Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren

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Tittle      : Love & Other Words
Author        : Christina Lauren
Pub Date : April 10, 2018
Pages         : 430
My Rating : ★★★★★

The Summary

Macy Sorensen is getting used to her ambitious but emotionally reserved routine, put in a lot of effort as a brand-new pediatrics resident; arrange her wedding to an older, well-off man, and keep her head down and heart hidden.

But when she crosses paths with Elliot Petropoulos, her one and only love, the meticulous bubble she had built starts to burst. Before he broke her heart the night he confessed his love for her, Elliot was once Macy's entire world. He had evolved from being her gangly, bookish buddy to the man who helped her heart heal following the death of her mother.

The story of young Elliot and Macy, who spend weekends and leisurely summers together in a house outside of San Francisco reading books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs, is told in alternating timelines between Then and Now. Prior to their unexpected reunion, they were strangers to one another as adults. Elliot will learn the truth behind Macy's ten-year quiet, despite the pain of what happened that night so many years ago clouding their recollections. He will have to battle his own past and his own self to restore Macy's trust in the potential of an all-consuming love.

My Review

I think I cried a little since I was so into the narrative from beginning to end. This story combines the explanations of friendship, love, and sadness.

It was so well written, and it had a lively, poetic air to it. Despite only being in one POV, I think my favorite part of this novel was the writing. I was fascinated and interested the entire time. There were times when the excellent scenario construction and precision work made my heart race.

It is straightforward, yet in a lovely way. The plot itself isn't engaging, it doesn't rely on tactics, and it doesn't demand that the reader pay attention. It's a straightforward story about a boy and a girl who fell in love with one another.

Reading Love and Other Words is quick and easy. It is heartwarming and effective at the same time! It was easy to feel their companionship, suffering, chemistry, love, heartbreak, spark, and reconnection.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done!

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot.