I enjoyed this fun, romantic YA, though it reminded me a bit more of Groundhog’s Day than I would prefer. (Yeah, I was never that fond of that movie.)
Still, Jack is a great character, and I love how he grows throughout this book, figuring out what is important to him.
Kate is also a well-rounded character, and I love that she refuses to be defined by her illness.
My favorite part of the book, though, might have been Jack’s friendships with Jillian and Franny, and how he (eventually) figures out how to not let his budding romance keep him from being a good friend.
I also appreciate the family dynamics here–there’s a couple of mostly functional families, and a few that are less functional–but all of them feel realistic and important to the kids in them.
All in all, a book well worth reading.