2.56/5 stars

Overall, the book was fine. There was a few paragraphs that I liked when considering the greater scheme of life, but the book itself fell a little flat. I absolutely ADORE TJR, but I think that her niche where she is perfection is historical fiction tbh. Reading this felt a little bit like watching reality tv: it’s not the best media you’ve consumed, but MAN is it entertaining.

Jumping between timelines was cool and all, and I liked how things would come up in another timeline in a similar way or the same issue would come up, but it could be a little much at times. I DEFINITELY liked the Ethan timeline way more. I think that is the one I would want to be in / she’s meant to be in because that one actually feels like lifelong fate. To know that Ethan still loved her and wanted her back and she lowkey wanted to be with him and would’ve been happy with him, but then she didn’t cause of a car crash made me a little sad for her in that one. Cause I love the idea of finding your way back to someone that feels like it was meant to be. “If you love something let it go and if it comes back to you then it was meant for you” is really how I live my life and navigate romantic relationships, so I did really like that one. (I do think it was stupid to name the kid Gabrielle after her friend tho even tho it’s to show how much she loves her, but it’s only because the friend is literally helping to raise the kid; it’s just not something I would do).

In the Henry timeline, yes it feels like fate to have got into that accident and meet him, but it also feels all off and wrong. It should’ve been professional (the romantic feelings there made me feel like Hannah is desperate for male favor and cannot just be a normal person not trying to find a man). I also didn’t feel that they really clicked as well as they wanted us to think and I just don’t love certain aspects of him (I still really like Henry, I just don’t feel that it was meant to be as much). I also think that she had more fulfilling love all around in the Ethan timeline. I get the message of parallel universes, but there’s something about it that I can’t put my finger on that I don’t love idk. Average is how I feel about it; fine.

Carl and Tina are the stars of the show.

Hannah is honestly most of the time annoying and a pick me girl. Like she is the epitome of a pick me girl and I don’t think I could ever be pals with her, just acquaintances. I actually don’t think she deserved either of these men and don’t understand why they were like “omg I’m obsessed and I’ll do anything for you” like she sucks? And I HATE SO SO SO the cinnamon rolls, her top bun, and her “big boobs.” Fucking hate them. TJR write it down one more time for good measure, please, tell me again that she loves a cinnamon roll, please, explain how she just NEEDS to have a high bun, and please, make sure that she has massive knockers. Huge. Gigantic. These were her ONLY personality traits and while all the characters in the book loved her for it and found her endearing, in me it created a hatred of Hannah because 1. Shut the fuck up and 2. You’re dull and boring and lifeless and apparently can only care about physical traits and a cinnamon roll. You are aggravating to the highest degree and I’m so glad you’re not real because you would piss me off so much. 3 traits makes you a loser babe; you have absolutely no depth.

Anyways that’s really it from me. Nothing crazy, just fine. TJR I still adore you I just think I will focus on adoring your historical fiction.

There’s no way this was written by the same author as seven husbands and not a 9th grade wattpad bitch

After bouncing around across the country 29 year old Hannah is ready to return home. Crashing at her best friend’s home she is preparing for a night out to celebrate her return and a chance to run into her high school boyfriend and only true love. As her friend is getting ready to leave the party Hannah has a choice, stay with the ex or leave with her best friend and this is where the story gets interesting. Two possible realities with alternating chapters all hinging on a decision of whether or not to leave a party. One involves a handsome hospital nurse, a reunion with her family, and a fresh start, the other involves a puppy, a job, a car, and a child. While the two storylines play out vastly different from each other Hannah is able to make it work in both. With the last couple chapter things are wrapped up nicely and we see that no matter how Hannah’s life plays out, those who are meant to be in her life find a way to be there.

I really liked this book! The concept was so interesting—fate, decisions, or maybe both? It kept me hooked throughout.

However, it’s not a 5-star read for me because I didn’t connect much with the main character, Hannah. I actually loved Gabby much more—she was the standout character for me.

TJR is the literary equivalent of a good chick flick. There were a few annoying things in the book, but the tone was not serious enough to be hung up on them. This was a great palette cleanser for when you want a nice story with a happy ending.

3.5/5
Exactly what I needed to get out of my book slump. A very easy read with a nice message attached. Wish the characters were a little more well developed and the story delved a bit deeper but fine for what it is.