A review by amy_alwaysreading
Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun

5.0

Many thanks to my friends at @atriabooks and @simon.audio for the #free gifted copies of this book.  

 

"Life is the prickly pear. It's always going to be a combination of beauty and hurt, no matter how hard you try to protect yourself from the hard parts."

 

Witty. Raw. Vulnerable. 

 

It’ll come as no surprise that a book about a road trip took me on quite the journey.  With Van Morrison queued up and the mile markers ticking by, I found myself immersed in this quirky little found family.  

 

A cancer dog and former kissing best friends.  Detours and McDonald’s stops.  Whatever it takes to make their teacher/mentor/father figure’s dying wish come true.  

 

Part rom-com.  Part exploration of grief.  This book broke my heart and filled it back up again.  Witty.  Tender.  Cathartic.  Swoony.  Comforting. 

 

It’s an examination of love, both familial and romantic.  It’s about the beauty found in connection, the bonds that change you, and the family you choose.  

 

I closed this book with a big smile on my face and tears rolling down my cheeks.  Cochrun reminded me how beautiful life is and how fortunate I am to be surrounded by love.  

 

A truly unforgettable read. 

 

🎧 With @natalienaudus and @jercarparvo as narrators, this audiobook is utter perfection.  I’m a big fan of both of their work, and here they expertly craft their performances, bringing nuance and distinction to their separate characters.  This is a book rife with emotion, and both portrayals kept me drawn in, whether leaning towards the witty or the tragic.  Truly an outstanding audiobook.