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Honestly loved this book so much. I was lucky enough to meet Ashley last night and hearing how she puts some of herself in each book is so touching. I love the contemporary realism in all of her books and especially with this one. I can not get over the little small town vibes and the heartache that is in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves romance but would definitely say proceed with caution to anyone who’s loved one is dealing with dementia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
No one is doing magical realism in romance like she does. Seven year slip is still my favourite.
Lowkey why it’s not rounded up is for the below reason
- this man’s thoughts were in her head for a long time an the moment that connection snaps she starts having doubts which is fair but like you knew his innermost thoughts for a good while, does that not count for something?!
I wish the friendship between her and Gigi was done differently. It gave very much token black best friend. I think I wanted something more from their friendship dynamic instead of oh you left and I stayed so your life is great, oh I left and you stayed so your life is great. Like let’s get a grip.
This is also the third romance book this year that I’ve read which deals with mothers of the FMC having dementia or Alzheimer’s. The former two books are say you’ll remember me by Abby Jimenez and can’t get enough by Kennedy Ryan.
I love that we are getting to see this in fiction. I cannot say I know how it feels like to be a caretaker, but I’m grateful to be able to glimpse via the lenses of the daughters of how they manage from day to day.
Lowkey why it’s not rounded up is for the below reason
I wish the friendship between her and Gigi was done differently. It gave very much token black best friend. I think I wanted something more from their friendship dynamic instead of oh you left and I stayed so your life is great, oh I left and you stayed so your life is great. Like let’s get a grip.
This is also the third romance book this year that I’ve read which deals with mothers of the FMC having dementia or Alzheimer’s. The former two books are say you’ll remember me by Abby Jimenez and can’t get enough by Kennedy Ryan.
I love that we are getting to see this in fiction. I cannot say I know how it feels like to be a caretaker, but I’m grateful to be able to glimpse via the lenses of the daughters of how they manage from day to day.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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
This was typical Ashley Poston: a strong mix of romance and heavier life themes. I didn't connect with the characters as much as I wanted (maybe because there were so many sub plots) but it was still enjoyable. The family and music were my favorite parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death of parent
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If Ashley Poston ever writes a book that I don’t like, I’ll be going to the police to claim stolen identity… because this woman just GETS ME
Anyway, loved it, all the feels, all the atmosphere, all the quirky characters. Loved loved loved. Gobbled it up!
Anyway, loved it, all the feels, all the atmosphere, all the quirky characters. Loved loved loved. Gobbled it up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another solid book by Poston. Not my favorite, but I think that's because the topic was heavier than usual (I guess? The Seven Year Slip dealt with death by suicide, but this one hit me harder), and as much as I was engaged with the story, I was also too sad to fully enjoy the romance. Recommended, but with caveats :-)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Death of parent
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Grief
Minor: Car accident
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book made me wish I was a little less generous with my five star reviews, because THIS ONE. I need a way to elevate it over the "I loved it" other five stars I've given. Something that says I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH AND I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT AND IT'S MY FAVORITE THING I'VE READ ALL YEAR. I would give it 100 stars if I could.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Death of parent
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death of parent