This was a really well done novel in the genre and enjoyed how well the world was built, it uses the genre perfectly to tell the story. I enjoyed getting to know Avianna and that it had that same day over and over again element that I wanted. Jensen Rose Long wrote this well and had a strong concept and execution.

So so so good. Lovely book by Jensen Rose Long. I really recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.

A young woman about to become a witch is murdered by her ex, only to wake up at the beginning of the same day she died. She has to figure out why he's trying to kill her and how to stop him while living the same day over and over again. This provides an interesting way for Anna to explore the mystery of her own murder, her family's history, her father's abandonment, and her feelings about her ex without long-term consequences.
At a certain point, it gets repetitive. I read through the first half of the book quickly, then I had to slow down and read in smaller chunks to remain focused. Each day is different, but there are enough similarities that it starts to drag.
I enjoyed all of the characters: Anna, Greer, Brittany, Ian, Riggs, and Anna's mother are all unique and lovable. I enjoyed the bond between Anna and her sister, the way Ian still cared for her after their breakup, and how Brittany unquestioningly helped her regardless of whether Anna confided in her. The feelings that developed between Anna and Riggs seemed sweet and real. I don't understand why it's only mentioned once, late in the story, that Brittany, Ian, and Riggs are all related, though.
Anna grew a lot. She starts out going along with what her friends or family want. After dying repeatedly and getting tired of it, she becomes more direct and take-charge, asking difficult questions and taking risks to make things happen in order to try to fix what's been done.
I appreciated all the little hints scattered throughout the days about what was going on and who was behind it. It was like being able to see one object from different angles. It took a while for Anna to piece things together, but everything fit together to make a believable whole.
I enjoyed it.
(posted to Storygraph on Nov. 2, 2024)