I am thrilled to be hosting a spot
on the THE DO-OVER by Lynn Painter Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out
my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Author: Lynn Painter
Pub. Date: November 15, 2022
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 304
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
In this riotous young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again.
After living through a dumpster fire of a Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby
escapes to her grandmother’s house for some comfort and a consolation pint of
Ben & Jerry’s. She passes out on the couch, but when she wakes up, she’s
back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over again. And the next
day? Another nightmare V-Day.
Emilie is stuck in some sort of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from
as she re-watches her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her day after day. In addition
to Josh’s recurring infidelity, Emilie can’t get away from the enigmatic Nick,
who she keeps running into—sometimes literally—in unfortunate ways.
How many days can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when
something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the
universe stops doling out do-overs?
Reviews:
"Painter
plucks readers’ every heartstring, from writing a sweet love story between two
teens with very different views on romance to honestly depicting how Emilie’s
parents’ messy divorce has impacted her feelings of self-worth. Italicized
confessions at the beginnings of various chapters prove there is a playful side
to Emilie that is further brought out by Nick, whose constant teasing leads to
flirty banter...unequivocally hilarious and delightful." -- Kirkus
Reviews
"Throughout, Emilie struggles to navigate her parents’ acrimonious
divorce, and the resulting financial precarity and blow to her self-worth. By
combining these personal trials with a lighthearted love story, Painter
delivers a thoughtfully elevated romantic jaunt." -- Publishers
Weekly
MY REVIEW:
The Do-Over is a YA romantic comedy in which a teenage girl relives the worst Valentine's Day in her life over and over again. It is a YA Groundhog Day and as soon as I read the premise I was incredibly intrigued. After reading it? I can honestly say that I loved this book.
The book follows Emilie as she finds her perfect boyfriend cheating on her, her plans for the summer ruined, and her family life in a secondary major upheaval. On top of that, she started her day with a minor fender bender - that she just can't ever seem to avoid. It is about her getting to know herself, pushing her limits, and learning how to live with a new perspective.
What I really liked about this book was the dynamic between Emilie and Nick - as well as the way Emilie progresses through the repeating events. It is a humorous read that had me laughing out loud and I'd read it again. Nick and Emilie have a lot of chemistry and as the repeating days show - a few different ways they can interact. Both have emotional scars to deal with involving their families and a lot of growing to do. The pace is fast, the emotional moments land, and the funny parts bring genuine laughs.
Overall, I thought The Do-Over was a really good time and I'd absolutely read it again. I have my favorite moments sticky-tabbed and ready for revisiting. I recommend this to fans of YA. I give The Do-Over a Lone Star rating of ✯✯✯✯✯. It has a little bit of language in it, so be aware of that in general, but there isn't a crazy amount. I'm definitely interested in checking out more of Lynn Painter's works as this is the first book of hers that I've read.
About Lynn Painter:
Lynn Painter
is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author who writes
romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She lives in Nebraska with her
husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn't reading or writing, odds
are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms.
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Giveaway Details:
1 winner
will receive a finished copy of THE DO-OVER, US Only.
Ends December 6th, midnight EST.
a Rafflecopter giveawayTour Schedule:
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