Unfortunately I wasn't able to go through with this. I might come back someday.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy in return for a review.

This was an ok read. It was a cute story, and ended with a happy ending but I was rather disappointed with how it all came together. I also was disappointed in Lucy's path. I didn't like the dynamic between Lucy and Jonah, as it seemed too unrealistic for most of the story.

The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse was well written. The story of Lucy and Jonah’s lives and desperately hoping for a happy ending was engaging. The themes of love, loss and family will keep you reading. This story reminds the reader to value what we have in our lives. Happy Reading!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Amanda Prowse always writes a powerful story and this is no exception. Modern dilemmas and issues which through the characters and story you want everything to go to plan for them. Thank you for letting me review this book.

The idea of you by Amanda Prowse.
This was a emotional and heartwrenching read. Amanda books always pulls me in. Miscarriage can be a hard subject. A lot of different emotions. Very well written. 5*.

A heart wrenching book with an important story.
This book is very relevant and breaks down many stigmas faced when discussing children and motherhood.
I'd recommend this book to a friend.

incredible read. really enjoyed it. one of my favourite authors. found the characters emotional journey really moving.

Tackles the subject of the loss of a baby in a very gentle and sensitive way.
Slightly slow in parts, but a heartfelt and thought-provoking story.

This is a sweet romance with added depth and understanding to life's trials. There is a lot of heart present!
The novel deals with the brokenheartedness, the aching of a heart longing to hold her own baby and with the pain of miscarriage, the (often silent) suffering known to many. The authoress works with this heartbreaking issue with understanding and sensitivity.
And there is even a deeper break in Lucy's heart, a deeper healing needed to recover, the shame, pain and unforgiveness to recognize and to touch with gentleness. I like that twist very much, because this need for healing goes very deep.

Also, the maturity, values and civility presented by the characters is enviable and refreshing to read in the world of romances full of selfish and/or unsteady people.

Sure, the novel presents an ideal world of the perfect husbands and the possibility to solve e verything, which might not be realistic. But also this is why we read, right? And while not all is solvable - the novel presents quite wise ways of how to look to the issues from the other side and of how to grow into the better person.

And yes, it is catchy and readable while presenting all of these good values! :)

This was beautiful and intense. I could relate to Lucy and her desires, and, to some extent, how she dealt with her losses and the disappointment. It had me in tears as I turned pages.

Absolutely loved this book. Intensely moving, beautifully written with all the interweaving human relationships. Struck so many chords along the way. Highly, highly recommended

The Idea of You is a heartbreaking, emotional read. The topics are issues most can relate to: desires of wanting to be a mom, struggles of infertility, blended family drama, strain on a marriage and choosing career over being a mom. The story was well-written and pulls at your heart-strings but I had trouble connecting with the characters. They just seem petty and the "secret" was blown out of proportion. Seriously, weeks went by? And the way Jonah always called her "my Lucy" is nauseating.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Amanda Prowse for a copy of "The Idea of You" in exchange of an honest review.

Amanda Prowse tackles the subject of childlessness in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. There is a lot going on in this story. A touching tale of longing.

Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Idea of You. I voluntarily chose to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

The Idea of You is a family drama, with elements of romance, heartache, and teenage angst. Lucy Carpenter is newly married and quickly approaching forty. She and her new husband, Jonah, are eager to become parents, but the journey proves to be difficult. When Jonah's teenage daughter from a previous marriage comes to stay for the summer, will Lucy be able to put aside her own heartache to welcome the unfamiliar young woman? When life hands the family some huge obstacles, will they be able to survive intact?

The heartbreak of pregnancy issues is at the core of this novel, which the author handles delicately. The biggest problem that I had with The Idea of You is that there is simply too much going on, from the pregnancies, to the family dynamics, and to the parental issues. The story was predictable, as the plot pointed to the eventual ending. Overall, the author captured the emotions surrounding pregnancy issues very well, but there was too much going on to propel this book from good to great.

Wonderful book
Amanda prowes's books get better and better. Really well written fab story gets you hooked i did not want it to end Totally recommend for a good read. Really enjoyed i loved all amanda books

Unfortunately, I read this book back in 2017 but completely forgot to upload a review on here, so can't remember exactly what I was going to say about it!

Another superb read by this talented author. I just love Amanda’s books and this one was no exception,

While beautifully written, the primary part of the story was hard for me to connect with - the particular heartache of wanting (and then losing) a pregnancy is something I haven't really experienced. This book was a slow read for me, even once the teenage stepdaughter came to live with them (a storyline I COULD connect to). Overall, a pleasant read, but never quite stuck a chord for me.

Sorry for late review - just catching up after a busy 12 months. Loved this book a lot - this author always delivers great books - never disappointed - a great story with great characters and really well written. Will definitely read more by this author and thank you for the read. Much appreciated.

The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse was given to me thru Netgalley for a honest review.
What truly defines a family? Is it having children ( or child) of your own? Is it not having children, just the couple. Could it be a blended family? The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse is a book that I am sure quite a few people can relate,and I to a point.?
Having a child of your own can truly be a blessing, but how far are you willing to have your own child? How much strain does it put in your family? I could relate Lucy Capenter to a certain point. I, myself did not married until my very late twenties. From the week after our honeymoon, we tried for a family. Month after month we tried. Part of me became depressed, sad about not getting pregnant. I thought part of me failed, but my husband truly opened my eyes of his love for me. Not having a child together does not mean our marriage is over, or he would love me less as a woman, less of a wife, or lose his best friend. If we could not have a child of our own D.N.A. we could adopt or have a house full of fuzzy children.
The Idea of You by Amanda Prowse truly a wonderful, heart-breaking, heart-warming and honest story.
Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this story. The story was truly work of art.