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In this debut YA speculative romance perfect for fans of Rachael Lippincott, two queer, disabled, Jewish teens find themselves stuck in a time loop--and falling love.
Phoebe Mendel's day is never ending--literally.
On August 6th, she woke up to find herself stuck in a time loop. And for nearly a month of August 6ths since, Phoebe has relived the same day: pancakes with Mom in the morning, Scrabble with Dad in the afternoon, and constant research into how to reach tomorrow and make it to her appointment with a doctor who may actually take her IBS seriously. Everything is exactly, agonizingly the same.
That is, until the most mundane car crash ever sends Phoebe's childhood crush Jess crashing into the time loop.
Now also stuck, Jess convinces Phoebe to break out of her routine and take advantage of their consequence-free days to have fun. From splurging on concert tickets, to enacting (mostly) harmless revenge, to all-night road trips, Jess pulls Phoebe further and further out of her comfort zone--and deeper in love with them. But the more Phoebe falls for Jess, the more she worries about what's on the other side of the time loop. What if Jess is only giving her the time of day because they're trapped with no other options? What if Phoebe's new doctor dismisses her chronic pain? And perhaps worst of all: What if she never gets the chance to find out?
"Via sparkling prose, Greenfield crafts a magnetic romance between two disabled teens that highlights the realities of their experiences, comforting reconnection, and ways in which anxiety can distort perception." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"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...An original twist on a well-grounded romantic storyline." —Kirkus Reviews
"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 New York Times 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
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Chatham Greenfield is a young adult author born and raised in Florida, which is why their stories often take place in humid seaside towns. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 2020, they were selected as a fellow in the inaugural class of LitUp by Reese's Book Club. You can find them wherever there's air conditioning, wrapped up in a blanket, reading a gay love story. Time and Time Again is their debut novel.
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