Let me start by saying this book had me laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next. The premise is wild but brilliant—Nell, convinced she’ll die at 36, burns every bridge in her life... only to wake up the next day very much alive. Cue the chaos!

The characters are *chef’s kiss*. Nell is frustratingly relatable—her impulsivity made me cringe (we’ve all sent a text we regret), but her growth is satisfying. Tom? Swoon-worthy. Greg? Infuriating yet weirdly charming. And Juno? The quirky best friend we all need.

What I loved: The humor is sharp, the emotional beats hit hard (that sister confrontation had me holding my breath), and the themes—living in the present, forgiveness—are woven in without feeling preachy. The ending tied things up beautifully, though I wouldn’t say no to a sequel about Nell’s new ‘second chance’ life.

Minor gripes: Some plot twists felt *too* convenient (Greg just happening to reappear?), and Nell’s selfish streak grated at times. But hey, flawed characters = realistic ones.

Perfect for: Fans of messy, heartfelt stories like Eleanor Oliphant or One Day. Best read with tea/wine (depending on your tolerance for secondhand embarrassment).

Final thought: This book made me want to hug my people tighter... and maybe write a few ‘just in case’ letters of my own.