4.5 stars.

This book has NOT gotten enough hype. It is a lovely quirky YA sci-fi that still manages to feel a bit like a YA contemporary. The approach to time travel and the feel of a teenage Groundhog Day was wonderful and entertaining. I loved this story and found it to be super cute.

The writing is quippy and comfortable, it just has a lilting and happy feel to it. Almost jaunty. It's fantastic and make me just fly through my read. It was nearly a conversational feel and I really enjoyed it. The plot was well structured, but did have a bit of a drag to it in the middle. For me that wasn't an issue because I was already invested pretty well in Fi's journey, but some readers who don't connect as quickly to the main character may have a little trouble pushing through certain sections.

The characters are great. Nephele (Fi) is a brilliant young girl with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. You know...teenage angsty kind of stuff. She feels real and is just super lovable. Her character arc through the narrative is great and I really enjoyed watching her go through so many trials and discovering pieces about herself. The character development and her dynamic nature just made Fi a character that I would like to wrap up in a hug. She's wonderful.

The other characters are good, but Fi clearly shines. Her relationship with Jazz is the cutest friendship and I just loved the way he slowly weaved his way into her life. I also appreciated that Fi's parents were both present, written in a supportive way, and that she had a relationship with them that wasn't constantly at odds. This seems to be rare in YA reads. I will say that these characters were not developed quite as strongly and the parents did feel a bit wispy.

This book was perfect for me at the time I read it. Adorable, uplifting, rewarding, and just a good all around experience.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this novel from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. *