Wow, this is a love story that will fill and break your heart in equal measure. Beautifully written, it was simply the most perfect read. A break from my usual genre choice this book was one I wasn't sure if I would enjoy but I absolutely adored it. I cried more than once which never happens to me. I honestly cannot recommend this enough. Without a doubt this will be one of my top reads of the year!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

I will be posting a full review to my blog: www.beyondthefrontcover.blog on June 11th

The Sight of You is a love story that will break your heart. It's beautifully written and will pull on your heart strings before breaking your heart in to tiny little pieces. It's one you will not regret reading.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is not my usual genre, I’m more into crime/thriller books and even psychological thrillers too so I am extremely pleased and grateful to them for opening up my mind to something totally different.

If you could see the future, how would you deal with it?
Joel's dreams are future warnings of what's going to happen in the lives of people he knows and loves; many are happy, several though are also tragic, foreseeing the death of his mother is one.
From a small child, he has had this insight.
Joel tries to steer his friends and family a certain way, so they change the outcome he has foreseen.
Joel because of his premonitions, has tended to keep himself to himself until Callie comes into his life, he tries desperately not to get involved, but the more he tries, the more he is drawn to her. Together they find love and happiness until the night he dreams of their fate.
I enjoyed this story immensely, a moving story, highly recommended read.
I want to thank NetGalley, Hodder & Stoughton and Holly Miller for a pre-publication copy to review.

A thought provoking read. The characters are all well drawn. I did feel that perhaps Joel was responsible for bringing his dream about Callie to fruition.

Absolutely loved this book, it had a bit of everything, humour, love and sadness.
The book is really well written and all characters are relatable.
I would definitely recommend this book (and tissues at hand)!

Description

Would you choose love . . .

. . . If you knew how it would end?

Joel is afraid of the future.

Since he was a child he’s been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what’s going to happen – the good and the bad. And the only way to prevent them is to never let anyone close to him again.

Callie can’t let go of the past.
Since her best friend died, Callie’s been lost. She knows she needs to be more spontaneous and live a bigger life. She just doesn’t know how to find a way back to the person who used to have those dreams.

Joel and Callie both need a reason to start living for today.
And though they’re not looking for each other, from the moment they meet it feels like the start of something life-changing.

Until Joel has a vision of how it’s going to end . . .

My thoughts

I love a good romance and, from the description, I knew there was something different about this one. There was romance, drama and the dilemma of knowing what the future holds – and what to do with this knowledge.

I was initially annoyed by how much of a slow burning romance this was. I really liked the way their ascent into more romantic feelings was messy, a bit awkward but – quite frankly – real. I couldn’t help but find myself shouting you guys should just kiss and get together already!? but that definitely didn’t stop me from falling head over heels in love with them.

I’m not a believer in fate but I definitely do find myself, especially in the worlds current state, questioning what will happen in the future. Sometimes I feel like I’d love to know how my future would play out but, through Joel’s narrative, Miller lets us see that this awareness isn’t always a good thing.

Both Joel and Callie were incredibly likeable. Funny, a bit awkward, and both dealing with their own troubles – difficult romantic relationships, family dramas, grief. These characters had heart and, possibly most importantly, I felt as if I could’ve easily passed either of them on the street in real life – it’s not often you get an authentic feel from characters but Miller definitely achieved it.

I’m learning as I’m getting older (she says at 22, though I alternate between feeling 18 and feeling 80 half the time!), that romance is difficult. It’s not all meet-cutes and loved up selfies, it’s taking the other person for what they are and helping each other through their troubles. Miller was brilliant at demonstrating the highs and lows of relationships, and it was even better that she did it from an age perspective I’m not used to reading (but I still felt like I could relate to them, and enjoyed reading it as if the protagonists were teens/young adults).

My only problem with this book was the fact it took a while to get to the good bit, the heart thumping romance I wanted.

Saying that, The Sight of You is a captivating, funny and heartbreaking love story – you might want the tissues for this one!

The Sight of You will be published on 11th July 2020

This is not my usual type of book but I loved it. I loved the writing, the characters, just everything. Joel sometimes has dreams where he sees into the future. Because of this he makes a momentous decision. Would I have done the same? I honestly don’t know.

A wonderful love story,beautifully written. Joel sees the people he loves in dreams - sometimes good things are going to happen to them, but usually bad. He and Callie fall in love and are very happy except for 1 thing, because he's allowed himself to love her, he has dreamed about her death. He can only see one solution - to end their romance. How will they cope with this, is it the end for their love, can any one help him overcome this? An enthralling story, a real tear jerk er. Loved it.

The Sight of You is just a wonderful story. It tells the story of Joel and Callie who meet, get to know each other and fall in love. However, there's a sting in the tail as Joel has dreams where he can foresee things happening. Without giving too much away, this is a love story on another level. It really needs to be read to understand it.

I was thankful to Netgalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.

I will definitely be recommending this book to friends and fellow book lovers.

Oh, what an emotional ride!
Imagine having a gift that could give so much joy, but at the same time, suck the joy of living from you?
This was what life was like for Joel, and what stopped him from fully living his own life.
And Callie? A simple, loveable woman, who isn't quite sure where here future lies, until she meets Joel.
Add in Murphy, Callie's dog, and you have a beautiful bittersweet love story, with an ending you didn;t expect... or did you?
I absolutely loved this story of Joel and Callie, and their forever love, that just wasn't meant to be.
Descriptive, emotive writing that kept me reading all day, so I could finish the book, all the while not wanting it to end.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Hodder and Stoughton for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Firstly – this book is BEAUTIFULLY written. It’s like a classic written now – you can imagine kids studying the amazing descriptions and sentence construction and the way it draws you right in – particularly when describing the seasons / weather / nature – it is stunning. I know I shouldn’t be surprised – but often modern books feel a bit rushed, or on a production line because the author / publisher has a deadline – but it really feels like this book has been crafted and lots of care and attention to detail taken over the turn of phrase.

It is also ridiculously emotional! You are invested in Callie and Joel from the off and really want everything to work out for them – but it’s difficult to see how it will. Each chapter is written from an alternating point of view – and it swings like a pendulum between Callie and Joel.

Initially the pace is quite slow, day by day even, and you see how their initial friendship and then relationship starts. You are really rooting for both Callie and Joel and their respective baggage. The exquisite writing doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a modern book, set in current times, with familiar themes and settings.

As the book carries on the pace picks up – and the final chapters are almost annual – but it serves to build the momentum as it heads towards the conclusion. The inevitable conclusion perhaps?

It made be weep (which frankly anything does at the moment – but I think I would have even if we weren’t in the middle of a global pandemic!) It is beautiful, heart breaking, life affirming, a story of friends and family and a perfect love story.

This book is going to be one of THE books of the summer of 2020 – so I would suggest pre ordering now, so you can be one of the cool kids who reads it first!

Huge thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC – I will most definitely be buying this as gifts for friends come June 2020.

I'm not sure were to start with this one. I absolutely adored it.
To start off with its not entirely my favourite genre of book - maybe with whats going on in the world I wanted to escape, and escape I did. I am not much for soppy and romance but I was somehow drawn to this book and lets say it did not disappoint.
This is truly a page turning debut - so much so I had to stop and check that this in fact was Holly Millers first book.
This is going to be a summer sell out - we are not talking sex or lust but a tale of love and sacrifice that will at some point have you crying. If you could see into the future what would you do with it?
Such a well written book this is a romance story with a difference and I bet will be turned into a movie.
Joel our main character is a dreamer, but he only dreams about people he knows and loves. Because Joel is special, he can see into the future with his dreams, he becomes a little bit of a recluse because of this. Knowing he cannot change his dreams in real life he doesn't want to risk love anymore. Joel doesn't want to see the future of someone he loves so he avoids people at all costs.

But when Callie enters his Realm things could be different. Joel slowly allows himself to fall in love against his better judgment and the story unravels.
I cant say to much because I would ruin it for you... but set across six years we hear narration from Joel and Callie. Poor Joel in agony because he knows whats going to happen in the future. Does he tell Callie and does Callie want to know what he sees in his dreams? How would you react? Would you want to know what Joel dreamt about you?
You'll have to read it to find out.
With such a depth to Joel and his love for Callie he lives his life with realism and sacrifices that Im not sure I could make.
The exchange at the train station and the last scene had me gasping so much that my dogs came over to check I was ok. The characters lift you up, and are perfect examples of how you can be happy in life, whatever it throws at you.
A gloriously beautiful novel that comes recommended, you'll sit and devour it. Holly Miller I am waiting for you next story. I hope it comes soon.
Five starts is not enough. Thank you for the advanced copy.

Heartbreakingly wonderful. The author sure knows how to pull on the heartstrings without being overly sentimental. Read this book.

I loved this book from start to finish. Joel & Callie are both very private people not looking for a relationship. Joel avoids connecting with anyone because of his foreseeing the future in his dreams. Callie is getting over the death of her best friend. For many reasons they decide to take a chance on each other and enter into a relationship where they very quickly fall in love with each other. Everything is fine until Joel dreams of he way it will end.

This is when the heartbreak really starts. Their relationship ends and Callie eventually meets someone else. Has Joel done the right thing? Time will tell!

This is a very modern day tragic love story which can’t fail to bring a tear to the eye of even a hardened reader. Definitely one hat will stay with me for a while.

Aww this story was so lovely and the way callie and Joel's relationship unfolded was delightful but then imagine loving someone but knowing when and where they are going to die. Do you stay with them or let them go to enjoy the rest of their life?
This book made me cry in a sad but also happy kind of way.
I warm, thoughtful and emotional read that I read in one day during lockdown.

Heartbreaking, genuine and so full of emotions.
I loved reading this book, it was gripping. I felt that the plot is very original and equally well written. You can see the dilemmas the characters face as they fall hard but the future hangs over their heads.
How wonderful it was to be a part of their love story

The Sight of You

A truly beautiful love story that will make you weep. All the stars for this book that will hit you right in the feels and force you to become emotionally invested.

Thanks to @netgalley & @hodderbooks for the chance to read this contemporary fiction which will now be one of my go to recommendations. Publishing June 2020 💕

Oh Joel and Callie 💕 meet them, love them and want to be besties with them. This book oozes love. Self-sacrificing love, making the hardest decisions to protect the ones you love.

Joel an ex Vet has made a pact with himself to not fall in love. In the interest of others because Joel has the ability to see disastrous incidents before they occur in his dreams. Then we meet Callie while working in a cafe alongsideher dog Murphy, she stumbles into his life. A character he can't help but fall in love with. Callie changes it all for Joel. Their paths are crossed and there is no going back.

A book that's both uplifting and heartbreaking rolled into one. A love story with a difference.

A beautiful love story and heartbreaking moments but like in real life, these characters are the perfect examples of how many people are going through their life with love and happiness being the priority of everything they do.
We all want to be clairvoyant at least one time in life and maybe to even know when and how this life will end but would you believe it if you’re finding that out? Would you take every opportunity to get to do all the things you want in life? Or would you just carry on living your life like that “what if” moment never happened?
I must admit that this story brought a few tears in my eyes and the way the author has managed to build up al the angst and emotional turmoil that the characters are going through added to this beautiful story.
I’m a very moody reader but this one was perfect for me at this time.

Not usually my type of book as I am not really a lover of romance novels. But this was a very welcome exception! It was beautifully written and I just fell into it and let myself go along for the ride. Loved it and would recommend.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.