"Holly Jackson does it again! I loveddd the ending of this book. It was so fast-paced and I didn't see it coming. Also the concept of Rachel Price disappearing and then reappearing had me hooked!
The only 2 things I disliked that stopped it from being 5 stars for me:
1. The first half moved a bit slow and then the end moved so fast. I wish the pacing was a little more consistent and we got more concrete clues in the beginning.
2. I didn't really bond with Bel in the way I've bonded with Holly Jackson's other main characters like Pip. That could just be a personal thing as everyone is different and will relate to different characters. But Bel felt a little one-dimensional to me.

Other than that a great mystery! Definitely made me want to read more mysteries this year."

"Finished this at 2:00 AM on a Thursday because once I reached the halfway mark, I could not put this down. I will write a proper review when the suns up, but for now I will confidently add this to my favorites shelf. I also have the sudden, dramatic urge to buy a bottle of ink and paint, so that's exciting."

"It feels like I am finding my favorite reads of the year toward the end of the year.
This was absolutely phenomenal! This book came out last week and I already NEED book 2!
This was a PERFECT New Adult Romantasy! The story was the best blend of fantasy, romance, and high-stakes adventure. The political complexities of the different noble families and the rich history behind the kingdoms add layers to the plot and made everything feel so so significant. There were multiple twists that gave me a "HAH, GOTCHA"!
I didn't put this book down...read it cover to cover in about 7hrs.
ADD THIS TO YOUR TBR RIGHT NOW!"

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“I think that’s the only way to recognize your real home. You need to be lost first. You need to be wandering, forgotten, misplaced. Only then will you truly know where you belong.��

Jennifer Hartmann is the master of beautifully written and emotionally captivating stories and she has done it again. Catch the Sun is a powerful love story but also deals with the topics of loss, grief, forgiveness, trauma, and healing. Be prepared to ride a rollercoaster of emotions with this one. Do not go into this story thinking it is just a cute romance because it is so much more. Please check your trigger warnings before reading.

"To those who have weathered life’s harshest storms and sought its silver linings, And to those still seeking their sun, This one’s for you."

Catch the Sun is about two childhood best friends, Max and Ella, who are ripped apart when Ella moves back home with her mom. Ten years later, Ella moves back to Juniper falls, after her older brother was sentenced to death row for murder. Broken and lost, Ella is trying to find her way when she runs into none other than her childhood best friend Max. The story that unfolds between the two of them is nothing short of beautiful. Two souls damaged because of the circumstances around them, fight to find solace and peace in each other. Then their lives are turned upside down.

Ella, our FMC, is emotionally damaged. She doesn't believe in love and believes love is the deadliest assassin. Her walls are like fortresses and she has no intentions of letting anyone in close enough to feel love again. My poor heart breaks for her and how she is treated by others because of her brother's decisions, but I love how she uses her sarcastic humor and wit to find a way to cope.

Max, oh Max, he is absolute perfection. How can he be so sweet and tender and patient? Why can't we all have a Max. Max deserves all the stars.❤️❤️

"“I’d feel you in any lifetime, in any version of any reality. And I’d know, without a doubt, without a shred of hesitation…that your soul was meant for mine.��

"Love always hurts, honey. That’s the price we pay to experience it. Sometimes that hurt is on a smaller scale, and sometimes it’s big enough to move mountains."

"Forgiveness without love is one thing. But love without forgiveness? That’s like a tree without roots; it can’t stand for long. It can never truly live."

Pre-Read Review:❤️ Buddy reading with my Beautiful Besties: Noi and Bella! ❤️

My book club pick of the month. I heard this one makes you go through all the emotions. I enjoy reading Jennifer Hartmann and I have heard this is a new favorite amongst her readers. Hoping it delivers!🤞❤️"