The Light We Lost

I'm sure I will be of the unpopular opinion on this one. The only reason this is a 3⭐ instead of lower is because I really enjoyed the author's writing style.

Epic love story? Ya I think not. Without spoiling (for those who want to read this one) this one started out great for me and I was completely locked in. Until it was made apparent where it was going. If there is one thing that irritates me the most it is the glorification of “love” as portrayed in this book.

This didn't really feel like love either....more of an obsession on both their parts. Gabriel is completely self-centered and has no concern for Lucy or her feelings. Lucy was unlikable for the most part as well. She didn't deserve Darren or the love he showered on her. Darren could be a bit close-minded when it came to Lucy but that's partly her fault because she never really let him in or voiced her concerns when he did something that put her off. Marriage and relationships are a two-way street.

It was predictable early on where this was going with Gabriel and why Lucy was reciting their story. I was hoping for a love story that melted my heart and brought some tears. Instead I was more irritated than touched and the ending left me unsatisfied.

I do understand people make mistakes and that love is not black & white. However, I don't believe in justifying those mistakes and essentially taking no responsibility for them.