A review by redlipstickandreading
PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly

challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book very unexpectedly hit me right in the feels. This book focuses on Maddie processing the death of her brother Josh while completing his last wish of spreading his ashes in the 8 states he never visited alongside Josh's best friend (and Maddie's kind of ex) Dom. Quick personal story, early 2024 my brother (who I'm very close to) had a medical crisis and lost the ability to walk. For some time no one could explain why or if it would get better to continue to progress. Luckily now a little more than a year later, he's walking with assistance and in a much better place (and about to get married!). But this story really tapped into all those feelings of uncertainty and loss and I felt very connected to the characters. It reminded me that one of the many reasons I love reading is seeing your emotions in characters and getting to someone else play them out. 

Not what I was expecting at all when I started this one but  a welcome surprise.