I read and loved Rowell's Fangirl several years ago. It was fun to branch out into another story of hers. Her dialogue and narration is conversational and quick to read, sprinkled with poignant observations of how much Georgie loves Neal and why their relationship is going through a tough spot. I can't say for sure how much I liked the characters though - they didn't quite feel relatable especially her husband Neal. He steps up to the plate to be the homemaker while she is the breadwinner, which Rowell uses to explore how relationships are all about giving and taking. But his stern and unenthusiastic personality makes him quite unlikable and leaves you wondering why Georgie is drawn to be and stay with him. Their relationship is further complicated by Georgie's writing partner Seth - he's some what of a third wheel who dislikes Neal but can't move beyond his crush on her. Their tension as a trio isn't delved into much as you would expect despite all of the build-up. But the plot moves along swiftly, consistently making you wonder if Georgie is just stressed out to the max and think she's hallucinating talking to her husband from twenty years ago or found a real portal to another time. The heart of the story isn't necessarily in a whirlwind romance of thrilling sci-fi but delves into how miscommunication can become a real obstacle in a relationship - the things we leave unsaid creates big gaps from being understood and appreciated the way we want to be. And sometimes signs from the past can help us make up our mind about the future and what we need.