The Do-Over by Lynn Painter Summary
Overview of The Do-Over
Trapped in a Valentine's Day time loop, Emilie's romantic disaster repeats endlessly in this Junior Library Guild Selection that's captivated 129,000+ Goodreads readers. What makes this time-bending love story so addictive that BookTok can't stop swooning? Your perfect February escape awaits.
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When Every Day is Valentine's Day: A Teenage Time Loop
Imagine waking up to the same disastrous Valentine's Day over and over again-a day where your car catches fire, your boyfriend cheats on you, and your father announces he's moving across the country. For seventeen-year-old Emilie Hornby, this nightmare becomes reality. Emilie isn't just facing a bad day; she's trapped in a time loop that forces her to relive February 14th repeatedly, with no escape in sight. What begins as the worst day of her life transforms into an unexpected journey of self-discovery, as Emilie learns that sometimes you need to break free from your perfectly planned life to find what truly matters.
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Breaking Free from Our Own Time Loops
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