i really liked lili and ben as characters; they were strong and i enjoyed reading their development and their growth as individuals.

Once I started the book, I immediately realised that the cover was hiding something deeper and definitely sadder than I expected beneath. And I’ve also read stories that were heartbreaking in a way that you can’t fathom how things can possibly work out for the character(s).

But Ben, I love him such a sweet caring man the only thing I could of wanted more was a like 2 year later epilogue. This story was unputdownable, and absolutely wrecked me… an incredibly moving and often poignant story with truly authentic characters and a perfect ending.

Whilst Lili and Ben fail to cross paths again, the story offers far much more than this lost relationship. Ben, a travel photographer is only around for a few hours before he needs to catch a flight from Heathrow.Alternating in past and present timelines, you slowly piece together the life Lili has lived for five years—a life she has no memories of. When I got to the end I was very satisfied, the characters are well developed and although they don't always make the best choices, the writing is so good that the reader can understand how things unfolded the way they did. I think Lucas did a wonderful job explaining how abuse can take on more than one form and how one can be blind to see it.

Aunt Norina, Willow and Lo were all wonderful supporting characters who added so much to the story in their own ways.It gave definite CoHo/TJR vibes (although this is a clean romance, so much is going on that you don’t even care). I was kinda worried that the book was 400 pages long and it would be one of the books that could have been shorter. Lili and Ben have a meet-cute in a London park and find themselves having a whirlwind day together before they have to go their separate ways. I experienced goosebumps so frequently when I was reading this book and I don’t think it was because of the weather.