Took me a while to get into this book, the start was slow and I initially found the whole ring time travel angle a little silly. But it turns into a nice, comfortable read about family and taking chances in life. The characters are all fairly likeable and overall it’s an easy little read.

I have read all of Louises books so was looking forward to reading her newest book, as something aside from her current series. One thing I did like is how she wove little bits of her other stories in - with Aunty Cath and Lavender Lovelies!

I wasn't really sure what to expect and did find the first half a little slow but found it really picked up in the latter half. I really enjoyed the Tabby character, and enjoyed seeing her, her mum and her dad navigate the newest chapters of their life. I disliked David from the off- what an unpleasant human.

Overall a really enjoyable read. Can't wait to see what Louise does next :)

Thanks for allowing me to read this ARC!

This is a really sweet comfort read - uses the time travel element to good effect to tell an emotional story about family, mothers and daughters, and finding the confidence to change your life.

Time after Time is a truly gorgeous story, about a woman called Tabby who owns a fabulous vintage shop called Pearls And Doodles (which I 100% wish was real)

Tabby lives an unadventurous life.
A dull pig of a boyfriend.
Her dad who has just come out as gay.
Her best friend Vivi who is a regular visitor and is Tabby’s biggest supporter, constantly telling her how amazing she is!
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Then Tabby finds an amethyst crystal ring that changes her life.
It's not just any ordinary ring or piece of costume jewellery ... when Tabitha wears it she is transported back to 1989 where she meets Bea.

I love Tabby's character, she is so relatable and just so real. Time After Time has a wonderful message of find what makes you happy in life and embracing it, whatever it might be.
It was such an easy, light read but it had so many twists, full of good vibes, a little bit of 80's nostalgia and plenty to keep you entertained.The descriptions are so detailed, you feel like you're there in the shop, their fashion seems amazing and the whole vibe is just fab.

I will say I'm alittle bias as i love Louise's writing, I've read Wilde About Me and adored it so i had to grab this and I feel so lucky to get an advanced copy.

I didn’t initially connect with this novel as the main character, Tabby, came across as a rather weak individual. The supporting characters are an entertaining bunch. The later parts are much better and the 80s scenes brought back good memories. The demonstration of changed social expectations and behaviours was well done. An easy summer read.

Absolutely brilliant!
I couldn’t stop reading this fast paced fun book!
I adore books featuring time travel and I love nostalgic 80s memories, so this amazing book was just perfect for me!
Some emotional moments kept me tearing up, I loved the clever ending too!

I enjoyed this book as a bit of light reading. It features Tabby who is stuck in a stale relationship but not sure where to go. She works in a shop and lives her work but it’s not her shop. She has living parents until one day a bombshell is dropped that turns her life upside down.
She discovers past family secrets and that her partner is keeping a big secret of his own.
A good read that kept me interested from start to finish was just a little far fetched.

An enjoyable and easy read from Louise Pentland. The main character is likeable and the story zips along pleasingly. It is at times predictable but well written. A good beach read.

This is different from my usual type of book I tend to read but I really enjoyed this easy and funny read.

We meet Tabitha who has a pretty normal routine life with her partner David, goes round to her mum and dads for a Sunday roast every week and works in a nice second hand shop... until one Sunday her dad has a big announcement.

I loved the characters in this book, pretty much all of them - except David! I loved Tabitha and her friendship with Vivi and the book flowed easily with a constant stream of Tabitha's. thoughts which were very relatable to me. - then throw in a magic ring and a trip back to the 80's and we are really talking.

The book was positive about not knowing what you want to do or where you want to be yet. Enjoy every moment now , don't worry about anyone else and do what makes you happy.

I will be recommending this book to others and keeping an eye out for more from this author.

This was SO FUN!!!!!

I have to be honest. I knew Louise was releasing this book because I have followed her on YouTube since her sprinkle of glitter days. Therefore I saw her video announcing the book. Jumped at the chance to read it on here and I'm so glad I did, definitely will buy a physical copy.

At first, I was like hmm.... I didnt really get it, the writing felt a little all over the place and I felt like I couldn't understand where exactly the plot was going.

But it didn't take long before I fell straight into the wonderful and whimsical writing. Louise's writing SOUNDS like her. I could imagine her reading this out or it being a vlog!

I loved Tabitha. I was rooting for her the whole way. The entire plot was so good. So many different elements, all joining together and making sense! I loved all the nods and references to Lou's personal life - Pearl and Doodles, Liam, "wild" (OK but Louise there is such a thing as mentioning "wild" too much, hahaha)

Also loved the acknowledgements. Overall, I think this was brilliant!!!!!

A quick and easy read that I found myself picking up after a long day to unwind. The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. The writing style is easy to read and relatable on many levels. There is plenty going on without it being heavy going.
Having follow Louise on social media for a while you can see her personality coming through in this book. Love the shop name.

I absolutely love Louise Pentland's writing style and I devoured this so quickly. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me an advance copy, I will definitely be recommending.

Absolutely love Louise Pentland's writing style so this book was a no-brainer for me! A lovely read that had me devouring it in a few hours!

‘Time After Time’ By Louise Pentland
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Louise has this talent for crafting characters that are wholly relatable and of whom the reader wants to champion. I noticed several ‘Louiseisms’ throughout the story which added depth and put a smile on my face, each time I spotted something new.

Packed with nostalgia galore, this was a heart warming read that I absolutely sobbed my heart out to. I thought the flashback idea was very clever and I absolutely loved reading to find out where Tammy’s journey would take her- I didn’t predict the ending but wow- it took my breath away. Genius writing!

Huge thank you to NetGalley and the incredible publishing team at Bonnier Books UK, Zaffre.

This is a real feel-good book. In some parts it's funny and in others it is quite emotional. What do you do when you find out your Dad is struggling with his sexual ity and decides to leave your Mum? How do you deal with a boyfriend who can sometimes be adorable and the rest of the time behaves like prehistoric man? Read on to discover all this and more. The perfect beach read.

‘Time After Time’ by Louise Pentland is a heartwarming, funny and delightfully insightful story.

Tabby’s life is suddenly upended when her dad makes a surprise announcement over Sunday lunch. She likes to stay well within her comfort zone, but the dominoes begin to fall and there’s nothing she can do to stop them. As she tries to cope with the changes, she wishes she could go back in time, where things were simpler. Meeting Bea begins a voyage of discovery. The only problem is, Bea is in the 1980s, and Tabby has been pushed into the past. So why does everything feel right in 1989? And will her travels in time be the answer to her present day problems?

I loved the time travel element of this novel. As someone who grew up in the 1980s, I revelled in the retro fashion details. I adored the mention of long lost shops. I couldn’t get enough of the tiny day to day differences. I felt I was with Tabby as she discovered the world of big hair, even bigger shoulder pads and mountains of Elnett hair spray.

It was about Tabby discovering what she wanted from life. Wouldn’t we all love the chance to see ourselves from another perspective?

It was a beautiful story of love, self-discovery and hope. I adored it.

I was given this ARC to review.

What would you do if you could go back in time and know what you know now?

Louise Pentland is a fabulous writer and one who always makes you feel like part of the story itself. I love the escapism but also the feeling of ‘yep, I know exactly what you mean!’

If you need a quick fun read then look no further than this amazing lady

I really enjoyed getting stuck into this one and I think this is my most enjoyed Louise Pentland read so far.

You'd think time travel would be a bit cliched but she does it so well that it makes it fully believable and entrancing. I'll be honest, I saw the plot twist coming a mile off but that didn't hamper my reading experience.

Differently one to pick up if you fancy being transformed to another time for some escapism.

I've followed Louise Pentland's vlogging adventures for many years and have read several of her previous books. I was therefore really excited to receive an advance copy of Time After Time, particularly because I was also interested in the premise.

This was a change of theme from the "Wilde" books. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and the sweet nod to Louise's daughters. There was an element of magic and took us back to the past, examining complicated family and romantic relationships and investigating what would happen if we set out on a very different path. I was particularly keen on the nostalgia and finding out what the village was like in the past.

A fun summer read!

Thank you very much to the publisher and NetGalley for a free advance copy of Time After Time in exchange for an honest review.