This is not typically my style of books but TJR has definitely made me branch out. I have now read Daisy Jones, Carrie Soto, Malibu Rising, and now Atmosphere and I loved them all. I'm a CIS white guy and hardly any of my friends read, especially "girl books" (I say in jest) so I am here to discuss with reddit lol
What a story! I really fell for and appreciated every character.except Joan's sister Barbara, she fucking sucks lolI almost exclusively read thrillers and mysteries. The cover of this book calls it a 'Love Story', idk if it classifies as a romance, but maybe it was my first one lol
Just a wonderful summer read that I recommend, even if it usually isn't your cup of tea.
A few thoughts:
Like I said, Barbara was awful. I felt so bad for Frances. I do understand the societal pressure Barbara felt to find a husband and have a real family, however, she was so selfish and Frances deserved so much better. I loved how much Joan cared for her and at the same time felt heartbroken for Joan that she couldn't fully share Vanessa with her as she would have liked to. I also loved how good Vanessa was with Frances. I hope TJR writes another novel focused on Frances in the future with a happily ever after Joan and Vanessa.
I loved how Joan romanticized everything about our life and universe despite her thinking she wasn't a romantic herself. I too enjoy romanticizing simple things in my life yet have struggled to express them so I enjoyed this part.
I enjoyed Lydia's character. She was blunt and rude in the beginning, but eventually realized it and what her weaknesses were and worked to improve. Also another good thing on Joan to always be the one who understood and not be judgmental
I was basically crying from when Joan tried to break up with Vanessa until the end. I am so glad it had a happy ending. My only complaint is that I wish the ending lasted a little bit longer maybe, or at least an epilogue, but that is probably my own need for closure.
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