Gus tore me into two pieces. It was gut-wrenching to watch Gus navigate the depths of his grief for Bright Side—raw, messy, and heartbreakingly real. His pain was palpable, and seeing him come to terms with just how deeply he loved her was both beautiful and devastating. But what truly stuck with me was his journey through that pain. Watching him grow, little by little, finding hope again, was awe-inspiring. Kim Holden has a gift for writing characters that live in your heart long after the last page. This book is a testament to the strength it takes to heal, and the light that can still be found even in the darkest places.