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Something Good (Once and Always, #1)
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***ARC Review***
This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC I received.
I adore a well-done second chance romance and this book is definitely that! The prologue will give you all of the feels with their childlike innocence. Claire does a good job of highlighting the heartbreaking moments between both MCs in this book, as well as, the individual distressing moments that they experience.
Sammy and Will are childhood friends that are torn apart by distance. They reunite seven years later after they have just graduated. Sammy is angry over the lost years, has a chip on his shoulder, and pushes Will away at first. Will is secretly experiencing more than platonic feelings for Sammy. He helps him and his brother, Jimmy, out on a couple of occasions. (Their mom isn’t that great of a parent). Despite some tense interactions, Sammy and Will manage to get close once again. Their connection deepens and a romantic relationship ensues. Things take a turn and the couple find themselves apart again.
Fate intervenes and they are reunited a second time ten years later, in their late twenties. (Personally, I kind of liked the double reuniting after dual periods of separation). Sammy and Will have both changed in their own ways. Both MCs have some internal obstacles to overcome before they can find their way back to one another. I appreciated all of the honest and vulnerable conversations between them. The prologue and part one highlight heartbreak. Part two focuses on unification and healing. I love the shift in Sammy and how he fights for Will this time.
This book will definitely put you through an emotional ringer. That said, both MCs experience growth on their respective journeys. Jimmy, Jason, and Goldie (love the connection to the golden boy!) are great support systems for the couple. I was happy that Sammy and Will were able to get past their conflicts and reach their HEA. The epilogue is so sweet and swoon worthy! I’m so excited about Jason’s story, up next in the series!
There are some potentially triggering topics in this book, so be sure to check out the author’s content warnings.
This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC I received.
I adore a well-done second chance romance and this book is definitely that! The prologue will give you all of the feels with their childlike innocence. Claire does a good job of highlighting the heartbreaking moments between both MCs in this book, as well as, the individual distressing moments that they experience.
Sammy and Will are childhood friends that are torn apart by distance. They reunite seven years later after they have just graduated. Sammy is angry over the lost years, has a chip on his shoulder, and pushes Will away at first. Will is secretly experiencing more than platonic feelings for Sammy. He helps him and his brother, Jimmy, out on a couple of occasions. (Their mom isn’t that great of a parent). Despite some tense interactions, Sammy and Will manage to get close once again. Their connection deepens and a romantic relationship ensues. Things take a turn and the couple find themselves apart again.
Fate intervenes and they are reunited a second time ten years later, in their late twenties. (Personally, I kind of liked the double reuniting after dual periods of separation). Sammy and Will have both changed in their own ways. Both MCs have some internal obstacles to overcome before they can find their way back to one another. I appreciated all of the honest and vulnerable conversations between them. The prologue and part one highlight heartbreak. Part two focuses on unification and healing. I love the shift in Sammy and how he fights for Will this time.
This book will definitely put you through an emotional ringer. That said, both MCs experience growth on their respective journeys. Jimmy, Jason, and Goldie (love the connection to the golden boy!) are great support systems for the couple. I was happy that Sammy and Will were able to get past their conflicts and reach their HEA. The epilogue is so sweet and swoon worthy! I’m so excited about Jason’s story, up next in the series!
There are some potentially triggering topics in this book, so be sure to check out the author’s content warnings.
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Reading Progress
April 6, 2024
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Started Reading
April 6, 2024
– Shelved
April 8, 2024
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Finished Reading
April 9, 2024
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