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A review by melinya
Counting Down To You by Sarah J. Harris
5.0
I don’t cry easily. But stories about abandonment and rejection? They get me every time. This book with those themes AND the concept of processing grief hit me so hard I would’ve bawled—had I not been at work. And yes, I absolutely still recommend it. (I’m a sadist like that.)
This was my first book by the author, and while I could’ve reread the blurb before diving in, my ADHD brain gifted me the best experience: going in blind. What do you mean she can see how many days people have left to live—and her childhood sweetheart only has 24 days when they reunite 10 years later????
Gut-wrenching. Absolutely gut-wrenching.
The story alternates between past and present with dual POVs, which can feel a little disorienting at first, but I found my rhythm quickly and couldn’t put it down! The emotional bond between Sophie and Adam in their youth was so tender, and watching them rebuild that connection later felt incredibly earned.
The concept of numbers was also especially fascinating—possibly autistic-coded in the best way. Plus, even without any background in math or quilting, I found those details beautifully woven into the story without being overwhelming.
In the end, this was a deeply emotional read that kept me at the edge of my seat. The side characters may not have been fully fleshed out, but each played a meaningful role. And that was more than enough.
Heartbreaking, moving, and unforgettable. 10/10 will not read again because I don’t like to cry 😭
This was my first book by the author, and while I could’ve reread the blurb before diving in, my ADHD brain gifted me the best experience: going in blind. What do you mean she can see how many days people have left to live—and her childhood sweetheart only has 24 days when they reunite 10 years later????
Gut-wrenching. Absolutely gut-wrenching.
The story alternates between past and present with dual POVs, which can feel a little disorienting at first, but I found my rhythm quickly and couldn’t put it down! The emotional bond between Sophie and Adam in their youth was so tender, and watching them rebuild that connection later felt incredibly earned.
The concept of numbers was also especially fascinating—possibly autistic-coded in the best way. Plus, even without any background in math or quilting, I found those details beautifully woven into the story without being overwhelming.
In the end, this was a deeply emotional read that kept me at the edge of my seat. The side characters may not have been fully fleshed out, but each played a meaningful role. And that was more than enough.
Heartbreaking, moving, and unforgettable. 10/10 will not read again because I don’t like to cry 😭