I thought this book was just okay, I wanted to like it more than I did. I felt like it was intended to be written more as internal monologue and be very personal but it’s a little bit overly tell when it should be show in the style of writing so I didn’t feel like I really knew any of the characters.

Alison Cochrun is an author I’ve both loved and, at times, felt let down by, but I’m thrilled to say that Logan and Rosemary’s story was an absolute five-star read for me.

Chaotic Logan and uptight Rosemary were once inseparable best friends, but now they cannot stand one another. Both in their 30s, both women are living lives far from the adventurous futures they once imagined. Still rooted in their small hometown and working as English teachers at their alma mater, they find themselves stuck in familiar routines and unresolved feelings.

Everything changes when their beloved former English teacher and lifelong mentor reveals he only has a few months to live. His final wish? For Logan and Rosemary to take him on a cross-country road trip - from Washington State to the Grand Canyon, down to the Gulf Coast, and all the way up to coastal Maine. What unfolds is a journey that’s as much about finding themselves as it is about finding their way back to each other.

This story is bursting with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Cochrun strikes a masterful balance between the joy and humor of a class rom-com road trip and the weight of grief and reflection. That delicate blend - where laughter and heartbreak sit side by side - is what made this book so powerful. The rom-com moments endear you to the characters, making you laugh and swoon, while the moments of grief, fear, and vulnerability hit all the harder because you’ve come to care so deeply.

Logan and Joe were magnetic- charismatic and layered with inner turmoil - but it was Rosemary I saw myself in the most. Her type-A exterior, shaped by deep-seated anxiety and a need for control, was portrayed with such care and authenticity. I truly admire how Cochrun captures these complexities on the page.

What also stood out to me was the dual POV. By showing us both Logan and Rosemary’s internal worlds, Cochrun allows us to see their flaws and strengths from multiple angles. These two are two sides of the same coin - each shaped by trauma, each coping in their own way. Their romance unfolds gradually and beautifully. It’s not just about rekindling old love, but about truly seeing each other again - past the old habits and defenses, to the heart of who they are now.

This is a moving, heartfelt, and beautifully written story of friendship, healing, and second chances.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

One of my favorite books of 2024! I loved how this second chance romance was more intrapersonal and the dual POV helped a lot. This book will speak to anyone who had a teacher or even an English teacher who touched you, this book is for you. But you'll want to have tissues on hand because it made me SOB. This was an excellent book and I loved the road trip element. One of my favorite tropes is having two characters who dislike each other or need to talk something out and putting them into a car for x amount of hours lol

Another addition to this book is both female protagnoists have ADHD and talk about how differently it affects them.

Such a great book!

3.5 stars.

The first half of this episode I was not vibing with it. I found all the characters super frustrating. The way Logan and Joe were disrespecting Rosemary drove me crazy, but I wasn’t loving Rosemary’s character either.

But the second half really pulled me in. There was a brief discussion of asexuality which I did appreciate, however I got the impression that rosemary was Demisexual and that wasn’t mentioned as an option. The drag scene made this book for me!! I really liked Joe and remy’s love, and the ending of the book in Maine was so beautiful. I did end up really appreciating this story, I’m just not sure I really believe in the love between Logan and rosemary. It felt kind of sudden the switch from hate to love. But overall this was still a really solid read.

Love Cochrun's work and loved this one!
Her character development is top notch and you feel like you are right beside the characters as they go on their journeys.
I loved the main characters' relationship with Joe and their relationship with each other. While sad at times, the story is also humorous and hopeful. An unlikely pair of people finding each other and figuring out how to make life work.
A beautiful book!

I absolutely adore this book! 5 stars! Made me cry and yearn in the absolute best way. Alison is a master at the emotional enemies to lovers in the best way!

A road trip, second chance sapphic romance that brought forth truths and embracing impending good and bad changes. Friends to rivals to lovers, almost too carefree Logan and uptight Rosemary embark on a cross country road trip with their dying former teacher/mentor Joe. Along the way, they learn to open up and see their love for each other, while Joe reconnects with someone from his past. There some humorous moments, some serious moments and some sad moments-together creating an awakening, witty story.

I loved the first book in this series and Here We Go Again was another fantastic read. This author is so skilled at blending romance with deeply moving topics and creating characters who are perfectly flawed. This book had so much sweetness and sll the feels!

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy.

Here We Go Again is a sapphic, enemies to lovers, second chance childhood friends to lovers romance about two former best friends that take their mentor/coworker on his "death trip" across country. I absolutely loved Joe (and even more with Remy), and the ending made me cry even though I knew what was coming.

Honestly, I enjoyed the chapters and scenes with Joe more than I enjoyed the romance between Logan and Rosemary, because they just frustrated me. I loved hearing about Joe's past and what he was like when he was younger.

I liked how both Logan and Rosemary were neurodivergent and it manifested in different ways in each of them. They both had flaws and recognized that about themselves and each other.

One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that Joe was Logan and Rosemary's teacher when they were in high school, and they remained close as adults. As a former teacher, I'm still close with several students, and I like knowing that I had an impact on their lives. Showing how much Joe meant to the girls throughout their lives, to the point that they are driving Joe across country on his death trip, really struck a chord with me.

I feel so bad for Logan and Rosemary but they make tremendous content. Sometimes you just need a book about roadtrip hijinx, prank wars, and belligerent sexual tension.

This is an emotional romcom. I love childhood best friends second chance romances and I love road trip books. I felt the love between Joe and the three people who loved him most. This also had good banter and steamy scenes. But what I appreciated most was the portrayal of two characters whose neurodivergence and coping present in different ways - one is a bit chaotic, and one is overly structured - which I thought was such a good juxtaposition.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun was unfortunately disappointing to me. I was hoping for a little bit more chemistry and depth in the characters.

I didn't think reading about aa roadtrip on our way to death would be this fun and interesting but here we are. Very funny, cute, and loveable!

This was an excellent book!! I enjoyed the character development as well as how the plot was developed throughout the story. The author was able to to do a good job with all aspects of the story. I would recommend to others.

I can always rely on Alison Cochrun to write a great queer romance! I didn't think anything would beat The Charm Offensive out for my favorite romance book but this one gave it a run for its money. Loved the forced proximity aspect of this romance.

Alison Cochrun is one of my go-to writers for rom-coms/women's fiction, and I was delighted to receive an early copy of Here We Go Again. The chemistry between Logan and Rosemary is strong in this forced proximity story.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Honestly I don't even know what rating I should give this book. One for destroying what was left of my mental and physical stability and soul or five for rebuilding me with some of the best writing I've had the pleasure of reading, an incredible romance with real and raw characters. Here We Go Again is now one of my favorite books I've read this year. Alison Cochrun I wasn't familiar with your writing or your game but consider me a stan.

Alison Cochrun absolutely never fails to deliver!

Road trip romances are the best. Vacationing with someone can go one of two ways: bonding with your companion or becoming enemies. Obviously in the case of a romance novel, these two are going to bond.

This is not a lighthearted romance. Logan and Rosemary's road trip is an end-of-life bucket list excursion for their beloved English teacher (tw cancer), so read this in private and be ready to sob at the end. Despite the grief, it's one of those beautiful cathartic reads that leave you feeling hopeful.

There's steam, humor, friendship, life lessons, and wanderlust. I experienced the full range of emotions reading this book, and absolutely adored it!

Alison Cochrun’s Here We Go Again was an absolute joy to read! The characters were vibrant, the story was heartfelt, and the blend of humor and romance was spot on. Cochrun’s ability to capture the complexities of relationships while keeping the narrative so engaging made this book a standout. It’s the kind of story that feels like a warm hug and leaves you smiling long after the final page.
Thank you Atria Books for the copy through NetGalley.

Here We Go Again wins an award for the book that made me cry the most this year (and I never cry, so that's saying a lot). A love letter to queer pop culture and the attachments queer kids form to their high school English teachers. Alison Cochrun is one of my autobuy authors for sure!