Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. While this book seemed like it would be right up my alley - dual timelines, YA romance- I found myself skimming through certain portions. Descriptions of the house seemed to go on for too long and the ultimate connection between the characters didn't quite work for me.

I most enjoyed the Elizabeth/Patricia storyline from the 1920s but could have done without the supernatural elements.

fun sapphic romance with some awesome vibes and some interesting multiple-life stuff. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Thank you to Netgalley for this arc. This is a YA sapphic story. Libby uses all her money her grandmother left her to purchase an old victorian house she's always loved. She purchases the house and is determined to fix it up herself. her parents are furious because she was supposed to use that money for college. She meets Tish and she is handy. The two hit it off fixing this house Libby bought.

Wow—Time After Time completely took me by surprise in the best way possible. From the very first page, I was hooked by the unique premise and the way Mikki Daughtry beautifully wove together love, memory, and fate.

What really stood out to me was how deeply emotional this book is. The protagonist’s journey through love and loss felt so real, and I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. The way the story unfolds, with past and present intertwining, kept me turning the pages, eager to see how everything would connect. It’s one of those books that makes you feel—not just read.

I also loved how Daughtry explored the idea of second chances and the ripple effects of our choices. The writing itself is so lyrical and immersive, and I was completely wrapped up in the emotions of it all. There were moments that broke my heart and others that made me hopeful.

If you love books that make you think about fate, love, and the "what-ifs" of life, Time After Time is one you don’t want to miss. It’s a poignant, thought-provoking read that lingers in your mind long after you finish. Highly recommend!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. It was a nice love story and interesting in the way it was put together- the 1920s and the present. I'm not sure why, but I had a bit of s hard time getting through the book. Interesting concept and characters.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC! All the opinions expressed here are my own. There were things I really liked about this book. First, seeing the evolution of love in the 1920s when it was sort of forbidden bc it was two girls was sweet and also heartbreaking. Seeing Elizabeth and Patricia evolve and grow was lovely and sad at the same time. The way that was back and forth with Libby and Trish and seeing how they change and grow their relationship was pretty neat as they’re sharing that house from the couple of old. I enjoyed the friendships and love and support Tish had, especially with her sort of adoptive father figure. Libby’s family struggles because of her fierce determination to own this house were sad but well done. I’m not sure I could really see or believe the parallels between the two stories, but they came together pretty well if a little oddly, and I liked the surprise at the end of Elizabeth’s story that I didn’t see coming. I didn’t always love all the turns the story took, but it ended up a sweet love story overall. I could see some teens really needing and wanting this book in their lives. FYI some profanity but nothing heavy and LGBTQ love

This book was much more than I was initially expecting. There are many emotional moments in this story that struck a chord with me and made for a powerful and enjoyable reading experience. For instance, I absolutely loved the relationship between Joe and Tish. It was so sweet to see the way they cared for one another on such a deep level. As well, the bonding moments between Tish and Libby's friends were delightful to read and the support their friends offered brought a nice lightness to the story.

While I really liked Tish and Libby's story, there was another love story explored in this book. The novel flashes back to the early 1900's at many points and allows you to glimpse the romance between Elizabeth and Patricia, two women who lived in the house in the 1920's.

However, Elizabeth and Patricia share similarities to Tish and Libby that are somewhat uncanny. Libby, and later Tish, also find themselves having unusual flashbacks to seemingly another time.

If you're a fan of fated love or reincarnation, I think this book is a great choice. You get to know both sets of lovers and their stories, and enjoy the journey that Libby and Tish take to discovering the meaning behind their strange dreams.

Overall, this book is fun and romantic, but also deeply emotional. It explores the idea that strong love transcends a single lifetime and provides a satisfying HEA for our characters. 4.5/5 stars rounded up.

I loved this novel; one of my new favorites for sure. I didn’t have any particular expectations going into this (and for some reason I was avoiding it on my shelf for like 2 months) but WOW am I glad that I read it.

This novel was original and unexpected. I haven’t seen a plotline play out quite like this before and that was remarkably refreshing. In some ways I knew exactly what was coming in this story (the blurb was descriptive) but at the same time there were twists and turns and little mysteries that I didn’t expect at all.

The writing was excellent. The nuts-and-bolts of the writing were well done of course, but more than that the way that the story was structured and delivered was remarkably effective. There was a dual timeline of sorts through this novel and the way that they wove together and were delivered to the reader was simply perfect.

The characters; excellent. They were well formed and complete people with their own minds and motivations. The characters each had their own satisfying character arcs (and some side characters too) on top of the romance and mystery and plotline.

This was simply a beautiful novel. I cried, which isn’t a common reading experience for me, so I know that this novel connected with me in a significant way.

My Rating: “S” (6-Stars)
Converted Rating: 5-Stars

I really wanted to like this one since I lived five feet apart but it just lacked emotional depth. I kept waiting to feel an emotional connection to the characters but it didn't happen. There wasn't much plot and I was pretty bored. I liked the idea of the dual timeline but unfortunately neither of the love stories was fully engaging.
Random ick is Tish treating her motorcycle Lola as if it is a whole person

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Time After Time follows Libby, a new homeowner of her dream house, as she navigates her new life away from her family. She meets Tish in one of her college classes. Tish is surprised to find out the house that she has been so drawn to is owned by Libby. They start fixing the house up together all the while Tish is reading a diary she found in the house. Tish is so obsessed with the love story she is reading that she seems to actually live it.

I found this a cute read. I didn't mind the jumping back and forth from the past to the present. I think I figured out pretty early what was going on but of course it took the characters in the book a lot longer. It wasn't as fast paced as I wish it would have been. But it wasn't bad. I love how it all plays out at the end.

You ever feel so connected to an old house that you impulsively spend your entire college fund on it? No? Just Libby, then.

In Time After Time, Libby buys a crumbling Victorian house on a gut feeling, and honestly, same—who hasn’t wanted to live out their HGTV dreams? But when Tish, a tough, no-nonsense fixer-upper type, literally shows up at the door, things start to get weird. Like, “why does this feel suspiciously like fate?” weird. Then Libby finds an old journal from a woman who lived in the house a century ago… and had a forbidden romance with her personal maid. And, oh yeah—their names? Elizabeth and Patricia. Cue the eerie music.

This book is part slow-burn romance, part historical mystery, and fully the kind of love story that makes you believe in second (or maybe very delayed first) chances. The dual timelines weave together beautifully, the chemistry between Libby and Tish is chef’s kiss, and the whole "Are we literally reincarnated lovers?" thing makes for an addicting, emotional read.

If you love sapphic romance with a touch of the supernatural, gothic vibes, and strong-willed heroines renovating their way into each other’s hearts, Time After Time is calling your name.

This is a heartfelt romance that beautifully intertwines two timelines: the present day and 1925. In the present, Libby, using her college fund, purchases a dilapidated Victorian house that she feels inexplicably drawn to. Tish, a classmate, also becomes captivated by the house—and by Libby herself. Meanwhile, in 1925, Elizabeth develops a deep connection with her maid, Patricia. In both time periods, the women face the challenges of navigating love in a world full of uncertainty, with an unavoidable truth looming over them.

I particularly appreciated how the author incorporated the stone with the number 236, giving it significant meaning to both women. Its mysterious role in the story is uncovered in a dramatic, unforgettable way that added depth to their emotional journey.

The story is well-written, with engaging characters you can’t help but root for. It’s a poignant exploration of love, destiny, and taking risks to be with your soulmate, no matter the time or place.

Got an eARC through NetGalley.

Even though I enjoyed this book and wholeheartedly recommend giving it a try… I kinda felt that it didn’t all come together at the end. Or the end itself disappointed me a bit? I reserve the right to edit my review because maybe I have to think on it.

Good read!

Very enjoyable read. Excellent use of dual timelines. I loved the characters and the author's writing style. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I really enjoyed like 99% of this book, but it kinda fell apart for me towards the end. overall, it was a great read and I think a lot of people would like it, just maybe pay more attention to the end than I maybe did

Can love be so powerful that it is cyclical and everlasting? Libby Monroe finds her life suddenly completely altered — by love. A deep love of a Victorian-era house falling into disrepair. Love of herself and her new desires, while wrestling with the love of her family, who sometimes don't agree. Surprising, new, right love. 

Tish, her fellow student, has struggled for and lost love. The love of her mother. The love of her ex-girlfriends. She fights for love, in her own way — throwing herself deeply into those she cares about. But when she is swept up in Libby's life, everything seems altered. 

And it isn't just their story... somehow, every step they take is intertwined with the lives of two girls who lived 100 years ago, Elizabeth and Patricia. They begin to wonder, could love be repeating? Elizabeth and Patricia. Libby and Tish. 

This is a young adult, sapphic love story. The prose is similar to any old book you might pick off the young adult shelf. That piece of the book is not striking, even a little cliché at times. But the pacing and plot held me. We weave through two timelines, slowly bringing ourselves to the revealed picture. There is something genuine in the feelings and emotions that push through the pages. It is intriguing. It is sweet. It is a lovely young romance book that feels very whole to itself. 

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so cute, and so incredibly smart as a concept. A story of star crossed lovers who meet again no matter what is my new favorite thing. Getting to see all the similarities between the 2 stories was riveting, and I was on the edge of my seat whenever new details from the past were revealed. I loved this book!

Don't we all secretly want to buy old Victorians and piss off our dads? And then get kicked out of home and make friends with our hot lesbian classmate and fix up the Victorian with her and become roommates and wear flapper dresses and fall in love, time after time...

This was super sweet and romantic! I won't really spoil the plot, even though it might be pretty obvious, but the reveal is one of my favorite romance tropes. Brings me to tears almost every time. Bari as Trish's friend was just a side character, but her family situation was very touching, as is the concept of meeting our loved ones again after this lifetime. The climactic love confession scene was a bit too dramatic (don't storm off in the middle of a snow storm!! oh look girl you almost died), but still, the ROMANCE! Sapphics get their happy ending! What a lovely story!

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't expect to love this from the first page, but I did. I loved the slow burn romance most, it was perfectly paced for me. The dual timelines were great but I definitely preferred the Elizabeth/Patricia parts. I did feel like Libby and Elizabeth had distinctly different voices, so I had no trouble switching back and forth between POVs.
This was just a really sweet book and I really enjoyed it.

The thought that so many of Libby’s friends are gay is not believable to me. The premise of after death reclaiming a lost love is also so far fetched. The book seemed to be too preachy