pandwen 's review for:

Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

4.0

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I think this may actually be my favorite book in the series. i was not expecting this to be the case, while Lola was nice it did not really compare to Anna for me and while i was pleased to be back in France I was not looking forward to yet another story of falling in love with someone in a relationship, as much as i have enjoyed those before. from the beginning it was clear however that this story was going to be different and it was beautiful. I connected with Isla much more than i had with either of the other leading ladies for the simple reason of the fact hat her insecurities and fears so easily reflect my own. i can see now that some people will scoff at her questioning her boyfriends love but here is a character that despite being strong and unique and beautiful is ruled by her fears and insecurities but still in a believable way, she made me realize not only that i am not crazy and alone in the way i often feel but also that it does not make me any less of a strong person. throw in a romantic sexy love interest and i know this book will be one that i come back too if ever i am feeling low.