Book cover of "Annie in Retrospect" by Kristina Voegele, with the Golden Gate Bridge and a mirrored city skyline on a teal background. 
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Annie In Retrospect

13 Going on 30 meets Younger in this irresistible, time-bending novel about a 40-year-old woman who swaps places with her 25-year-old self, and discovers that the future, and the past, aren't quite what she'd imagined.

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What if you could re-live your twenties—knowing what you know now? Reserve your copy of Annie in Retrospect to be one of the first to experience this story about second chances.

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Praise for Annie In Retrospect

  • “Annie’s story is infused with warmth, humor, and a deep sense of authenticity... a relatable coming-of-age tale and a tribute to resilience in the face of growing pains."

    —SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW

  • “It’s a story that walks the balance between whimsical and wise with effortless prose . . . a witty and emotional meditation on love, ambition, and the strange grace of hindsight.”

    —READERS’ FAVORITE, 5-star review

  • “An emotionally rich, time-twisting page-turner infused with wit and longing. The kind of story that sticks with you, long after you’ve raced to the end.”

    —MEGAN WALROD, author of It’s Always Been Me

  • “...with nuances and insights that other time-swap novels don’t match, making it a standout.”

    —D. DONOVAN, Midwest Book Review

About KRISTINA

Kristina Voegele’s work explores how women lose themselves in the roles they take on—and how they find their way back. Through novels and essays, she writes about identity, creativity, and reclaiming the parts we’ve set aside.

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Start Book Two

Leena Gets a Rewrite, Book Two in The Retrospective Series, is coming Spring 2027! Download the first chapter now to get a free preview of Leena’s unforgettable story!

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