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Posted On: September 18th 2026, 01:19 pm
“Don’t try. Do.”
If you’re new here, I’m not a summary-of-the-book type of reviewer because the author already does that for you and who better than them to provide it. On my page— I have read these books and these are just my thoughts— no spoilers!
The vibe of this book was core- early ‘00s- Taylor Swift for me. Think neighborhood kids, teenage crushes, secrets and drama, but then as we know, life happens and we all grow up. No one in life is immune to tragedy. And if you have ever grieved, you know there is no way around it. There is one way and it’s through. Except there’s no playbook for how to get through the darkest days. Very oftentimes, the people we would expect to be by our side to support us, leave. Mistakes will be made.
✨forgiveness✨
A main theme of this book. Seems so basic. In the realm of complex grief, this is actually one of the most difficult principles.
✨addiction✨
Another major element of the book. It’s truly surreal to get a group of addicts together and recognize how much of their stories are the same but then all the ways they’re drastically different. Addiction comes in many forms and affects any gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status...
I listened to the audiobook which had dual POV / 2 narrators for the FMC Katie & MMC Tyler. I could relate to a lot of the emotions in this book. There was a unique sense of nostalgia.
📸: foster dog Jada at the beach 💗✨
Only snapped a couple pics because the reality sank in that our time together is only temporary. I love making memories with her. How can you look at her and not smile, laugh, and feel love? I am grateful for this chapter together until she finds a family who will love her like I do. 🥹 (yes, I’m crying!)
2 chances to meet her this weekend!!
@wbbeers SATURDAY
@needhamanimalfriends SUNDAY
@fbar.nc
#bookstagram #trope #beach #adoptnc #wilmingtonnc
If you’re new here, I’m not a summary-of-the-book type of reviewer because the author already does that for you and who better than them to provide it. On my page— I have read these books and these are just my thoughts— no spoilers!
The vibe of this book was core- early ‘00s- Taylor Swift for me. Think neighborhood kids, teenage crushes, secrets and drama, but then as we know, life happens and we all grow up. No one in life is immune to tragedy. And if you have ever grieved, you know there is no way around it. There is one way and it’s through. Except there’s no playbook for how to get through the darkest days. Very oftentimes, the people we would expect to be by our side to support us, leave. Mistakes will be made.
✨forgiveness✨
A main theme of this book. Seems so basic. In the realm of complex grief, this is actually one of the most difficult principles.
✨addiction✨
Another major element of the book. It’s truly surreal to get a group of addicts together and recognize how much of their stories are the same but then all the ways they’re drastically different. Addiction comes in many forms and affects any gender, age, race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status...
I listened to the audiobook which had dual POV / 2 narrators for the FMC Katie & MMC Tyler. I could relate to a lot of the emotions in this book. There was a unique sense of nostalgia.
📸: foster dog Jada at the beach 💗✨
Only snapped a couple pics because the reality sank in that our time together is only temporary. I love making memories with her. How can you look at her and not smile, laugh, and feel love? I am grateful for this chapter together until she finds a family who will love her like I do. 🥹 (yes, I’m crying!)
2 chances to meet her this weekend!!
@wbbeers SATURDAY
@needhamanimalfriends SUNDAY
@fbar.nc
#bookstagram #trope #beach #adoptnc #wilmingtonnc
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