This is a beautiful story about love, loss and hope. I knew how this book would end before I started reading it but that didn't stop me from crying on several occasions throughout this book.

I really liked the writing style. This is my first Jojo Moyes novel and I found myself quickly absorbed in Louisa and Will's world. I liked that most of the book was told from Louisa's point of view. The random character point of views were okay, but at times I felt they weren't necessarily needed.

I loved how this book explored relationships. We see Louisa's relationship with Will develop into such a beautiful, fragile thing. We also see Louisa's broken relationship with her boyfriend Patrick as well as the relationships within her family. I particularly liked the way in which the relationship between Louisa and her sister was portrayed. There was a raw honesty to this particular relationship and I really liked that.

I seriously loved Louisa as a character!! I could easily imagine this ditsy, loveable young woman walking around in the most extravagant, colourful outfits and was able to imagine exactly how Will's face would light up with her around. I warmed to Louisa immediately and by the end of the novel I really wanted to scoop her up in my arms and look after her. Her relationship with Will really touched me. I loved how he consistently fought for her to have a better life, even if it is not the life she ever imagined herself having.

I was expecting this to be a full 'romance in your face' kind of book, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it wasn't. Of course there is an element of romance but actually this book is a touching, emotional and, often, gently funny outlook on life and its challenges. It made me think about life and how lucky we are. Love really can be found in the most unlikely of places and situations. This was a really great read and I can't wait to see the movie! I highly recommend you have the tissues ready if you are going to read/see this!