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Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds
4.0

Yeah, I really liked this story. This book had 464 pages and I blazed through it easily. I was never bored, and I was sad that I had put off reading this book for so long. I liked Jack's narrative. He's a sweet-heart, hopeless (or hopeful) romantic, and an overthinker. I really connect with his overthinking.

For the most part, I loved this book, but I did not like ...

- I hated all the Franny drama. Every timeloop(?)jump? that involved Franny was tedious and frustrating. I don't dislike Franny at all, but I feel like all the fights with his dad slowed down the story. Also, I understand not alienating your friends just because you got in a relationship, but whenever Jack prioritized his time with Kate he was made out to be the bad guy.

- The very very first time Jack met Kate she was way too in his business. I understand she's quirky and blunt, but I would've been annoyed. Like, I moved out the way, now keep it moving, Dr. Phil.

- It's never really answered why Jack gets to relive that day over and over. I don't seriously mind this one. It's better to leave that unanswered than to add something ridiculous and stupid to the plot.

- The banter. Sometimes, it hits and, sometimes, it does not. Mostly it does though :)

- Jillian/Jack. I picked up immediately that Jillian had feelings for Jack. I thought they might have explored that more
without the homewrecking during another time jump ... oh well, maybe she learns to love Franny more and gets over the crush on Jack


- Jack and Kate are insta-lovey, but it's alright.

- The ending somewhat.
Everyone knows I love happy endings! There are enough sad things to see every day. But a small part of me still wanted Kate to die, because you can do everything right and people still die. Maybe Jack's happy ending would've been making peace with that.

BUT I don't mind the happy ending either except they fast-forwarded it! xD Where's our payoff? I need to read in real-time Jack succeeding.