A review by sarahrahrah
The No-Show by Beth O'Leary

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.75

I was immediately intrigued by the blurb/premise, and for the first half of the book was fully engrossed in figuring out this Joseph Carter fella, and how he could be so perfect and charming while dating three different women (cheating bastard!). But by the end, I was in love with all the characters and each love story and liked how the author revealed the different timelines and each character's "happily-ever-after". The story touched a lot on mental health, grief, trauma, gaslighting, harassment, etc., etc., and I think the author did a lovely job of depicting them realistically without it becoming triggering. I loved it, can't wait to read more from Beth O'Leary