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A review by emilylange26
Maybe Once, Maybe Twice by Alison Rose Greenberg
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
** Received this ARC from Netgalley**
I didn't like the first 10% of this book. I thought the jumping between past and present was confusing and I was a bit overwhelmed at first. HOWEVER, then I met Asher. When Asher and Maggie reunited, I instantly felt their chemistry and I was hooked. One thing about Asher and Maggie is that they basically started where they left off 18 years or so later. This kind of made the book lack the tension that I long for in romance books but the chemistry and their emotional connection was still off the charts.
Don't get me wrong, this book had a lot going on. That being said, I think in some ways that was a good thing. This book was the opposite of predictable, which I loved. At one point my jaw was on the floor because I wasn't expecting such a late third act breakup. And although the ending felt a little rushed to me, I still enjoyed thoroughly it.
I think my favorite thing about this book was the theme of time. That might sound weird but everything in Maggie's life was somewhat related to time. It was never the right time for her and Garret to happen, which I think was a blessing in disguise. Maggie had to focus on time to heal, time to grow (especially in her music career), time to love (herself, her relationships and her friends), and time to become a mother. Plus, the jumping back and forth between past and present also fit into theme and once I got used to it, every time jump felt very intentional.
Maggie was so unapologetically herself. She knew what she deserved and she was not going to let anything come in the way of her goals. Becoming a mother was her number one aspiration from the very first chapter and I loved that we were able to see her accomplish that in time.
This book was unexpected for me because I didn't connect with it immediately but I absolutely loved it. I also loved all the nostalgic moments and music references. If you love music, I highly encourage you to read this!
I didn't like the first 10% of this book. I thought the jumping between past and present was confusing and I was a bit overwhelmed at first. HOWEVER, then I met Asher. When Asher and Maggie reunited, I instantly felt their chemistry and I was hooked. One thing about Asher and Maggie is that they basically started where they left off 18 years or so later. This kind of made the book lack the tension that I long for in romance books but the chemistry and their emotional connection was still off the charts.
Don't get me wrong, this book had a lot going on. That being said, I think in some ways that was a good thing. This book was the opposite of predictable, which I loved. At one point my jaw was on the floor because I wasn't expecting such a late third act breakup. And although the ending felt a little rushed to me, I still enjoyed thoroughly it.
I think my favorite thing about this book was the theme of time. That might sound weird but everything in Maggie's life was somewhat related to time. It was never the right time for her and Garret to happen, which I think was a blessing in disguise. Maggie had to focus on time to heal, time to grow (especially in her music career), time to love (herself, her relationships and her friends), and time to become a mother. Plus, the jumping back and forth between past and present also fit into theme and once I got used to it, every time jump felt very intentional.
Maggie was so unapologetically herself. She knew what she deserved and she was not going to let anything come in the way of her goals. Becoming a mother was her number one aspiration from the very first chapter and I loved that we were able to see her accomplish that in time.
This book was unexpected for me because I didn't connect with it immediately but I absolutely loved it. I also loved all the nostalgic moments and music references. If you love music, I highly encourage you to read this!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Infertility