friend had fallen for, I knew following my heart would once again lead to a fresh round of heartbreak.
“You’re going to laugh.”
“Probably.”
“It’s because I can’t hear things.”
“What kinds of things are you trying to hear?”
“I don’t know. Strange noises and things…”
“Strange noises?”
“Do I need to spell it out for you?” She’s trying to sound annoyed, but I can hear the smile in her voice.
“Apparently, because I have no idea what you’re talking about. What kinds of strange noises are you going to hear? I usually turn my TV up to block out all the strange sounds like the neighbor’s kids and the lady behind me that sounds like Fran fucking Drescher.”
“You know who Fran Drescher is?”
“My mother was a big fan of that stupid show she was in. Stop changing the subject. What are you listening for? Hayden won’t sneak out.”
“What if someone breaks in?”
“You’re not serious.”
“Of course I’m serious!”
“What do you do all night?” I ask.
“Work,” she admits. “Well, usually I clean, and then I work.”
“I’m coming over.”
“You can’t.”
The panic in her voice doesn’t make her sound upset about the idea, but afraid.
Is it because she likes me?
“Why not?” I ask.
“It’s like nine o’clock.”
“Are you about to turn orange and sprout a stem?”
“That and I’m not wearing a bra, if you must know.”
“So put it back on.”
“You don’t understand. That’s like saying put your jeans back on.”
“I am in jeans,” I lie just to get a reaction out of her.
“What is wrong with you?” she cries.
“What’s wrong with jeans?”
“They’re stiff and uncomfortable. Wearing jeans all day is basically equivalent to walking on sandpaper. But at least you guys have pockets that will actually hold something larger than a thimble and don’t ride up your ass.”
when you give your heart away there’s no way to fully get it back. Pieces will be left behind, lies will drill holes, deceit will cause cracks, and the feeling of being unwanted will create a doubt your heart was ever whole.
Honestly, I was def torn between a 4 and 5 star about this one. However, the more I thought about it, the more I settled on the the 5 star. Why the change? Honestly, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. At all! Like at all! This book stayed with me. I loved the story! It made an impact. I think the thing that stood out the most, was that the story was so different than anything I have read. It was honestly, refreshing.
The heart break was palpable, the desire to heal and move on, was just real “Sometimes I wonder if your heart can ever love someone again,” I admit. “I mean, can you ever really stop loving someone when your heart essentially molds itself to another person’s?
I think Ella’s pain was my favorite of the book. I know that sounds morbid, but it was true. She was written so well, that I just felt myself constantly rooting for her and wanting her to do it.
I loved Coen and Ella! They were just perfect! Their story was slow burn, but this wasn’t that type of that story. However, it was just delicious and highly enjoyable.
YAY! Finally something well written and so different!
HUGE fan! Loved it!
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