A review by beckyyreadss
A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole

challenging emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thank you, Michael Joseph Penguin Publishing, for sending this book in exchange for an honest review. I have been wanting to read this for the longest time, I’ve heard many things about it but I tried to go into this with a clear mind and oh my god, my heart has been shattered. 

One kiss lasts a moment. But a thousand kisses can last a lifetime. One boy. One girl. A bond that is forged in an instant and cherished for a decade. A bond that neither time nor distance can break. A bond that lasts forever. Or so they believe. This book has two points of views. The first one is Rune Kristiansen, he moved to America from Norway when he was five years old. He didn’t want to leave home and swore to not like America. That was before he met his neighbour who is Poppy Litchfield who sees everything good in the world and is eager to take her new best friend on a new adventure. From that day, they agree to be best friends. Before Poppy’s nana passed away, she gave Poppy a present and some advice. To have one thousand special kisses from the boys that made her heart burst. Whilst in grief, she was being comfort by Rune and their friendship became a relationship and they vowed that the thousand kisses will be only for them alone . . . until Rune is forced to go back to Norway for his father’s job, they vow to stay in touch as he will be home in two years. However, Poppy cuts him and completely ghosts him. So, when he returns, Rune is a different boy and he wants to know why he got cut off. But can Rune handle the truth? Will Poppy and Rune be able to be friends again? This is a standalone young adult contemporary romance. 

This book broke my bloody heart. I loved it and it killed me as well. I loved the sunshine x grumpy dynamic in this book and I love Poppy. I want her outlook of the world, because she was always so happy and pleasant whilst going through the biggest thing of her life. This book makes me want to believe in love and soulmates. The Epilogue as well made me sob! I am glad Tillie Cole kept it in but Christ, I haven’t cried this much at a book since Me Before You. 
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