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The Do-Over

by Lynn Painter · 336 pages · Published May 2022
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3.78 / 5 across 25K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A fun, romantic Young Adult ya contemporary built around time loop, second chance, enemies to lovers. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Fun. Romantic. Light.

Fun Romantic Light

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Fun Romantic Light
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Time Loop
Second Chance
Enemies to Lovers
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Contemporary
Romance
Moods
Fun
Romantic
Light
Key Tropes
Time Loop
Second Chance
Enemies to Lovers
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Do-Over spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Do-Over?

Readers who love fun and romantic stories with time loop and second chance. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Do-Over?

A fun, romantic Young Adult ya contemporary built around time loop, second chance, enemies to lovers. 336 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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