I've had plenty of time to start typing up my review, even with all the work hours that I've been getting lately. Everytime when I think about what I'm going to say, I freeze up a little. But I'll do my best.

Before I forget: I received a free ebook copy for review purposes. I was not paid for this in any shape or form and it does not affect how I view this book. So, in a nutshell, this is how I truly feel about this book.

This story focuses on two people: Quinnlan (Quinn) and Jonah. They both knew each other when they were younger- before the story even began. But something happens between them where they're forced to go their separate ways. They don't meet face to face for years and start growing apart. But now it's a new summer, back in their hometown, and things have changed. But, more importantly, so have they.

With how this book is written, you actually get to see from both of these characters' perspectives. I think this works out for this story pretty well. After all, both of these characters went through a lot of struggles that made them who they are now. I feel like this put things in perspective a bit better rather than just placing focus on one character. It could have easily been a one sided story but I'm glad that wasn't the case at all.

With that said, I didn't really care for Jonah all that much. I knew, at the beginning, that there was something off about him. Somewhere in the book, though, I have to admit that I did fall for him for a moment. It was short lived though and it probably only lasted for about one chapter. The rest of the time I absolutely despised reading the chapters about him. Honestly, I found so many of his actions so triggering for me.

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I don't know how much he knew about Quinn's mother, but it absolutely frustrated me how Jonah reacted when she admitted to him that she wanted to start her life as a ballerina in another town. Whether he knew about her family issues or not, though, he should have known that it was something that she wanted to do. Not think that she's clearly abandoning him. Although, thankfully, later on in the book when they're older, she made a point to add that he's been sounding like it's all about him. Thank you Quinn. But I guess it wouldn't be as bad if he actually learned from his lesson but it's clear that, to me, he hasn't.

By the time the book ended, nothing had really changed. But I'm still glad it ended the way that it had.

I liked Quinnlan. I feel like she's grown a lot and that she still has a whole lot of room to mature. Despite everything that happened through this story, and how much she doubted herself many times, she's still making progress.

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Despite what happened in the past, when she left Jonah, I'm glad she had the confidence to let him go towards a job that she's excited to do. She deserves to be happy and I really hope it works out for her.

I ended up liking reading about her some more. Although, I have to admit, I've become a bit biased to her closest friend. Sadly her name escapes me. I'll edit once I remember.

I don't know if I like the thought of them still being together though. It's clear that they both have issues. Jonah's issues isn't as problematic (in my opinion) but they're still things that need to be worked out. I feel like Quinn, however, needs to focus solely on her past and moving on. That may mean leaving Jonah behind as well. No matter how well his intentions are, it'll be a difficult road if they decide to stay together. He's still a part of the toxic past that Quinn went through and sometimes you just need to cut off all toxic ties from the past to heal. Maybe, depending on how things work out with the rest of the books, it could work. But I'm incredibly biased. Sometimes, I feel, you just have to let things go.

The book as a whole... is really good. This was an interesting ride. In essence it's just about two people who are hoping to try to mend the past and hope they can make for a better future for themselves and for other people in their lives. It's a story about growing up. If you think that kind of story is for you, go for it.