Reviews

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

melanie_alice's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

rebecca_z's review against another edition

5.0

been playing ‘let’s stay together’ by al green and trying not to cry since finishing this

all in all, a phenomenal read with amazing characters who you truly feel for and with, and that deserve happiness in their fictional lives

louisericks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

I did really like this, and I loved the writing style. But I was over the sex scenes in the end, chapter after chapter after chapter. They have sex, I get it. 

van_rebelo's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

jlmre's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful story of love, loss, mental health and redemption. I really enjoyed the way this story was told. I didn’t want it to end.

ladyro54's review against another edition

5.0

I'm wiping my tears as I just finished. I LOVED this book. This is a slow-burning, swoon-worthy story about two people who go through the fire that you will root for to find their way back to each other. Yasmen and Josiah are soulmates who are now divorced, co-parenting, and running their restaurant. There are some heavy topics (death of a child, grief, depression). This book takes you through all of the emotions and healing. Black men are typically averse to therapy, so I really enjoyed cynical Josiah's interactions with his therapist. There are some great supporting characters and funny moments with Otis, the family dog. Though some of the topics are heavy, there is happiness, laughter and joy.

This was my first Kennedy Ryan book, it definitely won't be the last. Looking forward to the second book in the series.

jessicagperez's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective 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

thelooneylibrarian's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

ipassaro's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.0

shakeema16's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely loved this book! The way grief was discussed was spot on! It was an amazing story that reflected real life issues and how we sometimes deal or don’t deal with things. I haven’t cried reading a book in a long time, this one got me.