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I went in without expecting much, since I did not really enjoy [b:People We Meet on Vacation 54985743 People We Meet on Vacation Emily Henry https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1618913179l/54985743.SX50.jpg 67832306]. Boy, was I in for a surprise!I actually enjoyed the book, actually savored it word by word and actually took some time to think and digest all the bits and pieces of both the backstories of the main characters. Truth be told, I had an inkling that I would hate Nora Stephens, and that Charlie Lastra will be just another run-of-the-mill grumpy, outrageously good looking male character. But that was in the beginning. As the story went on, I found myself intrigued. And I found myself liking Nora. And Charlie, of course.These are 2 characters that came from different background, that had had not so favorable past. And their loyalty and commitment to their family is admirable, especially Nora's. Her unconditional (and suffocating) love, loyalty and support toward her baby sister is something I thought to be amazing. This, I think, what it is to dream, and I finally understand why Mom could never give it up, why my authors can't give it up, and I'm happy for them, because this wanting, it feels good, like a bruise you need to press on, a reminder that there are things in life so valuable that you must risk the pain of losing them for the joy of briefly having them.This book pulled at the heartstring at parts, where I went back to reread the particular part and felt the same pain, the same grief as Nora. There's a part where Nora dreamt of her mother – the emotion hit me raw, and I just kinda had a little cry.All in all, I would have to say I like the way this 2023 starts, reading-wise.