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elisedavis20's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
shannonclegg's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
sarahelizab's review
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-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? Yes
3.5
jessikkaha's review
I can’t deal with Lucy’s constant comparisons of Gabe and Darren. I feel awful that Darren is in the spot he’s in. He will do anything for her and she’s constantly thinking about Gabe. 50% done and I can’t keep reading. My eyes are getting a workout rolling at every thought Lucy has about Gabe.
alyssarester's review
4.0
This book definitely makes you think about love and TRUE love. I. typically don’t read romance novels, but I am glad i picked this one up. It really does test your emotions and makes you wonder if fate really does determine your future or if it is up to you to fight for it. Would totally recommend to a friend!
kayexplores's review
5.0
Loved the poetic writing style of this novel. You can’t help but get swallowed up in this story.
seehayfly's review
5.0
This wrecked me. I made the mistake of starting it at 11:45pm and finished in in one sitting at 04:20. The POV was mesmerizing. Couldn’t put it down!
treberry's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫.”
“I won't ever be too far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remember
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call” ~ Mariah Carey
These lyrics so perfectly summarize this story.
Yesterday (Mother’s Day) I showed my daughter this book and said, this book was sooo (then sighs and placed a hand over my heart). Kinsley says, “You tell me every day and I look forward to hearing how much you loved it tomorrow, too.”
Yes, it’s true. I’ve been gushing about this book since I read it a few days ago. It’s mostly Lucy recounting memories of the love shared through the years between she and Gabe. They met in college on 9/11 and have remained fixtures in each other’s lives since, in some capacity.
Kismet.
It’s the story of how that one love can impact the rest of your life. Even after they broke up, and went their separate paths, pursuing their passions and dreams, they continued to always seek out and find each other in the end. As the story progresses, I was so upset with Lucy’s choices and how she never seemed to grow from her first real love. Gabe broke her heart and she continued to drop everything for him. But, I get it.
The art exhibit scene was… it was just so beautiful. Even though Gabe wasn’t physically present, Lucy remained heavily etched in his mind and heart. The little things that they did over the years to show how deeply they felt for each other was so sweet.
The story was quite beautiful and brought me to tears in the end. I really didn’t expect things to take the turn they did, and my goodness my heart was literally shattered.
This is not a sweet, perfect, angsty romance. This is a topsy turvy, do you want me or not, complicated, what could’ve been love story that spans multiple years and I enjoyed every bit of this crazy emotional roller coaster!
The author narrates and does a great job of amplifying the emotions entailed. Great work writing and narrating!!
emsky's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.25