A review by adavidson37
There Is A Light by Ban Gilmartin

dark emotional funny hopeful slow-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

5.0

I love this. I love this book so much. Jamie and Jude are just two sad fucks trying their best, and its way too relatable. This is my favorite character dynamic- when they’re both depressed, so they’re just able to understand each other in a way no one else does. They just ✨get it✨, and it makes being around each other and being open with each other so much easier and simpler. I don’t know if I’ve ever loved characters like I’ve loved Jude & Jamie. I see myself in both of them (shout out to Jamie & his pisces, smiley face tattoo having ass, bc same). These two are relatable as hell, and messy, and so sweet on each other, but also so meaningful individually as well. I could write essays about them, both separate and together. This book is the slowest of burns, but it doesnt even matter bc it’s still satisfying in the end, and the journey to get there is relatable and holds your attention and is worth it. Long live Frog & Toad.