Goodness. There’s a lot in this book. The prose makes you really think about love and of its possible to really love the sane way twice. The poetry throughout the book is definitely thought provoking. There’s a lot to take in, sort through, and comprehend. This isn’t a usual pick for me. I thought the information about the birds was extraneous and unnecessary.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced eARC! Laws of Love and Logic is a wonderful debut novel that truly delivers on every front. While it presents itself as a love story, it’s much more than that—touching on deep and timely themes such as religion, politics, family dynamics, and personal heartache.

One of the strongest aspects of the book is its characters. Each one feels vivid and real, with personalities that stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page. The relationships are complex and beautifully written, but the bond between the sisters stood out the most for me. It added a rich emotional depth that, in some ways, eclipsed the romantic storyline.

This was a book I didn’t want to put down—I finished it in just two days. It’s thoughtful, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest. For a debut, it’s incredibly well-crafted and shows a lot of promise for what’s to come from this author.

I’m genuinely glad I got to read this one.

Lily is married despite a past of heartbreak and grief. But then the boy from her past reemerges. She has questions about what tore them apart that night long ago and if they could come back together but also she has the comfort and safety of her second love already. This was very emotional throughout. It really is about forgiveness and love. I could have done without so much quantum theory and science stuff though. Overall a great read and I look forward to more books by the author. 3.5 stars.

Thanks for the advance read. I enjoyed the story and always enjoy a new author. Good luck with the book

I chose this book as it is set in Rhode Island and I am from here. It isn't my typical pick. I am really glad I chose it. It took me a little to build into it, but I am glad I did. It was well written and well developed. So many emotions while I read. And the gut punch at the end.

Debra Curtis has crafted an emotionally resonant debut that delves into one of literature's most enduring themes -the complexity of human love and its many manifestations. Laws of Love and Logic succeeds in avoiding the typical love triangle clichés by grounding its central conflict in genuine psychological realism and moral complexity.

This is an amazing effort for a debut novel. The relationship between sisters carries through the storyline addressing the major themes of love, loss, and grief. I was swept up into their world from the beginning to a satisfying conclusion.

Lily is the eldest of two daughters raised in a family that honored both religion and science. Additionally, their mother imparted strong beliefs in women’s rights and abilities resulting in two beautiful, intelligent young women – each with different personalities and lifepaths. Their mother’s death left wounds that was never properly healed, which for Lily was compounded by the tragic loss of her first love a few years later. Subsequently, she settles for a safe, secure marriage to a good, loving man, a professor like her father. Jane, her sister, is a free spirit who is uses drugs, alcohol and sex to deal with a reality she finds tedious and treats her talent for solving mathematical theorems as a hobby rather than a career. Despite the contrast in their lifestyles, the bond between the sisters is strong and resilient.

I found myself occasionally bogged down in details of ornithology and quantum theory, but this did not detract from my enjoyment of the novel. I particularly liked the ongoing reference to “the boy” as a literary device referring to Lily’s first and ongoing love. Overall, this book was entertaining while simultaneously making me feel and think …reflecting the words in the title: love and logic. Kudos to the author on her first novel. I look forward to more.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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This book is a masterclass of nuance, which is something our society and culture desperately needs more of. I was astonished that Laws of Love and Logic was the author’s debut novel. The characters were so realistic and unlike any I have read before. This book will make you cry, laugh and think. Something I think is priceless, especially now.

I chose this book by the cover (yes I admit) but I finished it in 2 days because of the story. Two sisters raised in the Catholic faith by parents who believed in science and taught them that questioning the man-made church’s teachings does not conflict with the Church built by Jesus. After losing their mother as children and a tragic event in high school the sisters cope in very different ways but remain close. There are several love stories within the novel but the one I found most drawn to is the love of the sisters.

Laws of Love and Logic es una novela de corte literario que sigue la vida de Lily Webb a lo largo de varias décadas, desde su infancia marcada por una profunda educación católica y feminista, hasta su adultez, donde el pasado y el amor perdido siguen teniendo un peso enorme en sus decisiones. Ambientada entre Rhode Island y Nueva York, la historia explora la identidad, la espiritualidad, las heridas de la infancia y, sobre todo, el amor no resuelto.

La lectura fue entretenida, con una narrativa cuidada y momentos realmente conmovedores. Sin embargo, debo admitir que no fue una historia para mí. Aunque me mantuvo interesada, no logré conectar emocionalmente como esperaba, especialmente con las decisiones sentimentales de Lily.

Me sentí mal por Marshall, porque al final es evidente que ella siempre amó al otro, a su primer amor, al chico, y que Marshall fue, en cierta forma, un premio de consolación.

También de llamar al otro el chico fue raro porque fue importante para la historia, pero el lector nunca logra saber su nombre.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest

I don't recommend this book to anyone because I expected a reflective journey, but I felt the opposite. I was very bored and found the character and her indecision truly pathetic.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Perfect name for this book for sure! Lily is basically torn between 2 great loves. The book does a great job of telling the story from past to present and it really made me get caught up in the emotions of the main character. And I could basically relate to her and feel everything she was feeling in the book. With immense themes of loss and grief as well as love and coming to terms with the past, this book as an emotional ride through time. Lily is one of the greatest characters I’ve ever met through a book and the emotions she has to deal with and the forgiveness we all hope to have are so well developed. This book is an absolute must read, again and again.