The Do-Over

By Lynn Painter

A teen relives her worst Valentine's Day repeatedly, facing betrayal and unexpected encounters.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 216,085 ratings

320 pages· 67,047 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Emilie Hornby is trapped in a relentless time loop, reliving her disastrous Valentine's Day where betrayal is a constant. Each day, she watches her boyfriend's infidelity unfold, while mysterious Nick keeps crossing her path. As Emilie navigates this nightmare, she wonders how many times she can endure heartbreak and whether something good might emerge from the chaos. But what happens when the universe stops granting second chances? Can Emilie break free and rewrite her story, or is she doomed to repeat the past forever? Discover the twists and turns of Emilie's quest for a new beginning.

From the publisher

A New York Times Bestseller In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, 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 &amp; 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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