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This book was incredibly emotional. Please read trigger warnings before reading this because it does touch on some really hard topics, but it does so REALLY well in my opinion.

Something that I loved about this book, as much as it broke my heart, is how unique it is. So often a romance novel ends at “I Do.” but that’s not reality. That should be the beginning. Seeing these characters navigate their broken marriage is heart wrenching and hopeful at the same time. You’ll find yourself crying for Quinn and for Graham on one page, and wanting to scream at them on the next. Even the most perfect matches have their category 5 moments.

I found I related to Quinn a lot. More than i’ve ever related to the struggles of a book character before, which is surprising because where Quinn so desperately wants to be a mother, that is my absolute nightmare. But the strain that Quinn’s infertility puts on herself and on her relationship is akin to the strain i’ve felt in my own marriage because of a medical condition. The feelings of not being woman enough for her husband, of constantly letting him down, of their marriage being the thing that ruined his future, and of feeling the need to pull away from him and place this distance between them because of those thoughts. I found myself staring at the pages in disbelief that someone had actually put into words the thoughts that i’ve had in some of my darkest moments. And watching Graham desperately love the ghost of her, wishing he knew how to get her back broke me into pieces.

One emotional quote that really stuck with me: “My Husband’s heart is my saving grace, but his physical touch has become my enemy.”

If you’re looking for a sappy romance, i wouldn’t recommend this to you. If you’re looking for something real and beautiful and heartbreaking, absolutely pick this up.

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lolamosk's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

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taelorslibrary's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

Not my favorite of Hoover’s novels, but still touching, interesting, and fast-paced. I felt sad for the characters most of the book but the end is good, if a little predictable. Also, it isn’t as spicy as some of her other books.

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michalie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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snuggledwithink's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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ariana_m's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

3.5 stars. This was an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. Every chapter I went from happy to sad over and over again. Quinn and Grahams relationship was so beautiful but heartbreaking at the same time. The "then" chapters were amazing. I loved seeing the buildup of their relationship and the amazing connection that they have. The "now" chapters were very sad for obvious reasons. The struggle with infertility. I just wish Quinn and Graham talked to each other. There was so much miscommunication that could have been avoided. I hated the cheating aspect and even though there were no actual sex involved in said cheating, I don't know how I feel about Graham. I don't know if he deserves redemption or not in all honesty. It's pretty grey for me because Quinn had her own faults as well, not that that justifies cheating or anything but still. It wasn't all his fault to me. Chapter 28 was so emotional. The letters were so beautiful but sad just like the book. I loved that the epilogue didn't end with them magically having a baby so it was somewhat realistic. This was pretty good all in all.

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rd77's review against another edition

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emotional fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Definitely an emotional book, but pretty good overall. I liked how it was realistic and showed their flaws and troubles, but it still worked out and had a happy ending even if it wasn’t the one the characters first wanted.

I’m very glad that the author didn’t decide to throw in a pregnancy or even adoption. A lot of authors do that when talking about infertility which is kind of insulting and ignoring the realities of infertility. Sure it’s happier for the characters, but unrealistic and could be upsetting for readers.

That being said, it felt like a very short book that honestly wasn’t super intriguing. A lot of things were glossed over that could have added more depth to the book. I also didn’t like

the premise of Graham’s affair or how it was handled. The reasoning was strange and Quinn really got over it oddly fast.

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My favorite part was the letters. Without it, I probably would have given this book 3-3.25 stars.

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