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Before Us by Jewel E. Ann
4.5

Where do I begin with this review. I finished this audiobook a few hours ago and it is still on my mind.  It was a very emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful book. I felt so many emotions while reading this book and it gave me a lot to think about. I went in blind to this book and I am so glad I did. Emersyn and Zach’s story is beautiful. It will break your heart and then slowly put the pieces back together.  This book is more than just a love story. It is a story about love, loss, friendship and healing. This book deals with heavy content so read the blurb and check content warnings if you are sensitive to certain topics. Jewel E. Ann is quickly becoming a favorite author and I can’t wait to read more by her. 

Other things I liked about this book:
* Epilepsy representation
* the maturity of the three main characters
* how real and raw the relationship felt
* the various ways love was portrayed (through friendship and relationships)

I listened to the audio and Michael Gallagher and Charlotte North were new to me narrators. They did such a great job voicing these characters. Their emotions and complex feelings came across in their portrayal of Zach and Emersyn. They were a great pairing for this story.