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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Let me start by saying, I am a Jane Green fan and even though I didn't completely love this one, I am still a Jane Green fan. Three friends are at the center of this book and they meet in university and then travel in and out of each other's lives for the rest of their lives.
This book was just ok for me. There were moments where I felt like the story dragged and then moments where I wanted more. I didn't get completely swept away by any of the characters. Each had a bit of drama that they needed to work through and unlike my favorite stories they almost had to be apart to grow instead of be together, they were holding each other back.
I wanted more from this book. I love stories where friendship is the center, but for me the drama overshadowed the emphasis on how friendships matter and most of the drama was about romantic relationships.
I will always read Jane Green because I love almost all of her backlist. I hope she has more up her sleeve with interesting characters that I can root for.
This book was just ok for me. There were moments where I felt like the story dragged and then moments where I wanted more. I didn't get completely swept away by any of the characters. Each had a bit of drama that they needed to work through and unlike my favorite stories they almost had to be apart to grow instead of be together, they were holding each other back.
I wanted more from this book. I love stories where friendship is the center, but for me the drama overshadowed the emphasis on how friendships matter and most of the drama was about romantic relationships.
I will always read Jane Green because I love almost all of her backlist. I hope she has more up her sleeve with interesting characters that I can root for.
When Maggie, Evvie, and Topher meet and live together in college, they can't imagine not having each other as best friends, and staying in touch for the rest of their lives. After graduating, Maggie and Topher leave for their new careers while Evvie gets stuck in town for an extra week. During that week she does something that could break the trust and friendship of her friends, especially Maggie, if Maggie were to ever find out.
Over the next ten years, Evvie is busy with her modeling career, Topher is busy starring in a hit soap opera, and Maggie is busy with her PR career. Maggie tries to keep in touch with a reluctant Evvie. Then something happens where Evvie crosses an even more radical line in her relationship with Maggie and they grow farther apart over the years.
About the time that the trio turns fifty, all of their lives are at a place where living together seems like a good idea for each of them. But there are secrets, big secrets that can blow the relationships of these three friends apart forever. This story is about forgiveness, trying to get past terrible betrayals and hurts and deciding what is best for the future, for Maggie, Evvie, and Topher. I enjoyed the story despite not being able to relate to a lot of the decisions that are made in the story but it's obvious that letting go of the past can bring a better future, if letting go is possible.
Thank you to Berkley/Penguin Publishing Group and Edelweiss for this ARC.
Over the next ten years, Evvie is busy with her modeling career, Topher is busy starring in a hit soap opera, and Maggie is busy with her PR career. Maggie tries to keep in touch with a reluctant Evvie. Then something happens where Evvie crosses an even more radical line in her relationship with Maggie and they grow farther apart over the years.
About the time that the trio turns fifty, all of their lives are at a place where living together seems like a good idea for each of them. But there are secrets, big secrets that can blow the relationships of these three friends apart forever. This story is about forgiveness, trying to get past terrible betrayals and hurts and deciding what is best for the future, for Maggie, Evvie, and Topher. I enjoyed the story despite not being able to relate to a lot of the decisions that are made in the story but it's obvious that letting go of the past can bring a better future, if letting go is possible.
Thank you to Berkley/Penguin Publishing Group and Edelweiss for this ARC.
not terrible, a little slow and predictable but a good diversion
This was an interesting look at three friends from their days living together in college, through the years when life takes them away from each other, and then as they reconnect thirty years later. I enjoyed the characters and the different journeys they each take. There were some surprises throughout the novel as well. Overall, a good read.
This book lost a star in the last part of the book. The end was predictable, which I didn’t mind, but it was drawn out unnecessarily. Other parts of the book felt too rushed so overall, I liked the story and characters, but the pacing didn’t land right for me.
An interesting look at friendship. Realistic?? I’m not sure...
I liked the writing style, but the ending was so anticlimactic.
Evvie, Topher, and Maggie have been best friends since meeting their first day at University. Evvie is the child star who is half American and half Jamaican. Undeniably gorgeous. Maggie is the homemaker with a big heart. Topher is a ray of sunshine and gay.
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They are inseparable for four years, always helping each other out and never dreaming they would one day be too busy for each other.
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After college they go their separate ways. Evvie and Topher move to New York City where Evvie is a successful model and Topher is a famous soap opera star. Maggie moves to London to work in public relations. Eventually life gets too busy to make time to keep the promise they made to each other in college…to stick together forever.
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Maggie marries Ben, her University crush and believes that they will build a life she’s always dreamed of together. However, Bens drinking problem is more than she can handle. Topher has trouble building solid relationships due to childhood trauma, but finds companionship in living with Larry. Evvie sleeps with a married man and ends up pregnant putting an end to her modeling career. None of the friends have the lives they envisioned for themselves.
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When their thirtieth University reunion comes around the three friends make the decision to live together again. It feels like the good old days and they pick up right where they left off. However one of the friends has a secret so big that’s about to be revealed. Will this secret tear them apart forever, or will they find a way to forgive?
This was my first Jane Green book, and I really enjoyed it. The characters are very relatable. She paints a very realistic view on how friendships can change through the years. It’s so easy when you see your friends on a daily basis, but after everyone goes their separate ways, it takes work to keep in touch. I lived with my closest friends in college, and I can say it takes work on both ends to keep the friendship alive. None of us gave up, and we’re going on 20 plus years of friendship. It’s not easy, we’re all married with lives of our own, but it’s worth it.
This is a book you should add to your summer reading list! Available for purchase on 6/4/2019!
Thank you First to Read and Berkley Books for the digital ARC of this book.
Book Rating: 🍷🍷🍷🍷
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They are inseparable for four years, always helping each other out and never dreaming they would one day be too busy for each other.
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After college they go their separate ways. Evvie and Topher move to New York City where Evvie is a successful model and Topher is a famous soap opera star. Maggie moves to London to work in public relations. Eventually life gets too busy to make time to keep the promise they made to each other in college…to stick together forever.
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Maggie marries Ben, her University crush and believes that they will build a life she’s always dreamed of together. However, Bens drinking problem is more than she can handle. Topher has trouble building solid relationships due to childhood trauma, but finds companionship in living with Larry. Evvie sleeps with a married man and ends up pregnant putting an end to her modeling career. None of the friends have the lives they envisioned for themselves.
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When their thirtieth University reunion comes around the three friends make the decision to live together again. It feels like the good old days and they pick up right where they left off. However one of the friends has a secret so big that’s about to be revealed. Will this secret tear them apart forever, or will they find a way to forgive?
This was my first Jane Green book, and I really enjoyed it. The characters are very relatable. She paints a very realistic view on how friendships can change through the years. It’s so easy when you see your friends on a daily basis, but after everyone goes their separate ways, it takes work to keep in touch. I lived with my closest friends in college, and I can say it takes work on both ends to keep the friendship alive. None of us gave up, and we’re going on 20 plus years of friendship. It’s not easy, we’re all married with lives of our own, but it’s worth it.
This is a book you should add to your summer reading list! Available for purchase on 6/4/2019!
Thank you First to Read and Berkley Books for the digital ARC of this book.
Book Rating: 🍷🍷🍷🍷
This was a quick read and I was interested in the characters. However, it was one of those books that was enjoyable but didn't leave me with anything to think about. The three main characters, Evvie, Maggie, and Topher all had their fair share of baggage (the author did want to include as many social issues as possible between these three and their families). A lot was covered, but nothing was really memorable.