bookswithbrielle 's review for:

The Two of Us by Taylor A. Torres

4.0

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What an absolutely stunning debut. I am a sucker for a friends to lover/second chance story, but what I really appreciated was that the book didn't only have romance but it centered on the complexities of friendship between people so well. It also touched on complex family issues that will have you feeling some sort of way for all the characters in this story. I was really drawn to the character of Cat made so much so it made me want to call my best friend. Mara, Cat & Ambrose's friendship was the highlight of the story for me, and the 'it's always been you' vibes between Mara & Ambrose was icing on the cake.

what to expect
- friends to lovers
- second chance romance
- emotional storytelling
- complex family issues
- strong friendships
- past & present alternating chapters

FINAL THOUGHTS: I was truly blown away by this being a debut. Taylor Torres wrote a beautiful story about friendships, love, and navigating loss & grief. It not only had everything you love about friends to lovers/second chance romance, but it was also a very powerful story of friendship. I laughed and yes I cried. It's a beautiful small town love story that packs an emotional gut punch.