Language: R (swears 100+ 'f' 8); Mature Content: PG 13 (making out, clothing removal); Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
17yo Phoebe is stuck in a time loop. August 6th replays as her everyday - the same blueberry pancakes, the same invite to play scrabble and no matter what she does, she wakes up the next morning and it's not the next day, it's the same day. Then, she reconnects with former best friend (and lifelong crush) Jess who is also now stuck in same loop. They have unlimited time to fix their problems and reunite, this time as more than friends.
An interesting "stuck in a loop" story where the characters aren't primarily interested in figuring out how to get unstuck. Told from Phoebe's perspective - she is chronically ill with IBS and is anxiously awaiting a future doctor appointment. I love that with so many daily resets, Phoebe gets opportunities to be real about so many personal things, with her friends, her parents and even herself. Phoebe is a lesbian, Jess is non-binary and lesbian. Both are white, their friend group is multi cultural and various genders and sexual preferences.
Lisa Librarian
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