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When We Were by Diana Elliot Graham
5.0
this is what “if this was a movie” by taylor swift would be if it was a book. holy. fucking. shit. my heart is literally in PIECES.
this accurately depicted the college experience. wanting to find yourself, to experience everything you’ve always wanted. omg there were so many relatable moments and experiences, it felt like reliving my college days! this quote really embodied that:
“who i was when we were together, and ever before, it was someone who spent years trying to live up to others’ expectations. i loved to be loved in a way that didn’t require anything from me, but i chased validation the way young people often do. academically performing for my family back home and being the shiny mirrorball for everyone else. all while enjoying the thrill of people and unapologetically seeking out physical pleasure along the way.”
ok now lets get to the romance because honestly i'm in fucking pieces. this book was journey. you think it’s going one direction but NOPE. babe the twisttttttt my GOD it ruined me. R U I N E D me.
wow is this even real? the way these two fell in love, the way their relationship played out...the heartbreak. the longing. so emotionally and WONDERFULLY written. i cannot tell you how much this resonated with me. there were way too many relevant moments of who AB was as a person. absolutely incredible character depth. like it really made me reflect on myself as a person and my growth.
jesus fucking christ this review is everywhere because i'm feeling way too much at once lol.
if you’ve ever had a relationship that you constantly go back to thinking “what if” proceed with fucking CAUTION. you will be DEMOLISHED. i pretty much sobbed through the entire last third of the fucking book. like i fully finished this bawling my eyes out and lying in a pool of my own tears. and the bittersweet ending...UGH. 12837192673/5 stars. this was brilliant, perfect, and one of my favorite books of the year. WOW.
this accurately depicted the college experience. wanting to find yourself, to experience everything you’ve always wanted. omg there were so many relatable moments and experiences, it felt like reliving my college days! this quote really embodied that:
“who i was when we were together, and ever before, it was someone who spent years trying to live up to others’ expectations. i loved to be loved in a way that didn’t require anything from me, but i chased validation the way young people often do. academically performing for my family back home and being the shiny mirrorball for everyone else. all while enjoying the thrill of people and unapologetically seeking out physical pleasure along the way.”
ok now lets get to the romance because honestly i'm in fucking pieces. this book was journey. you think it’s going one direction but NOPE. babe the twisttttttt my GOD it ruined me. R U I N E D me.
wow is this even real? the way these two fell in love, the way their relationship played out...the heartbreak. the longing. so emotionally and WONDERFULLY written. i cannot tell you how much this resonated with me. there were way too many relevant moments of who AB was as a person. absolutely incredible character depth. like it really made me reflect on myself as a person and my growth.
jesus fucking christ this review is everywhere because i'm feeling way too much at once lol.
if you’ve ever had a relationship that you constantly go back to thinking “what if” proceed with fucking CAUTION. you will be DEMOLISHED. i pretty much sobbed through the entire last third of the fucking book. like i fully finished this bawling my eyes out and lying in a pool of my own tears. and the bittersweet ending...UGH. 12837192673/5 stars. this was brilliant, perfect, and one of my favorite books of the year. WOW.