I cry wondering what is so wrong with me that no one stays for me.
-Eva De Lauriers, I Wish You Would
My Review:
Eva has created a story that so many of us can identify with. If you’re in high school you can see your current life reflected in it. If you’re several (ahem, almost 20 years) out of high school, you can still put yourself back there. The main conflict (at least the one on the surface, not the actual one) is that the private “Lion Letters” of over 50 high school seniors get accidentally scattered along the beach. Thinking about that from the eyes of a 35 year old, it’s not as big of a deal because of the experiences I have had. However, the way Eva crafts this book, I can 100% remember just how devastating that would have felt to me as a senior in high school.
The romance is sweet and you spend so much time just wanting the two main characters to just TALK TO EACH OTHER. Because so many of their issues could be solved with communication.
Ok, I’m rambling now. But tldr, this book is amazing. If you’re a YA fan you should read it, if you’re a romance fan you should read it, if you’re a coming of age fan you should read it, if you’re a swiftie, you should read it. If you are someone who just craves a story that you cannot put down? Read it. You will not regret it, I promise.
Book Particulars:
- Page Count: 288Pages
- Publisher: MacMillan Children’s Publishing
- Edition Read – Ebook ARC
- Release Date: May 21, 2024
- Dates Read: November 20-28, 2023
Book Synopsis:
It’s Senior Sunrise, the epic overnight at the beach that kicks off senior year. But for Natalia and Ethan, it’s the first time seeing each other after what happened at junior prom―when they almost crossed the line from best friends to something more and ruined everything. After ghosting each other all summer, Natalia is desperate to pretend she doesn’t care and Ethan is desperate to fix his mistake.
When the senior class carries out their tradition of writing private letters to themselves―what they wish they would do this year if they were braver―Natalia pours her heart out. So does Ethan. So does everyone in their entire class. But in Natalia’s panicked attempt to retrieve her heartfelt confession, the wind scatters seven of the notes across the beach. Now, Ethan and Natalia are forced to work together to find the lost letters before any secrets are revealed―especially their own.
Seven private confessions. Seven time bombs loose for anyone to find. And one last chance before the sun rises for these two to fall in love. Perfect for fans of You’ve Reached Sam.
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