twisted at times.

I did like how in each chapter the POV switched between characters. While I personally thought the story was a bit slow at first, it does start to pick up and I found myself becoming quite invested in how the characters were going to get out of the time loop and the mystery behind what exactly caused it in the first place. I did feel that the ending left some questions unanswered though.

While this book wasn’t really my cup of tea, it was fun for me to try something new, and if you’re someone who enjoys satire and dark humor then you’d probably love this book.

**Please remember to check the content warnings before reading this book**

Repeat After Me had me conflicted. On one hand, the writing was engaging, and the premise intrigued me enough to keep going. On the other, the story itself felt heavy and unsettling, making it hard to fully enjoy. The protagonist’s journey is deeply emotional, but at times, it felt weighed down by the darker themes that dominated the plot. The relationship between the teacher and student was uncomfortable to read, and while I understand it was meant to be challenging, it left me feeling uneasy. There were moments where I wanted more from the characters—more depth, more growth—but instead, things felt unresolved. I did appreciate some of the more introspective moments, and there’s no doubt this book tackles important issues. But it wasn’t an easy read, and I’m not sure it’s one I’d recommend to everyone, especially considering the more graphic content.
Overall, I’m glad I stuck with it, but I’m left with mixed feelings. Definitely a thought-provoking read, but not quite what I hoped for.

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Absolute gem that I couldn’t put down! This book is a wild, hilarious, and thought-provoking ride that blends contemporary YA with a touch of sci-fi. The story follows Emma, who finds herself reliving the day she lost her virginity over and over again after eating ceviche from a magical octopus during a class trip.

Warman’s writing is sharp, witty, and full of heart. The characters are vividly drawn and incredibly relatable, each bringing their own unique quirks to the story. Emma’s journey is both funny and poignant, exploring themes of identity, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage life.

The plot is refreshingly original and keeps you hooked from start to finish. The blend of humor, romance, and a bit of magical realism makes for an unforgettable reading experience. We loved every twist and turn, and the ending left us both satisfied and wanting more.

If you’re looking for a book that’s both entertaining and deeply moving, “Repeat After Me” is a must-read. It’s a story that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

This book was cleverly written and undeniably captivating. I was compelled to get to the end just to see what would bat crazy thing was going to happen next and there was never a dull moment.

That being said, I did struggle with some of the humor and the copious amounts of bodily fluids🙈 Absolutely read those trigger warnings, and pay attention to the age suggestions before taking it on.

This was one I will NEVER forget and I am very grateful that I was able to experience it with no clue what I was getting into.

Thank you so much to Entangled Teen for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to the Publisher for my arc.

unfortunately this just wasn't for me. the plot was slow and i found myself just skimming wanting to be done with this sooner. Plus i didn't like how animals were mistreated in this.

I’m not really sure what I read, but I couldn’t put it down 😂 Repeat After Me was a wild ride, but I personally enjoyed it due to the fact that it was entertaining, which is what I want in a book. It was creative, original, and weird. So definitely not a book for everyone, but if you like weird, come get you some ceviche 🤷🏻‍♀️

This is a satire book with dark humor, hormonal teenagers, and no consequences. It was a quick fun read, showcasing a coming of age dilemma in a time loop. I saw someone say Groundhog Day meets American Pie, and that is pretty accurate! I personally think the author hit the nail on the head with teenager thought processes as they become young adults.

I do wish the ending wasn’t so abrupt, I was left with some questions, and I would label this more as a NA just because of some of the talks in the book. Overall, if you go into this book knowing it is a coming of age, satirical, weird book, I think you will enjoy it!

OK look. I have no idea how to review this book. It was the most bizarre book I've ever read. I really enjoyed it, but also blasted through it because it was making me feel insane. It was trying to say a lot of things, or maybe nothing at all, and the things that happen are crazy. The characters are all terrible people and do some truly absurd things, but once I was sucked into the world I was here for it.

This book asks the question, what would happen if morally gray teenagers get stuck in a time loop while on a senior trip to a remote island? Does everything matter or does nothing matter?

It was really funny to see how differently the characters spent their time in this loop, either despairing, or experimenting, or trying to achieve the perfect day, or just doing absolutely whatever came to mind because why not.

It's crass, they're wildly inappropriate because what teenager isn't, and some truly disgusting things happen. You have to be along for the ride it's going to take you on.

If all of that sounded appealing to you rather than frightening, and you want to read a sometimes ludicrous sometimes existential book about the nature of time itself, this is definitely the read for you.

Rating: 4/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

I honestly don’t know how to put into words how I felt about this book other than it was just a freaky time loop, with the characters that know what is going on and others who do not know the story, you will see a lot of teenagers who just wanna have their senior trip in a tropical island and just have fun. You will see a lot of dark humor, a lot of talk about sex, and the more the book goes you will see the characters talking more seriously.

I liked that this was a fun read, with all the weird twists and turns. Fyi, don’t think too much about this book on the how’s and why's, instead just focus on the funny, YA twisted Groundhog’s Day with a little American Pie mixed in. You will meet a lot of characters in this book and the author did a great job with marking the chapters, so you know who is talking now. There were some that I didn’t like at all and found to be very annoying and others that grew on me. I liked Emma and I liked how she was determined to get past this day of “hell”, but while going through this day over and over you will watch her character develop more.

I did think that the ending of the book was a little rushed and I wish it would have been so abrupt. I still have questions. Overall, I did enjoy this weird book.

I want to thank NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

First, I want to say thank you to entangledteen, netgalley and jessicawarmanauthor for this amazing e-ARC!!

What the fudge did I just read!? (In a good way) 😂

It started semi slow, but when it picked up, all that kept running through my mind was, "What am I reading?" It kept me thinking the whole time!

It's definitely super weird, in my opinion, but that could keep your attention. Also, this book is classified as YA, but I'd definitely consider it upper YA.

The ending left me confused but in a way that made me need the next book!

This book was interesting. It was definitely creative. The ending confused me though. I need more answers. Maybe there will be a sequel? There were some funny parts. And I did enjoy Sybil! All in all, it was an entertaining story. I just wish it had more in the ending.