"A couple of years ago, I fell in love with Riss M. Neilson’s YA books, especially with her writing, so of course, I wanted to read her adult debut, too. While her YA books are raw and imbued with magic, A Love Like the Sun is a contemporary romance, a slow burn, and much lighter.
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Two people, already feeling so comfortable with each other, and then starting to fake a date. I love friends-to-lovers and fake dating tropes, but combined, those tropes are even more powerful. Laniah and Issac only needed to add a little more touching each other, and suddenly, their love splashed off the pages. At least for other people and us readers. They themselves were completely oblivious. Or afraid that the other only had friendly feelings. Or afraid they would lose their bond if a romantic relationship wouldn’t work. Even though this story is written from Laniah’s POV, I felt Issac’s pining for Laniah throughout the story, and I loved their flirting. It was so clear that Issac was in love with Laniah (Ni), and he was such a sweet guy.
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This story rippled along like a gentle stream, and sometimes, that's exactly what I need. The sun on my face, rustling trees, the soothing of water, and a book that makes me smile. This book meets all those conditions except for the plot twist and the third-act breakup. I really could do without the last one, especially so late in the story. Unnecessary in my opinion. But even with that third-act and the plot twist, I’d rate this one a solid four stars. I still had tears in my eyes reading the last pages.
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Thank you so much, Orion Publishing Group, for letting me read this lovely romance early!

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"Christan Reyes is dead, and he’s in my basement.
Sometimes, I know from the first sentence a book will be good, and the first sentence of this story made me gasp, writhe on my chair while an uncomfortable feeling sank in my stomach, and at the same time, this small line of words made me want to read on and on and on.
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Lately, I seem to have a soft spot for stories about the living and the death. I love darker and sadder stories, don’t need a HEA, but I’m actually not a person for ghosts and dead bodies, and still, I devor these books like they’re lighthearted romances. Mainly because those books aren’t that heavy or creepy but funny and moving; this includes Till the Last Beat of My Heart.
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I loved Christian from the moment I met him. Not when he was still dead, obviously. I’m not a fan of detailed described dead bodies, but after Jax alived him (Jax’s words), he immediately became so enthusiastic and energetic and also incredibly sweet, but it also wanted to hug him because he was scared because he wanted to keep living. I had to warm up to Jax, though. He felt a little � dismissive? But I could understand where he came from, full of anxiety, and we all have flaws, right?
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This story is about living surrounded by death and still trying to live to your fullest. About old family wounds. About wanting to keep someone you’d die for in your life.

Thank you so much, Louangie, for sending me a link to this book. I loved your debut and can’t wait for what you have in store for us next!

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