This book made me think of the song True Blue by @xboygeniusx while I read it!

Macy Sorensen has a well established routine—work hard as a pediatrics resident and plan her wedding to her stable and tepid fiancé. When out for coffee with a friend one day, she runs into Elliot Petropoulos, her childhood best friend and first love, who she had not seen or talked to in the last eleven years, and her world is upended. The story alternates between the past and the present and we learn of the love and loss Elliot and Macy endured. Elliot and Macy are ultimately forced to confront their lingering feelings and why they became estranged for the last eleven years.

I really enjoyed this book! It was very emotional and well written. Even though it wasn’t a dual point of view, it really gave a good sense of both characters’ perspectives. I like the dual timeline aspect as well. My one complaint (without giving any spoilers) is that Elliot’s explanation that we get at the end for his actions that caused their falling out as teenagers was pretty stupid and a poor excuse. But overall I really like the couple’s relationship and loved how literature and words were incorporated into the plot. And also how cute is the cover?!