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A solid 4 star read. To be honest it came at the right time after a biker read which just felt a bit ....much.

I loved the hero ..'Matt' very close to the start as the audio book started from his point of view and narrative as the book wore on, the heroine 'Grace' was lovely and the romantic in me screamed at the book when they missed each other.
However see how you feel later in the book. I am not a fan of guys who somehow can't do the right thing due to obstacles- in my book, if you love someone you move barriers to make it work

acraftyescape's review against another edition

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4.0

Renée Carlino’s Before We Were Strangers is a beautifully written story about missed connections, fate, and the unpredictable twists life takes after college. I loved how the novel followed Matt and Grace from their college years into adulthood, allowing us to see their personal growth and the impact of time and distance on their relationship. The characters were well-developed, and their emotions felt raw and authentic. I especially appreciated that the author didn’t rush to a happy ending, making the journey feel even more real and heartfelt. A touching, emotional read that lingers long after the final page!

albav22's review against another edition

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4.0

4,5 ⭐️ Realmente me ha gustado mucho a pesar de que he sufrido bastante más de lo que pensé que sufriría. Aunque es un libro muy cortito la historia no se siente nada apresurada, la autora tiene una forma sencilla pero bonita de narrar los hechos, me ha parecido precioso como está escrito con ese tono de nostalgia, se siente todo muy real.
En cuanto a nuestros protagonistas Grace y Matt...ay me duele un poco el corazoncito de pensar en el tiempo que pasaron alejados y sobre todo las razones, es un libro frustrante en ese sentido, me da tristeza pensar en todo el tiempo que pasaron siendo extraños pero finalmente se recompensa en mi opinión, puedes sentir como a pesar del tiempo ellos se siguen amando, como si fuese el destino que tarde o temprano terminasen encontrándose

mom2boyz's review against another edition

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2.0

I liked the writing, and a few parts brought tears to my eyes, but I hated the book.

I hate worlds where there can only be “one true love” (unless the book is The Princess Bride). I think people should suck it up and learn to love the one they’re married to. I felt super sorry for Dan, who raised someone else’s kid, helped the heroine far more than the Hero, never found “true love”, and then to top the cake he has to die at hhe end to make room for his wife’s “true love”. I also really, really didn’t like that the heroine never tried to contact the Hero’s parents about her secret love child, or claim child support. She would have had help and she would never have had to marry poor Dan (her not true love) for his money and kid raising abilities.

smillaliv's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

shanshanshannon's review against another edition

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hopeful sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

martyaa's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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