This is a really strong book. But I can’t decide what I liked better, the romance or the character growth. And I don’t mean one sided character growth. I think every character in this book went through some sort of inner reflection at some point in this book. If that sounds like a bit much, it really isn’t. It’s just that every character is so well-rounded and thought out. And while you don’t really see the inner monologue of every character self-reflecting, it’s still there on the sidelines and it adds to the story in some way. 

But aside from that, the romance was just so heart-warming. I wanted it to work…but also I didn’t. And that’s a tough spot to be in as a reader and it’s a challenging spot for the author to put the reader in. But Jacqueline Firkins does this so gracefully and you can’t help but feeling like the heartbreak was needed for everyone. I couldn’t help but fall in love with every aspect of this book. I was so sad when it ended. This is more than just a romance book. It’s almost a healing self-help book as well. I devoured this book in two days, and with that I think I am on a reading high. I highly, highly recommend this book.