I enjoyed the romance and angst that occurred in this book. The character development was top tier awesome.

This book just didn’t flow the way I was hoping it would. Sadly I ended up not finishing it despite my hopes to push through.

When writing books that include grief, it can be hard to accurately show how it’s affected all the characters, but in my opinion, Alice Kellen has succeeded; she shows how the death of the couple has affected not only the MC/s but also the side characters. And how they cope with the loss. While the characters have faults within themselves, they deal with them in realistic ways; they are likeable and always have a reason for their actions. There were many times my jaw hung open during this, and I can say with confidence that this book has exceeded my expectations.

However, I would’ve liked to see a better description of what each character looked like, as many readers build pictures in their heads.


Would I recommend this to friends or family?


Yes, I would; it is a gorgeously written book, amazingly poetic, and handles grief and love incredibly well.

Who I would recommend this to:


romance lovers
people who like a bit of a cry
people who enjoy double POVs
hopeless romantics

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I was intrigued by the plot in the summary. However, I found Axel's approach to "helping" Leah with her illness to be frustrating. It's not something that can simply be fixed by someone else, and it's important to treat it as a medical condition. Despite the fact that the author has done research for other books, I don't think it was as reflected in this one.

Sadly, the characters were the worst part of the book for me. Axel's behavior was creepy and inappropriate, and Leah's trauma was used as a plot device. I found it difficult to finish the book.

However, I do understand why some people might enjoy this novel. The 10-year age difference between the main characters might be a concern for some, but I could relate to it. The characters felt authentic, and I appreciated how the author handled mental illness. While the story was predictable, it was still an easy read that focused on character development and a mature relationship in a YA framework.

Overall, I don't think I can recommend this book, but I acknowledge that it could have its appeal for certain readers.

Not for me! DNF. Didn’t realize this was a primarily Spanish audience novel. Which is fine, but I know there’s a lot I won’t get, and because it reads funny for me also.