THIS BOOK! OH MY GOD THIS BOOK! I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!

I cried, I laughed, I swooned and I was kicking my feet more than once.

Oh goodness.. I fell in love with both characters so bad from the earliest moments in this story. THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!
Oh, by the way. This is a FAST burn.

Now the title makes sense. Cause the characters find each other every time but have to let each other go over and over again. Which was both heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. But I don't want to spoil all the events but it's so worth your time reading this.

I'm so in love with this story. New favourite of mine 🥹

"Goodbye Again" by Caitlin Moss is a disappointing read that fails to deliver on many fronts. From the outset, the writing is plagued by a lack of coherence and sophistication, making the narrative difficult to engage with. The dialogue often feels forced and unnatural, riddled with cringe-worthy lines that detract from the characters' believability.

The plot, though seemingly promising, unravels in a predictable and unimaginative manner, leaving little room for genuine surprises or emotional depth. Character development is almost nonexistent, with the protagonists coming across as one-dimensional and their motivations unclear.

Additionally, the pacing is erratic, with the story dragging in parts where it should be brisk and rushing through moments that could have added substance. The attempts at humor and emotional resonance fall flat, making it hard to form any real connection with the narrative or its characters.

Overall, "Goodbye Again" is a frustrating read that leaves much to be desired. It lacks the finesse and engagement necessary for a compelling story, ultimately making it a book that's easy to put down and forget.

"You begin where you began."

5 stars!!

**SPOILERS**

I have just finished reading this book, and I loved every single second of it. I went through every different emotion you can imagine, from hope to grief, from love to hate, from annoyance to outrage. I spent some parts of this book not liking JP (specifically at the "I didn't know I was actually a rebound," I admit. He rolls his eyes. "Way to make it about you." and "We had fun. I mean, I'm happy now. But we were..." ... I can't begin to tell you how much that scene enraged me.) but I spent most of the book rooting for Julia and JP because their love is, simply, undeniable.

I quickly fell in love with Julia, her quick wit, her banter, her caring nature, her heart; the way she handled everything with so much grace that I know I would not have had had I been in the same situation. Each character is so realistically human and Caitlin portrays them all so well - from the love and regret and hurt and hope you see between Julia and JP. From the difficult relationship Julia has with her mum and the almost absent-like relationship she has with her sister (at least absent like when it comes to JP.) From JP's relationship with Audrey, and even the friendship that grew between Julia and Audrey that left me heartbroken. I ate it all up. I want more of these characters and yet the story is perfect as it is.

I sobbed my heart out at the end, and I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am they got their happy ending. I don't know how I would have handled it had they not.

The story is beautifully written, and Cailtin Moss has such a way with words; she has you hooked so quickly (or she had me hooked so quickly, at least!) And I would recommend this book to anyone, especially if you want to have your heart ripped out and put back together multiple times.

JP may have enraged me in the scene mentioned above but let me tell you, he redeemed himself with:

"You wrecked my world and flipped it on its head and I don't want another day to go by where the world doesn't know I'm yours and you're mine."

And

"It feels like I have loved you in a million different lives and in a million different ways. And I'm still not done. I want to love you forever. I don't think I can live without you, Jules. I thought I could, but I can't. The world spins a different direction when you're in the room. Gravity doesn't exist. The wind stops blowing. My heart beats to the sound of your voice. You."

10/10. A simply stunning story.

I was engaged in this story right away. The characters had chemistry right away. This story tells a story about two characters that love eachother but it’s never the right time. There was love, spice and a little heartbreak. I cried and then the story put me back together.

This book is AMAZING!!!!! I could NOT put it down.
This romance novel with put you on a crazy rollercoaster ride of emotions! It is so well written you can’t help but love the main characters JP and Julia. Their love story is about fate, bad timing and undeniable chemistry. Your heart will swoon and then break over and over. But for all the tears, it was a beautiful story about love you don’t wanna miss!

Thanks ti Netgalley for this eArc!!

I was extremely hesitant to read this book for several reasons. 1. I assumed there was some sort of magical element in it and the characters would travel through time or get a do over or something because the description talked about a fortune teller. Turns out that’s all there is to it, there’s a part with a fortune teller. 2. I saw the author share that traditional publishers rejected this book because the story was too complicated and didn’t fit their boxes, which made me wonder if it was going to be any good. Turns out, the publishers had a Pretty Woman moment and made a big mistake. Huge. This is easily my favorite Caitlin Moss book to date. It’s so much more than just a “wrong place, wrong time” romance. Those can be hit or miss for me because sometimes you just want to scream at the characters to GET TOGETHER ALREADY WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? While I did have that moment one time during this book, there was so much nuance to the story and what was keeping them apart that it wasn’t frustrating. They also had such a sweet friendship as the base of it all, and it made me like them even when they weren’t together.

This book has banter, romance, heartbreak, loss, grief, surprises, redemption, and had me unable to put it down for more than a few hours before I had to keep reading. Other than the part at 90% finished where I started panicking that this was not in fact a happily ever after and that I was going to be so mad if they didn’t end up together (don’t worry. It really is a romance and does have a HEA) it was enjoyable from start to finish!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Wow! I did not expect this book to blow me away the way that it did! This is one of my new favorite books and I just know it's one I will be thinking about for a long time!

This had all the feels of a cute rom-com but also will break your heart at parts. You will be rooting for the main couple to get together and feel such frustration when things get in the way - but I promise the ending makes it all worth it! This doesn't feel like a typical romance book - it doesn't follow the typical format but that is what makes it so great and so relatable. Real life doesn't always work out the way we want and sometimes life and circumstances get in our way - but we all keep going and move forward and hope that in the end it will all be worthwhile.

I also want to note that this book deals with a narcissistic character - and as someone who has personally dealt with this Caitlin Moss could not have described the emotions and turmoil that come along with it any better! I wished the main character could have set more boundaries for herself but this also made it relatable - it's not always easy to do!

Love the role the grandma plays in this story too! Such a sweet relationship - made me miss my Granny and wish she could come sit with me and give me some advice too! (though the twist at the end with the dreams was so well written and unexpected).

"There's often humor in the heartbreak"

I will be raving about this book and recommending it!!

Thank you NetGalley and Caitlin Moss for this ARC!

Oh my goodness I don’t even know where to begin. I felt like I related to this book so much. I had to put it down so many times because it made me so emotional. I sobbed through this entire book. As you guys know, Caitlin Moss is my favorite local author, I own all of her books and they are seriously all 5 stars for me. The way that she is able to bring so much emotion and relatability to her characters is so amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this book. Everyone should read it or at least read one of her books!

This book had me in my feels. Julia and JP’s connection is instantaneous and reading their interactions had my heart fluttering. Every turn of the page had me wondering if they were ever going to have their happily ever after; I loved not being able to figure out if they were. JP has to be my next book boyfriend because he is good with kids, sweet, kind, and charming. What more can you ask for? Julia is definitely a good role model. She knows how to set her boundaries and stands firm with them in the end, which is admirable. While some of the reasons they can’t be together are unique, some of them feel a little cliché, but I don’t think it’s a problem because the way it is written makes up for it by putting you through an emotional roller coaster.

"Goodbye Again" is a delightful, fun, and deeply emotional read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance who enjoy a touch of magic and fate in their love stories. Caitlin Moss skillfully weaves a narrative that is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, making you root for Julia and JP despite the obstacles in their path.

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Goodbye Again - Caitlin Moss
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

I. Loved. This. Book.

Julia and JP meet on an airplane- happenstance. The rest is NOT history… it’s a wild, long, SAD, HAPPY ride!! 🙈
Throw in a fortune teller, a dog named Kevin and a Crunchwrap Supreme and you are ready to roll.

I was not expecting this book to have as much depth as it did. Lots of raw storylines intertwining into a beautiful story. Yes, I wanted to break my kindle in half at some points. But, the suspense was worth it. 🤍

This was my first Caitlin Moss book AND my first ARC! What a fun story. 🌮🔮🐣 Can’t wait to read the rest of hers.

Thank you @caitlinmossauthor and @netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Goodbye Again will release September 3rd, 2024!

Goodbye again by Caitlin Moss was an excruciatingly beautiful love story between two soulmates being torn apart yet the universe has another idea

I will never stop thinking about how amazing this book was. As someone who has never heard of Caitlin Moss I had no idea what I was getting into but this book surprised me to such a huge level. Set between Washington and Chicago, meeting on a plane on their way to a gender reveal party Julia and JP instantly fall in love. As they grow together we see them learn about each other and intertwine their complicated work lives with their relationship. Breaking up and staying together is a massive part of this story which at times had me wanting to scream but also gave me huge respect for Julia sticking to what she believes. Not only are we introduced to the antagonist and protagonist in this story we also get equipped to the amazing side characters in Audrey, Gramma, Emily, Austin and the kids. An aspect that felt so heartwarming to me in this book was the dual storytelling between present time and dreaming. Also I must add the twist with the dreaming I was stunned making me want to re-read knowing so looking for slight clues!!! The growth I seen from Julia in this story was amazing especially alongside the Audrey aspect of the story. The topic of grief and childhood trauma is present in the book which I found very interesting especially when Julia (a child therapist) psychoanalysed her patients and her whole life but luckily it doesn’t override the story too much. Overall I adored this book so much (finishing in 3 days) and need a sequel as soon as possible because I’m not ready to say ‘goodbye again’ to JP and Julia.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and author. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Gosh the angst and heart-aching hurt in this book. If you've read a Caitlin Moss book before you know to expect "it", but I had let my guard down. Everything was going so swimmingly til, well, life for the characters.
I highlighted so many parts of this book and while there are so many parts that moved me to tears because of hurt, there was just as many that moved me to tears because of hope.

Cheers to destined lovers, magic dreams and tacos!

"You will have many loves. But most of them will be him."


Julia Waters meets JP Chapman on an airplane destined for Seattle. He charms her with conversation and they realize they are headed to the exact same event, Julia's sister's baby shower. It can't be fate, right?


After spending the evening together - dinner, walking, fortune reading - they agreed, reluctantly, to pretend they were strangers the next day. However, like all good plans, it goes right out the window. They're just drawn to each other, no rhyme or reason. JP is so easy to fall in love with, he really is the perfect character for this scenario. Charming, thoughtful, the perfect boyfriend but also has a hint of emotional damage. Julia is more reserved due to her career, and her childhood, but easy to love just the same.


Throughout the book, we see Julia and JP continuously run into each other, and then fall apart. Wrong place, wrong time, etc. they can never make it work. Chance after chance to be together only to end up left wondering, "what if." Over the next five years we follow JP and Julia, holding out hope for a happy ending, holding our breath waiting for the other shoe to drop and tear them apart again.

I had ALL the emotions reading this one. I laughed, constantly. I cried, several times. I was rooting for these two until I was blue in the face. x

Each chance came with its own complications and I really loved the depth of the plot, dealing with hard topics like infidelity, death, broken parent-child relationships and child trauma, etc. 


Personally, I also related to Julia's struggle with her narcissistic mother, which is probably why I was so determined that she deserved a happy ending. I'm grateful to Caitlin Moss for giving their relationship the turn around that mine will never have. 

I also adored Gramma being a hot topic of conversation and recurring character in this plot. I found myself analyzing those sequences for advice I could apply to my own life. Gramma is the GOAT.

I HIGHLY recommend this one, it's easy to see it play out in your head like one of your favorite movies. Caitlin Moss is one of my new favorite authors after reading this :)

Thank you to the author for this advance reader copy from netgalley .

I have read all of her books and this is probably the best I have read from Caitlin.
It took me just a weekend to read this book. Caitlin has a talent to make you feel all the feelings, you will laugh, love, tear up and scream.

I absolutely adored the grandmother, I have a close relationship with mine and I could relate to the connection between them.

I will go in blind and just grab this book, it has a little bit of everything.

I. cried. so. many. times.
Jules & JP, these two just take you on an absolutely roller coaster of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I was transported back to previous relationships & breakups. Caitlin Moss provides a unique take on second (ninth?) chance romances and at no point did you ever stop rooting for our MCs. They were multidimensional characters, brought to life in beautiful and tragic ways and I was absolutely there for it. A wonderful story the whole way through, I loved it!

I will be sharing my review on my social media channel on Sunday 7/21.

This was my first Caitlin Moss book but my 100th book of this year and I can honestly say that no book has affected me as much as this one has. I laughed, I cried (ok fine, sobbed), and I enjoyed every second of it. Caitlin’s writing was so raw, emotional, vulnerable, and had such depth to it that I will think of this book every day for the rest of my life.

I loved how it wasn’t your typical romance book, that it followed its own path to create the most beautiful story about love, forgiveness, friendship, self-sacrifice, strength, honesty, and patience.

I fell in love with the characters instantly. I loved literally every single part of them. I actually don’t even have the words to describe how perfect they were. Their actions, words, thoughts, and feelings were written so well I’m truly disappointed they aren’t real people because I could learn so much from them. And I guess I have, even though they are fictional. One of my favourite things about the characters were that they were so selfless, always willing to take a step back from their own wants to give others the chance at happiness.

There is so much more I could say about this book but I can’t find the words. My heart is literally aching just trying to describe the love I’m feeling for this story. Please read this book.

Genre & Tropes - Romance
Appropriate Age - 17+ due to sex
POV - FMC

I rarely give a five and this one deserves every star. This is about a man and who who meet on a plane and feel an instant connection. The rest of the story is a romance that happens over a span of years without ever becoming a relationship due to multiple circumstances. The book is full of moments of love and sadness and anger and Caitlin manages to make you feel it all.

Best suited for fans who like

Story ***** World *****
Main Characters ***** Side Characters ***
Moving ***** Reader Frustration *
Slow burn ***** Steam ***
Humor ** Ending ****

Cons
- That as a counselor she never creates boundaries with her mother
- That the sister never speaks up for her
- Not enough interaction and background with her best friends
- That the different times when there is a chance they are each too inflexible to make things work

Pros
- The characters are real
- The situations are real
- The emotions are intense
- The dream Gamma
- The touch of the mystical

Thank you NetGallery and (Author) for providing me this ARC.

NetGalley early release
Publishing date: September 2024
5 ⭐️!!!

Oh my goodness, meeting five had me CRYING!😭 I fell in love with JP and Julia, both. I love that full circle he found a publishing/writing/journalism job, which is all her mom wanted for her. Julia’s mom didn’t like JP at first but he seamlessly weaved into her life eventually. More mommy issues. Couldn’t stand Julia’s mom and her little digs but there is always one, right? I cried. I laughed. I wanted more when it was over. I definitely want to read more by this author. I don’t want to say her books reminded me of Abby Jimenez because that’s a big shoe to fill BUT all the right feels definitely reminded me of how I feel during and after an Abby book. That old adage of “if you let something go and it comes back it was meant to be” rolled through my head every time they met and it didn’t work out. The chapters that had Gramma talk were adorably done and went so well with the storyline. The way it was done was 5/5. It was just …. so good. So so good. Read it!!!

This book was….perfection! I felt every emotion I have to feel while reading this book. I could not put it down. I was engaged from the very beginning and continued to stay engaged until the very last page. The characters were so perfectly developed and their story was both beautiful and heartbreaking. I will be waiting for another book from this author! Absolutely one of my top three for the year!