A review by magnolia21
Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino

adventurous emotional funny hopeful slow-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? It's complicated

4.0

"Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash."

This book hit me like a brick. I went into this book blind and didn't know what to expect.
It's a book about love, a love you might only experience once in a lifetime. But it is not the usual cheesy love story. It is more about missed opportunities, taking the wrong path in life and making decisions, that make you miserable. You get to know the whole story - the past, the present and the future. And it will make you feel everything.