(Thanks to the author who provided me a free digital copy at Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.)

The boyfriend died and he is stuck in the In Between because he cannot move on to Heaven or Hell because he still loves the girlfriend and the girlfriend still loves him.

There were a lot of cute things happening in the story and I absolutely loved both Tara and Justin's character described in the book. They are both funny, light and their relationship with their family is described really well. The thing I loved the most in the book besides the ending was the use of language which was original and it made the reader feel and see what was happening inside the story.

At times in the story, I felt really connected with Justin and Tara. When their thoughts were voiced out, I felt like I was similar to them, maybe I wasn't the only one feeling the same way. For example:

Justin said, "I don't want to disappoint them. My parents, my friends, Coach, everyone. I'm not saying it's wrong or it's bad but sometimes it feels like they have this image of me that has nothing to do with who I actually am. Maybe it's my fault. Maybe I am scared to try and show them."

I was really surprised by the character of Malthus and Damaris.

I wish Luke could have ended up happy and while I was near the end and when Justin came back, I actually had a question, "Does anyone else remember what happened" and I am really glad the author had ended the story in a way which answered my question. Only Justin remembered, not everything but a strong feeling in the gut. The ending took place at the occasion after which Tara and Justin got into a car accident and Justin died. I could feel my heart racing, trying to know if that would happen again or not and gratefully, Justin made the different and safe choice

He texts me before I get halfway down the block from his car: Miss you.

The book pace was a bit slow but not bad that it left me hanging. I wasn't sure how the author would continue the story a two hundred more pages after the main hero dies but then the way she did was quite interesting and should be appreciated!

nice, happy, delighted

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