Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book.

Paige Toon is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors even though this is only the third of hers I've read. I really need to dig into her backlist. This was.a quick, one-sitting read. I loved all of the characters (well, except Ash's father of course) and the way their journeys brought them together time and time again. The ending was perfect. I love her writing style. Perfect beach read. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Penguin and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book! I couldn't wait to read it!
"What If I Never Get Over You" by Paige Toon is a poignant and relatable exploration of love, loss, and the messy journey of moving on. Toon skillfully captures the raw and often conflicting emotions of grief, from the initial shock and disbelief to the lingering ache and the struggle to imagine a future without the person you love. This story is a moving and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. This is my first book of Toon's and definitely won't be my last. This one is definitely one I'll be recommending to people I know.
Thanks to Penguin and the author again for letting me read this incredible book!

This is my second book by Paige Toon. I liked it, but I didn’t love it like Seven Summers. Ash honestly annoyed me so much I wanted to shake him so many times. I felt bad for Ellie she deserved the world. In the beginning I was intrigued, but in the middle it started to get slow for me. I enjoyed it though. Thank you Paige and NetGalley.

The right person, wrong time kind of love story that definitely gave off some “Bridgerton” vibes.

The love story between Ellie and Ash and them falling in love while inter railing through Europe was a cute premise.I loved how this explored themes between the fmc and mmc where they had to decide if they were willing to do what’s expected of them from their parents or just follow their hearts. I adored the self discovery and the pursuing of dreams that these two helped each other in. Overall this book did feel rushed and during the middle it did make me feel furstrated; however the ending made up for it and I still loved the warm feeling this book gave off.

I might just have a new favorite romance book - five incredible stars 🤍

“One Day meets a contemporary Bridgerton in this high-drama, escapist wonder of a love story, Paige Toon’s best yet.”

Thank you to NetGalley, and Penguin Group Putnam for providing me with an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was beautifully written, the settings were painted perfectly, and the character development was one of the best I’ve ever read.

Favorite quotes:

“I have a surreal feeling that I could listen to his voice for the rest of my life and it still wouldn't be long enough.”

“It's been almost six years, but I'm not over him and I'm not sure I ever will be.”

“I used to wish with all my heart that Ash and I would find our way back to each other, that he might be my person, the person I would spend the rest of my life with. But I've spent a lot of time wondering if I built those three days into a bigger deal than they were. That connection felt so strong ... But I think it might be time to lower my expectations and start being a bit more realistic.” NO

"Are we looking back at that time through rose-tinted glasses? Was any of it real?"
He meets my eyes, and then says, with absolute conviction: "It was real."

And then my favorite- “I've given up trying to fight this. It will end in disaster-there's no way we're coming out of it unscathed-but maybe if we let this thing between us burn brightly enough, the flame will fizzle out.
Or maybe it will crash and burn in a fireball so brilliant that we'll never recover.
Either way, I'm in.”

Tropes:
- Insta love
- Second chance romance (a FAV)
- Missed connections
- Right person, wrong time
- Dare I say forbidden love
- Miscommunication (AHHHH)
- Class differences
- Unfinished business (this was a big one and is truly one of the parts that made the story so enjoyable!)

I loved this book, and I’ll be recommending it to everyone! I truly have zero complaints about it, and look forward to reading more by Paige Toon!

#WhatIfINeverGetOverYou #NetGalley

I've read a few by Paige Toon that I LOVED and a few that were just ok. This one was...not good. The bones of a great story were there but the FMC was low-key annoying? Clearly she has PTSD but it's not appropriately explored and then you get like a two paragraph explanation near the end? The relationships aren't well developed and I just wasn't rooting for these two. Was hoping for a fun Valentine's love story but this was a disappointment.

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon was such a great read. It was a shorter book so I breezed through it very fast. I also just wanted to keep knowing what would happen next between Ellie and Ash. They fell in love quickly but had many obstacles and years to reach the potential for a happily ever after.
This was just such a good, sweet story about love and heartache. The descriptions Paige uses to describe the landscape in the book made me, someone who isn’t particularly fond of the outdoors, want to sit out in a garden and read for hours.
Thank you NetGalley, Paige Toon and Penguin Group Putnam for allowing me this ACR read for my honest review.

What If I Never Get Over You
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This story slowly grew on me! If you’re not sure at first—keep at it!

While backpacking in Europe, Ellie and Ash connect and spend three wonderful days together. But the two lose touch and don’t connect for six more years. As each of them wrestle with family expectations, they learn how to find what is most important in their lives.

I don’t love the instant love trope, but these two slowly grew on me, and I liked the second half of the book more than the first. Also really made me want to travel and see more of Wales!

Thanks to @netgalley for this ARC!

What if I never get over how much I love this book? I am a new fan of Paige Toon and her picturesque settings, emotional storylines and endearing characters always keep me wanting more. I fell in love with Ash and Ellie from the moment they met on a ‘crowded rooftop of a hostel” in Lisbon, Portugal. They were both interrailing through Europe alone, staying in hostels, meeting new people and for Ash, taking on odd jobs along the way to make money. They had an instant connection and I believe fate brought them together that summer day so their lives would be full of fun adventures, romantic nights under the stars, and fields full of beautiful flowers.

The memories they made in their three days together should have been enough to fill a lifetime but when they parted ways, Ash and Ellie made plans to meet in Madrid in one week. Unforeseen circumstances derailed their plans, and they spent the next six years apart, reliving every minute of their short time together. Ellie was heartbroken and wished she could wipe Ash from her mind, but it was impossible. She hated working for her parents and was tired of being the dutiful daughter, so one day she set off on her own to live her life on her terms. Ellie never expected that Ash would become part of her new life and she was shocked to find out that he was not the man she remembered, or was he?

This was a really sweet read that really gave me all the romantic Bridgerton vibes. Ellie and Ash were genuinely lovable and relatable characters and their story through the years really tugged at my heartstrings. If you love a steamy, but not too spicy romance, and a conflict resolution between a couple that feels relatable, this is for you.

A few chapters in and I knew this book was going to destroy me and then it absolutely destroyed me! I devoured this book. I really enjoyed the characters, I loved the plot, I loved how much it made me feel. It’s one of my favorite books of the year so far. Such an emotional read but I just really loved it!!

💭 ⓂⓎ ⓉⒽⓄⓊⒼⒽⓉⓈ
Paige Toon has a way of making me completely fall in love with her characters, and Ash and Ellie are such a gift. Their growth throughout the story was beautiful, and I loved how they matured together. At first, the story and characters had a bit of a YA feel, but by the end, I was so attached that I didn’t want to let go. While there were emotional moments and difficult topics, the book was still so much fun. Their travels had me living vicariously through their adventures, and Ash’s rugged personality, combined with his love for physics and astronomy, secured his place towards the top of my book boyfriend list. After falling head over heels for 𝘚𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 last year, Paige Toon has become an auto read author for me.

📚 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
💕Second Chance romance
❤️Insta-love
❎Right person / wrong time
💡Self discovery
✈️Travel and adventure
😢Navigating grief and love
💰Social class difference
⏱️Time jump

🎆𝕄𝕐 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾🎆
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

💕Q U O T E: “𝐹𝑜𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝑜𝓌𝓃 𝓅𝒶𝓉𝒽. 𝐿𝒾𝒻𝑒 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝑜𝑜 𝓈𝒽𝑜𝓇𝓉 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝒹𝑜 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒.”

🙏Thank you NetGalley, Putnam Books, and Paige Toon for this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.💕

I think Toon can safely be added to my list of auto-buy authors now. I loved the instant connection between Ellie and Ash. It was a heartwarming love story at its core, but brings dysfunctional families, expectations. I didn't mind the insta-love as I found their chemistry to be believable. I couldn't put this down. Recommend to romance readers!

4 stars! I think this is my favorite Paige Toon book so far. I loved Ellie and Ash's story. There were some unexpected turns but the yearning, loyalty, and deep commitment to each other despite life's circumstances was such a heartbreaking and beautiful read. A second chance romance that's worth picking up.

Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam/G.P. Putnam's Sons for the ARC!

4.5 Stars!!

I adored absolutely everything about this book. It was smartly written, entertaining, and filled with emotion. It's a beautiful story of self-discovery and second chances. This is hands down one of my favorite romances that's dealt with the "One That Got Away" trope. Paige Toon does not disappoint!

What I Never Get Over You is a must-read for 2025!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC of What If I Never Get Over You. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Paige Toon has easily become an auto-read author, so getting this advanced copy was like hitting the jackpot! I loved Seven Summers and Only Love Can Hurt Like This, and this one did not disappoint.
The story spans several years and takes you on an emotional roller coaster. I was instantly drawn to the story after the very first sentence. I felt the connection between Ellie and Ash and knew that they were going to take me on an epic journey.
There were a few spaces that didn't make sense to me, but the narrative held together by the end.
"What If I Never Get Over You" is a fantastic novel .. Paige Toon captures her characters and their situations so well, and I found the plot to be both engaging and entertaining. Plus, it reads quickly and holds your attention so well that you'll be unable to put it down. I think it will be hugely popular and I will definitely be recommending this on 4/15/25.

Simply un-put-down-able. This book had me hooked from the start, and I was strapped in for the whole roller coaster ride. It had all of the depth, unpredictability, character growth, and interesting yet believable plot that I look for in a romance book.

It kind of has “What a Girl Wants” or “Prince and Me” vibes. Not to say the plots are similar, but I could see this book being a classic rom com movie from that era. It would be so fun to watch.

The book is broken into four parts (really three, with the fourth being “epilogue” style). With each one you are taken on a new adventure and ensuing heartbreak. It really had so much content, hence the roller coaster ride. You almost get multiple different books in one: different settings, side characters, jobs, etc. It spans YEARS of tension, right person wrong time tropes, and will they or won’t they make it suspense. You know a book is good when you feel the character’s pain in your gut, right alongside them.

Paige Toon just doesn’t miss! I am excited to recommend this one to friends when it releases!

I received this book as an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Thank you Paige Toon and Putnam Books!

4.5 !

Paige Toon delivers a heartbreaking love story. This is my first Paige Toon book and she really knows how to pull on your emotions. Emotions included kicking my feet and audible gasps.

Three days, that's all it took. I really loved the first part of Ellie and Ash's story. It was only three days, but it felt like the characters new each other for a lifetime with their connection. If readers are nervous that this feels insta-love, I will say, I am not a fan of insta-love but this didn't feel like it! It just felt like a love story and the three days was so key to the story!

And then, parts 2 and 3 will break you and put you back together. You feel their pain, you feel their love

The characters were adorable and so likable. Ellie was so sweet and Ash was so lovable. This story even had very good side characters.

This was such a sweet romance, I almost wish it was longer. I didn't want to leave the characters! I highly recommend to romance readers. I can't wait to read my next Paige Toon book.

Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley from this ARC! I really enjoyed this one!

4.5- I think Ms. Paige Toon just became an auto-buy author for me.
Thank You to Netgalley and Penguin Randomhouse for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

I really loved this story more than I anticipated. Ellie and Ash are endearing, relatable, MCs and I so rooted for their happiness all the way through. The plot was fairly predictable early on, but it made the story no less enjoyable. Fans of Star-Crossed, Forbidden, and Second-Chance love will definitely want to pick this up. Well done Ms. Paige!

Paige Toon might be the most under-the-radar romance author out there right now! I started to say underrated...but that's not quite the correct verbiage, because all of her books have very high reviews, just not as many as they should have, because they are so gooood!

This is now my third book by Toon, and each one, including this one, I have loved so much!! Toon finds a way to build fantastically layered characters, whose love story is never a simple one. This was one of those books that I could not stop thinking about when I wasn't reading it, and that I also could not wait to find out how things would all unfold. I want to give nothing away here, so I'll just say that if you love a complex, emotional romance novel, then you must read this one! I truly loved it.