'As You Turn Away' was a beautiful New Adult novel about love, family, friends and seconds chances. It was a really sweet and heartwarming story and I really did enjoy it a lot!

The book tells the story of Quinn and Jonah who haven't seen each other for years after a break up. Both characters return to their hometown where tragedy brings them together and not only do they have to face their relationship but also their friends and family.

I liked Quinn, she was a great character. At first, I couldn't connect to her at all but as the story went on and we read more about her in both the present time and her childhood it was easier to empathise with her and understand her feelings. As the story went on I felt my heart ache for her more and understand better why she made some of the questionable decisions she did.

Jonah was brilliant and I really loved his character. I loved how much of a family guy he was and I think my most favourite parts of the book were some with the family.

The alternating POVs between Quinn and Jonah were so well written and I loved the alterations between past and present too. I think seeing the contrast between younger Quinn and Jonah and the older ones really helped understand them and their relationship better.

The thing I loved about this book was how realistic it was. There was no ridiculous drama that was thrown in just for the sake of making it dramatic but everything felt so real whether that was the friendships, the family dynamics, be it good or bad, and the love too, of course. I also loved the rest of the Walker boys and I really hope they have their own books!!

All in all, this book is truly great. The amount of hope and love in this book was tipping over the pages and hit me right in the heart. Give the book a shot for sure!

*Thanks to the author who sent me a free copy in exchange of a review!*