This one was not for me. The characters were unrelatable and consistently made no sense with their decisions

I never do this and I do feel guilty but I cannot continue with this book. I think generationally this book is not for me (I'm 25) and all the references are so incredibly cringey. Also the description of the mini cheddar in the first chapter made me want to throw up and the "fanny tingles" comment was just so f***ing odd.
Just no. Sorry.

I finished this beauty last night and I quite literally LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT!!!

I knew I was going to enjoy this book by the premise; full of early noughties nostalgia, relatable boy trouble and teenage anguish, I simply fell head over heels for Ellie and of course the irresistible Lowe. The story includes a dual timeline, where we learn of all the highs and lows of both main characters, as well as the array of wonderful extras in the form of friendships and family members! I particularly loved Aoife, as she seemed to ground Ellie significantly more than her other besties, which Ellie really needed when sadly doubting her whole being.

I completely devoured this book, truly never wanting it to end...however the ending itself was perfection and I am not ashamed to admit I cried ugly! I highly recommend this to all, as I know for certain it's going to be one of my top reads of 2025!

3.5/5

I Love You, I Love You, I Love You tells the author's real life love story, primarily set in the 2000s. For similarly aged Millennials, the cultural references will be familiar and enjoyable.

I found that the book was fun and engaging, but ultimately lacked a little depth. I've read another book before writing this review, and honestly find that I'm struggling to remember much of what happened. Nevertheless, it's a fast read that perfectly captures being a teenager in the 2000s, and will appeal to fans of authors such as Holly Bourne.

This book felt like one big hit of nostalgia and it had me hooked from the beginning. There was something so refreshing about the way that it was written and it has me laughing out loud at some parts and then cringing in others. I thought the romantic element of the book was really well done and I was rooting for them.