If I Can't Have You

I got completely drawn in to this book. Constance was written so well I thought I could touch her. My heart broke for this complex character throughout; the issues she had with her mother and the need to be loved by the narcissistic doctor . I got totally caught up in her life and was cheering her on and cringing in equal measure throughout the book. Towards the end I felt quite emotional as the story drew to a close. If you want a fantastically written, character driven novel, where you can invest in the madness of Constance then you won't be disappointed.

What can I say.? This book grabbed me from the first page, I fell into it completely and loved every page... it was gripping, fast paced and a real page turner. I loved Constance, and really felt for her... and so wanted her to find her happiness.. her friendship with Edward was so heartwarming.. . perfect for fans of ‘’You’ this is a perfect read to snuggle down with a nice cuppa.
I will be recommending this to all my friends as I can see this is going to be a real hit.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read in return for an honest review.

5stars.

I was excited by this book as soon as I read the blurb. I love novels with flawed protagonists (especially women) and ones which really get under your skin. I love meeting characters who are dysfunctional and real. If you want a light-hearted rom-com, this book is not for you. If you want something raw and unsettling which will make your heart race, buy this book. I read the entire thing in a day.

It follows the story of Constance who develops an unhealthy obsession with a man she works with. We know he's no good for her, but Connie doesn't, and we watch as she descends uncomfortably into a dark place truly believing that he loves her back. As the book develops, we learn more about why she's formed this attachment and we just want to help her (well, I did).

What I loved about this book is that even though Connie comes off as unhinged a lot of the time, many of the things she feels as a woman in her mid-twenties are entirely relatable. It's a smart observation of how women are treated by men in general, particularly today.

This is a well written debut I quite literally couldn't put down. Looking forward to seeing what the author writes next.

Wow. What an ending. Obsessive love, complicated relationships and deep seated pain. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions. Absolutely brilliantly written. (I love Edward)