Alison Cochrun's books are always great reads and this one was no different. This one is definitely more emotional than the previous books and I was crying by the end of it. Former childhood friends Logan and Rosemary are forced to work together when their former english teacher and mentor, Joe, wants to take a cross country road trip as his final wish. The road trip from Oregon to Maine turns into a life changing summer for both Logan and Rosemary. I thought both main characters were so interesting. Both Rosemary and Logan go on individual journeys throughout this book, but I loved that that they also rediscovered who they were as adults. I really loved how they became closer and cleared up their miscommunications from their teenage years. While the romance between Logan and Rosemary was the main focus, I also really loved the relationship they both had with Joe. I loved how much both women appreciated having Joe as a mentor growing up as they were both figuring out their identities and deciding what they wanted from their futures. The last few chapters absolutely wrecked me and I was crying while listening to the audiobook. Cochrun always writes characters with so much depth and these characters are really well developed. There was some repetition in the writing and the middle portion was a little slow, but overall this was a great read. An excellent sapphic summer romance, I would recommend this to romance fans!

DNF at idk like 10%

I am absolutely sick of authors jamming in as much "approved white queer experience queer pop culture" as possible in every sentence in lieu of, oh, I don't know, actually developing a plot and telling a good story. While the premise of this story is believable, the overwhelming sopping of cliche queer pop culture is off-putting. I want to wring this story out and shake away all of the unnecessary lines that a simple round of actual editing might help with so we're left with a readable story. Because there is good bones here. And I believe this author has the capabilities of writing a fun, witty, well-plotted story without listing every actress who was in a queer relationship on television like a Buzzfeed listicle-- as if knowing this information and using it in this way is a measure of how gay something is, as if a reader has to get every reference to be considered queer enough to read this story. It's sloppy writing and it's slopping storytelling.

Listen, if you're writing a story about thirty year olds, write a damn story about thirty year olds. Give them some depth and personalities, not just a collection of references like a sitcom side character. I get it. Pop culture is cool. Queer pop culture is cool. But it's not some inside joke that you have to elbow me in the ribs about for 300 pages. Stop using references that are dated before the book is even published, I beg of you all.

This book was a great exploration of grief, love, and growth. I absolutely did cry many times.

Pros:
- Road trip! Lots of interesting and real places that were described really well
- Opposites attract but yet they also have a lot of similarities which was cool
- Friends to enemies to lovers
- This entire book was emotional and had some tough conversations. Left me thinking about a lot in my personal life which is always a plus
- Drag Kings & Queens
- Very realistic discussion of what being a caregiver is - especially towards the end. Also the importance of having someone there to care for the caregivers! - A lot of great discussions about marginalized identities and how race can impact queerness & safety.
- Rosemary is my all-time favorite! Yes she had issues, but I loved seeing her growth throughout the book. She's someone I saw a lot of myself in.

Cons:
- How many times do I have to hear some variation of "Her mouth puckered into a cat's butthole"
- I really struggled with Logan as a character
- Logan was clearly not ready to be in a long-term relationship yet, this is one of the times that we didn't see everything wrapped up perfectly in a romance at the end and instead saw her going to therapy or even a flash-forward to several months/a year after she had gone to therapy and then she gets together with Rosemary
- In the first 10% or so of the book one character makes a rude comment about Gen Z/Zillenials and how they wouldn't understand what it's like to get older when that's also a large target for the readers of this book. Also some of us are literally almost 30. The age range is huge!
- Again, Logan was insufferable - believing that Rosemary was straight and laughed in her face. Then again writing off Rosemary's neurodivergence.

Thank you NetGalley for this review copy. This was a really great read and I really loved the character building. Ah, the good ol' stuck in a car story.

It took me longer than expected to finish Here We Go Again. Not because this book was not stunning, but because my grandma was also on the decline and I found it difficult to read Joe's journey. This book tackles heavy topics of grief that feel incredibly realistic. I especially appreciated seeing different ways people choose to grieve between Rosemary and Logan. I cried numerous times while reading this book, and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a way to let out some tears. Something I did struggle with in this book is the constant miscommunication between the two FMC's. I felt as though if they were able to be more open with each other, certain issues would have been resolved earlier.

I thought this was a good story, however I almost wish it was just a contemporary fiction story about Joe's final trip across the country and facing his one regret. I think I could've used more of that part of the story. Logan and Rosemary kind of got on my nerves a bit but I did like them when they were actually being nice and getting along lol. There was a lot of repetition when Logan talks about herself or describes herself (and the descriptions were not flattering....). Also, the cursing of celebrity names got old real quick. I did enjoy the ending and this book did make me quite emotional at times which is how I landed at a 3 star rating.

I’m obsessed. It blends in two beautiful (queer af love) stories into one breathtaking story—It was just so well done and written. The way that Alison utilizes one story of a person’s life and how they want to get to end, to hold a mirror to the main characters and what they want in life is just?? So good?? It tackles grief, the diversity of the ADHD spectrum, coming into your queer identity, how to address the uncomfortable truths about yourself, and has phenomenal demisexual representation. There were also a lot of moments of queer joy, particularly for those of the older generation and shows bits and pieces of queer history. This book is so fucking gay. It’s really about becoming who you ACTUALLY want to be, how important it can be to take risks, and to live this life with no regrets.

This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster. Logan and Rosemary, once childhood best friends turned estranged adults, are reunited for a cross-country road trip to fulfill their former teacher Joe's final wish. Their journey is filled with unresolved feelings, personal growth, and the complexities of grief.

I was deeply moved by the way the story handled themes of loss and reconciliation. The characters' neurodivergent experiences added depth and authenticity to their interactions. While the romance was subtle, the emotional resonance of their shared history and the road trip's transformative nature kept me engaged throughout.

This book was written for you if:
1. You appreciate stories about rekindled friendships and second chances.
2. You're drawn to narratives that explore grief and personal growth.
3. You enjoy road trip settings that serve as a backdrop for character development.

I thought this book was just okay, I wanted to like it more than I did. I felt like it was intended to be written more as internal monologue and be very personal but it’s a little bit overly tell when it should be show in the style of writing so I didn’t feel like I really knew any of the characters.

Alison Cochrun is an author I’ve both loved and, at times, felt let down by, but I’m thrilled to say that Logan and Rosemary’s story was an absolute five-star read for me.

Chaotic Logan and uptight Rosemary were once inseparable best friends, but now they cannot stand one another. Both in their 30s, both women are living lives far from the adventurous futures they once imagined. Still rooted in their small hometown and working as English teachers at their alma mater, they find themselves stuck in familiar routines and unresolved feelings.

Everything changes when their beloved former English teacher and lifelong mentor reveals he only has a few months to live. His final wish? For Logan and Rosemary to take him on a cross-country road trip - from Washington State to the Grand Canyon, down to the Gulf Coast, and all the way up to coastal Maine. What unfolds is a journey that’s as much about finding themselves as it is about finding their way back to each other.

This story is bursting with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Cochrun strikes a masterful balance between the joy and humor of a class rom-com road trip and the weight of grief and reflection. That delicate blend - where laughter and heartbreak sit side by side - is what made this book so powerful. The rom-com moments endear you to the characters, making you laugh and swoon, while the moments of grief, fear, and vulnerability hit all the harder because you’ve come to care so deeply.

Logan and Joe were magnetic- charismatic and layered with inner turmoil - but it was Rosemary I saw myself in the most. Her type-A exterior, shaped by deep-seated anxiety and a need for control, was portrayed with such care and authenticity. I truly admire how Cochrun captures these complexities on the page.

What also stood out to me was the dual POV. By showing us both Logan and Rosemary’s internal worlds, Cochrun allows us to see their flaws and strengths from multiple angles. These two are two sides of the same coin - each shaped by trauma, each coping in their own way. Their romance unfolds gradually and beautifully. It’s not just about rekindling old love, but about truly seeing each other again - past the old habits and defenses, to the heart of who they are now.

This is a moving, heartfelt, and beautifully written story of friendship, healing, and second chances.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

One of my favorite books of 2024! I loved how this second chance romance was more intrapersonal and the dual POV helped a lot. This book will speak to anyone who had a teacher or even an English teacher who touched you, this book is for you. But you'll want to have tissues on hand because it made me SOB. This was an excellent book and I loved the road trip element. One of my favorite tropes is having two characters who dislike each other or need to talk something out and putting them into a car for x amount of hours lol

Another addition to this book is both female protagnoists have ADHD and talk about how differently it affects them.

Such a great book!

3.5 stars.

The first half of this episode I was not vibing with it. I found all the characters super frustrating. The way Logan and Joe were disrespecting Rosemary drove me crazy, but I wasn’t loving Rosemary’s character either.

But the second half really pulled me in. There was a brief discussion of asexuality which I did appreciate, however I got the impression that rosemary was Demisexual and that wasn’t mentioned as an option. The drag scene made this book for me!! I really liked Joe and remy’s love, and the ending of the book in Maine was so beautiful. I did end up really appreciating this story, I’m just not sure I really believe in the love between Logan and rosemary. It felt kind of sudden the switch from hate to love. But overall this was still a really solid read.

Love Cochrun's work and loved this one!
Her character development is top notch and you feel like you are right beside the characters as they go on their journeys.
I loved the main characters' relationship with Joe and their relationship with each other. While sad at times, the story is also humorous and hopeful. An unlikely pair of people finding each other and figuring out how to make life work.
A beautiful book!

I absolutely adore this book! 5 stars! Made me cry and yearn in the absolute best way. Alison is a master at the emotional enemies to lovers in the best way!

A road trip, second chance sapphic romance that brought forth truths and embracing impending good and bad changes. Friends to rivals to lovers, almost too carefree Logan and uptight Rosemary embark on a cross country road trip with their dying former teacher/mentor Joe. Along the way, they learn to open up and see their love for each other, while Joe reconnects with someone from his past. There some humorous moments, some serious moments and some sad moments-together creating an awakening, witty story.

I loved the first book in this series and Here We Go Again was another fantastic read. This author is so skilled at blending romance with deeply moving topics and creating characters who are perfectly flawed. This book had so much sweetness and sll the feels!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

Here We Go Again is a sapphic, enemies to lovers, second chance childhood friends to lovers romance about two former best friends that take their mentor/coworker on his "death trip" across country. I absolutely loved Joe (and even more with Remy), and the ending made me cry even though I knew what was coming.

Honestly, I enjoyed the chapters and scenes with Joe more than I enjoyed the romance between Logan and Rosemary, because they just frustrated me. I loved hearing about Joe's past and what he was like when he was younger.

I liked how both Logan and Rosemary were neurodivergent and it manifested in different ways in each of them. They both had flaws and recognized that about themselves and each other.

One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that Joe was Logan and Rosemary's teacher when they were in high school, and they remained close as adults. As a former teacher, I'm still close with several students, and I like knowing that I had an impact on their lives. Showing how much Joe meant to the girls throughout their lives, to the point that they are driving Joe across country on his death trip, really struck a chord with me.

I feel so bad for Logan and Rosemary but they make tremendous content. Sometimes you just need a book about roadtrip hijinx, prank wars, and belligerent sexual tension.

This is an emotional romcom. I love childhood best friends second chance romances and I love road trip books. I felt the love between Joe and the three people who loved him most. This also had good banter and steamy scenes. But what I appreciated most was the portrayal of two characters whose neurodivergence and coping present in different ways - one is a bit chaotic, and one is overly structured - which I thought was such a good juxtaposition.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun was unfortunately disappointing to me. I was hoping for a little bit more chemistry and depth in the characters.