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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ashley Poston is sooo back! After not loving her last romance, I was weary to start this one. But boy was I surprised! I fell for these characters and their chemistry. I loved the magical realism of them being able to talk to each other in their heads. I also found Jonie’s family story to be incredibly emotional. It didn’t quite reach 5 stars for me but this romance was still very swoon worthy. I also would suggest the audiobook as Patti Murin narrates and I love her so much!
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Ending just didn't hit for me, not sure why. Otherwise okay though. Seemed like it was virtually the same general plot as The Dead Romantics, to be honest.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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
Something about the way Ashley Poston does magical realism never fails to amaze me. And then add the musical romance elements?! Ughhh I loved this.
I really enjoyed the characters. And reading about they could hear each other’s thoughts. That was fun and something I don’t think I’ve ever read before. Joni’s relationship with her mom (and the rest of her family + gigi) had me sobbing. When we finally found out how the two main characters were connected more than we originally thought, I was sobbing more. A lot of sobbing. The way she writers grief and loss will NEVER fail to make me tear up. Emotionally wrecked.
I got this as an arc, thank u net galley!!
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I cried at the author’s note 😭
The story was achingly sweet and beautiful - to be able to be inside the mind of your loved one and they can just understand you without your stupid mouth getting in the way! Why is it that between the brain and the mouth the communication gets so dishonest?
Both MC’s are loveable and watching them fall in love over a song is a delight to read, due to Ponston’s magical way with words and love. The music references were pure joy!
The heavier themes of living your parent’s dreams, living with dementia and grief, they were heavy but beautifully written. I know what it is to live your parent’s dreams for you and have those last words be a stab in the heart. So yeah, absolutely broken by the author’s note. And if that isn’t writing a book that is relatable and loveable, I don’t know what is.
The story was achingly sweet and beautiful - to be able to be inside the mind of your loved one and they can just understand you without your stupid mouth getting in the way! Why is it that between the brain and the mouth the communication gets so dishonest?
Both MC’s are loveable and watching them fall in love over a song is a delight to read, due to Ponston’s magical way with words and love. The music references were pure joy!
The heavier themes of living your parent’s dreams, living with dementia and grief, they were heavy but beautifully written. I know what it is to live your parent’s dreams for you and have those last words be a stab in the heart. So yeah, absolutely broken by the author’s note. And if that isn’t writing a book that is relatable and loveable, I don’t know what is.
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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
Some parts worked for me, some parts didn't. The whole magical realism aspect made the romance feel a little too...easy? Instant? Not bad, but not great, either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes