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A review by mackenzierm
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
4.5
4.5 stars.
Georgia is facing a fresh start after she’s given up almost everything in a brutal divorce. She’s back at her great-grandmother’s estate in Colorado and finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, a best-selling author whose covers always feature people nearly kissing. He’s handsome and very arrogant and is the publisher’s ideal fit to finish off her great-grandmother’s final novel. As they read Scarlett (Georgia’s great-grandmother’s) manuscript and her box of letters, they begin to realize why Scarlett never finished the book – it’s based on her real-life romance with a WWII pilot, and the ending isn’t a happy one. Georgia knows all too well that love never works out but the chemistry between her and Noah is undeniable and she’s more determined than ever to learn from her great-grandmother’s mistakes – even if that means destroying Noah’s career.
Having read Yarros’ beloved Fourth Wing I was intrigued to try out some of her other works. THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED is a story that I absolutely adored. Although, I do caution that its contents are heavy with featured themes of strength, courage, and perseverance; it’s also a story that may require having a box of tissues handy.
It’s told in dual timelines – 1940s England and the present. I am torn as to which timeline I preferred because I am a sucker for historical romances, particularly during times of war – there’s just something about them that sets them apart from the rest. Each timeline was excellently written, and I adored the characters that were featured. The characters are well-written, tangible, and relatable. The events that are described are well detailed and moving, making the story easy to envision, and add an emotional punch as the story builds.
I did anticipate one of the twists just before it was revealed but was absolutely shook never the less. Yarros is an excellent historical romance writer and I’ll be quickly checking out others that she has written! Notably, the audiobook narration is always very well done, easily bringing this story to life.
Georgia is facing a fresh start after she’s given up almost everything in a brutal divorce. She’s back at her great-grandmother’s estate in Colorado and finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, a best-selling author whose covers always feature people nearly kissing. He’s handsome and very arrogant and is the publisher’s ideal fit to finish off her great-grandmother’s final novel. As they read Scarlett (Georgia’s great-grandmother’s) manuscript and her box of letters, they begin to realize why Scarlett never finished the book – it’s based on her real-life romance with a WWII pilot, and the ending isn’t a happy one. Georgia knows all too well that love never works out but the chemistry between her and Noah is undeniable and she’s more determined than ever to learn from her great-grandmother’s mistakes – even if that means destroying Noah’s career.
Having read Yarros’ beloved Fourth Wing I was intrigued to try out some of her other works. THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED is a story that I absolutely adored. Although, I do caution that its contents are heavy with featured themes of strength, courage, and perseverance; it’s also a story that may require having a box of tissues handy.
It’s told in dual timelines – 1940s England and the present. I am torn as to which timeline I preferred because I am a sucker for historical romances, particularly during times of war – there’s just something about them that sets them apart from the rest. Each timeline was excellently written, and I adored the characters that were featured. The characters are well-written, tangible, and relatable. The events that are described are well detailed and moving, making the story easy to envision, and add an emotional punch as the story builds.
I did anticipate one of the twists just before it was revealed but was absolutely shook never the less. Yarros is an excellent historical romance writer and I’ll be quickly checking out others that she has written! Notably, the audiobook narration is always very well done, easily bringing this story to life.