Did I read this in a day? Yes... Yes I did.

Hannah Bonam-Young doesn't shy away from writing stories with tricky topics. This one was no different. I'd partly forgotten the Alzheimer's situation - this may make people feel certain ways about this book.

Also, there's some childhood abuse/neglect that's discussed and, although nothing is shared in detail, I definitely had a moment with those scenes.

The characters are, effectively, built around these aspects and have to overcome some big emotions to get to their own happiness, both having to acknowledge hard facts to get anywhere good.

I enjoyed the book, the characters were great. I liked their lists and lessons, their trust and vulnerabilities.

I struggled with some elements (secret keeping) but that plays in to the story and is just something I don't like, personally. But, as always, this was a great book and I can't wait to read it again!

People watching follows Prudence Welch and Miles Kablukov. Prue looks after her mother who has early onset Alzheimer’s and that means she lives a very quiet, introverted life. She also works at her father’s gas station, loves writing poetry and is a virgin. Whereas Miles is a complete free spirit who has travelled the world but when his brother calls he goes to the small town of Baysville, Ontario. Milo meets Prue, they start getting to know each other but Miles who is a commitment phobe might want to be more than friends.

Fans of Hannah Bonam-Young will love this book but unfortunately it just wasn’t for me. Personally I just didn’t vibe with the characters. I found this to be a little bit cringe and to be honest I’m just over romance books with a heroine that’s a virgin and a hero that’s slept with hundreds of people. I just didn’t vibe with this. Plus I’m not a huge fan of the way the Alzheimer’s was handled nor the other medical diagnosis. 2.5 stars.

The relationship between Milo and Prue was a delight to watch unfold, the trust and friendship they grew together and the connection that they so obviously both shared was well-written and I loved it so much.

The supporting cast of characters were also wonderful, and I would've loved to spend more time with them and the small town that was described. I wanted to see a bit more of the community around Milo and Prue; the sibling bond development happening with Milo, Nik and Nadia especially.

Overall I really loved this book, and would highly recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.