I can’t express how much I genuinely loved and enjoyed this book, it gave me so much life. Highly, highly recommend for a good romance read.

A romantic, poignant book in the same font as Groundhog’s Day. Lau’s writing is beautiful and lyrical.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I'm a sucker for a time loop novel and I have to say that this one was very different in its execution than ones I've read before...and I mean that in the best way possible.

I couldn't figure out where the plot was going until I got there and it was so interesting to see the ways in which the main characters navigated living the same day over and over again. I feel like I can't say too much about it without giving spoilers but just read it...it's going to make your 2025 Best Reads lists.

P.S. If Jackie Lau reads this review, PLEASE TELL ME THAT AVERY WILL GET HER OWN HAPPILY EVER AFTER, PLEASE I BEG OF YOU

I read this as a palate cleanser and my palate is cleansed 😌

This was a cute story about learning to appreciate the little things in life, your friends, and your family and a reminder there’s more to life outside of work. Thankfully I think I can learn this lesson sans being stuck in a time loop indefinitely 😂

I will admit I’m not much of a romance reader and the spice caught me completely off guard. Maybe spice is typical for this author, I don’t know since this was the first book I’ve ever read by them. I also don’t mean this in a rude way but I saw a few people say they were surprised by the twist but it felt pretty obvious to me?

Anyhoo, a fun romp overall!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

MY ONLY QUALM about this book was how quickly she realized she was stuck in a time loop lol I think she maybe should have questioned that a little more.

Wow this book was so fun and interesting and such a quick read. Noelle eats some magic dumplings at a night market and suddenly finds herself stuck in the same day in a time loop, leading her to meet a new best friend (also stuck in the loop) and Cam <3

I am an absolute sucker for time travel romance probably stemming from romanticizing the time travelers wife as a teen, but I loved this book!! Although she spent a lotttt of days in June 20th, the book wasn’t mundane or repetitive (unless done on purpose) and Noelle was such a relatable and funny character.

Time Loops & Meet Cutes is a fresh take on the classic Groundhog Day. After eating dumplings from a food cart, Noelle is stuck repeating June 20th, the summer solstice. Some notable differences to other classic repeating time loop tropes include a second character also stuck in the loop, a love interest who seems to remember her better than everyone else, and a second act filled with heart. I’m the type of reader who loves to predict what will happen next and most of the time I was either wrong or didn’t pick up on a twist until right before it happened. This book was a delightful read. The time loop starts very quickly so the reader gets to learn about Noelle as she experiences the loop, which I thought was interesting. The inclusion of Noelle’s family and job dynamics helped shape this world to feel real and large. My only criticism would be that the spicy scenes show up suddenly and get fairly explicit compared to the tone of the rest of the book. I enjoy spice but I feel like it would have benefited from less focus on what the fingers and tongues were doing and more in the feelings. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romcoms. Big thanks to Atria and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

very cute! and it did some clever things with the time loop that I hadn't seen before and enjoyed. got a little info dumpy and rushed towards the end but overall I liked this one very much

Jackie Lau absolutely nails the time loop trope in Time Loops and Meet Cutes, delivering a story that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and brimming with romance. As someone who loves a good mix of rom com charm and deeper emotional layers, this book checked all the right boxes for me. It reminded me of Freaky Friday, but make it an adult romance!

Noelle Tom’s struggle is incredibly relatable—trapped in the cycle of work, routine, and never quite slowing down enough to figure out what truly makes her happy. The time loop forcing her to relive the same Friday over and over had me hooked, but it was her unexpected connection with Cam that stole my heart. Their meet cutes (yes, plural!) were sweet, awkward, and swoony, and I loved watching Noelle slowly lower her walls.

One of my favorite things about this book is how Lau seamlessly blends humor with introspection. It’s laugh out loud funny one moment and deeply emotional the next. Noelle’s journey is not just about breaking the loop—it’s about learning to be present, to let go of perfectionism, and to take a chance on love, even when the future is uncertain. And let’s be real, Cam? Absolute book boyfriend material. If there’s one book boyfriend I wouldn’t mind reliving a day with, it’s him.

Time Loops and Meet Cutes is the kind of book that sticks with you long after you turn the last page. It’s witty, cozy, and full of heart—a must read for anyone who loves a romance with a little magic and a lot of feels.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jackie Lau, and Atria Books for the eARC of this book.

When I first read the blurb for this book I was so beyond excited. Groundhog Day is one of my favorite movies and let me tell you, this book lived up to every expectation! What a beautiful story! Noelle and Cam are so sweet together and I love how the story is this wonderful romance while still having little aspects of mystery involved since you truly don’t know what’s going on! It also gets emotional and I found myself laughing and crying right along with both of them. I read this in one sitting and couldn’t put it down! An absolutely perfect book from start to finish! An easy 5 stars!

Time loop story where she’s not the only one in a time loop and has someone to lean on while trying to figure out how to get out of it. Noelle and Avery’s friendship was one of the best parts of this book

I really enjoy Jackie Lau's books, and "Time Loops & Meet Cutes" does not disappoint! I definitely stayed up too late reading this one.

I'm usually not a fan of time travel, and the part explaining the time loop is perhaps the weakest section of the book, but I loved "Time Loops & Meet Cutes." Noelle was the perfect, relatable rom-com lead, with her frustrating engineering job, her struggles to connect to her family, and her heart broken long ago. Cam was a great male lead and a good foil to Noelle, with his quick charm, his easy-going nature, and his kindness. Both characters have room to grow and change, which I always appreciate in a rom-com, and although Noelle has more needed growth, it does feel like the time loop gives her the time as organically as a time-travel trope can. Avery, Noelle's time-loop buddy was also a great character and so necessary to keep the repeating time from getting boring. Lau handles the repetition with a deft hand and keeps the story moving along.
I love her dialogue and character interactions, as well as how the characters are grounded in the setting without spilling too much ink describing every detail of the world.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Thanks to NetGalley and Atria books for the ARC; all opinions are my own.

This is so different than any other book I've read before! Part One had me in the edge of my seat, turning every page thinking 'Are they finally going to get out!?' Then the plot twist in Part Two!?
This was a wild ride and I reaaally hope it's not over and we get an Avery story!

I’m giving this book around 4.5 stars. this book was absolutely amazing. i’m not even exaggerating when i’m saying i adored this book. usually i don’t like stories with time loops, but something about this book was just so silly and interesting and i feel like i say it often but just fun. one thing that i feel like was on my behalf, i thought this was a ya romance but i was proved wrong. luckily its not very heavy on that though, but overall this was a really good book and 100% will be recommended by me as soon as it releases.

La vida de Noelle es monótona, hasta el punto de que todo en general parece estar estancado. Un día decide romper con su rutina y se encuentra con un puesto de dumplings, donde la señora que la atiende le hace algunas preguntas. Antes de servirle la comida, le dice que le dará lo que más quiere. Después de esa extraña interacción, Noelle lo olvida y se va a su casa a dormir, pero al día siguiente, al despertarse, se da cuenta de que el día anterior se ha repetido. La primera vez lo toma como si estuviera viviendo un déjà vu, pero cuando el día se repite por segunda vez, empieza a asustarse. Y cuando pasan tres, cuatro, cinco días, no sabe qué hacer para salir de ese bucle temporal.

Afortunadamente, encontrará a otra persona que también está atrapada en ese día e intentarán encontrar la manera de salir. Pero cuando fallan una y otra vez, y por más que hagan todo diferente no logran salir, comienzan a perder las esperanzas. ¿Serán capaces de salir? Si logran salir, ¿qué pasará con sus vidas? Han estado atrapadas en ese bucle lo que serían seis meses en tiempo real. Entonces, ¿qué está pasando en la vida real? ¿Podrán regresar a sus vidas como si nada hubiera pasado? ¿Alguien más está viviendo sus vidas o sus familiares piensan que están perdidas?

Conforme pasa el tiempo, más preguntas se acumulan y la incertidumbre crece.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After eating the most delicious dumplings at a night market, Noelle wakes up to the same exact day (seriously, June 20th—again). And much to her dismay, the pattern repeats as she seems to be stuck in some kind of strange time loop.

If everything resets the next day, Noelle begins to wonder what exactly should she try that she hasn’t had the courage to before?! Flirting with the cute guy she meets at a brewery? Finally telling her boss that she deserves a raise? Spending money that she wouldn’t have spent otherwise? The sky is the limit when it all resets the next day.

Jackie Lau’s novel Time Loops & Meet Cutes was intriguing—I’d never considered how I’d approach being stuck in a time loop and how important the seemingly small things are in our lives. I loved this one!

I love a good love story and I just finished a unique one. Time Loops and Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau was a good read!

it was reall really cute. thank you so much for the author. thank you thank you great job. 4 stars. I loved the charecters and the entire plot

"Time Loops & Meet Cutes" by Jackie Lau is an inventive romantic comedy that explores the concept of reliving the same day repeatedly, blending humor, romance, and personal growth into a compelling narrative. Set to be released on May 6, 2025, this novel offers a fresh take on the time loop trope.

The story centers on Noelle Tom, a diligent engineer who finds herself trapped in an endless loop of the same Friday after consuming mysterious dumplings at a night market. Each morning, familiar events unfold: her alarm rings at 6:45, the Wordle answer is "happy," and her work efforts vanish overnight. As Noelle navigates this repetitive cycle, she encounters Cam, a charming brewery owner who, despite not recalling their previous meetings, becomes a recurring figure in her day. Determined to break free from the loop, Noelle steps out of her comfort zone, embracing new experiences and reevaluating her priorities.

Jackie Lau's background in engineering and her cultural heritage enrich the narrative, providing authenticity to Noelle's character and the Toronto setting. The novel delves into themes of self-discovery, the importance of work-life balance, and the courage to embrace change.

In summary, "Time Loops & Meet Cutes" is a delightful and thought-provoking read that offers a unique blend of romance and introspection. Jackie Lau's skillful storytelling and character development make this novel a standout addition to contemporary romantic comedies.

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley and Atria Books | Atria/Emily Bestler Books.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

A woman keeps reliving the same Friday over and over after eating dumplings. She keeps reliving the same Friday morning routine and the tedious cycle her life is. She meets a guy during her Friday as she starts to look forward seeing him despite wanting the loop to end. Afraid of breaking the cycle and that she will never see him again. It is a cute read that will have you smiling.

Time Loops & Meet Cutes by Jackie Lau was a fun read that made me want to relive some days over and over until I get them JUST right.

Noelle Tom really shouldn’t have eaten those dumplings at the night market, but she did and now she's reliving the same Friday over and over. On one of her Friday's she meets Cam, a brewery owner, and she starts seeing him in multiple places on her Fridays. Sounds good - except he doesn't remember her each time they meet. She also meets Avery and they develop a friendship that I enjoyed just as much as the one she was developing with Cam. Good girlfriends are never not better than boyfriends. :)

The author made us love Noelle as she broke out of her shell, figured out how to get out of the time loop, and get the guy, the best friend, and find her true self.

Thank you to Jackie Lau, NetGalley, and the publisher for this ARC in consideration of an honest reivew. All opinions are my own.