A great emotional rollercoaster. Beautifully written ‘right person wrong time’ story that will have you hooked throughout. Characters are well developed and the right balance of cute and frustrating. I’d definitely recommend this

“Goodbye Again” by Caitlin Moss was a story I voraciously consumed. This is a self-published book that doesn’t feel like one, and I mean that in the nicest way. Moss writes with skill and has such a keen grasp of timing and plot devices. “Goodbye Again” is about two people who are the right people but wrong time. After meeting on a plane, they agree to meet up again while in the same city. They enjoy each other but the timing isn’t right. For the next five years they have many chances but something or someone seems to block their way. It is evident these two should be together but through the author’s careful writing we can feel and see what each character is going through outside of this relationship and how it impacts each chance. I loved these characters and their beautiful story. It will be published September 3, 2024. Pick up a copy and prepare for a day of reading, heart tugs, some tears and laughter. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Of course I loved this book! Caitlin always seems to capture my heart from the very beginning so that I’m all the way invested in the characters. This love story, told over time, is raw, beautiful, heart wrenching and just real. Sometimes we may fall in love with someone, but the timing is just not right.

I loved the swooning feeling I got while reading, but as always, Caitlin brings real life events into her stories that truly reels me in.

Thank you NetGalley and Caitlin Moss for this ARC💕

Beautiful. Heart-wrenching. Tragic. I'm completely lost for words. What a magnificent story that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. I was completely engrossed with this book and in trying to figure out JP's fortune while grieving for Jules. Jules and JP's love story was so messy that it felt so real. To be frank, I still have this hate feeling towards JP. He wasted so much of Jule's time and love. All the hurt she has to go through because of him and still came out loving him. I guess when you truly love someone, you love all of them, the good, the bad, the beauty and the ugly of it. I really just wished JP had picked Jules through it all. I hope he spends the rest of his life making up for hurting her. The story was so good that I forgot all about the foreshadowing until it happened, which made me giddy and excited to finally read what was supposed to happen.

There were a few errors and misspellings, but overall, it was nothing major. It was a little repetitive at times with Jules and her mother (ei. the constant reminder of their relationship) but the story didn't dwell on it too long, which is gooood.


Thank you, Caitlin Moss and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC.

ARC Review + Highlights: Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss

A story about a therapist dealing with her own feelings, lol.
Julia Waters doesn't take second chances, but what happens when a fling starts feeling like more?

Caitlin Moss is a wonderful writer. She created such a unique and impressive story. I cried quite a lot. The story would keep breaking and then mending my heart. I smiled so much, though. This story is cute, funny, and sweet, but also heartbreaking. JP and Julia were heartwarming together.

This one had more spice than I have read in Caitlin Moss's books till now. (obv, a fun thing, hehe)

I have 152 highlights in this book. The more highlights I have, usually, it means that I have enjoyed the book more. The sentences were strung together so beautifully. Seeing the loose strings being tied together at the end made my heart happy and made me almost cry again.

This author deserves to be read by more people. This book is a must-read. Also, the covers of her books are so good!

⭐4/5
🌶2/5

A million thanks to the author and NetGalley for an E-ARC of this book!

Some of my highlights- (no spoilers, I promise)

“𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤?”

𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦. 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴. 𝘈 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘬𝘺. 𝘈 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘈 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘪𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴.

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥.

“𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘖𝘳 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸.”

“𝘐 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 , 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘦”— 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘴, 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳—“ 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”

“𝘋𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘮𝘦?”
“𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰.”

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘮𝘱 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘐’𝘮 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 , 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦?

“𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶,” 𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴.

“𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘮. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸...” 𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵—𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵, “𝘔𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵.”

𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵.

𝘈 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵. 𝘈 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘈 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦. 𝘈 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘬. 𝘈 𝘫𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬. 𝘈 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘈𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵.

“𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯.

𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘗 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘐𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴. 𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥. 𝘈𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘬 𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘰.

This was so beautiful and complex. The right person wrong time landed in a unique way that way so compelling with Julia and JP. I felt deeply for Audrey, too, as she was likeable and the complexity of the interpersonal relationships propelled this story forward. I was often endlessly frustrated by Emily and Julia's forgiveness of her, but it proved to be important to the story to see that arc unfold with Julia, Emily, and their mother. I was often frustrated by the seemingly surmountable circumstances that kept JP and Julia apart, but how easy is it for any of us to look from the outside at a problem and simplify it, versus how challenging it is when we're in the muck of it. This may be my favorite book I've read all year.

I absolutely adore this author. She has a unique ability to evoke emotion through not only the “big” moments in her stories, but also through the seemingly mundane.

JP and Jules have left a taco shaped imprint on my heart. I kept rooting for them chance after chance, and laughed and cried my way through this book. It took me on a ride I wasn’t expecting. SO. GOOD.

Please give us a sequel. Or perhaps a prequel, from Audrey’s POV? I’ll devour it.

3 stars - overall entertaining and engaging but not much more substance to it.
While the invisible string trope is creative and mostly well executed some of the 'nine chances' feel very much forced and unnatural.
This book is marketed as a rom com but is a lot deeper - credit to it for the sensitivity surrounding such topics but I felt as though they were forced into the book purely to add emotional depth.
Likeable characters, a romance worth rooting for, a solid read but not much more than that.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

EARC Book Review: *Goodbye Again* by Caitlyn Moss

Caitlyn Moss’s *Goodbye Again* is a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant tale of love, fate, and the winding paths that lead us to where we are meant to be. This novel is an evocative exploration of the complexities of love and the mysterious ways in which life brings people together and pulls them apart.

The story centers on Julia Waters, a woman who thrives on logic and simplicity. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets JP Chapman, a charismatic kindergarten teacher, during a cross-country flight. Their instant connection and a magical night spent exploring Seattle set the stage for a romance that feels both destined and complicated.

One of the most captivating aspects of *Goodbye Again* is the rich character development. Julia is a relatable protagonist whose journey from a life of predictable order to embracing the unpredictable nature of love is both heartfelt and inspiring. JP’s charm, humor, and genuine kindness make him an endearing counterpart to Julia. Their chemistry is palpable, and their interactions are filled with a delightful blend of wit and warmth.

The novel’s structure, spanning five years and multiple cities, effectively captures the ebb and flow of Julia and JP’s relationship. Careers, physical distance, and missed opportunities serve as formidable obstacles, making their journey feel authentic and relatable. The fortune teller’s prediction and Julia’s dreams of her late grandmother add a touch of mysticism, enriching the narrative with layers of depth and meaning.

Moss’s writing is lyrical and engaging, drawing readers into Julia and JP’s world with ease. The pacing is perfect, balancing moments of intense emotion with quieter, reflective scenes. The dialogue is sharp and realistic, adding to the overall charm and believability of the characters and their experiences.

The themes of fate, destiny, and the importance of listening to one’s heart are beautifully interwoven throughout the story. Julia’s late grandmother’s advice, delivered through dreams, serves as a guiding light, helping her navigate the complexities of love and life. This element adds a touching and spiritual dimension to the narrative, making Julia’s journey all the more profound.

*Goodbye Again* is a testament to the idea that love is rarely straightforward but always worth pursuing. Caitlyn Moss has delivered a novel that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, filled with moments that will make readers smile, laugh, and perhaps shed a tear or two.

Overall, *Goodbye Again* is a captivating and poignant read that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. It’s a perfect choice for anyone who believes in the power of love and the magic of fate. Highly recommended!

**Rating: 5/5**

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Goodbye Again
By: Caitlin Moss
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Thank you NetGalley & Caitlin for ARC copy of this book!

You will want to grab a copy of this book,on September 3rd,2024


Wow, this book by Caitlin is truly inspiring! I've read all of her books, but this one stands out as it took me on an emotional rollercoaster. It's a heart-wrenching and intense page-turner that explores the lives of Julia and JP. The characters are so well-developed that they feel real, and their story is both sweet and frustrating at the same time. The chemistry between them is palpable, and the way they fight for their love is admirable. This book tugs at my heartstrings in all the right ways, and it's a perfect example of what happens when you give love a second, third, or ninth chance. I love how the book includes elements like Gramma Ellie's afterlife visitation dreams and the fortune teller's predictions, which add a touch of whimsy to the story. Even the Taco Bell , I would never be able to look at Taco Bell the same way, without thinking about this book 🌮🌮

Goodbye Again weaves a captivating love story around the weighty themes of trauma and grief, creating a heartwarming yet heart-wrenching journey.

I was hooked from the very beginning. As someone who believes in the invisible string and a sucker for discussions on fate, destiny, and dreams, I was immediately drawn to the novel's exploration of those, with fortune tellers and even dreams playing a role in the main character’s love story. The themes of this book were right up my alley, so it’s not surprising that I couldn’t put it down because I wanted more with every chapter. I loved the tone set by the fortune teller and grandmother throughout the book. The perfectly balanced pacing kept me engrossed, never being too fast or too slow. Caitlin Moss's prose is clear, punctuated by moments of delightful humor that hit all the right notes. Reading this felt like I was in their circle, watching the love story of the main characters unfold. I loved how all the characters were portrayed–they felt very human and real. There were times when I got angry at the characters, but that’s what made them feel real as characters. I loved JP, and I connected with Julia so much (it probably also helped that I recently graduated with a Psychology degree LOL). It felt like I was reading a version of myself in another universe, navigating love and loss.

I am not a big fan of insta-love, and it definitely gave off that vibe at first (minor spoiler: even the character acknowledged that), but it redeemed itself. I found the obstacles realistic as they encapsulate the complexities of timing and circumstances in relationships. This book is an emotional rollercoaster, from moments that made me so kilig to tearing up. I felt so many emotions to the point where I had to message my friends in the middle of reading it and say how much I was tearing up because of this book. “Goodbye Again” is a must-read, especially to those who love the concept of the red string/invisible string, fate, and destiny.

This was my first Caitlin Moss book, and I can't wait to explore more of her work! Thank you to Netgalley and Caitlin Moss for giving me the opportunity to read this book ahead of the publication date.

“But JP wasn’t a lover. He was a longing. I don’t believe in soulmates but if I did, I think that’s what a soulmate would feel like: longing. JP could have been that.”

I can’t stop thinking about this book, y’all. I. AM. OBSESSED. I fell in love with JP & Julia the moment they met. The chemistry between them was just so undeniable. I couldn’t stop rooting for them even when all I wanted to do was throw my Kindle across the room & scream. I’ve probably said this about several books before, but when I say this book made me feel everything, I mean it made me feel EVERYTHING. One minute, I was smiling & giggling, then the next I was frustrated & shaking with anger, then the next I was devastated & sobbing. You’d think it’s a cute, light-hearted rom-com at first, but it’s a rom-traum through & through. Honestly, I didn’t think this was going to be a 5-star read because I was so mad at JP—iykyk—but overall, I just loved the book too much to give it anything less than a five. I know I’ll be raving about it for a very long time, but my words will never be good enough to do it justice.

This is my fourth Caitlin Moss book this year & I’ve loved every single one, but Goodbye Again is my absolute favorite. I really hope it gets all the love & attention it deserves once it’s published in September!

Wow this had ALL the feels! It was sweet with the perfect amount of spice. There was humor woven in that had me laughing! I loved the description of the fortune tellers shop with the egg vending machine and some side references thrown in there only a true millennial would understand. This is the first Caitlin Moss book I’ve read and I’m already deciding which book of hers to read next!

This book has my heart, as well as JP! I loved that it wasn’t your typical romance book and it kept me wanting more every chapter. I was able to relate to Julia so much and felt like I was falling for JP along side her. This book gave me all the emotions, it made me laugh and cry. Caitlin is such a great writer and now I am having a really hard time trying to decide which of her books is my favorite! Keep writing all the genres you want in a single book because you are doing a great job!

Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 3 September 2024

"Goodbye Again" by Caitlin Moss defies expectations, presenting itself as a light romance but delivering a profound emotional journey. This novel offers a compelling exploration of love, destiny, and personal growth that leaves a lasting impact.

Central to the story are Julia and JP, whose contrasting personalities create an engaging dynamic. Julia's analytical nature complements JP's laid-back charm, forming a relationship that feels authentic and captivating. Their chemistry is evident from their initial meeting, immediately drawing readers into their world.

A standout feature is the ethereal presence of Julia's late grandmother, who appears in dreams to offer guidance. This supernatural element elevates the narrative, adding depth and emotional resonance that sets it apart from typical romance novels.

Moss excels in creating vivid settings, particularly in depicting a magical night in Seattle. The fortune teller scene is pivotal, introducing an element of mysticism that underpins the theme of intertwined fates throughout the story.

The novel skilfully navigates between joyous and heartbreaking moments, maintaining reader engagement. It explores missed opportunities and the effects of time and distance on relationships, adding a layer of realism to the romantic plot.

"Goodbye Again" will appeal to contemporary romance fans who appreciate elements of magic and destiny in their stories. Moss has created a narrative that is simultaneously heartwarming and heartrending.

Julia's journey of self-discovery, as she learns to trust her instincts and her grandmother's wisdom, is particularly well-crafted. It serves as a poignant reminder of love's power and the idea that some connections are destined to endure, regardless of life's obstacles. The story lingers in the mind long after the final page, making it difficult to bid farewell to these enchanting characters and their world.

In essence, "Goodbye Again" offers more than a mere romantic escape; it's a touching exploration of love, fate, and the unseen bonds that connect us. This book is ideal for those who believe in second chances and the role of serendipity in bringing people together. Readers should, however, prepare for an emotional journey that goes beyond the surface of a typical romance novel.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, and the author, Caitlin Moss, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

When I saw that this book had 5 stars on Goodreads I was skeptical, but OMG! This may be my new favorite book. I’m already recommending it to friends for when it comes out. I laughed, I cried, I screamed at my Kindle and almost threw up from the emotions this book evoked. The love story between JP and Julia is so lovely and heart wrenching. Caitlin Moss knows how to craft and execute a story that strikes deep into your soul and sticks with you. Mark your calendars for this one. You won’t be sorry.

Goodbye Again by Author Caitlin Moss is, yet again, another beautifully executed intricate love story by one of my favourite authors!
Caitlin Moss has a magical way of articulating and encapsulating the feeling of any given moment, memory, or event that completely fulfills in a very immersive way.

The storyline with the “wrong time, wrong place, right person” trope is written in such a wonderfully anticipatory and suspenseful way that it keeps you on the edge of your seat—in the best possible way.
The evolution of the story satisfied the deep yearning for connection and romance.

If I had been able to in my schedule I would have read this in one sitting as it captured me right from the beginning.
Every time I read a book written by Caitlin Moss, I wonder if she realizes what a talented writer she is, as I am always delightfully reminded of that each time.

Loved this book! Well done!

Thankyou to Author Caitlin Moss, Netgalley and KDP publishing for the opportunity to read this book ahead of published date.

Charlene 📚🌸🤩 @lastnownext

Wow, this book took me by surprise in the best possible way.

I had never read a Caitlin Moss book and I will definitely be checking her backlog and future books after this one.
We follow Julia and JP, a child therapist and a kindergarten teacher, as they keep finding and missing each other through the years. This is a right-person wrong-time, angsty, second chance romance made for people who love their love with a little bit of pain.

The author's voice allows you to breeze through this complex circumstances the are, at time, excoriating to read because of the empathy you might feel for these characters. Caitlin makes you fall in love with their story and care for their independent processes as well as the possibility of them as a unit.

I could not put it down from page one and found their journey worth the pain they put you through. Again, the author just takes you along and did a marvelous job with the pacing, it's like letting go on a river current, the story just carries you over. It also has just a hint of wonder and magic which I loved, like in real life, it's the little coincidences and signs that make you feel like someone is watching over you, telling you "hey, look over here...what if...?"

Highly recommended, definitely read the content warnings beforehand as they can be sensitive to some audiences. I'm thankful to the author for writing a content note at the beginning.

Thank you so very much to NetGalley and Caitlin Moss for the early copy of this book!

Do not let the sunshiny, yellow cover fool you!! This book is pain and heartbreak and tears wrapped in a fluffy looking package but WOW I am blown away. I'm glutton for punishment and will always love reading books that rip my heart to shreds and this story did just that. My chest actually hurts, my mascara is smudged- whew what a ride.

Julia and JP meet when they are coincidentally seated next to each other on a flight from Chicago to Seattle. Following that initially serendipitous meeting, they have been thrown into each other's orbits continuously over the span of many years. They are the perfect example of "right person, wrong time" and the two could never seem to be on the same page at the same time. Goodbye Again shows us what happens when you give a once-in-a-lifetime love a second (or third, or ninth) chance.

Things I loved about this book:
- the Gramma Elle chapters were so flipping wholesome
- JP and Julia's meet cute was adorable
- the friendship that grew between Julia and Audrey
- Kevin.
- the hospital scene
- I'll never be able to look at Taco Bell again without thinking about this book

Anyone in need of a good cry will love this story!

Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss

My rating:
5/5
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Every time I read a Caitlin Moss book I think to myself “they just keep getting better!” .This one was exactly what I needed and I absolutely loved it.

Caitlin has a way of putting her heart and soul into her books. She writes with such emotion which makes me so connected to the story that I get so sad when they are over!

I loved the main character Julia. She was so relatable and had me giggling out loud. The Taco Bell and ranch dressing obsession? Yep.

J.P was absolutely swoony and is everything you would want in a partner.

This right person wrong time trope was done in such an original way. While this story had lots of laughs, it did also deal with some heavy issues at times and I think that is what makes me love her writing so much. I was crying by the time I got to the end. Please read the author’s note and you’ll get it (IYKYK).

As always, thank you so much Caitlin Moss and netgalley for the ARC! Save this one to your TBR for when it comes out in September 2024!