A review by courtofbooksanddogs
Those Two Words by Ronnie Mathews

emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“For all the unspoken words, it took only two to put us back together.”

Those Two Words by Ronnie Matthews 🧩🌲🤍

A few months ago an Amazon package showed up at my door with this book. I checked my orders and sure enough, I’d bought this book a few days prior and had no recollection 😂 Best. Accidental. Purchase. EVER.

I spent last night and this morning getting cozy with this story and let me tell ya - so. should. YOU. 

If I had to pick one song to describe this book it would be This Love by Taylor Swift. Basic, I know, but read the book and you’ll get it! Johanna and Patrick are childhood besties to lovers who get a second chance at their love story after 6 years apart 🥹

The author not only captures their love beautifully, but Ronnie does an amazing job capturing the reality of grief, trauma, and panic attacks. I found myself feeling like I was in the room with the characters watching everything unfold. Such talent! 

Those Two Words is also a gazillion peppers level of spicy, but can be skipped over if that’s not your thing. 🌶️

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