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alekslovesreading's review against another edition
2.0
Cute ending, but super rushed. It could’ve been much shorter. It got so boring and the story was so long with so unnecessary situations. I pushed myself to not DNF it.
alexareynolds's review against another edition
3.0
If you’re a hopeless romantic who believes in love at first sight you’ll be smitten with this one. But that’s just not me. Their love was too messy & complicated. The redeeming qualities were the lovable characters and their sweet friendships.
redingtonjm's review against another edition
4.0
I don't typically love strictly romance novels. I like romantasy or literary fiction that also features romance, etc. I usually find romance novels lacking in the depth and excitement departments. So the fact that I loved this one says a lot, I think.
I cried at least 5 times throughout this book. And I love books that can make me cry. It is just so beautiful and I was fully invested in how these characters' lives would unfold. There were also quite a few good quotes that I found relatable which is another thing I love in books.
I cried at least 5 times throughout this book. And I love books that can make me cry. It is just so beautiful and I was fully invested in how these characters' lives would unfold. There were also quite a few good quotes that I found relatable which is another thing I love in books.
jencunn2024's review against another edition
4.0
Here’s your next romantic comedy film. Not yet but possibly. It’s a sweet story reminiscent of While You Were Sleeping, albeit taking a different path. It’s a holiday love story mostly occurring around Christmas and New Year’s as well as other special occasions. The writing is funny and light but also covers the rollercoasters of life and relationships. I was hooked opening paragraph and chapter, and was surprised several times by the turns the plot takes. Endearing read. Hoping a new holiday movie eventually comes from it.
heather_boo's review against another edition
4.0
While this may not blow your literary socks off, it will make you cheer for Laurie, and it will make you smile. Sometimes it’s nice to do a little light reading where you’re watching and waiting for the happy ending around the corner.
amberwallace2012's review against another edition
5.0
This book was an emotional roller coaster for me. There were moments of happiness, sadness, frustration, anger, and elation. I smiled, laughed, and cried while reading this book.
intentionaltorts's review against another edition
4.0
The premise had me intrigued right away. I thought this would be a typical sweet romance, but I found it to be heart-wrenching, depressing at times, and much more realistic than most romances. Unlike other romance novels, this story showcases flawed characters that break apart the relationships around them and make huge mistakes. I disagree with the mistakes the characters make, and some of their sentiments as well, but I think they made the characters feel more real. Real relationships, and people, are imperfect (often frustratingly, infuriatingly so), something that often is not shown in romance. I enjoyed how the story was told across 10 years; it reminded me of the film “Love, Rosie.” This story was beautiful and made me contemplate the nature of relationships and love, but I do agree that some elements felt a little trope-y (ie: insta-love) + how certain mistakes were not addressed/problematic comments/viewpoints from Jack. I thoroughly enjoyed reading though, and I read in one sitting (I may have shed some tears as well.)
happylilkt's review against another edition
1.0
I did not like the main characters—especially the leading man. Horrible, unprincipled behavior and lots of language & sex. The pacing and storytelling was generally good, I just didn't like the story.
readingwithreagan's review against another edition
4.0
So well written! It had more depth than I was expecting.