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The Do-Over

by Lynn Painter

Valentine’s Day, on repeat

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Valentine’s Day, on repeat

Emilie Hornby’s Valentine’s Day keeps restarting, trapping her in a loop that brings the same breakup pain back into view while repeatedly crossing her path with the enigmatic Nick. The romantic-comedy setup pairs a speculative time-loop device with teen relationship complications, making repetition the engine of the premise: Emilie gets another chance to face a day that has gone badly, but the description also raises the question of what happens when the do-overs end. The story centers on heartbreak, unexpected encounters, and the possibility that something worthwhile can emerge from a difficult stretch.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in romantic comedies
  • Readers who enjoy time-loop premises tied to relationship challenges
  • Fans of stories about heartbreak and unexpected romantic encounters

Themes

Time loops and second chancesHeartbreak and infidelityRomance and unexpected encountersFinding something positive amid setbacks

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Book overview

A New York Times Bestseller

In this "unequivocally hilarious and delightful" (Kirkus Reviews) young adult rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Better Then the Movies, 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 horrendous 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 times 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?
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