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A review by emiliebowles
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is my 5th Kennedy Ryan book and after finishing this one I immediately put another series of hers on my TBR.
"This Could Be Us" is the second in the Skyland series. Book 1 touched on Yasmen's story, while this one follows Soledad. You don't have to read the first one, but I feel like you'll appreciate the bond between the three friends all the more if you have already read book 1. I already can't wait for Hendrix's story!
This quote perfectly illustrates the core theme of friendship in this book (and the series as a whole): "There aren't enough sonnets for friendship. Not enough songs for the kind of love not born of blood or body but of time and care. They are the ones we choose to laugh and cry and live with. When lovers come and go, they are the ones who remain. We are each other's constants."
Ryan's writing is always SO good, and this story does not disappoint. I don't want to spoil too much of what Soledad goes through, but I will say that if you love books about women's empowerment (and also revenge) then you will really enjoy this one. My recommendation is to pair this book with bell hook's "All About Love" (you'll get why when you read it) and some Puerto Rican takeout.
Here are a few more things I appreciated about this book:
- This book made me think differently about homemaking as a vocation and all the skill and hard work it takes to create a beautiful home and then share those skills with others.
- This story features autism representation, as Soledad's love interest is co-parenting two boys with autism.
- I love that Ryan bookended the novel with some of the recipes from the story, as well as discussion questions.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending me an e-arc of this book! Can't wait to get a copy when it comes out.
"This Could Be Us" is the second in the Skyland series. Book 1 touched on Yasmen's story, while this one follows Soledad. You don't have to read the first one, but I feel like you'll appreciate the bond between the three friends all the more if you have already read book 1. I already can't wait for Hendrix's story!
This quote perfectly illustrates the core theme of friendship in this book (and the series as a whole): "There aren't enough sonnets for friendship. Not enough songs for the kind of love not born of blood or body but of time and care. They are the ones we choose to laugh and cry and live with. When lovers come and go, they are the ones who remain. We are each other's constants."
Ryan's writing is always SO good, and this story does not disappoint. I don't want to spoil too much of what Soledad goes through, but I will say that if you love books about women's empowerment (and also revenge) then you will really enjoy this one. My recommendation is to pair this book with bell hook's "All About Love" (you'll get why when you read it) and some Puerto Rican takeout.
Here are a few more things I appreciated about this book:
- This book made me think differently about homemaking as a vocation and all the skill and hard work it takes to create a beautiful home and then share those skills with others.
- This story features autism representation, as Soledad's love interest is co-parenting two boys with autism.
- I love that Ryan bookended the novel with some of the recipes from the story, as well as discussion questions.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for sending me an e-arc of this book! Can't wait to get a copy when it comes out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Racism