A review by lightltup
The One That Got Away by Charlotte Rixon

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

5.0

Oh my god this book had me in a hold. I didn’t not look up from my kindle for hours.. The book follows the once lovers throughout the two decades in the past (leading up to their last communication) to the present where Carla tries to find Benjamin after a tragic incident at a football stadium.  The first chapter had me hooked instantly. I was on the edge of my seat each 2022 timeline chapter. At first I thought that 2002 Carla was kinda clingy and toxic but she grew up a lot in 20 years and 2022 Carla is great in my opinion. The ending had me shocked in a way. I predicted some things that happened but they weren’t in the exact same way I predicted them so I didn’t mind that at all. It’s a book about love, regret, and possible second chances. Overall such an amazing book and it became a favorite of mine!

Thank you NetGalley and Charlotte Rixon for the opportunity to read this book in exchange of an honest review!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Violence and Alcoholism

Minor: Infidelity, Infertility, Child abuse, Self harm, and Abandonment