A review by chai_and_books
Echoes of You by Catherine Cowles

emotional funny sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book was giving Indigo Ridge and People We Meet On Vacation all the way. It committed to the childhood best friends to strangers to lovers along with the wholesome small town, found family tropes. The story handled abuse pretty well and it was great to see Maddie's character development through out the story. Nash had some golden retriever sunshine energy, it was cute to see him and his family fuss over Maddie and make her feel welcomed. I especially enjoyed Nash's dynamic with his family and how he realized his worth. The mystery aspect was a bit predictable but it did give the story momentum. Were some parts cheesy? Absolutely. But at the heart of it, this was a cute story about two best friends that handled dark subject matters with care and attention.