I’m not always sure what to expect when I read something from a new-to-me author, but I was delighted that I found this book and look forward to reading more by the authors.

Two of my favorite tropes are second chance romance and rivals to lovers; this book contains both, plus the magical twist (another favorite element) of time travel.

There was so much to like about this, from the characters being reminded of their past selves, to their coming to terms with what went wrong between them in the past and how to move forward into the future. All of the subplots added extra layers to the story.

I was honestly surprised by the twist. I’m usually able to predict these things (one of the reasons I don’t read a lot of mysteries), but I did not see this one coming at all. I don’t think either character handled the twist all that well, but ultimately things worked out for the best.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC for review consideration through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.