A review by joshlynjavier
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina

lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.25

 time may pass, but the memory of the people we've loved doesn't grow old. it is only we who age 

 there was no addition or subtraction in life that did not require some time for adjustment 

 love is a miracle. even the second time around, even when it comes to you by mistake 

this book was the equivalent of eating a bowl of soup in your favorite sweater. such a peaceful, relaxing, and healing read. the heavy tones of grief and longing emphasize the significance of celebrating love, and appreciating who and what we have while we're able to. i really loved all the characters, and that's rare tbh. the plot also moves at an appropriate pace and i enjoyed the pace in which the relationships developed, they felt very natural and deserving. the

the strength and resilience it takes to embrace the chance of fulfillment and comfort even in the face of extreme tragedy is what makes us human, and allowing ourselves to trust and experience vulnerability again is a skill that we will develop and utilize for the rest of our lives. <333