Reviews with content warning for Child death - Before I Let Go

A beautiful second chance romance with the reconciliation hinging on therapy for both characters. The first 50% ripped my heart out and actually caused me pain. I wish this part would have been shortened a bit.

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5.0

Omg this book was so good! I can confidently say it will be in all my top read lists for the year and it’s landed on my forever shelf!!

This book had it all. A unique second chance love, of finding yourself amidst tragedy and filled with raw emotions and a realness to the characters that you felt fully immersed in the story. And ooooh the spice. Talk about chemistry. 🌶️🔥

I’m not usually a fan of the divorced trope, but let me tell you, this book blew me away and did this trope justice. I loved the dual POV between our two MC’s Josiah and Yasmen. And all the supporting characters were just as endearing and rounded out the story!

And can I point out how gorgeous this cover is. 🧡💛
This is the first in the series and I’m excited to read more.

Don’t hesitate and grab this book. You won’t regret it!

⚠️ There are some heavy topics so please make note of my trigger warnings:
Loss of a child. Miscarriage. Grief. Divorce. Depression. Suicidal thoughts. Death of a parent.

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Where does the love go?? Nowhere. The love stays.

My first Kennedy Ryan read and I am forever changed. This is my favorite read of the year. This book was amazing. It was emotional and sad and funny and loving and real and raw. Yas and Josiah, and all their friends and family felt so real. And I absolutely love them and reading their love story. I have never giggled and blushed and kicked my feet and screamed and cried as much as I did reading this book. I don’t remember the last time I read a 300+ book in one day. Like any free moment I had, I was picking this book up. I’m about to go listen to the audiobook while I cook breakfast rn just because I’m not ready to leave these characters and Skyland. I’m so excited for Sol’s story, March can’t come quick enough lol and I’m glad I preordered my copy the other day (before I had even started the book mind you lol)

Ryan is easily one of my favorite authors. She has this way with words that I can’t even put into words. It’s just beautiful and tender and I’m just so glad I picked this book up. I’ll have more thoughts later. But yeah, my number 1 of 2023 for sure.

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Where do I even start? This book took me months to finish because of how much I related to it. I had to stop and read something else for a little bit. When I picked it back up, I couldn't put it down.
Between relating so hard to Deja and her unresolved issues with her mom that spanned years... to the loss of loved ones... to the depression after a divorce... I just connected so much to this book and its characters.
I don't think I've ever read a book so powerful in my life. The longing for something you don't feel like you deserve is such a real feeling. The absolute fear of it that Josiah goes through and learns to understand more in therapy. I can't express how strong every individual in this book is. It was so real, I felt like I could exist in this universe Kennedy created.
Nothing could make me forget this book and the way it made me feel. It felt like therapy in a way for my own self and issues. I did my own reflecting while reading.
Hands down one of the best books of our time. There's nothing else like it.

If you struggle with themes surrounding divorce, loss of a child/miscarriage, thoughts of suicide, and family member death, please read with caution♡

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

“Here’s to sex that cracks our backs, adventures that snatch our edges and friends that stick like you glue”

This book had me in all the feels, honestly it was such a pleasant experience. Although daunting because of its size I truly did love the characters and dynamics and troubles within this book. I could truly find myself relating and understanding Yasmins struggles throughout the book as well was gaming a new level of understanding with the dual POV.

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challenging emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

*goes to borrow/hold/request her whole backlist*

I loved it 😭 I loved the storyline, the trauma, the characters, the struggles, that daughter needed her ass beat, but omg this was good! I really appreciate the mental health rep that was done as well

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