What an emotion wrecking five-star read. This is easily one of my top five reads of the year, it was just that good. Cassie and Marc will enrapture you; they will pull you into their emotional battle and have you cheering for them and wishing you could be at the top of those beach stairs cheering the whole lot up and bringing them up by your thoughts alone. I completely got Cassies reaction to March after the wedding, and I would likely be exactly the same as her as you know what that’s the reaction, we should expect for ourselves. As the story unfolds you start to understand the history and them as well, as well as everything they have going on with the rest of their friends. Lucy and Russell will make your eyes water, and have you wondering why so many times, but in the end, this is just a compelling story that will break you, but it will also put you back together. The ending was what got me, it was just so well done, and just gave the whole story a chef’s kiss feeling.

This was a feisty and gorgeous read with an equally fantastic main character. I think the book could maybe start with a general content warning (within the first few chapters we are discussing late stage cancer) and this may be jarring to some readers. Overall, I loved following their adventures and am excited to pick up some more reads from Sarra Manning!

What a beautiful romantic love story. I love the hate to live aspect of the novel. It just added that extra spite and touch. It was such a beautiful book. I love Sarah Manning in general, but I think this is one of her best yet.