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Maybe Now by Colleen Hoover
4.0
I really liked maybe someday. I thought it was perfect and didn’t need to be followed up but I guess Maggie did deserve a happy ending too. Definitely recommend if you liked maybe someday but the ending was the WORST. I’m sorry
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
5.0
I can’t WAIT for this to be on Netflix. I was up until 3:30am finishing this book and by the end I was bawling of course. Such a good realistic story of what it’s like having best friend and how you go through different phases of life together. Highly recommend
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
4.0
This was a really impressive story by a really impressive man. I definitely see why it came so highly recommended.
나의 아름다운 고독 by Kristin Hannah
5.0
Oh my gosh amazing. I loved this so much. Honestly the cover and the synopsis do not do this book justice. It was such a good story of strength and the bond between mother and child. Seriously read this ASAP.
Trigger warning; abuse
Trigger warning; abuse
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
5.0
Please go read this. Especially if you were a fan of The Nightingale. I really thought this wouldn’t compare but it does. It is written so well and such a moving story. I loved this so much
One Day in December by Josie Silver
5.0
One Day in December by @josiesilverauthor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book is a classic case of don’t judge a book by its cover.
I’ve been burned by time passing storylines before so I’m always wary of heading into something like this. I mean ten years???? But this story was so well written. I loved that it was always wrong place wrong time in the most realistic way. The male lead, Jack, was just adorable but also fucked up a lot which I liked. I have no idea why this book pulled on my heartstrings so hard but it really did. I just love the idea that no matter what you go through in life, you will always have the truest people standing by your side. Laurie was such a wonderful female lead, she was head strong and caring and honestly her relationship with her best friend Sarah was something to be admired. Overall, I highly suggest this book to anyone look for a good romance.
Steam rating:
I’ve been burned by time passing storylines before so I’m always wary of heading into something like this. I mean ten years???? But this story was so well written. I loved that it was always wrong place wrong time in the most realistic way. The male lead, Jack, was just adorable but also fucked up a lot which I liked. I have no idea why this book pulled on my heartstrings so hard but it really did. I just love the idea that no matter what you go through in life, you will always have the truest people standing by your side. Laurie was such a wonderful female lead, she was head strong and caring and honestly her relationship with her best friend Sarah was something to be admired. Overall, I highly suggest this book to anyone look for a good romance.
Steam rating:
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith
5.0
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TW: Suicide
I feel like this book is going to stand the test of time for me. From page 1, my heart was in my throat. Mental health is something that I know everyone struggles with, all on different levels. I am sure anyone reading this has been or is currently affected by mental health or suicide. I lost a friend to suicide years ago, and this book was really healing for me. To get inside the mind of the main character, Emmett, and understand the inner workings of someone struggling was moving and cathartic. The dynamic of a therapist, and someone struggling just to want to live was interesting to watch and see how much they helped each other heal. It was such a beautiful testament to how quickly someone can change your life when you least expect it. Something to also note is the main character Tallie is 40 years old! Thank you Lord for giving me a mature protagonist. Reading this during Black History month was so eye-opening because it touched so much on racial identity and how that is often times connected to meantl health. I am so sick of reading about 20 year olds finding themselves and having their lives figured out. Also the fact that Emmett, is 10 years younger! Normally you would think the author would make him older. It was extremely comforting to follow Emmett’s journey and see him enjoying life and enjoying Tallie’s friendship and still turning and thinking about the bridge. Leesa is also just a beautiful writer, I was absolutely in love with her words and the way she writes. I think when you love someone with mental health, you always think “What could I have done differently?” and it meant a lot that the author included his internal monologue. I loved seeing that he could recognize that he was laughing and loved being with Tallie but still couldn’t see a future for himself no matter what she did. This book has sat with me for about a week now and I could not love it more. I find myself re-reading quotes and I am desperate to find another book like this. I think this is such an important book that needs to be on everyone’s shelf!
TW: Suicide
I feel like this book is going to stand the test of time for me. From page 1, my heart was in my throat. Mental health is something that I know everyone struggles with, all on different levels. I am sure anyone reading this has been or is currently affected by mental health or suicide. I lost a friend to suicide years ago, and this book was really healing for me. To get inside the mind of the main character, Emmett, and understand the inner workings of someone struggling was moving and cathartic. The dynamic of a therapist, and someone struggling just to want to live was interesting to watch and see how much they helped each other heal. It was such a beautiful testament to how quickly someone can change your life when you least expect it. Something to also note is the main character Tallie is 40 years old! Thank you Lord for giving me a mature protagonist. Reading this during Black History month was so eye-opening because it touched so much on racial identity and how that is often times connected to meantl health. I am so sick of reading about 20 year olds finding themselves and having their lives figured out. Also the fact that Emmett, is 10 years younger! Normally you would think the author would make him older. It was extremely comforting to follow Emmett’s journey and see him enjoying life and enjoying Tallie’s friendship and still turning and thinking about the bridge. Leesa is also just a beautiful writer, I was absolutely in love with her words and the way she writes. I think when you love someone with mental health, you always think “What could I have done differently?” and it meant a lot that the author included his internal monologue. I loved seeing that he could recognize that he was laughing and loved being with Tallie but still couldn’t see a future for himself no matter what she did. This book has sat with me for about a week now and I could not love it more. I find myself re-reading quotes and I am desperate to find another book like this. I think this is such an important book that needs to be on everyone’s shelf!