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A review by jennireadz
Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun
adventurous
dark
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5 Stars.
I can't even comment on how many times I cried - I truly lost count. This book devestated me, but I loved every moment of it. It's a romcom about death and grief, and it has a good balance between heavy and light.
Logan and Rosemary were best friends in middle school, but one pool party changes everything for them. Now they won't even talk, and both nearly hate each other. Fast forward a decade and a half later and their English teacher, who's like a father figure to both of them, is dying of cancer. He's been dying for years, but now he's really dying - he only has months left to live. He asks the girls to put aside their differences and drive him across the country, a Death Trip. He has a cabin in MA he wants to die in.
Neither think they can do it. A whole week with the other one, taking care of a dying man while driving across the country? But this is all he wants, and they have to make it work. They owe so much to Joe - he's been there for both of them, especially when they didn't have each other. They can do this, for him.
The book takes place across many miles, driving their Gay Mobile across the US to not only make it to the cabin, but to make memories. A book about grief and love, but also about finding yourself and learning to unlearn the things that no longer serve you.
Honestly, I was astounded by this book. I know Alison Cochrun never misses, but it felt like I was on the journey with Logan, Rosemary, and Joe. I grew alongside them, and got to experience so much more in life in just the few hours I spent on this story.
Highly recommend, though you should have tissues by your side and take it slow - you'll get so much more value out of it, just sitting with it.
I can't even comment on how many times I cried - I truly lost count. This book devestated me, but I loved every moment of it. It's a romcom about death and grief, and it has a good balance between heavy and light.
Logan and Rosemary were best friends in middle school, but one pool party changes everything for them. Now they won't even talk, and both nearly hate each other. Fast forward a decade and a half later and their English teacher, who's like a father figure to both of them, is dying of cancer. He's been dying for years, but now he's really dying - he only has months left to live. He asks the girls to put aside their differences and drive him across the country, a Death Trip. He has a cabin in MA he wants to die in.
Neither think they can do it. A whole week with the other one, taking care of a dying man while driving across the country? But this is all he wants, and they have to make it work. They owe so much to Joe - he's been there for both of them, especially when they didn't have each other. They can do this, for him.
The book takes place across many miles, driving their Gay Mobile across the US to not only make it to the cabin, but to make memories. A book about grief and love, but also about finding yourself and learning to unlearn the things that no longer serve you.
Honestly, I was astounded by this book. I know Alison Cochrun never misses, but it felt like I was on the journey with Logan, Rosemary, and Joe. I grew alongside them, and got to experience so much more in life in just the few hours I spent on this story.
Highly recommend, though you should have tissues by your side and take it slow - you'll get so much more value out of it, just sitting with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit and Death