I'm a sucker for this kind of love story; some hopeless romantic fools reuniting after years of being separated, finding each other again. (There's a reason I'm so attached with Jesse & Celine and was obsessed with 'Before Sunset'!)
'Finding Us Again', just like the blurb says, is about Bryce and Nora who fell in love in high school then got separated because Bryce's father was transferred to another part of the country. Bryce promised Nora that he would write messages behind pictures in hotels where his father works, and said that if Nora was meant to find fhem, she would. And he really kept on writing for her for... like... 15 years to the point he wondered, was it love or was it habit? Ha! I told you, Hopeless Romantic Fools! And I love it.
This book is sweetly written, especially the high-school flashback part because it was so detail and so sugary 💖 The last third of the book, the adults part, felt a bit rushed and less Diabetical but it was okay.
Would happily recommend it to every chicklit / lovefool fans out there! 💖
Disclaimer: While I typically am not drawn to the romance genre and consider myself less inclined towards matters of the heart, I must acknowledge this book's unique appeal for school/chick-lit romance genre enthusiasts.
Spoilers and Reflection:
Delving into the narrative, the choices made by Bryce and Nora struck me as somewhat perplexing. I would like to emphasize how similar I am to Lisa and Harry's character. This sentiment is particularly pronounced in the story's final third, where Lisa is given a sad plot between them. Despite a satisfactory conclusion for Lisa, my sympathy lingers, especially towards her palpable heartbreak. With his seemingly perpetual cluelessness and indecision, Bryce remains a character for whom forgiveness remains elusive (for me).
Overall Impressions:
Despite my initial divergence from the genre's usual allure, I found the novel surprisingly engaging, with a narrative thread that captivated my curiosity. The book's ability to maintain my interest throughout ultimately led me to complete the journey until its conclusion.
