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The Do-Over by Lynn Painter
5.0

This book is *literally* a Taylor Swift song - so catchy and well-written. While this book features a time loop, it doesn't last the entire book and rather ends quite chaotically. Playing with time is becoming a common plot device, but here it felt really original in its execution. We get to watch Emilie shed her type-A checklist personality and finally have FUN (annnnd get the cute loner Nick out of his shell as well). Plus as a fellow Nebraskan, I loved all of the references to the Old Market especially Zio's Pizza. Ultimately this is an amazing YA book for teens and adults alike and while this was my first Lynn Painter book, it certainly won't be my last!

*Thank you to Simon Teen and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*