I really enjoyed the idea of this book and the MC were likeable enough. However I kept getting confused with who was talking and had to double check which character was which. For me this led to a feeling of disjointedness which meant I didn’t enjoy the book as much as the story suggested I would

Kennedy, feeling stuck in life and reflecting on her past mistakes, impulsively books a retreat at a gay-owned bed and breakfast in Maine. There, she meets Logan, a persuasive stranger with whom she shares an intense connection during their getaway, leading them to grapple with the transient nature of their relationship and the possibility of fate bringing them together.

I really wish I liked this more than I did. To be honest, I found the writing style really difficult to engage with. For some reason, it just didn't flow easy for me to keep track on who was talking and what was going on. I found the voices quite similar, which is difficult when it's a dual perspective. I pushed through, but to be honest this was a really tough read for me.

Although the premise is quite interesting and the philosophical aspect was intriguing, this book just wasn't for me.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for a copy of this novel. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author, so didn't really know what to expect. I did enjoy So it went like this, the story is well written, I did struggle in some areas tho but the characters are very much likeable, The story has some depth to it and the main characters seem to be drawn to one another.

Not my favorite read. Regardless I would recommend as this might appeal to someone else.

Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes books.

This book was a journey into the intricacies of relationships and personal growth through escapism. Kennedy is fraught with her most recent breakup and very cliquey work group, which prompts her to take a vacation and spend some time at a B&B. Here is where she ultimately meets Logan, a sexy and flirty woman who throws a bone into Kennedy’s plan of isolation healing. The novel tracks the budding relationship between the two women and analyzes its many parts in a multiple POV format.

I wasn’t particularly smitten by this book. I really enjoyed the story and its concept, but the writing made it very difficult to follow along. At the beginning, I had a hard time remembering which POV I was reading because the voices of both characters sounded so similar. This did get better as the novel progressed, but the voices still remained very similar. I am also not a fan of the style of writing, it seems to run on and on without adding too much to the story itself. I think if this book were approached as a single POV, the writing style and character’s themselves would have been better.

Overall, I thought this book was just okay. The writing style and confusing character POV distinction lost me for a bit, but the content itself and the ending were what had me seeing the book through to the end.

Kennedy is trying to understand why yet another girlfriend was short term and did not look back when she walked away. Therapy is supposed to help but isn’t. Kennedy decides she needs a small vacation from her life. Here she meets Logan who shifts her axis at first glance. Logan who asks all the right questions and sees into the chaotic core of Kennedy.

So It Went Like This has dual perspectives advancing the story. For the first half of the novel both voices sounded similar and I had to refer back to the chapter heading for clarification. By the second half there is a strong distinction between the two.

There is a philosophical depth to this novel which I enjoyed however the wordiness surrounding Kennedy’s character bogged down the pace of the novel. Kennedy reminded me of the stream of consciousness writing style with her circuitous thinking patterns combined with unexpected tangential outliers of thought.

I have to say that the ending is the best that I have read in a long time. To me it more than makes up for some of my slogging at the beginning and it matches the author’s style perfectly.

I was definitely challenged by this author and she has my appreciation. I truly hope others will rise to her challenge as well.

I received a free advance review copy from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Fascinating!

Kennedy’s taking some time away after a failed relationship and some self-evaluation. Meeting Logan, the two of them strike up an unusual connection. Determined to win Kennedy over, Logan persuades her to indulge in their secluded get away location, but they’re both struggling with very personal things.

Such an insightful and thought-provoking story, told from different perspectives to give a well-rounded account of events and the developing relationship between Kennedy and Logan. Kennedy was easy to identify with. Going through all she was it was understandable she just wanted to get away from it all and escape reality. It was brilliant how meeting Logan was like fate, depicting a typical situation we can all relate to. Everyone at some moment will have had that moment they wanted to be alone when someone came along and you didn’t know you needed their presence.

In a way everything that happened was magical and an exploration of life at its best. Throwing curveballs and the unexpected, disrupting plans for solitude, and bringing people into our lives to teach lessons or provide moments of realisation. That was definitely happening to Kennedy but there was no way to avoid Logan. Something bigger than both of them was at play and the way it brought them together as a great reminder that life will provide what you need, when you need it, so just go with it.

A great story, with much depth and self-exploration that not only leads Kennedy and Logan but has a profound effect on the reader to. I loved their connection and learned so much about just being vulnerable and giving into the natural opportunities that life presents to you.

Kennedy is a paralegal and feels stuck in her routines. She has a pattern of seeking out her ex when her current love interests fizzle. At the start of the story we get to know her while she talks with her therapist. Seeking a change she decides to escape to a secluded bed and breakfast on the coast of Maine for the 4th of July. She meets Logan who is also staying at the B&B. Logan came as kind of a wingwoman to her best friend Tanner. (They are not involved.)

The story is told in alternating POV’s. And both characters are either thinking in streams of conscious thoughts or the writing is dialogue. There is little to no narrative. I found it hard to style of writing hard to get into. A lot of connecting happens in a short holiday weekend. There is flirting and humor but overall the style of writing was more exhausting to me than fun. The story itself is fine but I found it hard to connect to the characters. Others may enjoy it more.

Thank You to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC in exchange for a review.

DNF. I really tried to like this book, but I gave up about a third of the way through. The description seemed quite interesting, but the lyrical writing style made it difficult for me to read. In addition I didn’t connect with either of the main characters. I do encourage others to give this book a try since is just one person’s opinion.

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kennedy feels her life is stuck while talking to her therapist her therapist gives her advice that’s got her thinking. She books a getaway to find herself and maybe along the way she’ll learn just because you make mistakes doesn’t means your life is stuck it’s means you have a chance to be a better version of yourself. Kennedy and Logan meet and they both feel different with each other as they spend time together Kennedy starts to feel at peace but wonders how her relationship with Logan would go. I like the character of Logan and how she goes with the flow doesn’t means she doesn’t have her moments of crisis love her friendship with her best friend Tanner who is hoot and dramatic how she gets Tanner to talk instead of wallowing in her feelings.


I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

I really enjoyed the writing here. It took me a few chapters to get into it, and I had to re-read in the beginning just to make sure I was tracking. The writing is lyrical with some lines begging to be read out loud. The writing is completely different than anything that I've read from this genre but the storyline is familiar. This is a fun read and I would recommend.

Kennedy tired of everything, her job, her love life, finally she book a getaway to breath. She meet Logan, who eager to get to know Kennedy. Logan herself feel different with Kennedy, everything Kennedy do seem cute and make her happy, they spend time talking without realise time fly. Kennedy have her peace and answer during her getaway time and now she curious how her relationship with Logan heading to.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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