YES! We are taken back to the magic of Dash & Lily's first book. London is a proper setting for this totally cute continuation of this love story. I love how Lily has grown into her own and how she shows readers that you don't have to follow the traditional path to find success. Readers are going to have a great holiday season with this book.

Just as cute as the first two books! I'm so glad they've continued the series! I will take as many Dash and Lily books as Levithan and Cohn are willing to write them!

This was extremely cosy, and I absolutely loved getting in the Christmas spirit with this one. I haven't yet picked up the other books, but I'm sure to do so!

I recieved a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I just finished the Netflix series when I saw this on netgalley and immediately requested it. I read the first book in the series but didn't remember everything about the story but I knew I liked it. I haven't read the 2nd book but this i didn't like.
I would say that I had outgrown the ya genre but thats not true. Nobody outgrows ya. But I have outgrown dash and lily.
I didn't care about dash or lily. Dash was okay and he made sense but lily was just annoying and honestly a little stupid. She was going to do a random year at a dog training program recommended by reddit just so she could be close to dash in London. Her entire story was just pointless.
If the series continues I will opt out but I will check out the authors again

Dash & Lily is the perfect book to read for Christmas: it's entertaining, fast to read and gives you the perfect vibes for this season.

I decided to start this series because I recently watched the tv series on Netflix and I absolutely fell in love with it.

When I read the first book I was little bit disappointed because I found it a little immature and not well developed but driven by the curiosity I decided to go on and thank God I did it.

I think the more you read, the more gets a lot better, you can notice this especially from the writing style!

My favourite is definitely this one by far and not only because I love London and its atmosphere with my whole heart.

I especially loved it because it's Dash centered, who is a character I really came to appreciate because I see a lot of myself in him, he's like my male version.

There's a lot of Lily too but I like to think this book is dedicated to his personal growth.

It talks about really important themes like mental health and the future without being heavy.

I also really liked the addiction of the new characters who made the story even more interesting.

Definitely recomend it if you want a nice Christmas book!

In the third installment of this series, Cohn & Levithan take readers on another adventure with the titular Dash and Lily. It is advised that you read the previous books in the series before attempting this one for a full experience. This time, the pair have been living physically separate, yet emotionally entangled live as Dash completes college in Oxford. We follow Lily's journey to visit him for the holidays, which conveniently aligns with an opportunity for her abroad too. The story is told in alternating chapters, once again, and it's to the benefit of the story. The scenes are always overlapped just enough to show how they saw the same events and facts differently, yet separate enough to advance the story. There's an array of new characters; notably, we get to meet Gem, Dash's grandmother, who provides the impetus for some important revelations.

At this point, Cohn & Levithan have fully realized their characters and method of storytelling. It's a well-oiled machine for the reader to sit back and enjoy revisiting their friends. This isn't a negative thing, the story does provide some surprises and insights into Dash and Lily that advance this journey. The changes here are done in a way that signals their maturity and not a sharp jerk for the sake of excitement.

3 stars

The relationship here is charming, but this book is not for me. These characters are too...clever. I found them frustrating to the point of being almost unreadable.

I am a big fan of Levithan's, and I am sure that having missed the first installments of this series, I am not working with the same incoming love and awareness of the characters that most readers possess, but oof. This was a tough one for me. That's an added bummer because I was really looking forward to getting in the holiday spirit, but even that was a reach.

I expect many readers will find this a sweet installment, but I found it a bit over the top in a way that was not enjoyable.

I’ve currently really been on a roll when it comes to Dash & Lily, reigniting my love for the characters by binging the Netflix show (several times) and following it up by reading the sequel and now this book that places them in London. It’s as if the authors allow you to watch them grow up a little more with each book and I appreciated that the most in Mind the Gap.

There was much I loved, but also a couple things that bothered me. A lot of it came down to one of my biggest pet peeves – bad communication. Despite being miles and miles apart, Dash and Lily really make the long distance thing work. They seemed so solid in their relationship that their troubles once they reunited felt … strange to me. Obviously, they were busy living their lives and struggling or thriving (depending on who you’re looking at) and didn’t talk about every little detail that happened while they were apart. Where Dash got disappointed by his own ambitions, Lily was turning into a little dog mogul without her family or friends noticing. All of that is understandable and just warrants a bit of time to talk it all out, catch up on the things you missed, but what does Lily Bear do? Once again she runs away. I was so frustrated with her, because poor Dashiell was just too overwhelmed.

Lily went to London surprising Dash without his knowledge. While he was glad to see her (because he is always glad to see her), it was also really bad timing. He didn’t want her to see him in this state of despair he found himself in. Oxford had drained him to the last drop and only his previously estranged grandmother, Gem, could raise his spirits. Instead of being glad that Dash had finally found a family member to connect with, Lily was jealous. She was legit jealous of Dash’ grandmother, a woman who is basically a slightly British version of Mrs. Basil E.

But once they got over those initial hick-ups, however annoying I might have found them, especially on Lily’s part, the book was really fantastic. I felt Dash’ state of being lost to the core. The way his world seemed to close in on him and he just did not know what to do now that what he had always envisioned for himself wasn’t as fulfilling as he thought it would be. I think that’s something a lot of young adults have to face. Their expectations of college/university aren’t always going to match up with reality and it takes a whole lot of strength to muster up the courage to find a new path.

Simultaneously, you have Lily’s own struggle with what the future holds. I think I found it a bit harder to connect to her here, because she is so much larger than life sometimes. Where Dash is relatable in his quiet despair, Lily has suddenly made mountains of cash (without her very meddling family knowing?) and has become a dog influencer who is even recognised on the street outside of New York City. I always knew her happy demeanor was contagious, but she basically had become a celebrity without the people in her life realising it. Maybe because she didn’t communicate clearly what she was doing and just how successful she was with it, her family kept pressuring her to go down a more traditional academic route. I enjoyed that she stood her ground in the end, but I never really had to worry about her not being okay. She was doing great for herself, Dash was much more worrisome.

The book ended with their relationship stronger than ever. While the story as a whole was not as fluffy and cutesy as the previous ones, it still filled my heart with a certain warmth that only Dash and Lily can provide. Those kids are not kids anymore and you just know they’re going to find their way.

Rating: 3.5/5 stars! It was lovely to see them grow up like this.

This is another fun and satisfying chapter in the Dash and Lily series. I’ve become deeply invested in the stories of their lives, and look forward to the next book! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this ARC for review.

Dash and Lily have been a delightful adventure since the first book, and the newest installment is no exception. This time they're taking the show on the road as Lily surprises Dash in England over Christmas where he's been studying for the last semester.
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The two's lives have changed quite a bit since the second book. Dash is in university at Oxford, and Lily has turned her dog walking business into a social media powerhouse while she takes a gap year from school. The two have spent several months apart, and the strain of that is starting to show in their relationship.

Dash is struggling at school, and has been unwilling to share that with Lily. Instead, he had the opportunity to reconnect with his long lost grandmother living in England who is yet another whimsical soul in this series' endless parade of eccentric characters.

Lily, meanwhile, is unsure how to tell her parents that she's not interested in attending traditional college, and goes to England with a vague idea that her future may lay there.

All of this lays the foundation for typical miscommunication and zany high jinks as the couple figures out exactly who they are-both together and apart.

Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily is a sweet Christmas love story! We catch up with Dash in Oxford and Lily in her gap year, in which she has become a dog walker entrepreneur. When Lily heads to London to surprise Dash, their awkward reunion leads to plenty of holiday cheer, relationship drama, and a new, promising future for both of them. If you are looking for a feel-good Dash & Lily book, you will be satisfied!

Advanced copy provided courtesy of the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

It had been years since I read Dash and Lily's Book of Dares, and I completely fell in love in their love story that bloomed inside a bookstore. I absolutely adored this couple who was full of fluffiness and sweetness. Now that there was another book about one of my favorite YA couples, I knew that I had to read it. I was expecting another lovey-dovey Christmas adventure. However, this new novel is quite different, but in a very good way. Mind The Gap, Dash & Lily took a more serious tone as it focused on the changes Dash and Lily needed to face for their future.

Plotwise, it was fast and very entertaining. Like I said, the story focused on the changes and challenges Dash and Lily needed to overcome as they took a step toward the future. Dash and Lily were not teenagers anymore, they were becoming adults. That meant they had to take decisions and prepare for their future. Lily took a gap year to focus on her business which was doing well. Pressured by her family, she was contemplating whether the college she applied for and accepted to was the one she really wanted to pursue. On the other hand, Dash went to attend his dream school, but it was not what he expected to be. This made him anxious and doubt himself whether he made the right call. Days before Christmas, Lily decided to go to London to surprise Dash, but she felt that he wasn't enthusiastic about it. The supposedly romantic holiday that Lily planned went awry. Issues and miscommunication arose. Both felt they were left out of each other's lives. I really liked the realness of the problems and issues the couple faced. They were not overly dramatic, and I'm quite sure these problems were faced by people in a relationship at some point.

Lily was still the sweetheart I met years ago. There was no doubt that she loved Dash. She had been very supportive and she knew how to cheer up Dash. I liked how she became more decisive and independent in this novel. I also saluted her for standing up to her family and following what she truly wanted and what she thought best for her own future. On the other hand, Dash was still the boy who loved books. Although he acted like a jerk at first, I think I understood the reason behind his actions. He felt lost and anxious as well. In the end, I was glad that he was able to realize his mistakes and found the answer that he was looking for.

I think everything was wrapped up well, and I was satisfied how the novel ended. I know that I will be reading this series again before Christmas.

Overall, Mind The Gap, Dash and Lily by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is more than what I was expecting. It has a different vibe, but the heart and soul still remained. This is such an enjoyable read, and I highly recommend this book.

5/5 stars!

Mind The Gap Dash and Lily is the perfect book to pick up this Christmas.

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares and The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily, books one and two in this series, have been my regular Christmas reads every year. So I was very excited to find out that there was going to be a third book. I'm happy to say that it did not disappoint.

This book is the perfect extension of the last two books and is so easy to get into. It is also a very easy and enjoyable read; I was able to read it in a day. In this book, we get to experience another Christmas with Dash and Lily. This year Christmas looks different though, it's full of many moments the two love birds never expected. There is anxiety, love, growth, talk of the future, family drama, and just the right amount of Christmas. Anxiety is quite a big part of this book, both Lily and Dash deal with anxiety. What I like about it is that it is not glamourized, it's raw and real. It also doesn't have the over the top pop-culture version of anxiety, like I said it's real. The last thing I want to touch on is the romance, and there is plenty of it. However, it is also so real. It's not perfect, it's what you might actually find in a couple after spending months apart.

It's safe to say I loved this book and cannot wait to add it to my shelf!

While it's not my favorite in the Dash & Lily books, I liked it more than the second book. This one touches on a very real topic, which is how do you deal with leaving a loved one for college? A lot of high school relationships don't last, and college just makes it even messier. Thanks again to the authors for writing another enjoyable story with these two!

A fast-paced Holiday romance that was the perfect yuletide adventure! The characters, setting, and the plot were adorably perfect and I couldn’t put it down. Fans of Dash and Lily will not be disappointed!

Dash and Lily are now living in different countries. Dash went to England to attend Oxford University and Lily took a gap year to take care of her dogwalking business in New York. Lily decides to surprise Dash by visiting London for Christmas after getting the news that he would not be coming to the US. Lily thinks it is a fun, romantic gesture, but everything keeps going sideways. Even though they are now in the same city, it still feels as if they are an ocean apart. Will this trip bring them closer together or will it be the straw that breaks the relationship apart?

Mind the Gap, Dash and Lily is the third book in the Dash & Lily series. These fun, short and romantic reads are great escapes and this installment was just as fun. Since this couple is in a new city there are many more tourist stops for the reader to explore with the characters. Netflix is about to release a series based on these characters and I know that those who look for the books to get a preview will be happy with them. I hope the series is as good as the books, but if it isn’t … we still have these pages to re-read.

Just what I needed in 2020. A wonderful visit with old friends as they try to find their path in this thing called life. I loved everything about this. So much London, and books, and dogs, and finding yourself set to a backdrop of Christmas.

It was so fun to read about Dash & Lily again, but I guess I expected something different? More fluffiness and Christmas cheer maybe?! (We definitely got that towards the end though, no worries) Still, the subjects discussed (what to study, what to do with life after high school) are definitely important and I appreciated it. So yeah definitely not as fluffy and happy as I would have expected, but still worth the read!

Like many young adults, Dash and Lily are trying to find their place in the world, figuring out what they want to do, and who they want to be. For Dash it's deciding if Oxford was the right choice. For Lily it's how to pursue her dream to be a dogpreneur (dog entrepreneur) without disappointing her parents. David Levithan and Rachel Cohn once again meld the voices of two characters flawlessly!

Reading the acknowledgements at the end, I learned that Netflix is putting out a Dash & Lily series, and I am so excited! In the beginning, we watched them get together. Then we watched them declare their love for one another. Now we watch them both deal with the angst of having to decide what they want to do with their lives while they’re still teenagers. Dash has started at Oxford and Lily is taking a gap year, and neither are too happy in their lives without one another. Lily sends Dash an advent calendar to make the season bright, and in what I think as someone of an oversight, put a note to attend an evening event in the same day’s door. Is he going to make it? Or is he so tired and depressed after exams that he’s completely crashed at his Grandma’s house? Another great holiday read featuring these inimitable alternating perspectives of Dash and Lily. It would be okay without reading the first 2 in the series, but I wouldn’t.

Big thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.