This book is absolutely amazing, and hands down my best read of the year. Prior to reading this book I was stuck in a bit of a reading slump that I couldn't shake. However as soon as I started reading Goodbye Again I couldn't put it down. For the very beginning meeting Julia and JP I knew they were destined to be together. Of course it never quite that simple as both Julia and JP had things going on in their lives that kept them from each other, only for them to find each other again and again, continuously repeating the cycle. This book pulled at my heartstrings from the beginning to the end. I clearly felt all the characters emotions throughout the course of the book. When they laughed, I laughed. When they cried, I cried (more than once). The story was a beautifully crafted story that took readers on an emotional sometimes gut wrenching journey for love. It felt as though I was right beside Julia and JP throughout the whole book. No amount of words will ever be enough to express how much I loved the characters, the storyline, and the book overall. It was an instant 5 stars from beginning to end.

This is my first Caitlin Moss story, but certainly won't be my last. Alexa, play Invisible String by Taylor Swift. This was a really refreshing book with a lot of great hidden messages and a ton of character depth!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

I really enjoyed this book. Such a cute quick and easy read. I loved the storyline and the characters. Great writing style. Perfect summer read.

This book! Wow..I just loved it. What an emotional ride. I honestly felt like I was Julia and I was going through everything she was going through during this story. I felt what she felt and that takes some good writing! Although there was one part where I was more mad at JP than Jules was but I won't give it away. So many characters that I loved and connected with. Just really a great romance that kept me glued to the book and stuck with me after finishing. Highly recommend!!!

Goodbye Again
By Caitlin Moss
Published by KDP

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to be an ARC reader.

Fated to meet, destined to fall in love, bound to fall apart.

This story spans 5 years and follows the lives of two people with an undeniable connection but poor timing.

No matter where life took them somewhere, at some time they were drawn together but there was always something standing in the way.

There is friendship, there is heartbreak, there is grief, there is family but ultimately there is love. This book is full of it.

I hope that everyone can love this book as much as I do.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of my favourite quotes,

There are a million reasons why, but ultimately, he’s just my person. My voice of reason. My steady ground. My peace of mind. My comfort movie and lazy Sunday evening. and also, “because you’re profoundly normal.”

OMG! I would give this book TEN STARS, ALL THE STARS! This was such a great read. The chemistry between Julia and JP. The ups and downs.... The love.... Wow!

I feel like we have all been in a place when we meet someone that it just wasn't the right time or the right place... Someone that we have thought about and wandered about at times in our lives what could have been.

I laughed, I cried, I sobbed!!!! This was an absolutely fantastic book! I will be singing its praises and recommending to everyone!

Thank you Caitlin Moss and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

#NetGalley #CaitlinMoss #GoodbyeAgain

It isn’t often that I find a book that I want to read slowly and digest because I truly don’t want it to end, but this is one of those books for me. I absolutely loved getting to know Julia and JP throughout this book and watching their journeys through each “goodbye” and “hello.” There were times that I laughed out loud, ugly cried, and wanted to reach through the book to hug the characters. I truly cannot thank Caitlin and NetGalley enough for this ARC!!

"Goodbye Again" by Caitlin Moss is an absolute gem that effortlessly captures the complexities of love, loss, and second chances. This book swept me off my feet from the very first page and kept me hooked until the very end.

Moss's writing is nothing short of mesmerizing. Her ability to weave together a story that is both heart-wrenching and hopeful is truly impressive. The characters, Julia and JP, are beautifully developed, each with their own flaws and strengths that make them incredibly relatable and compelling. Their journey is a rollercoaster of emotions that had me laughing, crying, and everything in between.

One of the standout features of this book is the warning at the beginning, preparing readers for the emotional depth they are about to experience. It's a thoughtful touch that shows Moss's care for her audience.

As someone who received an ARC of this book, I am beyond grateful to NetGalley and Caitlin Moss for the opportunity. This is my first book by Moss, and she has quickly become a new favorite author. Her storytelling prowess and the raw, authentic emotions she brings to her characters are simply unparalleled.

"Goodbye Again" is a must-read for anyone who loves a beautifully crafted story about the intricacies of human relationships. I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy and revisit the world of Julia and JP. Thank you, Caitlin Moss, for this unforgettable journey.

I loved this book so much! The main characters, Julia and JP, have a whirlwind romance, and then we follow them over years as they try to find their way back to each other. At parts it was heartbreaking, but I found myself always rooting for the characters. Highly recommend! I can't wait read more books from this author!

Julia and JP meet in a cross country flight and spend an unforgettable night together in Seattle during which a fortune teller predicts they will always be in each other's lives. This proves complicated as they live in different cities, have their own careers and life continues to get in the way. Despite all of the obstacles, something keeps pulling them back to each other. Will Julia and JP be able to overcome what is keeping them apart or will they perpetually wonder what if?

With a tear-stained face and a literal aching in my heart, I am attempting to put into words, how much I LOVED this story. It was hysterically funny, heartbreaking, hopeful and full of everything that makes a beautiful story, well, beautiful. I could live in these pages and this has become one of my favorites ever.

I could not put this book down. I wanted to call out of work today to finish it. An incredible moving read that captivated me from page one. The character development, family dynamics, modern romance with a deep second chance romance. My heart felt for each of these characters. I loved the pace, the ease, the meaningful connections. I loved everything about this book. Recommending to everyone!

I am constantly on the hunt for the next great rom-com & I found one in Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss. I especially loved the right person, wrong time aspect of this story. You will be so glad you read this book~

Thank you NetGalley & Caitlin Moss for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book takes “right person, wrong time” to another level. JP & Julia meet on an airplane and learn they are headed to the same event. Their next few encounters are a whirlwind. They have the chemistry and banter that we all want. The invisible string pull that feels like they are the one. But something always gets in the way, & they turn into many unexpected chances over time with extreme heartache and disappointment along the way.

I was an emotional mess for 90% of this book. If it wasn’t JP & Julia getting it wrong, it was the Gramma Elle chapters turning me into a puddle (remembering my own grandma). So many times I wanted to scream “WTF” … 🫣 but damn, that woman can write a book! She always grabs my heart and squeezes a little too much, but I keep coming back for more 🤣

Goodbye Again by C. Moss, is a full length, stand alone, romantic comedy.
Julia is a former publisher, now working as therapist on a flight to a wedding.
And karma has a way laughing at her. She meets an intersting seat neighbor, JP. He's a writer and kindergarten teacher. The short time they spent together makes them interested in each other. But the time isn't right. The depart, meet again and again over the years, but still the time isn't right for them.
A beautiful quiet story, a slow burn, is a sweet story.

Hey book lovers!

Just zipped through Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss, and it was such a great ride! 🚀📚 The story follows Julia who’s figuring out life’s messiness after a bunch of setbacks. Along the way, she meets some pretty unforgettable people who help her navigate her journey.

Moss’s writing is like a warm hug with a splash of real talk—super relatable and full of heart. The characters are so well-developed, you’ll feel like you’re right there with them, cheering them on.

If you’re into books that blend real-life struggles with a touch of inspiration, Goodbye Again is totally worth picking up. It’s a feel-good read that’ll leave you reflecting on your own life while enjoying a great story. Happy reading!

I really enjoyed this - Caitlin Moss did an excellent job illustrating the romance and friendship between Julia and JP. It was really quite sad though - just a heartbreaking final stretch. Only qualm is that I had a hard time truly understanding why the relationship between Julia and her mom was what it was. would've liked to see a little more development there, particularly with the mom and her backstory.

4.25 stars!

"Apparently falling in love is easy. It's a silent sweep. A reckless hope that knocks the wind out of you."

Thank you to Netgalley and the author, Caitlin Moss, for giving me an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed reading this book! It was an absolute emotional rollercoaster from start to finish and I loved reading JP and Julia's journey. Firstly, I loved the 'invisible string' idea, which was a prominent theme through the book. I think the first 50% was quite smooth sailing, but the second half hit me pretty hard - as I said it was a complete emotional rollercoaster. I was mad for a few chapters, sad for a few and relieved for a few too! Caitlin Moss really knows how to write to really play on emotions.

I absolutely loved Julia's connection to her grandma - Gramma Elle, it was so sweet and reminded me of how much I love my own grandma. I really liked this connection, and I found it to be a personal touch to the story. Additionally, Julia's connections with not only JP, but characters like her mother and Emily were very well written and thought out. Loved her chemistry with JP as well - their 'meetcute' was absolutely perfect.

It was very well written I feel, and strongly followed the idea of 'right person wrong time' and 'invisible string'. I loved all the attention to detail in the book, the plot was great and the storyline just flowed well. Personally, what lowered my rating was parts of the actual storyline (which I will not be mentioning cos spoilers).

Tropes:
🎀Invisible String Theory
🎀Right Person, Wrong Time
🎀Meet Cute
🎀Meant to Be
🎀Multiple Chances
🎀Situationship
🎀Strangers to Lovers
🎀Fortune Teller
🎀Single POV (FMC)

Quotes:
"I don't believe in fate. I don't believe in stars aligning. But something tells me him and I were meant to meet."

"I don't think there's a life, or a world, or any kind of universe where I don't like you."

"You will have many loves, most will be him"

"You'll begin where you began"

I have never been hooked on so fast on a book. The characters Jp and Julia charm from the moment we meat them. The conversations are so lovey and witty throughout the book. I cried more times while reading this than I would like to admit. There are so many tough moments for these characters and yet there is always hope lingering in the background. Audrey’s story line was hard to read because my mom has the same kind of cancer. It is tough to read something that hits so close to home and yet I came away from it hopeful for the characters and myself. I am grateful for the sharing of the book “spreading sprinkles” hope everyone enjoys this book as much as I did.

3.5/5

I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift so the theme of Invisible String within this book made me so happy and I really enjoyed the concept. I loved the realistic conversation between the characters that made imagining the scenes in this book so easy. The book was complex and Caitlin is such a wonderful writer. It was such an emotional rollercoaster and I loved the chapters with her grandma it was something I haven't seen before.

I do love romance but prefer other genres more so it wasn't a five star for me but also in romance books I usually prefer a slow burn romance whereas in this book it is an instalove so it wasn’t my preference but the people who prefer an instalove romance book will enjoy this book!

If you like romance books more specifically instalove romances, then I would definitely recommend this book to you as well as if you are interested in the invisible string concept definitely pick this book up. Overall it was an emotional and cute read and I enjoyed it.