Going into this I was nervous but excited. This was one of my most anticipated books of the year. I was mainly nervous due to all the hype surrounding the book. This thankfully didn’t disappoint.

Granted this took a little longer than I had expected but I like to think I was trying to savor it.

Since this book is set across 300 years I would have liked some more historical moments to have been mentioned but I also understand that would have made the book unnecessarily long. But with Schwab’s writing would that have been so bad?

The writing is just beautiful. For some reason I want to listen to this as an audiobook but that will probably break my heart more than physically reading it.

The way Schwab wrote Henry’s character and how he was feeling felt relatable for me. I wanted to hug and protect him. The way he felt like he wasn’t enough. My heart broke as more about him was revealed. Especially towards the end. That was also the moment I hated Luc.

This book filled me with emotion. From happiness to sadness. Anger and frustration. Especially when it came to Henry. As you can tell I really care for Henry. Probably more than Addie if I’m being honest.

When it comes to Addie I did really like her. Her stubbornness not to give in to Luc no matter how she is actually feeling. But also how lonely she feels throughout due to being forgotten. The pain and mental exhaustion she must feel throughout the 300 years.

The ending hurt me. I’m left wanting more but not. I want more to see what Addie does next. Especially with how this ends. But at the same time I would worry about what becomes of Henry and Addie if there is another book. I loved Addie and Henry relationship. Even if all is not as it seems.