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A review by jotheblackbookworm
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving." —bell hooks, All About Love: New Visions
"This Could Be Us" book review
Soledad has arrived at a crossroads in her life, especially in respect of her marriage. She desires to feel like a woman & to feel alive within her marriage, but with her husband calling the name of his assistant in his sleep, Soledad's security within their marriage is slipping away bit by bit. When devastation hits Soledad & her daughters, she has no choice but to rebuild their life from the ground up.
Disclaimer: This is not a romance novel. I REPEAT: This is not a romance novel. Please do not allow this to skewer your enjoyment of 'This Could Be Us'. Additionally, nor should you judge this book off of the merits of its predecessor. Soledad's story is a far cry from Yasmen's in Before I Let Go, but it is a story that is just as important. Let's go!
As a champion of #MeMoments & #solodates, the inclusion of Soledad's self-love journey really struck a chord with me. The joy that I have found in these solitary moments are nothing short of beautiful & Kennedy captured this journey so wonderfully. If you would have asked me 10yrs ago if I would feel comfortable languishing in the presence of only myself I would have laughed.
After reading books such as The List; The Hive; Influential etc. It was refreshing to read a positive exploration of the use of Social media.
Another aspect of this story that I enjoyed reading was Kennedy's approach to Autism. Whilst this is not a main feature of the story, you can feel the personal experiences of Kennedy seeping into the pages of Judah's story. I will say that I do wish that Judah's experience of fatherhood felt a bit light in contrast to Soledad's but I did appreciate him all the same.
Overall, I enjoyed This Could Be Us, it was a novel that made me feel seen wholly as a woman & as a mother. There will be many differing opinions on this book, but make your own mind up 💖
This is a novel for those who have lost themselves along the way to victory. It is for those who bruised their hearts whilst masssging the hearts & ego's of others. It is for the mother's whose love knows no bounds. It is for the women who are rebuilding the pieces of their life, one step at a time.
"Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking sacrificing everything is the greatest measure of our love."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Is This Could Be Us on your TBR? 💖
"This Could Be Us" book review
Soledad has arrived at a crossroads in her life, especially in respect of her marriage. She desires to feel like a woman & to feel alive within her marriage, but with her husband calling the name of his assistant in his sleep, Soledad's security within their marriage is slipping away bit by bit. When devastation hits Soledad & her daughters, she has no choice but to rebuild their life from the ground up.
Disclaimer: This is not a romance novel. I REPEAT: This is not a romance novel. Please do not allow this to skewer your enjoyment of 'This Could Be Us'. Additionally, nor should you judge this book off of the merits of its predecessor. Soledad's story is a far cry from Yasmen's in Before I Let Go, but it is a story that is just as important. Let's go!
As a champion of #MeMoments & #solodates, the inclusion of Soledad's self-love journey really struck a chord with me. The joy that I have found in these solitary moments are nothing short of beautiful & Kennedy captured this journey so wonderfully. If you would have asked me 10yrs ago if I would feel comfortable languishing in the presence of only myself I would have laughed.
After reading books such as The List; The Hive; Influential etc. It was refreshing to read a positive exploration of the use of Social media.
Another aspect of this story that I enjoyed reading was Kennedy's approach to Autism. Whilst this is not a main feature of the story, you can feel the personal experiences of Kennedy seeping into the pages of Judah's story. I will say that I do wish that Judah's experience of fatherhood felt a bit light in contrast to Soledad's but I did appreciate him all the same.
Overall, I enjoyed This Could Be Us, it was a novel that made me feel seen wholly as a woman & as a mother. There will be many differing opinions on this book, but make your own mind up 💖
This is a novel for those who have lost themselves along the way to victory. It is for those who bruised their hearts whilst masssging the hearts & ego's of others. It is for the mother's whose love knows no bounds. It is for the women who are rebuilding the pieces of their life, one step at a time.
"Sometimes we fall into the trap of thinking sacrificing everything is the greatest measure of our love."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Is This Could Be Us on your TBR? 💖
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Cancer