Vivian Lantz has the worst luck when it comes to first days of school. Every year something different happens, whether it's being forced to sing in front of her entire class or having your appendix burst in fifth grade. 8th grade is going to be her chance for a fresh slate.

However, it turns out, 8th grade is the worst first day yet. So, when Vivian wakes up the following day and finds herself stuck in her first day of 8th grade again. Now is her chance to right all of her wrongs and create the best first day ever. But as it keeps happening, Vivian has to figure out how to escape the first day time loop.

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an advanced copy to review! I love Kathryn Ormsbee; she writes great middle grade that just hits the voice just right. And this one was no different! Vivian has such a journey of self-discovery in this book, one that a lot of middle schoolers will relate to. Finding her voice, finding a new friend after her best friend moves away. It's got it all.

Vivian also discovers that she might be attracted to girls in this book, and her dads just roll with it. The entire first crush moment was adorable, and Vivian learned more each time she was stuck in the time loop. She also had some great family relationships, and we get to explore those too as she's stuck. 

All in all, if you like time loop stories and stories about finding yourself, you'll definitely love this middle grade!