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Margarita Montimore

Oona Out of Order

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Super Short Summary

In Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore, Oona Lockhart experiences life out of sequence, waking up in a different year each New Year’s Eve. Struggling to adapt to her shifting circumstances, Oona navigates the complexities of love, loss, and personal growth, ultimately learning to cherish the present moment. The novel contains explicit descriptions of drug use and discussions of addiction; it also depicts nonconsensual sex and brief anti-gay/anti-trans sentiment.

Reviews & Readership

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Margarita Montimore's Oona Out of Order presents a compelling and inventive narrative about time travel and self-discovery. Readers appreciate the novel's imaginative concept and emotional depth, though some note inconsistencies in pacing and character development. Overall, the book offers a thought-provoking and engaging read, balancing whimsy with poignant moments.

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Who Should Read Oona Out of Order?

A reader who enjoys twisty, time-bending narratives and character-driven stories will revel in Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore. Fans of Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife or Blake Crouch’s Recursion will appreciate this novel’s unique exploration of time, identity, and personal growth.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Various decades

Theme
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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