Time and Time Again is a brilliant new take on the classic time-loop story, with an endearing cast of characters and a lesbian romance that makes you excited to see what moments of self-discovery, Jess-induced fun, and heart-pounding love August 6th will bring each and every time it happens.” —Rachael Lippincott, #1 NYT bestselling author of FIVE FEET APART and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND PITTSBURGH
“Chatham Greenfield is a stunning new voice to watch. Phoebe and Jess are beautifully drawn treasures, and their poignant journey of self-acceptance, self-discovery, and love shines with authenticity. Don't miss this gem. Joyful. Important. Unputdownable.” —Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A CUBAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW
“Time and Time Again is . . . a love story for people who rarely get to see themselves within the pages of romance novels. Greenfield has crafted a tender tale of love and growth that will stick with you for a long time (and time again).” —Jake Maia Arlow, indie bestselling author of HOW TO EXCAVATE A HEART
“A captivating love story about a teen fighting for the unheard truths that have long lived in her heart and body. Phoebe and Jess have the kind of chemistry that makes time stand still, as if every moment is a first. I adored every minute spent lost in this book.” —Natalia Sylvester, Schneider Family Honor-winning author of BREATHE AND COUNT BACK FROM TEN
“Chatham Greenfield's insightful, witty voice perfectly captures the chaos of being seventeen. These characters are impossible not to loveI could have easily spent many more August 6ths with them! An endearing, romantic, wonderfully time-bendy debut about how it feels to be seen for exactly who you are.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, NYT bestselling author of SEE YOU YESTERDAY and TODAY TONIGHT TOMORROW
“Hilariously honest and heartwarming, this fresh take on the classic time-loop story explores what makes moments worth livingand reliving. I adored every minute, even the crappy ones (pun intended), and guarantee rom-com readers will too!” —Jessica Parra, author of RUBI RAMOS'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS and THE QUINCE PROJECT
“Profoundly hopeful and deeply relatable, Phoebe's journey is an honor to experience. The perfect tenderhearted romance for those who struggle to find themselves in the genre.” —Dahlia Adler, author of COOL FOR THE SUMMER and GOING BICOASTAL
“[A] fun summer romp and romance.” —Booklist
2024-04-20
For Phoebe Mendel, it’s been Aug. 6 for a month.
That situation doesn’t look like it will change any time soon. Trapped in a seemingly endless time loop that begins in the morning of that sweltering, miserable Florida day and ends with a major flare-up of her severe irritable bowel syndrome, Phoebe is miserable and lonely—until the arrival of childhood friend Jess Friedman. Jess, who’s nonbinary and has oligoarthritis for which they use mobility aids, is a brash, fearless, and fun free spirit who is also trapped in the time loop. Determined to live each consequence-free repeated day to the fullest, Jess convinces Phoebe to embark on hijinks and adventures. The pair grow and change but cannot escape the complications of their usual lives and selves. Phoebe and Jess’ slow-burn romance is carefully developed and believable—an opposites-attract connection that’s built on shared experiences as disabled Jewish lesbians in an unwelcoming town. Greenfield captures well the existential horror of the loop while finding believable ways for the protagonists to seek enjoyment and growth within it, ensuring that familiar genre tropes don’t feel stale. Often-passive Phoebe feels less vibrantly portrayed than the supporting cast; however, her struggles with pain, insecurity, and anxiety are sympathetically shown, and her role as a fat romantic lead coming into her own is much needed. The supporting cast includes queer and racially diverse characters.
An original twist on a well-grounded romantic storyline. (Speculative romance. 13-18)