I know there are plenty of mixed reviews on this book. Either you love it or hate it. I loved it.

I am one who enjoys epic family sagas (think The Thornbirds) and you kind of get that with the Ives story. You have the rom-com moments we all enjoy between Alice and Hayden. There is suspense and build up. Plenty of mid-level spice.

The last 15% of the book had me in my feels and boo-hooing silently. The pain Alice felt was expertly written. I felt it to my core. It made me wish I could go hug my own mama and not let go.

There is a surprise that is revealed that I had a thought about but then it went away and then bam you are smacked by it.

For me, this book was perfection.