As much as I enjoyed the writing and the back and forth of the fmc’s life when they were younger to the present, it unfortunately was not for me as I’m personally not too big of a fan of second chance, contemporary romances. It’s definitely more for someone who enjoys coming of age stories. I’m glad I did not dnf the book because at least the characters get a very sweet ending!

A touching story about the road to love and all its foibles. The time jumps took me a couple chapters to settle into, but once I did I loved the way the story slowly developed and the view into all seasons of Mandy's life. I thoroughly enjoyed coming along for the journey.

The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean is a gorgeous love story woven together across the span of twenty years. The narrative starts on Amanda’s wedding day, when everything is going wrong, and it flashes back and forth across the stretch of her life at different points in time, exploring the course of love and loss in friendships and relationships. I was floored by the craft here; the time and place hopping was seamless and compelling. It’s a book about an artist and it’s word art! Amanda’s messy and complicated life felt so real, and I love that the author touched on significant issues like grief and access to reproductive health care; it’s so important to know that people who are complex and real also belong in romance. This is a breathtakingly beautiful read.

Thank you to Netgalley, Berkley, and Ann Rose for this eARC. This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.