The Do-Over
by Lynn Painter
Emilie Hornby plans everything, including telling her boyfriend Josh she loves him on Valentine's Day. Instead the day falls apart: she crashes into her surly lab partner Nick's truck, loses a journalism fellowship over…
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Length
- 320 pages
- Format
- Trade Paperback
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The Do-Over
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a disastrous Valentine's Day, Emilie Hornby finds herself stuck in a time loop, forced to relive the same day until she gets it right.
- Fans of YA contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy time loop mechanics
- Lighthearted
- Features Time Loop
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Emilie Hornby has a plan for everything, but on Valentine's Day, everything goes wrong: her car crashes, she loses a fellowship, and she discovers her boyfriend is cheating. After falling asleep, she wakes up on the same day repeatedly. As she navigates the recurring day, she finds herself spending time with her surly lab partner, Nick, whose charm begins to break through her carefully constructed life.
Central Conflict
Emilie must navigate a recurring Valentine's Day loop while managing the emotional fallout of her ruined plans and her changing perception of her lab partner.
Setting
Modern-day, high school environment.
Strengths
- Engaging high-concept premise
- Character development via repetitive interactions
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Lynn Painter
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781534478879
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