Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. I really liked the premise and the idea of them writing letters too each other, but it just seemed to be alot about sex and that's not my cup of tea. I was hoping for more. Thought it was a rom com when I requested it.

Embarking on this auditory journey, I found myself captivated by the allure of a world illuminated by letters. The storyteller skillfully transported me back in time, painting vibrant scenes with words that spoke of a bygone era.

Each letter carried a weight of emotion, weaving a tapestry of connection and depth. The narrative's gentle cadence resonated with the romantic charm inherent in handwritten correspondence, evoking a sense of longing for a simpler time.

As the story unfolded, the delicate dance of pen on paper became a symphony of sentiment, leaving a lasting impression that lingered in the heart and mind.

This book… THIS BOOK! I’m genuinely upset that this book didn’t come into my life sooner. I have been looking for a book for many years that is like this. It’s the perfect mature version works from John Green, Ned Vizzini, and David Levithan. So if you like them like I do, this book with blow your socks off. Perfectly profound, funny, and slightly pretentious in the best way. I’ve already placed an order for a physical copy of this book to re-read and annotate as well as bought tickets to the movie!

I can’t get over all the love and loss in this book and how it helped the characters grow and come together. I’m gonna be thinking about this book for years to come.

This was too raunchy for me; too many descriptions of sex and at 12% it seems the only thing that has happened is both characters talking about sex and orgasms. Not for me, sorry! I was hoping for a rom-com.

This dramatic work is perhaps a bit on the romance side, but really much more on the adult drama side of things. It is gritty and at times the two main characters reveal their flaws in uncomfortable detail, but it is also a great examination of how we get to know one another, the secrets we share and the ones we hide, and the parts of ourselves that shape us that we then choose to ignore and never speak of. The writing flows well, the narrators are well chosen, and the playback quality is superb. It isn't a light beach read, or a feel good pick me up, but it is a thoughtful and intriguing look at these two lives and how they intersect. In the end it isn't my preferred genre, so I'm docking it one star just because it was perhaps miscategorized as "romance" when really that doesn't fit the feel of the work. If you're looking for introspective gritty drama with plenty of descriptions of platonic sex grab this one!

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where contemporary romance is popular.

Jane and John are both burned out on dating and meet at a dull wedding in 2003 where they stumble into a coat room to have sex and decide not to go down that familiar path. Instead they decide to confess their sorted pasts to one another and see if honesty is the better approach to take.

Romance is not usually what I choose to read, but the premise of this one sounded good. I liked the flawed characters and I thought the narration by Kirby Heybourne and Renee Roudman was very good. This isn’t a typical romcom and I enjoyed the time period and the set up. It’s quite funny and yet tragic at times. I’m looking forward to seeing this one. The movie starring Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff will be released in January of 2024.