So many thanks to NetGalley, Little, Brown & Company, and Elin Hilderbrand for the opportunity to read, review and tell everyone about her latest novel. You know when you pick up a Hilderbrand book that you will get a wonderful escape read set on Nantucket Island. But this book was so much more.
Inspired by the movie Same Time, Next Year, this is the story of Mallory and Jake. Mallory was barely making it in NYC when she got the news that her Aunt Greta left her some money and her Nantucket cottage. Without a look back, Mallory moved and started her new life. When her brother, Cooper, wanted to have his bachelor party at her cottage, Mallory welcomed him and his friends, including Jake, who Mallory had always had a crush on. From that moment on, things were never the same for the two of them. Their lives were complicated but they decided to live out their love for a long weekend every year, no matter what.
There is so much I loved about this book - I loved the preface to each chapter being what was happening that year in the world. Many are instantly recognizable; some I had to look up which added to the fun and remembering. I loved the mention of popular books and movie woven into the chapters. I loved that the point of view went from person to person and even included an anonymous narrator looking in. This book was so touching and uniquely-written that I was so sorry when I finished it. Grab your tissues but do not miss this book when it publishes on June 16th! Very highly recommended for a nostalgic, touching read.
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