A review by aishu44
Forever Then by Rachae Stevens

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

It's one of the best ARCs I've ever read, hands down.

This book is so much more than just a romance. Gretchen and Connor's story is beautiful, emotional,heart-wrenching, swoony, hilarious, and honestly, a rollercoaster in the best way possible. I felt every emotion reading this😭

Rachae Stevens absolutely nailed it for a debut novel. The way she wove in complex family dynamics, layered friendships, and multiple plotlines without it ever feeling overwhelming? Incredible. 

And Connor... oh my god. The ultimate book boyfriend. The way I genuinely wish this man existed in real life. Their connection felt soul-deep as in like they were always meant to be. It was warm, grounding, and felt like home.

This is everything I love in a second-chance romance. The writing, the storyline, the pacing - all of it came together so perfectly. Yes, it was a bit long, but honestly? It needed to be. It gave space for everything to unfold naturally, and I wouldn't change a thing.

I loved this book so much it took over my thoughts daily until I finished it. And yes, I am begging - someone please give me a boyfriend like Connor. Why is it always the fictional ones??

@rachae.stevens.author needs to start writing more immediately because I'm now in that situation where I would literally read anything you write. I'm not even joking. Your writing has me hooked, obsessed, emotionally compromised - all of it.

Did I say I love it already? Because I do. So much. Forever obsessed.