The final book in the Say Everything series was probably my least favourite of the three but it doesn’t mean that I didn’t enjoy it. While the first and second books focused on Hollyn and Andi, this one finally stars Eliza, thus concluding the series. Having read two books by Roni, I had no doubt that this one too will probably address a mental health issue and I was right. Eliza is a therapist but like all humans, she too finds herself overwhelmed with emotions during certain situations. And it is often during holidays that she feels utterly alone.

When Eliza hurries to her co-working space on Christmas to keep herself distracted, she bumps into her work neighbour Beckham. They barely exchange a few words everyday but the two are surprised to find each other alone during Christmas. Eliza has already categorised Beckham as a recluse, one who prefers being alone so she is stunned to see him strike a conversation with her. They quickly become friends, each knowing a bit about the emotional baggage that they carry. As the story unfolds, we get glimpses of their past. There’s no denying that there’s sizzling attraction between the two of them and against all odds, they end up in a romantic situation.

But the story isn’t that simple. There’s talks about mental health and how it’s not a taboo. There’s a pattern one can see while reading Roni’s books and I, for one am delighted that’s there’s finally something so important in a romance novel. Like other romance books, this one too is predictable because they all end happily but the way stories are built are fascinating to watch.

These books can get you out of your reading slump and lighten up the mood. So the next time you’re craving for a sweet story, you know where to look :)