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annabananadel's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
5.0
“Remember nothing lasts forever. You have to hold on to the good things, knowing you may be on borrowed time with them. And with the bad, recognize that eventually it will pass.”
Leaning towards a 5 stars because this book literally gave me the feels. I even teared up at some point from remembering my own grandmother. I definitely did not expect this book to make me to tear up and that’s what really got it. I think it's been a long time since I actually teared up to pages that does not contain death. I wasn't warned that it would pull through your heartstrings. So yes, this book is worthy of it being rated five stars.
Noelle and Theo are just the cutest couple. From high school academic rivals to just simply enemies who banters whenever they see each other. You can't deny that these two have a connection and attraction so there's really no doubt that these two would get together during or once the trip was over. Lowkey, the premise of the story is really heart-wrenching and that's really how I was hooked into reading more. Not only did they tackle grief after a loved one passed away, they also tackled how to move on from it. Then there was the situation with Theo's family and how he was being gaslighted to being not enough by his own father. Usually, it's people outside your family that demotivates you, like how Enzo was with Noelle during their one year of "mentorship". In Theo's case, it was his father who just wanted Theo to be successful that there was no limit. He kept forcing Theo to be best when the best was already achieved - which led Theo to think he wasn't good enough. Bruh, imagine if people who are earning so much to think they're unsuccessful, what more for people who hasn't achieved anything? But it's fine, because Theo has Paul who already thinks the world of him. This trip consisting of this trio was just a blast that kept me reading more and more even when I can't anymore due to my lack of sleep!
This book made me miss my grandparent so much to the point that we scheduled a visit home just to see them. It really made me guilty for not spending as much time as I should have been with them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Death of parent and Gaslighting
tenderbench's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Emotional abuse and Death
litbrett's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
abidavisf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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? No
5.0
How lucky am I to have read You, With a View? How I have been honoured to live in a time where this book exists is beyond me.
I bought You, With a View a long time ago. Somebody posted a quote on TikTok (funnily enough) and I knew I had to read it and then, as happens with me, I thought too hard about it and scared myself out of it under the assumption that I’d hyped it up too much and would only be disappointed. I know, now, that I wasn’t ready at the time. Now was the perfect time for this story to come to me.
You, With a View is a love story, but it is also life-affirming. It is a celebration of love (not just the romantic kind), friendship and failure. It teaches you that just because you thought something was one thing and it turned out to be something else doesn’t make it any less perfect for you. It is tribute to everybody you have ever loved and everybody you will ever love. My mum always told me that some people are only with you for a season and that’s okay. They were there when you needed them and it’s okay for them to leave. You can still be happy. You can still live a life of love and joy and laughter. You, With a View is testament to that.
Noelle and Theo both had expectations for their life. Noelle placed those expectations on herself. Theo’s were forced onto him. Both characters experienced devastating blows that they processed so differently. Yet, the shared ties that drew their paths together over so many years allowed them to unite, heal and build something new, something full of hope.
Kat and Paul’s love story is testament to the fact that just because something ends doesn’t mean it wasn’t beautiful. Sometimes, the most beautiful endings are born from the saddest beginnings. Though I never wanted You, With a View to end, I’m honoured that I had the chance to read it and for it to birth so much hope in me.
I am in awe of this book. Everybody must read it.
I bought You, With a View a long time ago. Somebody posted a quote on TikTok (funnily enough) and I knew I had to read it and then, as happens with me, I thought too hard about it and scared myself out of it under the assumption that I’d hyped it up too much and would only be disappointed. I know, now, that I wasn’t ready at the time. Now was the perfect time for this story to come to me.
You, With a View is a love story, but it is also life-affirming. It is a celebration of love (not just the romantic kind), friendship and failure. It teaches you that just because you thought something was one thing and it turned out to be something else doesn’t make it any less perfect for you. It is tribute to everybody you have ever loved and everybody you will ever love. My mum always told me that some people are only with you for a season and that’s okay. They were there when you needed them and it’s okay for them to leave. You can still be happy. You can still live a life of love and joy and laughter. You, With a View is testament to that.
Noelle and Theo both had expectations for their life. Noelle placed those expectations on herself. Theo’s were forced onto him. Both characters experienced devastating blows that they processed so differently. Yet, the shared ties that drew their paths together over so many years allowed them to unite, heal and build something new, something full of hope.
Kat and Paul’s love story is testament to the fact that just because something ends doesn’t mean it wasn’t beautiful. Sometimes, the most beautiful endings are born from the saddest beginnings. Though I never wanted You, With a View to end, I’m honoured that I had the chance to read it and for it to birth so much hope in me.
I am in awe of this book. Everybody must read it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Death
sk8r2natls's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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
4.25
Beautiful connections between the characters. Made the impossible feel possible.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
deargloria's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Sexual content
spellbindingtomes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? No
5.0
𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳—𝘦𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦.
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:
Grieving Noelle discovers her grandmother's secret past love. She finds Paul, the man in question, who offers to take her on the road trip he once planned with her grandmother. The catch: Paul's grandson Theo, Noelle's high school rival, must join them. Close quarters and shared accommodations lead to unexpected tension between Noelle and Theo during their two-week journey.
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You, with a View is an absolute gem that had me hooked from the very beginning. Jessica Joyce's skill in crafting a compelling narrative was impressive.
Jessica handled Noelle's grief over her grandmother's sudden passing with sensitivity and depth. I loved the entire premise of Noelle going on the road trip for her grandmother. It added an emotional layer to the story that had me tearing up multiple times. The plot was well-paced, balancing moments of humor with heartfelt scenes.
Both Noelle and Theo felt incredibly real and relatable. The chemistry between them was palpable and the spicy scenes were indeed spicy. Their witty banter was a joy to read. They are both stubborn by nature which lead to plenty of conflict, but it never felt frustrating.
I felt for both characters during the third act conflict, the dialogue was raw, realistic, and emotionally charged.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺...𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
You, with a View is a must-read for every romance reader! The story will make you smile, laugh, and maybe shed a tear or two.
What to expect:
🗺️ road trip
🚗 high school rivals to lovers
🗺️ forced proximity
🚗 one bed
🗺️ grief and loss
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:
Grieving Noelle discovers her grandmother's secret past love. She finds Paul, the man in question, who offers to take her on the road trip he once planned with her grandmother. The catch: Paul's grandson Theo, Noelle's high school rival, must join them. Close quarters and shared accommodations lead to unexpected tension between Noelle and Theo during their two-week journey.
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You, with a View is an absolute gem that had me hooked from the very beginning. Jessica Joyce's skill in crafting a compelling narrative was impressive.
Jessica handled Noelle's grief over her grandmother's sudden passing with sensitivity and depth. I loved the entire premise of Noelle going on the road trip for her grandmother. It added an emotional layer to the story that had me tearing up multiple times. The plot was well-paced, balancing moments of humor with heartfelt scenes.
Both Noelle and Theo felt incredibly real and relatable. The chemistry between them was palpable and the spicy scenes were indeed spicy. Their witty banter was a joy to read. They are both stubborn by nature which lead to plenty of conflict, but it never felt frustrating.
I felt for both characters during the third act conflict, the dialogue was raw, realistic, and emotionally charged.
𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺...𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
You, with a View is a must-read for every romance reader! The story will make you smile, laugh, and maybe shed a tear or two.
What to expect:
🗺️ road trip
🚗 high school rivals to lovers
🗺️ forced proximity
🚗 one bed
🗺️ grief and loss
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
bookclubbitches's review against another edition
5.0
This book is heartwarming in so many senses of the word!
-Noelle's relationships with her entire family, but especially her late grandmother, really shine through in this story. It's rare for a MC to have a loving supportive family that are all rooting for her.
-Her viral tiktok search for her late grandmother's long lost love from her college days was relevant with the current times as well as precious!! I always love seeing videos of people looking for people from their past.
-Her teenage rivalry turned to present day enemies to lovers arc with the one....the only....THEO SPENCER.*swoooooooooooooooooon* He's successful, dimpled, and comes along with one very endearing grandfather to add to the mix.
-THE ROADTRIP. (no notes)
Noelle's character arc of being completely lost in her late 20's, learning more about herself, her skills, her passion and her family history....and not knowing what to do next...is beyond relatable. Add in some quippy humor, a charming grandfather and a roadtrip with her old nemesis and you've got yourself one near perfect romance, in my book!
BRAVO. Cannot wait to read more from Jessica Joyce in the future!
-Noelle's relationships with her entire family, but especially her late grandmother, really shine through in this story. It's rare for a MC to have a loving supportive family that are all rooting for her.
-Her viral tiktok search for her late grandmother's long lost love from her college days was relevant with the current times as well as precious!! I always love seeing videos of people looking for people from their past.
-Her teenage rivalry turned to present day enemies to lovers arc with the one....the only....THEO SPENCER.*swoooooooooooooooooon* He's successful, dimpled, and comes along with one very endearing grandfather to add to the mix.
-THE ROADTRIP. (no notes)
Noelle's character arc of being completely lost in her late 20's, learning more about herself, her skills, her passion and her family history....and not knowing what to do next...is beyond relatable. Add in some quippy humor, a charming grandfather and a roadtrip with her old nemesis and you've got yourself one near perfect romance, in my book!
BRAVO. Cannot wait to read more from Jessica Joyce in the future!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Death of a grandparent, griefkirstenpod_'s review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
amirasarchive's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
i enjoyed this book so much. navigating through loss and grief is never an easy thing. however, noelle heals at her own pace. she takes matters into her own hands to learn about her grandmother and in return, she’s able to welcome love into her life. i love the way the book was formatted and the pacing. noelle and theo’s banter and tension manifested into unconditional love seamlessly. paul and noelle’s family were so loving and it was refreshing to get to know them throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief