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P.S. I Still Love You
368 pages
A cozy, emotionally tender exploration of what happens after the happily-ever-after, wrapped in the scent of freshly baked snickerdoodles.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like wrapping yourself in a favorite oversized sweater while navigating the messy, exhilarating terrain of first love. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, anchored by an incredibly intimate, conversational prose style that makes you feel like you are reading a close friend's diary. It is a deeply cozy experience, filled with sensory details of late-night baking and quiet domestic moments, yet it does not shy away from the sharp, sudden pangs of teenage insecurity and jealousy. The mood is warm and nostalgic, balancing the giddy highs of romance with the quiet aches of growing up and realizing that real relationships are far more complicated than fantasies. It will absolutely delight readers who crave earnest, character-driven stories where emotional growth is just as important as the swoon-worthy romance.
- Mood
- cozy
- romantic
- tender
- sun-dappled
- Tone
- earnest
- sweet
- nostalgic
- anxious
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- first love complexities · insecurity and jealousy · changing friendships · fantasy vs. reality
- The writing
- Conversational, intimate, and sensory-rich, filled with vivid descriptions of baking and cozy domestic details.
- The arc
- Moves from the giddy uncertainty of a new relationship through the painful confusion of a love triangle, ultimately landing on a more mature, grounded understanding of love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love heartfelt, character-driven YA romance with a heavy dose of nostalgia and relatable teenage angst.
Content notes
- cyberbullying
- underage drinking
About the book
Lara Jean didn't expect to really fall for Peter. But suddenly they are together for real - and it's far more complicated than when they were pretending!
Except suddenly they weren’t. Now Lara Jean is more confused than ever. When another boy from her past returns to her life, Lara Jean’s feelings for him return too. Can a girl be in love with two boys at once?
In this charming and heartfelt sequel to the To All the Boys I've Loved Before, we see first love through the eyes of the unforgettable Lara Jean. Love is never easy, but maybe that’s part of what makes it so amazing.
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