I was so excited to be able to read this advanced copy. I love Paige Toon's ability to completely engage you with her characters and feel what they are going through. And this book was no different. I devoured it in a day. Easy to read with good pacing. I enjoyed Ash and Ellie, how real their first interactions are to how messy everything else is. There were certainly times that were frustrating but I think that was part of the charm of the book. I wanted to figure out how the resolution would come about and how Ash / Ellie would connect again. Overall a good both with angst, chemistry, lost and found love. Totally enjoyed!

I never use the term interrailing so it took me a minute to figure that out.

This was my first Paige Toon Book. I have another on my book shelf in my TBR. I loved how in this book, both Ash and Ellie kept finding their way back to each other. I always love a book with a happy ending.

this was a good read! I think the dramatic parts along with the romantic parts were all balancing each other out. I liked the storyline, I liked the characters and the pacing overall. I think it was good and cute
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

An emotional book that breaks you and puts you back together again all in one. Ash and Ellie have a kind of love that endures time and obstacles, but they are each dealing with struggles that keep them apart for years. But I liked how they loved each other for who they really were underneath all the superficial things like money and status.

I definitely had some frustrations with both of them. At times, Ash didn't seem to prioritize Ellie and their relationship, and I felt bad for Ellie, who was also struggling with her own issues. I empathized with Ellie and her traumatic past but also found myself getting annoyed with her. Since the beginning, she has had one foot in one foot out of their relationship and made some questionable decisions. For example, she was adamant that there was no future with Ash, yet agreed to have unprotected intercourse with him and continued her relationship with Ash, resulting in them both getting hurt. I felt like there was a lot of push and pull in their relationship, with Ellie doing a lot of the pushing away. Ellie definitely carries a lot of insecurities, self-esteem issues, and fear of rejection that affected their relationship. So I was glad to see them both evolve and finally work through these issues, and I was happy to read the ending.

I would recommend this book! Their characters seemed very real and the ending was heartwarming and brings a sense of peace to their story.

Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam and NetGalley for the ARC!

What a beautiful love story! Although there were some frustrating moments, it made sense for the story. It would’ve been too sappy without the drama. I typically don’t like self sabotaging and unnecessary drama but for this book it made sense.

This was a quick and easy read. I liked the setting of this book, and enjoyed the different parts throughout the book. There are a number of characters that we are introduced to. Ash and Ellie drove me a little crazy throughout the book with their lack of communication, but it comes together in the end, and I was happy with how it ended. This is my first read by Paige Toon and I will definitely be looking for another one to read soon!

Ellie is on a lone interrailing adventure when she meets Ash in Lisbon. After starting to feel so lonely, she welcomes this unexpected connection and they become fast friends. But as their 3 days together come to an end, major sparks form and Ellie starts to wonder if it’s possible to fall in love so quickly. Ellie & Ash decide to meet up in a few days to continue their adventure together. But Ellie’s heart is broken when she finally arrives and he’s not there. With no surname, will she ever find him again? Will she want to?

When Paige Toon announced her new book was available for early readers, I couldn’t request it fast enough. She has quite a gift of sucking you into her stories and making you feel as though you’re part of them. I’ve loved every single one of her novels that I’ve read, and I’ve read most of them. I finished What if I Never Get Over You in less than 48 hours, if that tells you anything!

I truly adored the settings of this book. Lisbon sounded so beautiful and I loved when Ellie moved to Wales. I’m not much of a traveler, so I truly enjoy a good atmospheric read that lets me feel as though I’m in another place. Paige is so descriptive in her writing, it’s always such a treat for me to read her books.

Ellie & Ash’s story broke my heart and made me desperate to finish the story. I can’t really get into too much of their relationship without giving too much away, so I’ll just say I literally couldn’t put this one down.

I highly recommend this book, as well as every single other book that Paige Toon has written! Thank you so so much NetGalley, as well as Putnam/Penguin Books. I felt truly honored to receive an ARC from one of my very favorite Authors new books in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the ARC. If Bridgerton and Before Sunset had a love child this would be it. I loved the first 2/3 of this book, and the second 1/3 was slow and meandering and kind of dumb, but I still very much enjoyed this book. The characters were fun and funny, and I liked that the main characters kind and there was no enemies to lovers storyline. I would read another one by this author. 3.5 stars rounded up.

nothing drives me more bonkers as when characters do not communicate. the back-and-forth nature of their relationship (or lack thereof) was meaninglessly dramatic. Such a shame. because the synopsis of this book sounded very exciting, and I love a second chance romance. I found both characters deeply unlikable.

thank you PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for the arc in exchange for an honest review

This book is a testament to Toon’s talent for capturing the complexities of relationships, making you feel every pang of love and loss. With its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, this novel is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of love to endure and transform. Paige Toon has delivered yet again, reminding us that sometimes love takes time, but it’s always worth the wait.

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy of this book! I voluntarily read this book, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I devoured this book in less than 24 hours, just as I have with all of Pagie Toons books. Paige writes such beautifully sad love stories. The characters have troubled or tragic pasts and I always find them realistic and relatable. That said, the main characters and their lack of communication frustrated me at times, especially Ellie. She should have continued her counseling far sooner than she did. And I felt like Ash gave up so easily and leaned on Becca way more than was appropriate.
I was still rooting for a happy ending for them together.

Loved it, I couldn’t put it down! This is my second book by this author and I’m hooked! Seven Summers was my first. I love the way the author’s magnificent descriptions bring everything fully to life.

Thank you NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for sending this book for review consideration.

A new Paige Toon book calls for immediately dropping all other books to read this. Ellie and Ash have an undeniable connection and chemistry after meeting while traveling through Europe. They plan to meet again after a short time apart, but Ash is a no show and Ellie has no way to reach him. With no way to connect, the two continue on with their lives until years later when life brings them back together. Can they move beyond their past and have a potential future?

The writing is incredibly engaging, and I could not put this book down. I loved the complexity and authenticity of the characters, which led to me being incredibly invested in their relationship. This book is angsty and at times heart wrenching but also so beautiful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Ellie and Ash are both traveling in Lisbon, and when they meet there is instant chemistry. Ellie, grieving the loss of her best friend, Stella, doesn’t expect to hit it off with Ash and finds herself taking risks and living in the moment. This book absolutely grabbed me from the start. I was hooked from the time that Ellie was reading ACOTAR, and was keeping my fingers crossed the entire time that Ash would continue to make appearances throughout the book. I won’t give anything away, but here are some overall themes:

Twin flames
Love at first sight
Grief and loss
Meant to meet
Childhood trauma and difficult parental relationships
Invisible string

HIGHLY suggest giving this one a go!!

This book is filled with angst and emotional turmoil. The two main characters, both grappling with personal loss, meet while traveling through Europe. Despite her insistence that they can't have a relationship, he persists and eventually convinces her otherwise. After just three days, they fall in love and plan to reunite in Spain. However, she arrives late, and he doesn't show.

Fast forward several years, and she starts a new job at what turns out to be his family estate. Once again, she claims they can't be together, but he convinces her to give the relationship another try—only for them to break up again. More years pass, and she learns that his father has died and that he never married. This time, she rushes back to him, but now he's the one saying they can't have a relationship. In a twist, she convinces him, and they fall in love once more.

Overall, I found the book tedious and repetitive, with the same cycle of "can't be together, then together, then not" playing out multiple times. It felt frustratingly predictable.

I was so excited to receive an ARC of this one. I have never come across a Paige Toon book that I didn’t enjoy, and this book is no exception. It may even be better than some of her other ones if possible. I was in a reading slump and this one took me out. Toon’s writing is so engaging and she captured the chemistry between the two main characters so well. Hits you in the feels and keeps you wanting to read more. Definitely recommend.

This is the first I’ve read anything from Paige Toon, and it will not be my last! Adding the rest of her books to my TBR ASAP!

Ellie and Ash meet the summer after university in Lisbon and enjoy a whirlwind 3 days together. After going their separate ways, due to unforeseen circumstances, they aren’t able to meet up the next week like they planned. Flash forward 6 years, and they fall back into each other's lives. From there, they spend the duration of the book working (and sometimes failing) to balance their growth over the last six years, with the connection and passion they felt those years ago.

I absolutely FLEW through “What If I Never Get Over You’. I loved Ash and Ellie and I was cheering them on the entire book. I was so nervous for them and heartbroken through some of the chapters of their story, but was so relieved and excited as they came back to each other time and time again. I also enjoyed Ash and Ellie as characters so much and was ready to cry happy tears when they ended up together in the end. I loved this read, and cannot wait for others to experience it when it comes out in April!

Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons, Paige Toon, and NetGalley for providing this book in exchange for a review.

I love love loved this book! Paige took is an auto buy author for me. I love everything she does! The angst in this book was so good! Ash was a dream man. I loved the complexity of the characters and getting to see them grow ❤️ five stars!

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon.
Welp, she did it again and altered my brain chemistry with Ash and Ellie. It felt like this book was made for me in so many ways! I can totally relate to their instant connection that held strong over 6 years, and that they both were solo traveling (it's one of my fave things to do other than reading).
Spoilers below! I actually gasped when she ran into him at her work, I don't know why but I wasn't expecting that! I enjoyed seeing them figure out where they fit into each others' lives, and of course come together at the end. I loved how the connection they had for each other stayed true over multiple "versions" of themselves and while they grew separately and together (because isn't that what life is all about?). I can definitely see myself revisiting this as a comfort read, many of the lines in it were very very real to me. Another 5 star read, a must have when it hits shelves in April!

This book was so beautiful. I mean, just from the title I knew it was going to hurt. I’m usually not a fan of angst, it gets me all anxious and I usually have to skip ahead to make sure they end up where they need to be. But I had to know how this ended for Ellie & Ash- and their story was perfect. Their love for each other was so swoon worthy, I just couldn’t get enough of it. If you like a little bit of pain and angst with your love stories this will be a must read for you! I loved it!