This was a quick and easy read that was overall enjoyable.

While I found that some of the characters were underdeveloped, I still liked most of the them.

I would recommend this to others.

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.

I enjoyed the premise of the story (a book within a book) but felt the overall read was a bit lackluster.

There’s always something about a second-chance romance that gets me. I liked reading this book, but it didn’t really captivate me.

Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and the author for the arc of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.
I'm all here for a second chance at love!

A beautifully crafted story filled with love and laughter. One cannot but warm to the theme of first love and the changes to come in the characters Charles and Laura and their circumstances in the ensuing years.
There is a sensitive analysis of relationships without losing the intensity that such a romance can bring. The main characters are believable and the author never gets too sentimental about them. Charles and Laura have their flaws and for reasons (you need to read the book) have allowed the chance of happiness to slip by.

I could see why people would really like this book. This is a fast and easy read that people can enjoy when you just want something simple

Lovely book with genuinely lovely characters. Never any of this authors books before, but I will definitely be a loyal reader in the future!

I loved this book. Such a fun back and forth in time and the exact resolution I was hoping for. I do wish we were clued in to their meeting with their daughter a drop more.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this story and the premise that two peoples lives can be intertwined forever after a chance encounter when paths cross. The emotion throughout kept me reading more and faster and the book covers some difficult aspects of grief and loss as well as having key elements of joy and happiness.

Admittedly, I hadn't read anything by Mendelson before this so I was unsure what to expect. His writing is elegant and ... poetic? I thought the character development and. plot were both well thought-out and I loved the second chance romance aspect. A lovely read overall!

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

First off, I would like to say that my opinion is simply that, my own opinion. Unfortunately, I did not finish this book. I wish I could explain what it is that held me back, but the book did not catch my attention from the beginning. I usually believe that a book that suits you, should grip your attention quite soon. however, as mentioned before, my opinion does not define the book. I do hope other have taken a liking to this story.

thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately I just could not get into this book. I couldn’t connect with the writing style or characters.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I had a hard time getting into this book. It did get better partway through, though.

An enjoyable romance that had me hooked. I really enjoyed the way that the plot was developing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a review.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Enjoyed it!

this was not for me. The whole writing style was not my thing so I could barely get through this book for this reason. I’m sure if you like the style, you’d like the book as well so take that into consideration with this review..

I received a copy of this in exchange for my honest feedback.

I really wanted to like this story - the idea of reexamining and reconnecting teenage love, but it just seemed to drag for me. Unfortunately this was a DNF for me.

Going back to a teenage romance is the best! I read this by the pool mostly and it was good for that setting. If you like character-driven over plot-driven you will enjoy this! I also think fans of Sally Rooney - especially Normal People will enjoy how Paul Mendelson tells the story of Charlie and Laura.