A great read.

The story is told between modern day, from the points of view of Georgia and Noah, and also letters between Scarlett and Jameson from the 1940s. Noah wants the job of finishing the novel left incomplete buy Scarlett when she died, but will Georgia let him have the job and write it the way he wants?

A twist in the story I was not expecting!

I finished this book with tears in my eyes, feeling emotionally drained, and had a smile on my face. Rebecca Yarros definitely knows how to rip your heart out and still leave you with a happily ever after. This book takes you back and forth between the love story of Scarlet and Jameson during the Battle of Britain in World War II and present day between Georgia and Noah.

Georgia is recovering from a divorce after a very unhappy marriage filled with infidelity and founded on lies. She has spent a lifetime having her heart broken by the people who should be putting her first. Georgia was essentially raised by her Great-Grandmother Scarlet. Scarlet was a much beloved romance novelist with an amazing personal history. Scarlet and her sister Constance served in the Women's Auxillary Air Force during World War II. While serving, she met and fell in love with an American fighter pilot - Jameson. They got married and had a baby very quickly - and amidst the backdrop of the uncertainty and fear that the war brings with it.

You start the book from a place where you know that Scarlet and Jameson's love story didn't even with a happily ever after for them. All the pages of their story are bittersweet - and have a lingering anxiety to them. Waiting for tragedy to happen. In the mean time, Georgia and Noah are bickering back and forth about how Noah can finish the novel version of Scarlet and Jameson's love story that she has left unfinished all these years. Does he give them the happily ever after Scarlet's readers would expect - or give the ending the Noah would write in his Nicholas Sparks-esque novels?

I adored the story and was highly emotionally invested in every part of it. The emotions of every person in the story really jump off the page at you. You so want everyone to have a happily ever after - including the side characters in the book. Even now, writing this I am getting teary again thinking about the ending.

I highly recommend this book - but be sure to have your tissue box waiting. I also want to give a content warning for a bit of unexpected content - <spoiler> physical abuse and parental estrangement/abandonment</spoiler>,

I was very lucky to receive this as an ARC from NetGalley, but these opinions are all my own.

The Things We Leave Unfinished is not one but two great love stories. For some reason, I was far more drawn to Georgia and Noah but both stories were great. This books has, as they say, "all the feels". There was so much joy and yet buckets of tears. Scarlett and Jameson fall in love easily but in the worst of times and circumstances. Georgia must work through tons of baggage before she can find her love for Noah in a relatively easy time.

At her young age, Georgia has been through an awful lot. A flaky mother who more often than not left her to her great-grandmother to raise and a loveless marriage and bitter divorce. Noah has an ego, his writing has brought him success but he's not prepared for the feelings he quickly starts having for Georgia.

Scarlett was the best of grandmothers and a hugely successful writer. Her story so poignant and tragic. Can Noah do it justice? Or more accurately, will Georgia let him do it right?

Georgia handles her mom in a manner that I was not a fan of but it fit the story so well I can't complain. It's a definition of who Georgia is, why she's that way and how she's going to grow. Another level of feelings.

And the ending? I have to admit I did not see that coming until late in the book! This book was so well written, I had not choice but to give it 5 stars.

The Things we Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros is a wonderful standalone novel. We meet our heroine, Georgia Stanton, who returns home to her deceased grandmother’s estate in Colorado, which she inherited. Georgia is coming off of a divorce from her movie mogul husband, who was cheating on her, and all she cares about is her privacy. Stopping at the local book store, she runs into an arrogant man, and they both get into a discussion on romance books. Scarlett Stanton was a famous beloved romance author, and Georgia grandmother, who always thought Noah Harrison ended his books without happy endings.

Georgia quickly goes home, only to find her mother, whom she rarely sees (unless she needs money), looking over papers belonging to her grandmother. She learns her mother is trying to sell the unfinished book of Scarlett Stanton, much to Georgia’s dismay. The editor is there discussing arrangements, and to make matters worse, they want Noah Harrison to finish Scarlett’s book; and when someone else arrives at the house, it is that young man she met in the book store; who happens to be Noah Harrison. Georgia will put a stop to this, but her mother begs her that she needs this money, and Georgia will give in but with restrictions that she controls.
What follows is an amazing story between two time periods; the present time with Georgia and Noah and the past with Scarlett and Jameson. The basis of the story is the beautiful romance between Scarlett falling in love with World War II pilot, Jameson, which gave the feel of all those old times historical romances, and fully left open to an ending to that story. The author does do multiple chapters revolving around Scarlett and Jameson in a row, and then it starts switching back and forth to Noah and Georgia.

Noah is determined to work on that novel, and come up with a fitting ending to this novel, especially a happy ending. Georgia, who currently isn’t in the romantic frame of mind, does not want a happy ending, just the sad truth of what happened. The both of them get off on the wrong foot, and it does take time for that to change, as later they begin to fall for each other.

Scarlett and Jameson’s love story were heartwarming and wonderful. You can’t help fall in love with them over and over. As I said, at first, we could not see anything happening between Noah and Georgia, but it was fun to see this change into another sweet romance; which turned into a great modern-day romance. However, we did spend a lot of time worrying if Noah and Georgia would open their hearts to each other.
In each of the time periods, we had some wonderful secondary characters and some evil ones. In the past (Scarlett and Jameson), her sister Constance was wonderful, as was Jameson’s pilot friend. Scarlett’s mother and father were terrible. In the present, Georgia’s friends were very good, as was Adam, Noah’s friend. I did not like Georgia’s ex Damian, nor her mother, Ava.

Rebecca Yarros wrote an amazing enchanting story filled with love, heartbreak, tragedy, sadness and happiness. I will note that I was totally blindsided by a twist at the end, which made this even more intriguing. Very well done. The Things We Leave Unfinished is a captivating must read.

This was a cute story. It was a lot of fun to read. Every second, something was happening. It was a bit emotional and overwhelming for someone who likes sweet romances but a good one.

I fell in love with Rebecca Yarros’s writing with the very first chapter of her book, Full Measures. Each book of hers I’ve read since has been wonderfully entertaining reads. But this one. This one is phenomenal!

NICUnurse’s Rating: I’m not even sure where to begin with this book. There is so much packed between the covers of it. There are so many working parts that had to be executed flawlessly for it to flow well. It’s a story within a story. It’s a contemporary romance, and it’s a historical romance with some elements of women’s fiction thrown in for good measure. The story follows our contemporary hero and heroine, Georgia and Noah, as well as our historical hero and heroine, Jameson and Scarlett. Told from four different points of view and a nonlinear timeline, as well as a few letters from our historical couple, it’s wonderfully complex yet incredibly easy to read and to follow the plot. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to read this one because it’s not a quick read, and once you dig in, you are not going to want to put it down.

This book evoked so, so many emotions. From the frustration, admiration, and animosity of Georgia and Noah, to the epic love story of Jameson and Scarlett, then the intense desire to know how it all played out regarding the unfinished book’s real and fictional aspects, at any given point in the story, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling all of my emotions were so entangled. I don’t usually care for historical romances, but the way this one was packaged in this particular book, I was riveted. I could go on for days and wax poetic regarding just how much I loved this book, but I’m afraid I would end up spoiling some aspect of the story for readers, and that would just be…tragic.

Obviously, I’m a huge fan of Rebecca Yarros’s books, and I’ve honestly loved them all. But I must say that this is honestly her best work yet. It takes immense talent, as well as skill and imagination, to write a story like this, and I’m beyond impressed at how seamlessly she makes it seem. I’m positive this book will top my Best Reads of 2021 list! If I could give this book more than five stars, I would do so in a heartbeat.

I give The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros 5 out of 5 stars!

First off, I'm going to qualify this entire review by saying I do not normally read romance books. When I say I don't read romance books, I mean I generally dislike romance books.

That being said, it wasn't too badly written. It seemed to move along at a fairly quick pace. It had a fairly intricate plot and the characters, besides being supernaturally gorgeous, were pretty believable.

I would have to say that if you enjoy Romance Books, you will most likely enjoy this.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this. All opinions are my own.

OMG, I simply could not put this book down once I started. I typically don't like stories that bounce back and forth between two different time lines, however Rebecca Yarros made the transitions so seamless that I hardly noticed them. I was immediately drawn to all of the characters, but especially Georgia. Her first interaction with Noakes (and many others afterward) had me cracking up laughing. The dual like ve stories between Georgia and Noah and Scarlett and Jamison were both breathtaking and heartbreaking. There were definitely tears shed several times over their stories. The twist at the end definitely surprised me and caused all sorts of emotion. For anyone who is a fan of epic love stories, sacrifice, and the occasional steamy sex scene this is a must read.

I won’t lie. At first, I was a tad put off by getting into Georgia and Noah (and the duplicity of Ava), only to be thrust into the 40s timeline of Scarlett and Constance. But then, I was sucked into the story, the mystery, the angst and arguing between Georgia and Noah, and holy cannoli, that bombshell of absolute, undeniable truth. This read had me tearing up, wanting to yell, and laughing at the arrogance of Damien...and his fabulous takedown by Georgia (courtesy of her Gran’s contractual brilliance). The lengths Noah was willing to go to in order to prove himself right, then prove himself worthy, made him a winner to me. And the fact that Georgia was willing to make her own moves to salvage love and reputation made her the friend everyone would want to have.

Sure, this was a longer book. But you know what? It was necessary to get the entire story told as completely as it was. I’d say to get the tissues ready and find a comfortable place to read, because you’re not going to want to put this one down until you’re at the very last page. And then have yourself a good sigh and stare off into space while reflecting on how perfectly this book turned expectations on their ear many times along the way.

A wonderful read and a great way to start off the new year.

The story was so different from anything I’ve read in a while. The characters were phenomenal and their story unique and captivating. Rebecca Yarros did a great job bringing EVERYTHING together so that the story flowed from beginning to end. With every new chapter I felt myself getting more invested in the story...wondering, anticipating. The “feels” that jumped off the page and the romance so beautifully written are just a couple of the elements that elevated this story from a “3-stars read” to a “5-stars favorite read”. I won’t say much more, except it was definitely more enjoyable going in blind and discovering everything as I read along.

I swooned. I cried. I laughed. I loved it!

This is my first Rebecca Yarros novel, and it certainly won’t be my last. The Things We Leave Unfinished is a captivating and immersive read that introduces two unforgettable romances. The story switches between the present day and the days of World War II seamlessly and with distinct narration and characterization in both.

I loved Scarlett and Jameson’s epic love story, set amidst the chaos of war. They had a once in a lifetime love that defied so many obstacles. War, distance, and family expectations continually threatened their happily-ever-after. They met at a time when everything was uncertain, and they proved that their love was lasting and true.

Though I love their classic, timeless tale, the contemporary romance between Scarlett and Noah stood out for me. The enemies-to-lovers trope is one of my favorites, and I loved the way Scarlett and Noah’s relationship developed. They have amazing chemistry and a shared love of Georgia’s great-grandmother. I love their witty banter, fun and revealing texts, and their feelings for each other. Noah and Georgia are as drawn together as Scarlett and Jameson were all those years ago, even though their lives are very different.

As Georgia heals from a failed marriage and tries to redefine herself as a newly single and independent woman, she also has to deal with the loss of her great-grandmother and the subsequent publication of Scarlett’s most treasured story. Add Noah, the arrogant, wealthy, ridiculously handsome, and charming author who wants to finish Scarlett’s story, as well as a demanding and greedy mother, and Georgia’s life is turned totally upside down.

Though their lives are very different and take place in different decades, there are several similarities between the characters in each. I found it interesting how much Georgia and Noah paralleled the older couple. Like Scarlett, Georgia has a turbulent and toxic relationship with all but one female in her family, and Georgia’s family has self-serving expectations, much like Scarlett’s. The women are both independent and intelligent and willing to take risks in order to be true to themselves.

Unlike the women, Noah and Jameson both have larger and more loving connections with their families. The men are both strong and confident and willing to put their hearts on their sleeves to show their women how in love they are. Both couples have strong connections and love deeply, and their use of correspondence helps to strengthen and deepen their bonds.

I also love the exploration of different kinds of love. Sisterly bonds, passionate but short love affairs, deep and true love, and familial love abound throughout the story. I love the messages about love and life and the bonds of family and think Yarros did an exceptional job of highlighting the variety of fulfilling relationships in life. No love is the same, and the author explores this idea powerfully and poignantly.

This is a heart-warming, romantic, and heart-breaking read that took me on an emotional roller coaster ride, and I enjoyed every minute of it. From the harsh realities of war to the painful loss of one you love to the hope of new love, Yarros takes the reader on an epic and unforgettable journey. Thanks so much to NetGalley, Entangled, and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

Yet again Rebecca Yarros has shown her skill and prowess with beautifully presented manipulations of the written word. She can produce just about anything with her trusty pen, typewriter or computer.

In The Things We Leave Unfinished we have not one but two stories of love, running concurrently and seamlessly regardless of being set in two very different eras.

The authorial voice switches from an historical to contemporary tone so efficiently that the movie reel playing in the reader's head changes time and scene effortlessly.

The stories of Jameson and Scarlett as well as Georgia and Noah almost play second fiddle to the expertise that has been employed in the production of this stunning novel and, if I had to choose which couple I rooted for most I'd have to completely honest and take my love of romance back to WWII Britain, going against the grain of my preferred romance genre.

This is quite simply a stunning book and a fabulous way to end my reading for 2020.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the arc of this book. All opinions are my own.

I am staring into space with my heart on the floor and tears streaming down my face. Wow. This is my first Rebecca Yarros novel and I’d now like her to continually break my heart and put it back together in the pages of a book.

Bouncing between Georgia, Noah and the past, the way this novel was constructed gives you a view into life, death, hurt, heartbreak and coming out on the other side stronger. I’m not sure how she did it, but this flowed beautifully, giving you a book willingly ripping your heart out from the sheer beauty.

I can’t even form words over how good this was. The past romance, the present romance, the flow, the prose, the characters. All of it was fantastic. If you love romance, this is an absolute MUST READ.

This is the first time I’m read anything by this author, it won’t be my last and I’ll definitely need to make sure I have tissues at the ready! Talk about an emotional rollercoaster the author puts you through! Weaving two stories of love, deception, heartbreak and heartbreak. The characters are so real and you become so invested that your heart breaks for all they are going through!

I don’t want to spoil this book by recapping the story, all I’ll say is a book like this is a rare gem, one that will leave you emotionally satisfied