Give Me Til Midnight
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Everything with Words
Published:10th Sep '26
Should be back in stock very soon

Key publication. Reviews in Irish Times and Irish Examiner. Strong prepublication orders.
Liam is the self-declared 'King of Dublin' in a 24 hour time loop. Harmony is a school drop-out . Fearful she's in the loop too, Harmony convinces Liam to give her 'til midnight to break the cycle. Searching the city, they share their secrets. Looking for answers, they find each other. But can they break the loop?
LIAM IS STUCK IN A TIME LOOP. HARMONY IS JUST STUCK.Liam is sixteen and stuck in an eternal dead end Thursday. The self-proclaimed King of Dublin, Liam relives one sunny day in May over and over, the clock always ticking, ticking towards the midnight reset. Then he meets Harmony. She's a school drop out, working in a dingy caff, every day the same. Liam wants to show off his city to her. Harmony wants to not be unknowingly stuck in his time loop too. He gives her till midnight to help him escape his eternal Thursday. Now the clock is ticking. Can they make it stop?
A striking YA love story for readers of David Levithan's Every Day and David Nicholls' One Day.
'Compelling. An absolutely terrific first novel from a writer we hope to see more of.'
The Irish Times
In the course of one remarkable expansive day, Doyle conjures cinematic views of the capital, a cameo of Taylor Swift, the brilliantly believable character of Harmie, and a compelling love story between two seemingly incompatible characters, both lost in their own way.
The Irish Examiner
'Original, clever, and such a fun and heartwarming read-loved it!'
Kelly McCaughrain, author of Little Bang
'A tender, time-twisting love story that captures the restless ache of being young. Wistful, moving, and clever.'
Louise O'Neill, author of Only Ever Yours
'Razor sharp and achingly beautiful, it perfectly captures an authentic teenage experience within a bizarre time-loop mystery. An unforgettable read, I loved it'
Lucas Maxwell, author of A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once
'A beautiful debut, encouraging us to hold our doubt lightly, and dare to dream.'
Shirley-Anne McMillan, author of Grapefruit Moon
'A heartwarming story about love, family and friendship with a unique, exciting view of Dublin. In this book, Dublin is a city full of possibilities. Every day if full of possibilities. Even the same day, over and over. The question is what we do with the time we are given because each day is a gift. The characters are raw and vulnerable with each other, sharing the messy realities of what it is to be sixteen years old and alone.
There are no neat conclusions at the end of this book, instead we are left with the uncertainty of tomorrow that is present all the time. A fitting conclusion for this poignant, emotional yet, at the same time, extremely hilarious read.'
INIS, Children's Books Ireland
'A mystery and a romance. But mostly, a wise and moving story with the timeless message that every day is a gift.'Jenny Downham, author ofFurious Thing
ISBN: 9781911427537
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 20mm
Weight: 200g
304 pages