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lululovesbooks77's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was definitely a different recipe. And there was some back and forth in time, which i didn’t mind, but it was so confusing 🫤 because it’s part of the secret and keeps you guessing, but that’s not usually how i like my books…. So it’s a meh for me…. I prefer Marni’s newer stuff. She’s still a great writer though! Give it try if you like something different
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸…
✈️ Age Gap (17 yrs)
✈️ Protective MMC
✈️ Tragic Accident
✈️ Fertility
✈️ Secrets
✈️ Dual POV
arobinson6's review
medium-paced
3.75
I was so confused the entire book, I almost DNF but I was so curious what was happening.
The two different story lines I knew somehow were going to come together but didn’t see the twist coming.
Then it was over. I felt like I needed more after all of that.
Wasn’t my favorite
The two different story lines I knew somehow were going to come together but didn’t see the twist coming.
Then it was over. I felt like I needed more after all of that.
Wasn’t my favorite
mlenarski's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ea82625's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I need to preface this by saying this is not your standard romance book. If you don’t want spoilers skip this. There is no happy ending or even happy for now. The ending is extremely unsatisfying and feels like a cliffhanger but I don’t think there is a second book.
Onto the plot, this book did hold my attention until the big twist. I started to guess the gist of the twist close to halfway through, but it went even further than expected. Honestly, what the mmc did was flat out lie and then try to gaslight her into thinking it could be excused. I don’t know how any relationship could start and last on that lie. I’ve read other books where the mmc is somehow involved in the death of someone related to the main fmc but usually he doesn’t know and isn’t actively hiding it. In this case, especially with a 17 yr age gap, it just felt gross.
So I’m torn on the rating, while I did enjoy the writing the dialogue and the 2 time periods, I hated the actual plot and the ending hence the low rating.
Onto the plot, this book did hold my attention until the big twist. I started to guess the gist of the twist close to halfway through, but it went even further than expected. Honestly, what the mmc did was flat out lie and then try to gaslight her into thinking it could be excused. I don’t know how any relationship could start and last on that lie. I’ve read other books where the mmc is somehow involved in the death of someone related to the main fmc but usually he doesn’t know and isn’t actively hiding it. In this case, especially with a 17 yr age gap, it just felt gross.
So I’m torn on the rating, while I did enjoy the writing the dialogue and the 2 time periods, I hated the actual plot and the ending hence the low rating.
inkdrinker_8's review
4.0
This is a story about 4 people, 2 couples, based between two different time lines yet deeply interconnected.
Billy is a highly regarded food critic who loves food about as much as she loves her job. Billy travels often for work, where she meets the very handsome business man Jared Morgan on flight 88 to San Francisco but when the plane malfunctions and everything goes awry the two strangers hold on to each other like a life line.
Jared might be the hero in this story but he is hiding something, a secret that could destroy both of their happiness.
Honey takes herself into the hospital for an excruciating pain in her stomach, the kind Doctor informs her that she will need surgery immediately. Doctor Andrew stays with her through out this process and she feels a comfort at having him there. When she lets him know that no one can be with her on such short notice, he calls her roommate so she isn't alone. When she wakes up from surgery she wants to thank him for everything, She is surprised to see her roommate and is filled with gratitude for the doctors kindness.
Andrew calls honey a week after she is discharged from the hospital and asked her out on a date. Their relationship is instant and flourishes very quickly. They marry and begin their lives together but it doesn't end there, no.... their story is beautiful, sweet, and heartbreakingly tragic. 4/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐
JUST ONE MORE CHAPTER
INKDRINKER53.BLOGSPOT.COM
Billy is a highly regarded food critic who loves food about as much as she loves her job. Billy travels often for work, where she meets the very handsome business man Jared Morgan on flight 88 to San Francisco but when the plane malfunctions and everything goes awry the two strangers hold on to each other like a life line.
Jared might be the hero in this story but he is hiding something, a secret that could destroy both of their happiness.
Honey takes herself into the hospital for an excruciating pain in her stomach, the kind Doctor informs her that she will need surgery immediately. Doctor Andrew stays with her through out this process and she feels a comfort at having him there. When she lets him know that no one can be with her on such short notice, he calls her roommate so she isn't alone. When she wakes up from surgery she wants to thank him for everything, She is surprised to see her roommate and is filled with gratitude for the doctors kindness.
Andrew calls honey a week after she is discharged from the hospital and asked her out on a date. Their relationship is instant and flourishes very quickly. They marry and begin their lives together but it doesn't end there, no.... their story is beautiful, sweet, and heartbreakingly tragic. 4/5
⭐⭐⭐⭐
JUST ONE MORE CHAPTER
INKDRINKER53.BLOGSPOT.COM
nutmeg1013's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
pattyfgd's review
5.0
When you listen to a book, you want to become invested in the story and find something to relate to with each character. It doesn’t always happen, but Marni Mann has the talent to do this every time I listen to her stories. With this book, she features two couples, Andrew and Honey from the past and Jared and Billie from the present. Each has their own issues, heart breaking and heart warming. But the intertwining of their lives, the unexpected tragedies, grief, guilt, happiness all lie just underneath the surface and when revealed is like a sucker punch to your heart! It’s one of the best listens this year for me as Mann shares her incredible craft.
Now the casting of this audio is impeccable. First we have Ava Erickson as Billie. A little edgy, full of insecurity yet has a toughness about her all given to us with Ava’s voice. Virginia Rose comes in as Honey, letting us live through her happiness and heartbreak and making our hearts ache and soar with her performance. Lastly with Jason Clarke as Jared, warm, protective and guarded, leaving us loving him. The pick of these three really brought the emotional charge to life, letting us live their stories with them. The perfect listen.
Now the casting of this audio is impeccable. First we have Ava Erickson as Billie. A little edgy, full of insecurity yet has a toughness about her all given to us with Ava’s voice. Virginia Rose comes in as Honey, letting us live through her happiness and heartbreak and making our hearts ache and soar with her performance. Lastly with Jason Clarke as Jared, warm, protective and guarded, leaving us loving him. The pick of these three really brought the emotional charge to life, letting us live their stories with them. The perfect listen.
gellysam's review
5.0
I had no idea the end was coming! It has dual point of views THAT I LOVE. So much emotions with this! He is there for her for a reason every step of the way but will she forgive him for what he hid from her? The emotions this put me through had me questioning if I could have shown forgiveness in this situation. It had two story lines the whole time I was trying to figure out how they could fit together and boy was I wrong the ENTIRE time. When the truth comes out I was SHOCKED. I would recommend this for sure!