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I read this audiobook through my library via Libby.

Brief Summary: Belly is in college and is in love. However, after learning some disturbing information she returns to the only place she has truly felt herself, Cousins. As she tries to understand events and how to move forward, she must also listen to her heart.

Thoughts: I enjoyed this book a little more than the second one, but I still think the first book in the series is my favourite. I loved Laurel in this book. She is the true hero of the series and I honestly have no notes on her behaviour throughout the book. I would love it if she got her romance novel and got a new chance at love, especially after her children are out of the house.

A testament to Han's writing is that Belly is such a unique form of hot mess that can only happen for someone transitioning into adulthood. In many ways, I identified with Belly as she was trying to navigate a relationship that hit a rough patch, but because I am older I was also yelling at her to listen to her mom and her friends.

Overall, I was happy with the conclusion to this series.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Honestly, this one was so much better than the first two books. Belly seemed a little more mature and not so whiney. It was a little easier to get into.

Jeremiah actually seems manipulative in this one. And the ending… W T H. I cried. But also, the ending just wasn’t enough. I’m trying not to spoil anything, but nothing else, with Jeremiah’s and Belly’s event being cancelled? Then straight into Belly and Conrad? It was almost disappointing.

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medium-paced

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

2.0

So I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. First, let me tell you that I really like Jenny Han's writing style. That did save the book for me. It reads easily. BUT THIS BOOK, NO. Again the writing style is fine. BUT THE STORY. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY FUCKING SENSE. Jere... My god. What an idiot. He cheated, she mad (understandable), he desperately tries to make up, she needs distance (again understandable), she invites him... HE ASKS HER TO MARRY HIM. THAT'S ALREADY FUCKING CRAZY AND SHE SAYS FUCKING YES. THIS IS NOT THE BELLY I KNOW. I think Jenny Han wanted the book to be unpredictable, but in the end it was still predictable and you only pissed me off.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

i cried reading the end as well as

the letters from conrad to belly. they truly personify him in the same way i imagined him like. it made me so happy because i love handwritten letters as a medium. it made me like conrad more.

this book was a good end to the trilogy. i live for the drama that follows belly and her boys.

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