A review by aisbeareads
The Half-Life of Love by Brianna Bourne

emotional hopeful sad tense 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

“I didn’t climb Kilimanjaro or see the Northern Lights or ride a camel, but I met September forty-one days before the end, and it was everything.”

This book took me by surprise, hitting me harder than I anticipated. 🥲💔

Flint and September are truly beautiful souls, their impact on each other's lives profound and moving. Exploring the complexities of grief can be challenging, but the author navigated it with grace and authenticity. While it took me some time to fully immerse myself in the story, the last 20% shattered me completely, leaving me in tears. It's a bittersweet journey that I'm grateful to have experienced. Honestly, this book deserves more love and attention!

As I sit here, writing this sloppy review with tear-streaked cheeks and a runny nose, I'm reminded that the power of YA literature knows no age limit. (Glad I didn’t outgrew YA 🥺✌🏻)