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A review by readswithgab
Before I Tell You by Ashley Elizabeth
5.0
thank you to Wordsmith Publicity for the ebook!
Because even though she is quite capable of saving herself, I will always save her. Whether from herself or others, I will save her.
I don’t really have the words. Similarly to when I read [b:The Way I Used To Be|23546634|The Way I Used to Be|Amber Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1433883455l/23546634._SY75_.jpg|43145997] I have too many emotions, and not enough words. This book was heartbreakingly beautiful.
This book follows Natalie, who I just wanted to hug & squeeze 95% of the book, and Nathan, who I also wanted to hug, and who is, without a doubt, the best boyfriend ever. They both have their fair share of trauma throughout the book, but if anything, that made me love them even more.
I will say that this is a heavier romance than what I usually read. But this is not a dark romance. It is a story of two people who love each other, in spite of everything life has thrown at them.
I could spend this entire review talking about Natalie. I understood her in ways I wish I didn’t, and in ways I’m glad I did. Everything about her felt so real and raw, and I found myself wanting to reach into my kindle to take her out and give her the biggest hug.
And then there was Nathan. Good, sweet, Nathan, who had notes on his phone on how to help his girlfriend with anxiety, who, despite his own hardships and trauma, did everything in his power to make sure she was okay. I wish I could find a man like him in my life, because he was perfect.
I would’ve finished this book in one day if I didn’t have to sleep or work. That’s how good it was — I wanted to finish it immediately. I needed to know Nathan’s secret, and what happened to Natalie, and if they would end up together. This book really kept me on the edge of my seat.
As far as romances go, this has so many things I enjoy. They were almost like childhood best friends to lovers, which I adore. And it was so sweet — and spicy!!
As I sit here writing this review, I still am reeling with so many emotions. I wish I could find the words to explain how much a story like this means to me. But I can’t, so I’ll just say thank you. Thank you, Ashley, for writing such a wonderful story that I will never forget.
Because even though she is quite capable of saving herself, I will always save her. Whether from herself or others, I will save her.
I don’t really have the words. Similarly to when I read [b:The Way I Used To Be|23546634|The Way I Used to Be|Amber Smith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1433883455l/23546634._SY75_.jpg|43145997] I have too many emotions, and not enough words. This book was heartbreakingly beautiful.
This book follows Natalie, who I just wanted to hug & squeeze 95% of the book, and Nathan, who I also wanted to hug, and who is, without a doubt, the best boyfriend ever. They both have their fair share of trauma throughout the book, but if anything, that made me love them even more.
I will say that this is a heavier romance than what I usually read. But this is not a dark romance. It is a story of two people who love each other, in spite of everything life has thrown at them.
I could spend this entire review talking about Natalie. I understood her in ways I wish I didn’t, and in ways I’m glad I did. Everything about her felt so real and raw, and I found myself wanting to reach into my kindle to take her out and give her the biggest hug.
And then there was Nathan. Good, sweet, Nathan, who had notes on his phone on how to help his girlfriend with anxiety, who, despite his own hardships and trauma, did everything in his power to make sure she was okay. I wish I could find a man like him in my life, because he was perfect.
I would’ve finished this book in one day if I didn’t have to sleep or work. That’s how good it was — I wanted to finish it immediately. I needed to know Nathan’s secret, and what happened to Natalie, and if they would end up together. This book really kept me on the edge of my seat.
As far as romances go, this has so many things I enjoy. They were almost like childhood best friends to lovers, which I adore. And it was so sweet — and spicy!!
As I sit here writing this review, I still am reeling with so many emotions. I wish I could find the words to explain how much a story like this means to me. But I can’t, so I’ll just say thank you. Thank you, Ashley, for writing such a wonderful story that I will never forget.