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Older by Jennifer Hartmann
5.0
emotional mysterious tense slow-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Halley happens to run into Reed at a party before realizing who he is and quickly they both feel the spark and connection; however, they soon realize things may not be as simple or straight forward as it seemed. 

“Are you lost?”

- age gap
- taboo
- best friends dad
- single dad 
- forbidden love
- set in the ‘90s

Halley comes from a tragic and difficult home life and finds comfort and love at her best friend Tara’s home, where she eventually moves in to finish out her high school years.  Soon they run into each other and have to figure out how to navigate their feelings while being around Tara and her mom. 

“Dance with me.”

“Are you here to save me?”

the slow burn, the angst, the secrets, this book seriously has it all. 



thank you to valentine PR and Jennifer Hartmann for the ARC! All thoughts are my own.