What I Liked:I thought the magical realism worked really well. The presence of ghosts and other impossible things is explained in such a thoughtful way that it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. Adding the mystical dimension made the story of a teen girl, June,...
What I Liked:I am impressed with how much Emily Henry fit into this book. I thought the incorporation of the First Nations’ stories was done fluidly and enhanced the plot. It was also clear that much research into trauma therapy and associated psychological...
What I Liked:This book has some pretty epic pacing going on. Chapters alternate from the current time to vacations Poppy and Alex have taken in previous years. The reader slowly gets to know the characters and little teasers are mentioned, but not explained so you...
What I Liked:Is it possible to relate to the characters in a book a little too well? It might be and it resulted in me being on the verge of physically uncomfortable as I read this book. The emotional turmoil experienced by the main characters had my stomach in knots....
What I Liked:I liked the effect of withholding details related to the characters’ baggage until near the end. It kept the level of suspense up and made me want to keep reading. Although, it might have been nice to put a little bit of space between the big reveals from...
