The Seven Year Slip

The worst (yet) I have rated a book this year, but come on, 3 is not bad. It’s just not great. Good things first-

- I loved aunt Analea, such a quirky fun personality, her charms adding character to the apartment, always looking out for new adventures. If this book had been about her, I probably would have given it 5/5.

- The way the author describes grief and dealing with loss is just so heartbreaking yet powerful. My favourite quote from the book was “Because the things that mattered most never really left. The love stays. The love always stays, and so do we.” This made me cry. All the parts about grief and loss were beautiful.

- The premise in itself, and the potential of the story. Which was, unfortunately, lost in the romantic plot.

The not so great things -

- I will now vomit if I hear these two words being mentioned one more time - lemon, crooked.

- What is with Iwan’s eyes being pale grey and STORMING up with emotions? I shudder at the thought of having to look at anyone who had weird magical orbs eyes! 👀 🔮

- There is really no connection or chemistry in the romance (first time) and their relationship (?) made no sense at all! Really, you find a stranger at home and decide to give them a nickname LEMON after spending two hours together? Instant love is so out of fashion.

I get why this book is a huge hit, and I can see the appeal in grabbing this book for a quick and light whimsical read, but ahh looks like this is not my kind of pie (ha!).