Melissa
This is not a rom-com by any means, but it IS a love story, and a truly beautiful one at that. Although there are absolutely parts that made me laugh out loud, it’s ultimately about how, at the end of the day, loving someone is about showing up.
I have heard the criticism that Xavier dos more for Samantha (and the relationship) than she does. And that’s true. But while it IS a mark in his favor, I don’t think it’s a mark against her. Sometimes love isn’t fair, or balanced. Xavier was able to give more at the time, so he did. If Samantha had been able to do more, I have no doubt she would have.
Everyone in this book showed up for each other in myriad ways, again and again. It was a challenging read in places, yes, but in that beautiful way that tells you you’re alive and only human. This book touched me deeply.
This is not a rom-com by any means, but it IS a love story, and a truly beautiful one at that. Although there are absolutely parts that made me laugh out loud, it’s ultimately about how, at the end of the day, loving someone is about showing up.
I have heard the criticism that Xavier dos more for Samantha (and the relationship) than she does. And that’s true. But while it IS a mark in his favor, I don’t think it’s a mark against her. Sometimes love isn’t fair, or balanced. Xavier was able to give more at the time, so he did. If Samantha had been able to do more, I have no doubt she would have.
Everyone in this book showed up for each other in myriad ways, again and again. It was a challenging read in places, yes, but in that beautiful way that tells you you’re alive and only human. This book touched me deeply.