The Echoes of Us by Emma Steele is a beautifully written page turner that captures the evolution of a relationship using a unique and thought provoking narrative.

After 8 months apart Jenn and Robbie have found their way back to each other. The evening after their reunion, they are in the car together, thinking about their future - a future which could be taken away from them when they find themselves in the path of a truck. In this moment Jenn’s life starts flashing before her eyes, and it’s not just her that can see it.

Robbie finds himself jumping through Jenn’s memories, some are from her childhood others are from their time together and then their subsequent break up. Through these memories the author tells us a glorious story of love, family, friendship, growing up, heartbreak and healing.

The Echoes of Us is definitely one to read, it is a cleverly layered novel that answers one question then creates another on the following page - in a very pleasing way. Even when you think it’s all wrapped up, the author surprises you with more of her gratifying turns that make this book so readable. It will leave you broken but also hopeful.

I loved this book and will be recommending it to anyone who listens.

This book was cleverly written - I cared more with it showing both perspectives. It was interesting & intriguing, I found myself wanting to read on. It felt bittersweet & was emotional, I couldn't have guessed the ending until the last minute & the last page stopped me in my tracks!

What a fabulous love story! I really enjoyed it. Highly recommended by me.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it.

I loved this. I knew that it may be an unconventional romantic story but I was wholly unprepared for the layers within the plot and the characters. I finished the book within a day because I seriously couldn’t stop reading - I was hooked from the very beginning. I loved the characters, even the antihero and I was surprised by how much I was rooting for both of them individually. This novel is going to stay with me and I can’t wait to reread it.

Omg my heart What an incredible and unique love story. So beautiful and heart breaking and sizzling with romantic chemistry.. I adore this book and I can't wait to buy it for my daughters who I know will treasue it as much as I do.

Such beautiful prose and meticulous plotting. I found the narrative mesmerising and Jen and Robbie will haunt my thoughts for a very long time.

It goes straight into my best books of all time.

3.5 ⭐️

As Robbie and Jenn drive home one night, the impending collision with a truck causes life to flash before Jenn’s eyes and for Robbie to be a spectator of her memories.

Told in dual POV the novel examines fallibility of human memory, the secrets we keep to ourselves and above all the terrifying prospect of trusting someone completely. Chapters told from Jenn’s perspective were heartbreaking as we follow her journey through sometimes fragmented, sometimes blurry memories. Robbie’s chapters however, were repetitive to say the least. His inner monologue sounded like a broken record that got a bit boring after a while. There is an element of mystery that keeps you reading as we try to figure out what Jenn’s secret was. What I enjoyed most was the somewhat cyclical structure of her memories - that in a way start and end with their meeting, giving such a gut punching force to that last chapter.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for this ARC.