A review by lacyloveslit
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

If you're looking for a story that will make you feel all of the emotions, this is it. Macy and Elliot's love story was so sweet and genuine. The way they bonded over books and reading made me melt. I loved how Elliot made Macy feel so safe and allowed her to open up to him about her mother while also not treating her like she would break. I felt like their friends to lovers story was so well written and believable. It made me feel like they were real people, living somewhere in the city.

I really enjoyed the duel timelines, flipping back and forth between their relationship 'then' and Macy and Elliot's reunion 'now'. I didn't understand the reasoning behind not speaking to someone you were so close to for 11 years- that seemed extreme to me while I was wondering what possibly could have happened to cause that sort of reaction. It made more sense in the end, but I still feel like that part was a bit much considering how destined the two seemed for each other. 

The last part of this book ripped my heart out. I was not expecting it and it threw me. 

I recommend this book if you:
-like the friends-to-lovers trope
-believe in soulmates
-are looking for a believable love story
-enjoy rekindled romance

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