Is he an old man, missing his recently-deceased wife? Is it simply a fight that occurs in the middle of the book? Did she die? Move? What happened? Starting the story at the end really kept me turning the pages. I loved knowing that it would ultimately end and wondering why Park misses Eleanor. I also love the first page, which sets up the outcome of the relationship. It’s not a perfect time, but it sure feels simpler. The setting really works for this one because it makes it so much simpler, sweeter. Love is new to both of them, and they are learning to be a couple in a realistic way.Īnd the 1980s references! So many songs, games, TV shows, movies, all naturally incorporated into the story. The relationship isn’t perfect–they argue, play mind games, disagree, are insecure, and even lie to each other–but that’s life. The romance takes its time, and I love how honest both characters are with themselves. Best of all, it’s not insta-love–Park falls a little quickly, but I wholly believe he truly loves her when he says it. Park and Eleanor are both believable characters, and I bought their romance hook, line, and sinker. REVIEW: Loved it! It’s touching, heartbreaking, and just so darn sweet. At first, Park wants nothing to do with sharing his bus seat with Eleanor, but she starts to grow on him. No one except Park, who only does so reluctantly. SUMMARY: When the weird new girl boards the school bus, no one wants to scoot over so she can sit down.
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