What If It’s You? is part rom-com and part speculative fiction. Laurel’s journey through alternate realities is sometimes funny, sometimes frustrating, and surprisingly deep, especially as she grapples with questions bigger than just “which guy should I choose?” The questions about identity, regret, and self-discovery kept me turning pages.

That said, the quantum physics explanations, while clearly intended to be reader-friendly, sometimes pulled me out of the story. I appreciated the effort, but personally struggled with the science of it all, even though it’s crucial to the plot.

Overall though, the heart of the novel is in its characters, and Laurel’s messy, sincere, very human struggle to figure out her life makes this book worth the read.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Thank you to Jilly Gagnon, Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Author: Jilly Gagnon

Genre: Romance

Publication Date: May 13, 2025