I enjoyed this book! The story was built in a steady pace and I liked the Before. It sucked me right in. I was a believer in love conquering all! The hardships they went through gave me chills and just proved it to me that they were feeling the real deal. But then it kinda stalled for me when we got to the After.
Amber’s choices really aggravated me once we got to the second chance part. It’s like her life just stopped after she left and I didn’t really get it. I didn’t understand her resistance to Freddie the second time around. I mean, I guess if he was a jerk then I would have understood. But Freddie was just amazing. Her selfish decisions robbed him of ten years. And the waste made me not like her stubborn butt. I was wondering what the heck Freddie saw in her TBH.
Freddie was a bit extra in the Before. His attraction to Amber was very intense from the start. Not in a creepy way, it was part of his charm. When he had to make the tough decision, you could tell he hated it and didn’t want to do it. But he tried to make her understand his reasoning. It also showed his genuine love for her by putting her first. It was heartbreaking to read. I really liked how he came to his senses and tried to find her shortly after. Unfortunately for him, Amber was intent on running away. I think that is what pissed me off the most, her cowardice. And he just forgave her. With no asking and no explanation. It came off a bit more one sided in the love department for me in the After part. I felt like Amber should have had to work harder or at least not be so entitled to his love when they finally got around to being together.
The climax wasn’t huge but I think the intensity of their reunion overshadowed it and rightfully so. I liked that it was subtle. I’d read more from this author.
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