A review by booksaftercafecito
Pack Up the Moon by Kristan Higgins

5.0

My heart has been put through the ringer with this one!

It made me laugh, cry and everything in between. I feel like it had the best of everything, super immersive, relatable and emotionally charged.

Josh has an intense way of feeling, and I felt every single one to my bones. The juxtaposition of Josh being awkward and a bit clumsy socially, and Lauren being such a bright light and bubbly personality, it literally made them perfect for each other.

I don’t even know how to describe the weight of this book without spoiling it. So I will leave it at: Radley is the BEST best friend. Jen’s love for her little sister will make you weep. Ben Kim is the father we all deserve. Sarah’s (possible?) personality development is captivating. Lauren’s love of her husband is so intense, you can almost touch it. Joshua’s adoration of his wife is what dreams are made of. Their connection, communication, and care for each other, absolutely enviable and inspiring. All the characters had a very specific and special role, and none was more or less important than another. It was written so beautifully.