As someone approaching 30, I'm scared and wracked with fear about it. So I loved reading Jo's blog and seeing how she's coping with the big 3-0. But I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the amount of grief present in this book - both from the death of a parent and child and feelings of abandonment as a child. This book hits hard and feels real. But at the same time, it's so cute and sweet and fills my heart with joy. It's funny how things happen like that. I loved how much we got to see of the kids and how they also coped with their respective grief in contrast to Jo. There are so many themes in this book, that of resilience, love, and forgiveness that will leave you feeling melty inside.

Be warned - while this may be marketed as a romance sometimes, there is NO sexy business. It's not closed door - there literally *is* no house. Get ready for some kissing and yearning though! (P.S. The story was so good that I didn't care that there was no boinking)