Themes/Tropes: Repeating Time Loop, Humor/Satire, Multiple POVs

Temporal Paralysis means being stuck to live in the same day over and over again. I won’t spoil who gets stuck but let me tell you it is a fun ride!

This is a light hearted good time of a book. Where there are some dark themes overall it is a book that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It is just fun and I devoured this book so quickly! Honestly this is the fastest book I read this year, I finished in four days. I enjoyed it that much.

Thank you to Entangled Publishing for the gifted e-book.

I had to DNF this book at 40%. I was excited to read it, but I couldn't continue with this one.

The story is told from the point of view of multiple characters, which makes it hard to follow. This also added to the choppiness of the story. The plot was confusing, and figuring out who was in the time loop was difficult. The book contained crass and explicit content. I'm unsure how this qualifies as a young adult (YA) book.

While some readers gave this book 4 or 5 stars, it seems it wasn't in my preferred genre.

Wtf did I just read?! This has to be one of the most confusing books I’ve ever read in my life! I honestly felt like I needed to be on drugs to make sense of any of this story. This basically felt like inception, groundhogs day and 50 first dates all rolled into one but do it badly. I couldn’t stand any of the characters, it jumped all over the place and there were wayyyy too many POVs! I really wish I would have DNF’d this book because it was just so bad.

Honestly, anyone who rated this any higher, did we read the same book?!? Cause I do not understand the high ratings for this one. I’m sorry but this was awful and a waste of time. I read it, so you don’t have to, don’t let the cool cover and the summary confuse you this is not worth the read.

Boy is this book a trip! It's one of those things where you are think "WHAT am I even reading? but like a curious looky lou at an accident where you can't look away!)

A unique time loop, on a school trip, where only 3 people are going through it (Emma, Bradd yes two D's, and Max- though more characters are around and one of the time loopers has been going through it for a decade) but they go through it differently. An immortal octopus too and a mysterious dad/daughter on a small island.

I have to admit that I could myself chuckling at the ridiculousness of everyone, especially Bradd... That dude is unhinged! Lol

Emma receives a call before she leaves for her trip with her friends of someone calling her Gizmo and telling her not to leave on the trip. They tell her to ask Mom, and she does, who then reminds her that Gizmo was their family code word when they were younger.

Wondering about this call, Emma still goes on the senior class trip to a remote island with her friends. Where she gets stuck in a time loop. Guess she should have listened to that call!

This is a terrible way to describe this book, but it made me think of Knives Out Glass Onion being on a remote island with a few people who essentially despise each other and yet tolerate each other and there’s sort of a mystery involved to it, but make it a bunch of horny teenagers stuck in a time loop that leaves more questions than answers. It’s a terrible description, but Knives Out popped up in my mind while reading this, and there is “murder” in this book too so 🤷🏼‍♀️

I was very excited to be accepted to get an arc for this book because it sounded so good, and funny. And I love the concept of time and give me any book about time and I’ll read it. I kind of wish I didn’t read this one 😅

What I enjoyed is the different take on time and a time loop. If I understood it correctly, those in the time loop, were essentially stuck in an alternate time dimension of that same day, but the dimension changed each time? It’s hard to explain how I viewed it because it was very difficult to understand what was going on and I just had an idea that formed in my mind that worked for me.

Another thing I enjoyed was the relationship that developed slowly between Louis and Emma. It’s obvious they love each other, they just refuse to acknowledge it. Stubborn teenagers. And I loved how it came about and that part I think was well done.

That’s about all I enjoyed. This book is very crass, vulgar and disgusting. It’s supposed to be a comedy, but I never laughed because it was just gross. I didn’t like any of the kids, even though I liked the one relationship that developed, I honestly didn’t like any of them except for maybe Louis, but that’s a big maybe. Things happened in here that I think were supposed to be considered growth for the kids which I guess a few of them “grew”, but they were still disgusting. I’ve never read a book that was so gross 😅 and I finished the book with more questions than answers.

Slight spoiler….





I am all for open endings, but this answered NOTHING for me. I don’t know if I was supposed to understand how this time loop was happening or how to end it, or if it just never ends. I just would like to understand what the author’s idea was and I don’t know. I wouldn’t be able to explain what the author’s idea was on how this time loop works because it was NEVER explained.

I keep changing my rating because obviously thought went into this book, but what resulted was kind of a mess.

I’m going to go ahead and stick with 2 ⭐️ I only enjoyed like two things and one of them is just because I like time. If you’re interested, I would totally read it. I think this book is for certain kinds of people who may enjoy this type of “humor”, and I’m just not one of them. You might enjoy it!

Oh I do love the cover, so it does have that going for it!

I received a gifted e-arc to read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed it. I distant love it or hate it. I was intrigued by the whole repeating the whole day thing again but other than that, it was OK for me. There were some funny parts but other than that I’m was a neutral about it.

I DNF'd this book. I tried giving it a chance. There are too many POVs. The HS seniors are brats, and not a single one was relatable or endearing. I felt this book was just full of weird incidents for shock value. There was no flow to the story. I really wanted to like it.

This is a fun and quirky YA novel that mixes the humor of "Groundhog Day" with the chaos of teenage party movies. The story follows Emma, a 17-year-old stuck in a time loop during her senior trip, reliving the day she plans to lose her virginity over and over. The book captures the chaotic essence of teenage life with crass humor and multiple perspectives, though the abrupt ending left me wanting more closure. The fast-paced and relatable characters kept me engaged, but the repetitive nature and some offensive humor may not be for everyone. It's an entertaining, light read for those who enjoy a humorous take on teenage struggles.

This story took me on a whirlwind of an adventure and I'm still reeling from it. A coming of age story that I can best describe as Groundhog's Day meets American Pie.
A senior class trip turns tragic when Emma finds herself repeating the same Friday over and over again. Determined to fix it and go home, she has some growing up to do first and a lot to learn about herself and the people around her.
My only issue with the story is I wanted more. I felt the ending was sort of rushed and I felt the villains could have been more villainy. But overall I enjoyed this YA novel. Thank you Entangled Teen for allowing me to read an advanced copy.

This is a YA book?! I had to keep telling my self that because it didn't feel very "YA". I really wanted to tag this as DNF, however, I finished. Seeing that I finished and can't recall anything "remarkable" about the story other than not believing it's a YA book says something. I didn't relate or connect to any of the characters and all of the "adult" content started to get annoying.

I have a hard time thinking how to review this book… I love YA but often I think I’ve grown out of YA contemporary. The teenage emotions are hard to not be annoying the older I get. This book was a lot of that. I went in thinking something different, loving a good time loop, but at the end a lot felt unnecessary and repetitive (I mean because it is) but a little too much. The silliness wasn’t as humorous as it should have been and was more second hand embarrassment and cringe.

I had higher hopes, but I did enjoy the quick chapters and appreciated that it was a quick read so that I can actually finish and give a full review and move on to something different.

Thank you for the eARC and for letting me read this one. Also unsure if it was book 1 of a series, the ending was very much lackluster and like it might have more but also unsure if I’d like to read more.

The storyline of the book is an interesting concept. I did DNF in the end because I wouldn't say I liked the writing style. I'd say you'd probably enjoy this one if you have read other books by the author.

A group of teens head out on an adventure to a seemingly idyllic island. Once there, they find that things aren't quite as they seem. It's multiple points of view which is not usually something I enjoy. Some characters were better than others. It got a little slow for a bit but overall this book was a good read.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Repeat After Me sounded awesome and started out that way too. It made me laugh but then I found myself putting it down for long stretches of time and not having the desire to pick it up again. I found it to be gross, crass and crude which turned me off from wanting to read any further. I'm choosing to dnf.

★★★☆☆

**Review:**

"Repeat After Me" by Jessica Warman presents an intriguing premise that immediately catches the reader's attention. The story delves into the complexities of human memory and the impact of trauma, which are compelling themes to explore. The protagonist's journey is filled with emotional moments and personal growth, making it a relatable and thought-provoking read.

However, the novel struggles with pacing issues that detract from its overall impact. At times, the narrative feels sluggish, and certain plot points could have been developed more thoroughly to maintain the reader's engagement. The characters, while well-conceived, occasionally lack the depth needed to make their experiences truly resonate.

Warman's writing style is accessible and engaging, making the book an easy read. Yet, the story's potential is somewhat hindered by predictable twists and a conclusion that feels rushed. The emotional depth and psychological insights are there, but they don't always reach the level of intensity that the premise promises.

Overall, "Repeat After Me" is a decent read with a unique concept that could have benefited from a more refined execution. It's worth a try for those interested in psychological dramas, but it may not fully satisfy readers looking for a deeply immersive experience.

All I can say is:

What. The. Fuck. Did. I. Just. Read?
But like.. in the best way possible. It was a hot mess of a wild ride and I was so there for it. Don’t talk to me if you haven’t read this book yet. 🤣🤣

What a hilariously fun version of Groundhog Day. So many twists and down right ridiculous shenanigans. Super fun book with smatterings of esoteric knowledge and focus. Enjoy this book for what it is. Dont over think it. Just hop on Friday and have a great Friday over and over again.

This book is a solid 4 stars!!!

It’s hilarious and best for people who enjoy crude humor.

Readers will get a bit of “Groundhog Day”, “The Boys”, and “Super Bad” all mixed into one!!

One of the most seriously, unserious books I have ever read.

I was invested enough into the multiple POVs that I literally created a chart of:

1) who was connection to who,
2) who did what, and
3) who made the most lists 😂😂😂

If you know, you know. 🐙

This is one of those books where there is an added element of magic to it, yet the magic is not really explained or makes sense. Sometimes that can be confusing, but it can also really add to the story which this did. Very interesting, but the ending left unanswered questions that could have been wrapped up. Thank you Entangled Publishing for sending me a copy of this book.