JMSwan

Having just finished the book, I wanted to write down my initial thoughts.

I really enjoyed the writing style. I really liked that the pacing kept me engaged. It was very easy to read. I liked Henry. He was a believable and likable character.

I think the different moments in time in Addie's life over time were interesting and engaging.

That all being said, probably not one of my favorites. I feel very similar after finishing it as I did once I finished The Midnight Library. I'm not sure there was anyone for me to really root for and I feel certain that Henry is better off at the end of the book than he was with Addie, because Addie kinda sucks a lot, to be honest with you. I honestly don't even know if I think that they liked each other much less loved each other. They just ran into someone who was different and it was intriguing enough to stop everything for them, despite not being good for each other.

She's an unlikable protagonist and the only reason you'd even consider rooting for her is because she got screwed by Luc. She doesn't grow at all throughout the entire book. She doesn't have a moment where she realizes what a shitty person she is. Even when Henry calls her out on it multiple times, her reaction never fails to go to “well he wouldn't understand, he hasn't lived in my shoes” which was so thoroughly underwhelming, which might be the word I would use to describe the book as a whole.

Underwhelming.

All in all, I think it was a very neat concept with great writing and a lackluster finish. Those are my initial thoughts.

Didn't grip me as much as I wanted it to, but I think that's my fault more than the books and I want to give it another chance.