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A review by readsinfrogpjs
Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm not okay 😭
Maybe Once, Maybe Twice will hit you hard in the heart. A slow burn romance with all the angst and feelings. This novel has a little of everything: friends to lovers, second chance romance, love triangle. I fell in love with all the characters and can't decide if I'm Team Garrett or Team Asher, but I'm most definitely Team Maggie Vine. And everyone needs a friend like Summer. At 35 years old, Maggie's life isn't going as planned.. but shortly after her 35th birthday, new and old love interests make it known that they have come to fulfill promises previously made.
I stayed up way too late finishing this book. It made me laugh, made me cry, and most of all made me wish it didn't have to end. I was immersed in the story, from the nostalgia of 90's song lyrics to Monday nights at Trader Joe's. The chapters alternate from past to present, giving the reader flashbacks to young Maggie and how she got to the point at her 35th birthday. It all worked, the plot, the writing, the characters, the spice, the conflict, and the love. I did think the ending was a touch rushed, but that might have been just my desire to continue living in Maggie's world. There are some heavy topics touched upon in the story, such as suicide and sexual assault and infertility, so if you struggle with reading about those things, you may want to take caution. I can't recommend this novel enough, though, to everyone. If you couldn't tell, I give this novel 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy for my honest review.
Maybe Once, Maybe Twice will hit you hard in the heart. A slow burn romance with all the angst and feelings. This novel has a little of everything: friends to lovers, second chance romance, love triangle. I fell in love with all the characters and can't decide if I'm Team Garrett or Team Asher, but I'm most definitely Team Maggie Vine. And everyone needs a friend like Summer. At 35 years old, Maggie's life isn't going as planned.. but shortly after her 35th birthday, new and old love interests make it known that they have come to fulfill promises previously made.
I stayed up way too late finishing this book. It made me laugh, made me cry, and most of all made me wish it didn't have to end. I was immersed in the story, from the nostalgia of 90's song lyrics to Monday nights at Trader Joe's. The chapters alternate from past to present, giving the reader flashbacks to young Maggie and how she got to the point at her 35th birthday. It all worked, the plot, the writing, the characters, the spice, the conflict, and the love. I did think the ending was a touch rushed, but that might have been just my desire to continue living in Maggie's world. There are some heavy topics touched upon in the story, such as suicide and sexual assault and infertility, so if you struggle with reading about those things, you may want to take caution. I can't recommend this novel enough, though, to everyone. If you couldn't tell, I give this novel 5 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced digital copy for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Infertility
Minor: Suicide