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A review by kits_little_library
Heard It in a Love Song by Tracey Garvis Graves
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think what Tracey Garvis Graves is best at is portraying real adult relationships. Not everything is a meet-cute, some things are messy, relationships don't always work out, there can be bitterness and resentment involved in breakups, and taking breaks is ok.
I really loved a few things about the content of this book: not going to college is a major decision in these characters' lives, but it does not harm them; the idea of "what-if" and FOMO in a long-term relationships (especially those started when the people are young) is real; and maintaining a healthy and happy relationship is hard.
I loved how much Josh cared about his ex-wife even though they were no longer together. That shows how good of people they are and that relationships can end but still have a lot of respect and admiration for the person you were with.
It's a romance. You know what the end result is. But the road is a little twistier than you might think.
I really loved a few things about the content of this book: not going to college is a major decision in these characters' lives, but it does not harm them; the idea of "what-if" and FOMO in a long-term relationships (especially those started when the people are young) is real; and maintaining a healthy and happy relationship is hard.
I loved how much Josh cared about his ex-wife even though they were no longer together. That shows how good of people they are and that relationships can end but still have a lot of respect and admiration for the person you were with.
It's a romance. You know what the end result is. But the road is a little twistier than you might think.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent