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Always, in December
by Emily Stone
This was such a good book, especially for a debut! But be aware…three-hanky alert!
Josie “literally” runs into Max on her way to post a Christmas letter to her parents (which she’s done for the past 20 years) who passed away when she was 9. Through sheer coincidence they end up sharing the holiday together as Max’s flight to NYC has been canceled. They have an intense connection, but Max leaves her with only a note as explanation. Over the next year, several times their paths cross unexpectedly.
This book is not your average rom-com. It has deeper, more serious themes including dealing with long-term grief, handling serious illness and determining how to move forward when it seems you’ve taken the wrong path. I loved both mains and the supporting cast as well, and also found this very well-written/handled, and while I did have a few instances of becoming frustrated with both Josie and Max, it ultimately left me with a story that will stay with me no doubt for quite awhile. Recommended.
Much thanks to #NetGalley and #RandomHouse #Dell for providing me the free early arc for review. The opinions are strictly my own.
Josie “literally” runs into Max on her way to post a Christmas letter to her parents (which she’s done for the past 20 years) who passed away when she was 9. Through sheer coincidence they end up sharing the holiday together as Max’s flight to NYC has been canceled. They have an intense connection, but Max leaves her with only a note as explanation. Over the next year, several times their paths cross unexpectedly.
This book is not your average rom-com. It has deeper, more serious themes including dealing with long-term grief, handling serious illness and determining how to move forward when it seems you’ve taken the wrong path. I loved both mains and the supporting cast as well, and also found this very well-written/handled, and while I did have a few instances of becoming frustrated with both Josie and Max, it ultimately left me with a story that will stay with me no doubt for quite awhile. Recommended.
Much thanks to #NetGalley and #RandomHouse #Dell for providing me the free early arc for review. The opinions are strictly my own.