Ideal Life (a Novel)

By (author) Skye, Evelyn
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In New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye''s warmhearted and lightly magical novel, an opportunity to turn back time gives a scientist the opportunity to pursue her ideal life, only to realize it might keep her from truly living.
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In New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye’s warmhearted and lightly magical novel, an opportunity to turn back time gives a scientist the chance to pursue her ideal life, only to realize it might keep her from truly living. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle and Taylor Jenkins Reid.

What if you could rewind the last twenty-four hours and perfect your life?

Embarrassing email typo? Corrected and perfected.

Missed workout? Rescheduled and crushed.

Awkward conversation? Smoothed out and charmed.

On the eve of Talia Morgan’s neuroscience startup’s major acquisition, a glitch in her app leads to catastrophe, and everything she’s worked for crumbles in a single night.

Then Talia wakes up with a mysterious watch that lets her rewind the last twenty-four hours. Suddenly, she can prevent the glitch, ace that crucial meeting, and savor perfect Sunday afternoons with Sam, her brilliant best friend who’s quietly loved her for nearly two decades.

But what starts as a tool for good soon becomes a dangerous temptation to turn back every messy moment and optimize her life until it’s flawless. When one rewind goes too far, though, Talia begins to see that the imperfect version of her life might be the only one worth living.

From New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye comes a story that asks whether our relentless pursuit of an ideal life might be keeping us from truly living at all.
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“Magical and very timely, Evelyn Skye’s Ideal Life is a delight, a story that reminds readers to err is human and to love is messy and divine.” 
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"What if you could rewind the last 24 hours of your life? What would you change? That question comes up in Ideal Life by Evelyn Skye . . . . While there are elements of fantasy with the time travel, it’s also grounded in reality and life-provoking questions."
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"For anyone who has ever left a party and wished they could rewind something they said. Evelyn Skye''s Ideal Life was a reminder to look down less and look out more." 
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"Whip-smart, timely, and touching - a thoughtful take on our obsession with self-improvement, and the role technology plays in facilitating our best and worst selves.” 
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"[A] question that even time-travelers can’t escape: can one ever truly live an ideal life?... [A]ccurately mirrors the complicated contemporary conversation surrounding AI. Perfect for those who want a hint of romance in their personal-growth stories.”
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"Who doesn’t want a do-over in life for big mistakes, an opportunity to go back and fix little awkward moments or even just a chance to use that clever comeback you thought of hours later? ... New York Times bestselling author Evelyn Skye gives those heady powers to the protagonist of her new novel."
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*Praise for THE INCREDIBLE KINDNESS OF PAPER*
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"Full of joy, whimsy, and just the right dash of magic. This sweet tale is more than a great comfort read—it also serves as a powerful reminder that small acts of generosity can have a lasting impact."
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"I don''t think I''ve ever read a book quite like THE INCREDIBLE KINDNESS OF PAPER. It gripped me from the very beginning with its beautiful prose and heartfelt characters. It''s touching and whimsical, and it''s exactly what the world needs right now."