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Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

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amandabooktopia's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jgngene's review against another edition

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5.0

I knew this book would be great, but I didn’t know how great until finishing it. To me, the following quote perfectly embodies so much of what the book touched on. “Our traumas, the things that injure us in this life, even over time, are not always behind us. Sometimes they linger in the smell of a newborn baby. They surprise us in the taste of a home-cooked meal. They wait in the room at the end of the hall. They are with us. They are present. And there are some days when memories feel more real than those who remain, than the joys of this works.” When Josiah went to meet with Dr.Musa and thought this, I think it really showed how much things in life impact people. He came to the realization that him and Yasmen both dealt and were impacted by these life events differently.

I’m so happy that Yasmen and Josiah were able to find their way back to each other. They deserved all the happiness they got after all the heartbreak.

abbyrose333's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a phenomenal story! I loved every second and there is nothing I would change. The characters were written with such depth it felt like I was right there with them navigating each of their emotions and experiences. This wasn’t just a love story about a couple it was about love for yourself, family, friends and everyone in between.

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stellathereader's review against another edition

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5.0

This really is a one-of-a-kind romance. This is who Colleen Hoover wishes she could be.

Unlike most romance, this one felt so intimate. Yasmen and Josiah's relationship felt so tender and intimate that I felt bad peeking into their private relationship.

The good:
- It's incredible how Kennedy Ryan was able to portray a genuine long-term relationship. It felt so believable. All of that in less than 400 pages? That's talent. The tension, the yearning and the love between Yasmen and Josiah. 😍
- On top of that, the book also explores complex family relationship between parents and children.
- And oooof it tackles depression, loss of a child, and loss of a parental figure. All handled with delicacy and care.
- THE SPICE 😍. Oh lord. There is plenty and a good variety.

Honestly there is nothing I didn't like about this book. As long as you go into this book understanding this book tackles some heavy topics, you will be amazed.

krisdem96's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.0

kaywales's review against another edition

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5.0

holy hell. this book. favorite book of 2023 so far. raw, relatable characters in an emotional love story. if they're the one they really ARE the one. not much more i can say for myself without spoiling something. LOVE.