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The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary
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I want to make this very clear: this book is nothing like O'Leary's other books. It's dark and heavy and is definitely not a lighthearted book to read on the beach for fun.
That being said, I really enjoyed this! It features an alternative timeline narration style - and while I'm usually sceptical about this particular form of writing - I think it's done quite well here.
-- Dual POV
-- Past + Present / Then & Now narration
-- second chance romance
-- forced proximity (road trip, single car!)
-- ensemble cast
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The writing is good and solid and wash to read, the characters are relatable. The romance is very realistic in its ups and downs and I appreciate the author's insistence on not playing the blame-game for the downs of the plot.
That being said, I really enjoyed this! It features an alternative timeline narration style - and while I'm usually sceptical about this particular form of writing - I think it's done quite well here.
-- Dual POV
-- Past + Present / Then & Now narration
-- second chance romance
-- forced proximity (road trip, single car!)
-- ensemble cast
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The writing is good and solid and wash to read, the characters are relatable. The romance is very realistic in its ups and downs and I appreciate the author's insistence on not playing the blame-game for the downs of the plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual assault
Workplace assault; power imbalance; Breast pumping