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lokeefe 's review for:
What If I Never Get Over You
by Paige Toon
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon was an okay read overall, but it didn’t quite hit the emotional depth I was hoping for.
While the premise had potential — a love so intense it lingers for six years — the execution leaned heavily toward young adult tropes, even though it’s marketed as adult fiction.
The biggest challenge for me was Ellie, the main character. I found her frustrating and difficult to connect with. Her decisions often felt immature, and the pacing of the romance was hard to believe. Falling in love in just three days felt rushed and somewhat superficial, which made the emotional fallout over the next six years less impactful than it could have been.
While the premise had potential — a love so intense it lingers for six years — the execution leaned heavily toward young adult tropes, even though it’s marketed as adult fiction.
The biggest challenge for me was Ellie, the main character. I found her frustrating and difficult to connect with. Her decisions often felt immature, and the pacing of the romance was hard to believe. Falling in love in just three days felt rushed and somewhat superficial, which made the emotional fallout over the next six years less impactful than it could have been.
That said, Paige Toon’s writing style is easy to follow and engaging, and there were moments of sincerity that I appreciated. But ultimately, the book felt more like a teen romance than a nuanced adult love story. A decent read, but not a standout.
Thank you NetGalley and G.P Putnam's Sons publishing for my DRC.