A review by julisbookshelf
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.25

For god’s sake. Why, Ashley?? Why do you always make me cry like a child?? This is officially 4/4—and to be honest… I cannot wait for the next time ❤️

This was so emotional. And even though we had the magical side of it, I also think it felt a little different from her previous books.
Not in a bad way—in a refreshing way. 🫶🏻

I was deeply invested in Sebastian and Joni’s story from the very beginning—they caught my attention in just one chapter. I needed to know more. To know them. And I did.

Beautiful characters, each with their own distinct personalities.

And can I just say—I was so damn happy to hear about my dears Iwan and Lemon again? Thank you for that, Ashley. I really missed them 🥹

I cried so much during the last 30% of the book that I don’t think I have it in me to cry again for the rest of the month.
(Sorry, anxiety episodes, y’all are on hold.)

In every magical world Ashley Poston creates, this one might not be my all-time favorite (because that place will always belong to Iwan & Clementine)…
But this was a warm hug to my heart.

So, as a vocal fan of magical realism, I urge you: pick this one up and devour it now 😌