This was a fantastic literary love story—never trite or trope-y, with an interior life that felt honest, deeply felt, and real. It moved a little slowly at times, but I never stopped caring. I found myself rooting for a character I wouldn’t normally root for, and instead of feeling conflicted about it, I felt completely convinced of the rightness of this choice for the FMC. That’s how real this story felt.

One scene nearly made me cry, and I probably would have if I hadn’t been driving. I was so unwilling to put the book down that I made my mom read it aloud to me in the car! Highly recommend this

I am a Claire Daverley fan for life. This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. What a great story about second chances, best friends, love, lust, the big and little moments life gives us and more. Thank you Viking Penguin | Pamela Dorman Books and Netgalley and Claire

A tale as old as time, we all have a Bren (hopefully a Robin), but that’s what makes it so relatable and unputdownable. The what ifs. The shoulda coulda wouldas. I feel like this was a realistic interpretation of what happens in your 30s, chasing that feeling before life got hard. Nostalgia can be just that…nostalgia. Not all passion has to be fire and fantasy.

Some books just make you feel everything, and People in Love was one of those reads for me! I loved the emotions, the relationships, and the way the story captures how complicated, beautiful, and messy love can be. There’s something so special about a book that makes you reflect on love in all its forms and reminds you just how deeply our connections with other people can shape us. The characters felt compelling, and I found myself drawn into their experiences and invested in where their stories would lead. It was the kind of read that makes you want to slow down and savor the moments while also wanting to keep turning the pages. Beautiful, heartfelt, and full of emotion, this was an easy five stars for me. A must-read for anyone who loves stories about love, relationships, and the beautiful chaos of being human!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I am always a fan of experimental grammar. Sally Rooney did it, and now I believe it is does just as well here. I also haven't seen second person POV done this well in a while (and it's very hard to do). Claire wrote a book that struck me to my core. I related and felt the realness of the story down to my core. It reminded me a lot of Past Lives by Celine Song, a love letter to friendships that always stood on the line between deep platonic love and something else entirely. I, for one, am a true believer of the platonic soulmate. And the older I get, the more I see the nuances and differences in every single relationship. Ughh, I love a book that makes me reflect! 4.5/5 ⭐️