Oh my goodness, what a book! It literally didn't let me breathe until I finished it. In every chapter, written from both people's different point of view, I looked forward to finding out how Joel and Callie's relationship would unfold.

Joel dreams about the future of the people he loves and he is so terrified that he is scared of falling asleep. The dreams are 'good, bad or ugly'. Most of the time, he is able to prevent ugly dreams from coming true, but he is not always able to change the future. Unfortunately, he lost his mother to cancer and there was nothing he could have done about it, although he wasn't surprised when it actually happened.
He manages to guard himself against falling in love until Callie comes to the scene. And then, the inevitable happens, he listens to the heart before his mind... shortly after- a dream about the future...

All the way while I was reading it, it reminded me of #MeBeforeYou. To the last page, I expected a happy ending, but I guess they come in different packaging and 'are a million kinds of mindblowing.'

Thanks #Netgalley, #ByHollyMiller and publishers for letting me read this book. I highly recommend it to anyone. WARNING: prepare a huge box of tissues!

If I had known at the beginning that this is about someone who dreams about peoples futures, I probably would have given it a miss, but I would have been missing out on a fabulous book. I do not usually gravitate towards the magical realism genre as a whole, but I am a sucker for a great love story and this was exactly that. the bond between the characters was lovely to read about.
We follow Joel and Callie in alternating chapters as their lives run both parallel and intertwine. We focus mainly on their story in the present, but also look a bit into the future.
I loved that it was about following your dreams and learning to live in the moment, how their jobs were not just office based and how the author spoke about Callies love for the natural world and animals.
The mental health aspect of the story was well thought through and I felt realistic and honest. The book also deals with grief and death and the different ways people experience this, it was part of why Callie and Joel were drawn to each other.
I was made to question what I would do in this situation, would I want to know certain things in advance, be given prior warning to big events? I don't think I would.
my thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book.

We are halfway through and I have a new ‘Favourite’ book of the year. Maybe even decade. I cannot believe this is a debut novel, but it is and it’s absolutely perfect. I finished it in around 24 hours because I was that hooked – but I had to take a deep breath and let the tears stop before I could get my thoughts down into words.

Throughout this book I desperately wished for a Happily Ever After. I thought there was only one way that this could happen. And yet, I was surprised when there was a hugely important underlying message throughout this. That Happily Ever After looks different to everyone. Nobody’s is the same. And it’s quite possible to have more than one, it truly is.

Joel and Callie tell the story through their own voices. And they have so very different voices. It’s incredible to read such individual characters who weave together so well. Their presence throughout the book and no matter what life throws at them, is gentle. Their softness and serenity are extremely apparent and Holly writes them with a truly dedicated hand and beautiful words.

This is THE Love Story of the decade. Never mind the year. And it will break your heart into pieces. But you’ll still love it. Because that’s what love does to you. Trust me. Just read the book and you’ll know.

Oh my goodness, what a book!
It was such a lovely well-written story that broke my heart all the way through until I was ugly crying at the end, all the feels.
I loved that everything was told from both Callie and Joel's perspectives and they were such lovely, easy to like characters.
I enjoyed seeing how their story started and not knowing how it would end.
My heart broke for Joel and the burden he was living with.
I found it really thought provoking and it made me ask a lot of questions of myself.
I was reminded of The Time Traveller's Wife and PS I Love You, but felt this was a wonderful story all of it's own too.
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for my eARC in return for my honest review.

Joel has taken time off from his job and is suffering from stress and insomnia.
He meets Callie a waitress at the local cafe and they begin a friendship.
A slow burning romantic novel with some good characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review

Wow what a beautiful story. When Callie and Joel meet its love at first sight but he is a very troubled man who can't admit to anyone about what is wrong with him. He opens up to Callie and what they share together is both moving and heartbreaking. Dont want to spoil it for readers but there's is a love that lasts a lifetime even if they are not together and the ending is so poignant. A really great read and was in bits at the end tissues needed ,loved it

A brilliant, unique, well written tale. The characters all have depth of character which encourages the read to develop an emotional connection and really care what happens to them.
This book is so thought provoking. We witness the main characters, Callie and Joel fall in love. We are privy to the relationship developing from cautious flirtatious behaviour, into a full blown romance. We are also aware why Joel is so afraid to commit to love, and why their relationship can never be a happy one.
For the sake of love, for the sake of happiness, and for the sake of living a life fulfilled Joel has to make a decision.
An excellent book, a fantastic read

Told from the perspectives of Joel and Callie, this book left me in tears in the end.

Joel struggles to live his life because he has prophetic dreams about the people he loves. Most of them are everyday stuff but some are terrible and he lives his life trying to intervene and not sleep as much as possible. Most of all, he can not risk falling in love.

Callie is managing the cafe that belonged to her best friend before she suddenly died. Callie does this to feel close to her friend but she has forgotten about her own dreams and living her own life. As someone that consumes vast amounts of coffee, it's not long before Joel and Callie meet and fall in love.

The first part of their love story makes for really happy reading. It's a journey and a happily ever after all rolled into one. Until Joel has a dream about Callie and knows exactly how their relationship will end.

I won't say any more about the plot as it would remove the point of anyone reading this review getting the book, which is beautifully written. I will say that I found myself feeling an element of irritation while reading which I think is borne from general expectations of a book in the 'Romance' genre. However, this book surpasses those expectations simply because it doesn't conform to the normal rules of that genre.

Bonus points for a romance story that does not feature uncomfortably worded graphically described sex scenes

People who love Nicholas Sparks will enjoy this book too!

Wow I loved this book.
It tore my heart out, but I loved every second of it.
This story is very well written and easy to get lost in.
I absolutely loved Joel and Callie's relationship and loved reading them together.
This is overall a very well written, well l constructed and enjoyable book.

This book gave me all the feels. I am a real romantic, and this novel really got me thinking. Would you still love if you knew how it would end? I expected this novel wouldn't hold too many surprises seeing as it was about foreseeing death, but the author was clever and there was still an element of suspense because we don't find out the 'how' as the book progresses.
A wonderful book, with strong characters and a real sense of true love throughout.

You may have heard or seen the question ‘if you were reading a book about your life, would you read to the end to find out how your life goes?’. I’ll admit that I didn’t really think too much of that question the first time I saw it….until now that is.

Joel has dreams about the people he loves. Sometimes they are good dreams; a happy event, long awaited happy news. Or they could be bad dreams; the death of a loved one, a disruptive traffic jam, a broken down marriage.

When Joel met Callie, he tried his best not to get too involved in her life. As much as he wanted to keep her at arms length, the friendship that he built with her dog, Murphy, was too much for him to lose. Oh, and he may have had a little crush on Callie too. He was frightened that he would have a bad dream about Callie and that there would be nothing he could do to intervene…..

When Callie said that Joel’s premonitions were a gift, I agreed with her to a point, however I couldn’t help but agree with Joel in the sense that it was as though he had been given a life sentence. He knew things that other people didn’t and if asked, most probably wouldn’t even want to know. I felt for him – how could you live like that? Knowing a loved one was going to die on a certain date and being unable to stop it happening. I did feel a bit frustrated at Joel when he kept on saying how he wanted to tell the people in his dreams that something was going to happen so that it rid him of the emotions that came with it, because hes then giving that person a life sentence. What would be the point in attempting to carry on with your life knowing that you have to fit in everything you’ve ever wanted to do?

On the other side of the coin though, we are having to do that ourselves in our own lives, but because we don’t have a ‘use by’ date so to speak, we think we have all the time in the world to achieve our dreams, when in reality we just don’t. It a difficult one to fathom, and my thoughts change each time I think about it.

‘The Sight Of You’ was a teeny bit confusing at first due to the snippets of messages from Callie, and the switching between character points of view during various stages of their lives. It took me a little while to truly get into the zone of the storyline, yet once I did, as obvious as this is going to sound, things began to make sense and I was able to piece things together and create a picture of what the characters lives may end up looking like.

I was genuinely taken back by the sheer amount of heart, warmth, and emotion that was riddled throughout the storyline. The timelines that were written about certain relationships were so beautiful, so genuine and made for an incredibly tender read.

As soon as it became clear that we were nearing the end of the book, I started to get anxious because, like Joel, I knew I something was going to happen but I couldnt do anything about it. I didnt want the character go – they still had their life to lead. It just wasnt fair. Now I know that this is only fiction and regardless of how I was personally feeling, the inevitable was going to happen anyway, but in a story like this one, it is super hard not to become invested in the lives that were being played out in front of my eyes. The quality of this story needed to be appreciated, and by me investing my own emotion into the book, I felt that I was able to truly to connect with what the author was trying to convey.

‘The Sight Of You’ truly is a one of a kind, memorable and highly emotive read that has made me think of certain things in life that I havent really needed to think about until now. Holly Miller has an exceptional way words – I loved it, i bloody loved it. In fact, I’m just devastated that i cannot give the book more than 5 stars.

Started off as a bit of a slow burner, but a few chapters in I was hooked and rooting for Callie and Joel, desperate for them to be happy. A beautiful moving story.

‘I think the universe might want us to give this a go...’

For most people, the future is a prospect full of wonder. For Joel, the future is terrifying. Since childhood, he has had prophetic dreams about those he loves; now, he lives his life on high alert, constantly fearful of glimpsing suffering and misfortune in the future of those closest to him. His only hope of protecting himself from this pain is to live his life according to a simple mantra: steer clear of love. But everything changes when he meets Callie, a grief-stricken young woman who desperately dreams of a bigger and brighter future. They might not have been looking for love, but their chance meeting sparks something neither of them saw coming. What follows is a heartbreaking and unique love story that will leave you breathless...

Oh my gosh this was beautiful. I actually put off reading this for several weeks just because I wanted to be able to really savour it and enjoy every part of it, and I'm so glad I did, as it really is a beauty of a book. The premise is obviously a bit bizarre, but similarly to The Time Traveler's Wife, it is explained and explored in a thoughtful and though provoking manner that showed just how well thought out the idea really was.

Following on from that, I must say I was amazed to find out that this was Holly Miller's debut. To have such confident and assured writing in a first novel is a rare thing indeed, and I found it completely awe-inspiring to see what a beautiful roller-coaster of a book she had managed to create. Callie and Joel are both wonderful characters, vivid and unique and full of life, and the plot is just bizarre enough to be wonderful without being daft. Finally, The ending is perfect. Beautiful and moving and exactly what it should be.

All in all, a beautiful book that is a must read for anyone who enjoys romantic fiction, magical realism, or just a book with a touch of wonder. Definitely an author I would recommend, and I for one will be eagerly awaiting her next novel!

Disclaimer - I was fortunate enough to receive an advance reading copy from NetGalley. This has not affected my review in any way and all opinions are my own.

I never really connected with the Time Traveller’s Wife. When everyone else was devouring it and declaring it a masterpiece I just shrugged my shoulders. It was a good story but it really didn’t speak to me. Reading The Sight of You I think I finally understood what everyone else saw in that other book. It didn’t just speak to me it shouted in my ear and forced me to sit up and take notice.

Callie runs a small local cafe. It’s not her dream job but it makes her pretty happy and she gets to have her dog Murphy by her side all day. When she has a customer walk out without paying she’s prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt although her colleague insists it was deliberate. Proving her right Joel returns to pay for his coffee and they strike up an unlikely friendship. He’s a sleep deprived, unemployed loner who goes everywhere with his notebook while she is a bright ray of sunshine who revels in the beauty of nature. An unlikely couple but soon they are inseparable. But Joel has a secret and it is one that he finds it incredibly difficult to share.

Holly Miller has created the most perfect of love stories. One that will soothe the soul before ripping the still beating heart straight from your chest. It’s not a book to read in public. For the last hour of the book I had quiet tears streaming down my face. Bizarrely, it was only after I’d finished the book that it actually hit me. Standing in the shower thinking about the story I was suddenly sobbing. Not pretty little tears either, big lip quivering sobs. I haven’t been touched like that by a book in a long time. One of the best fiction debuts of the year so far.

Supplied by Net Galley and Hodder & Stoughton in exchange for an honest review.

Joel has a secret. Sometimes when he dreams, he has premonitions about the people he loves. Visions of what's going to happen - the good and the bad. He's sworn off romance for this very reason. Until he meets Callie and they find themselves drawn to each other. From that first moment, it feels like the start of something beautiful. Until Joel has a vision of how it's going to end...

Well, this was an emotional rollercoaster! I read a lot of romantic fiction but there was something special about this one. The pace was a little too slow in places, but I thought it was well-written, and the characters were likable. I was surprised to learn this is Holly Miller's debut novel, as I never would have guessed.

I'd recommend this book to people who enjoyed The Time Traveller's Wife (or similar). Just make sure you have a pack of tissues nearby because it will probably make you cry!

Wow wow wow. This was nothing short of perfection. I am trying to type this through my tears! Only the 3rd book I've ever read to make me cry, and cry like a baby I did! I loved every second of this book. A heartbreaking story of true, all consuming and devastating love. I am 100% going to pre order it right now and know I will be reading again . #CallieandJoel4eva !! Thanks so much to netgalley for sending me the ARC in exchange for my review. And huge Congratulations to Holly Miller on writing such a beautiful story

Wow! This is such a beautiful story, I don”t know where to start.
From the very beginning, you fall in love with both Callie and Joel. The blurb tells us what’s going to happen and although I spent most of the book holding my breath, I still wasn’t prepared.
Joel and Callie will break your heart; they are two of the most loveliest characters I’ve come across.
This book is really well-written and if you like ‘One Day’, ‘The Songs of Us’ or ‘The Man Who Didn’t Call’ then this is a book for you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me.

I loved this heartbreaking love story between Callie and Joel. They were both well rounded characters and it was as if I was one of their friends, living every moment, cheering them on. I really wanted Callie and Joel to stay together. How fortunate that Callie had a second chance at love.
The basic premise is that Joel has dreams in which he sees future events in the lives of those he loves. Unfortunately, heartbreakingly., Joel sees the death of his mum when he is only a young boy. Allowing himself to fall in love with Callie he also sees when Callie will die, but she doesn't want the information,and the knowledge drives them apart.
I was hoping for a twist in the end but it wasn't to be. Loved it.

I liked the sound of this however I was concerned it might sound good but fall flat however that could not be further from the reality. This is a truly beautiful and engaging read featuring two memorable characters. Callie and Joel are both such gorgeous characters and I loved reading each of their perspectives equally. They both have interesting backgrounds, Joel more than Callie and the gradual attraction between them both is so compelling to read. This book is somehow both heartbreaking and heartwarming and I loved every word of it.

My thanks to Netgalley for my copy of The Sight of You. My goodness, you will need a boxful of tissues for this one. Holly Miller most skilfully and beautifully uses rich, evocative language throughout which is hugely engaging, you won't want to miss a word!
Heartbreaking but ultimately deeply satisfying, you really must read it.