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Almost like being in love
353 pages
A witty, mixed-media romp through the bittersweet nostalgia of first love and the hilarious, heart-pounding leap of trying to win it back.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like uncovering a time capsule filled with your most cherished, embarrassing, and triumphant memories. Driven by a brisk, snappy pace, the story unfolds through a clever patchwork of letters, checklists, and rapid-fire banter that makes the pages fly by. The tone is relentlessly witty yet deeply earnest, wrapping the reader in a warm, nostalgic mood that balances the wistfulness of lost time with the giddy, propulsive energy of a grand romantic gesture. It is a joyful, laugh-out-loud experience that never loses its emotional center. Perfect for readers who adore feel-good, second-chance romances and unconventional storytelling, this is a triumphant celebration of taking a ridiculous, beautiful leap of faith for the one who got away.
- Mood
- joyful
- warm
- wistful
- triumphant
- Tone
- witty
- earnest
- nostalgic
- humorous
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · enduring first love · nostalgia · taking leaps of faith
- The writing
- Snappy, conversational, and highly engaging, utilizing a clever epistolary mix of letters, lists, and dialogue to build character.
- The arc
- Moves from the bittersweet nostalgia of lost youth to a hilarious, determined, and ultimately triumphant pursuit of a second chance at happiness.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love witty, feel-good romances with a heavy dose of nostalgia and unconventional narrative formats.
Content notes
- mild homophobia
- mild sexual content
About the book
A high school jock and nerd fall in love senior year, only to part after an amazing summer of discovery to attend their respective colleges. They keep in touch at first, but then slowly drift apart.
Flash forward twenty years.
Travis and Craig both have great lives, careers, and loves. But something is missing.... Travis is the first to figure it out. He's still in love with Craig, and come what may, he's going after the boy who captured his heart, even if it means forsaking his job, making a fool of himself, and entering the great unknown. Told in narrative, letters, checklists, and more, this is the must-read novel for anyone who's wondered what ever happened to that first great love.
Description from Open Library.
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