Ten Years

Thank you Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows the story of Becca and Charlie, enemies since college, struggling to move forward after their best friend and fiancé death.
Despite being sold as a romance, I've find this book to be mostly about grief and how different people deal with loss.

What I liked about the book:
- The way the book portrayed life after the loss of someone important and how grieving processes differ between persons.
- The character's growth was written in a way that was believable and I was invested in their emotional well-being.
- The ending was satisfying

What I think it could have been done better:
- I've felt both characters were childish. This is something I hate and that, unfortunately, I find very common in contemporary romances. I always wonder if these type of behaviors and conversations are common and I'm an alien who never experienced anything similar.
- Despite all the relationship buildup, the romance felt very sudden as the book was focused on how both characters dealt with their loss. I think the author failed at showing a true connection between Charlie and Becca. It could have worked better if the attraction started a bit sooner.
- I disliked Charlie's need to be with a woman to feel he was moving forward. I understood this behavior in the beginning when we was struggling with grief. However, in the end I was expecting him to acknowledge Becca's critiques and do some personal growth independently. I was disappointed that he reverted to his typical behavior.

Overall it was an easy and entertaining summer read.

TW: Death of a closed one, cancer