Cora Belle faced a love triangle in her twenties, and low and behold, fast forward a couple decades, the love triangle is back.

Cute, coming of age and coming of love story.

I asked for a chance to read and review “All the Men I’ve Loved Again” by Christine Pride because I loved “We Are Not Like Them,” which she co-wrote with Jo Piazza.

Like many young women, Cora is ready to start her life when she begins college. There she develops friendships with Niesha and Kim, and eventually enters into a romantic relationship with Lincoln. But when she thinks she’s figured out the world, she meets Aaron.

The plot jumps twenty years forward. Cora is still single but has a second chance with both Lincoln and Aaron. Sometimes it’s not just the time in your late teens/early twenties where you get the opportunity to discover who you are.

I enjoyed getting to know Cora and learning about the people who have had the biggest impact in her life. Parts of the story felt a little disjointed but I loved the flashback to the late 90’s/early naughts. I also enjoyed the “coming of age” aspect. The novel did a good job of emphasizing there is no “right” way to become who you end up being.

Three and a half out of five stars.

Thank you to Christine Pride, the publisher and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange of a honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback

Cute coming of age story about Cora who has to chose between Aaron and Lincoln. Both loves of hers but is there a right choice?

Lower rating because I couldn't read the letters from Aaron on my kindle they were very challenging

January 2025:
Thanks NetGalley for sending me this ARC!
Pub Date: July 2025

When I got this book I was not really knowing what to expect but I love the title and I was super interested to see a story that possibly talked about all the men that you loved or went back to and loved again. Then when I started reading a little bit about the author. I was reading that this was loosely based upon her own life and a love triangle that she herself was in! In one of the articles I was reading, it talked about how she was hesitant to write about her own life because it was messy. But isn't that what life really is? I think that this book was beautifully written in a way that I could connect with the FMC. Who we are in college may or may not translate to who we are at 40. As I recently turned in her 40s woman, I know that I had to grow up a lot from college until now. Really finding myself and who I am. And I think that the main character does a really good job of showing her growth throughout the years.

I will say that I had a problem with one of her main best friends and how they interacted within the book. I just don't think that some of the stuff that she did or said was friend appropriate. But maybe that was just how I see friendship.

The relationship that the FMC had with her father was beautiful. You could just feel heartbreak and the love in every word that was written.

I read this book within a day and even stayed up to finish it. It really got me thinking about a lot of the stuff in my life that I've been through and how that made me who I am today. I really enjoyed this book. And it was such a quick read that I would suggest it as a palate cleanser to anyone.

All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride is such a gem! The characters are amazing—so complex and easy to connect with. I found myself rooting for them through all their ups and downs, especially as they navigate relationships, self-discovery, and some really juicy moments. There’s a perfect mix of humor, heart, and a bit of drama that keeps you turning pages.

What I loved most about Pride’s writing is how she brings these characters to life. It’s conversational and down-to-earth, but still packs a punch with emotion. You really feel like you’re inside the characters' heads, experiencing everything with them. It’s the kind of book where you get totally caught up in the story but also appreciate how real and relatable it feels. If you’re looking for a book that’s got heart, humor, and depth, this one’s definitely worth a read!

All the Men I've Loved Again
By: Christine Pride
Pub date: July 8 2025
Publisher: Atria Books
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Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a slow read for me and took a while to get into it. I really struggled to read the letters from Aaron when using my Kindle. I was often frustrated with the main character Cora as she navigated her life through college, friendships and the relationship love triangle. It had a nostalgic feel to it because it took place in the past and so I really enjoyed that part. Half way through it jumps 20 years into the future where she finds herself in the situation again. The ending did feel rushed and it would have been nice to see how it all ended a few years into the future.

I gave it a 2 because I didn’t think it was fair to give on star to a book I didn’t finish, I couldn’t do it, at 50% in its not a triangle, it’s a story about a relationship (which doesn’t seem healthy) with letters from another man sprinkled in and so hard to read, I liked Cora and loved her dad but was not a fan of Lincoln and feel I couldn’t even get a glimpse of Aaron, sad to DNF but it wasn’t for me,

I ended up DNFing this book. I don’t want to give a rating since I didn’t finish it, but unfortunately a rating is required. It was definitely not for me. I couldn’t get past the hatred for white girls. It happened so much at the beginning that I could see that would be a recurring theme. I’m disappointed as I really thought I was going to love it based on the summary.

All the Men I've Loved Again certainly had a different spin on other books I've read. Don't get me wrong, I definitely enjoyed the trope and how the story progressed. Loved revisiting the 90s/00s (felt nostalgic!) and the current day setting, too. Great story about young love, do-overs, and everything in between.

Sold on the premise to see how a love triangle and better yet, a second chance love triangle (what?! is this a new trope!!) would unfold. But I would challenge the person responsible for drafting the back cover blurb to label this more as a college coming-of-age story with a dash of romance instead. I didn't see much of a love triangle, maybe more so in the FMC's mind, but maybe that was just me. And while a lot of the earlier text gave me nostalgic memories of coming into my own in college, there were a lot of scenes that made me cringe to get through.

Side note, I have seen a few comments that the kindle version of reading Aaron's letters was difficult to do, but thankfully I did not have that problem.

Many thanks to Atria Books, NetGalley, and Christine Pride for providing me with a digital review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Thank you to Atria Books for the early access to this novel!

Cora Belle's story begins in her twenties at Hamlin College, where she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, forming deep friendships and navigating the highs and lows of first love with Lincoln, a Southern boy. During a time filled with unexpected challenges and a family emergency, she meets Aaron, who seems to truly understand her. This connection compels Cora to navigate her feelings for both men as she faces a pivotal decision.

Fast forward twenty years, Cora finds herself single again, reconnected with Lincoln and Aaron, and once more confronted with that difficult choice. This journey forces her to reflect on who she really is and what she truly wants.

Overall, the novel offers a nostalgic exploration of first love, fate, and the power of second chances. I recommend it to anyone seeking a heartfelt read about personal growth and the complexities of love. Cora's journey illustrates no clear "right" or "wrong" choices, effectively exploring themes of love and self-discovery.

Some quotes I LOVED
"You'll have jobs, houses, friends, but it's who you give your heart to that's going to make all the difference."

"It's a little like what I told you about playing with matches. Sometimes they're a tool to give you all the light and warmth you need, and sometimes you end up burned and with scars for life. Far as I can tell, that's how love is. Especially first love."

"If we cut everyone out of our lives for messing up, we'd all end up real lonely."

This was a slow book for me and I could not get into it. The letters were hard to read from Aaron on the Kindle. I thought reading the story line it was going to be more of a love triangle but it didn't really seem to be.

Cora goes to college meets her friends and Lincoln then meets Aaron, I might have honestly missed where Aaron even showed up. Then 20 years later she's still single and meets both of them again. Now Cora must dig deep within herself to figure out who she is and what she really wants.

The story fell flat for me.

4/5 Stars!!

First off, the description of this book is entirely misleading: "a dazzling solo debut novel about a woman who finds herself in a love triangle with two men in her early twenties, and then again, in her forties."

This was hardly a triangle, it was more of a 90% leaning towards a first love, and 10% towards who Cora Belle, our MC, could possibly love. Can she love both? Well, naturally she can, and who will she end up choosing?

We start off at Hamlin, a college in Virginia, where Cora Belle meets life long friends Niesha and Kim, and eventually falls head over heels in love with Lincoln.
What I loved about this debut solo book, was not just Pride's writing style, but it was more to me, a coming of age story, as Cora navigates college, friendships, relationships, her family, and just learning to become a responsible adult.

The first 60% of the book was the 90's-2000's college experience, and the second half takes place 20 years later, as decisions are made between Lincoln and Aaron.

While I loved the overall theme of this book - how love can be found, or lost after decades, I just can't get over the triangle description. It also ended rather quickly, especially since one of her love interests (won't reveal any spoilers), hardly has the chance to shine, since the majority of it was leaning toward only one man.

It did hold my attention because Pride is talented, but is missing some major character development.

P.S. The letters between Cora and Aaron are VERY hard to read on a Kindle. Hurts my eyes to think about it.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

3.5 ⭐️

i was gifted this widget for an honest review, and upon reading the description i was intrigued! after getting about halfway through, i’ve chosen to not continue it but not because of the book itself! her writing was addicting and i did want to discover what happened, but life gets in the way and i do not find myself reaching for this soon. As such, i will not be providing a public review- thank you!

All The Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride is a heartfelt coming of age story. Rounding up to 3.5 ⭐️ on this one.

Cora goes off to college, meets her ride or die girlfriends and finally starts to come out of her shell and figure out who she is. She also falls in love for the first time with Lincoln, a charming southern boy. She experiences the highs and lows that life and love throw at us. Amid these surprises, secrets, and an unexpected family emergency, she meets Aaron who seems to totally get her. Cora finds herself in love with two men and must make a decision.

Fast forward twenty years and Cora is still single but finds herself reconnected with the same two men, trying to make the same agonizing decision. She must dig deep to figure out who she really is and what she really wants.

I enjoyed the story of Cora and her two big loves. Cora’s relationship with her dad was really something special too. It was a bit of a slow start for me but I really wasn’t sure how the story was going to play out which kept bringing me back. There did seem to be a lot of focus on Cora’s relationship with Lincoln and not as much about Aaron so that felt a little unbalanced.

Overall I would recommend this for a nostalgic feeling read about first love, fate, and second chances.

Thank you to Christine Pride, @atriabooks and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange of a honest review.

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. Right off the bat, I loved the title of this book. The book takes place in two timelines involving Cora: one, in 1999, when she just starts college and is essentially looking to find herself. It is during this time she initially meets Lincoln, a first love with all of the ups and downs that encompasses, and then Aaron, with whom she has an instant connection. Cora soon realizes she has a problem as she is in love with both of these men. The book also takes place twenty years after this, when she unexpectedly meets both of these men again and finds herself in the same pickle she was in before - but how often do we get second chances at more than one love?

I loved the idea behind this book, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading how Cora grew into herself as a person and learned who she was. I liked exploring the idea that there is no "right" or "wrong" person for us in that sense, rather that going this way or that way is just a different path. I also really enjoyed some of this story unfolding through letters - it was a unique way of breaking up the story, and provided a link to the intimacy between Cora and Aaron.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. This story sounded interesting to me. A little slow and didn’t finish.

DNF for me.

Didn’t like that it read like a 3rd person diary entry. It just lacked depth and emotion in a big way,

If you are a fan of women’s fiction, then you will like All the Men I’ve Loved Again by Christine Pride. Pick this one up on publication day

This was a good book! It was like a romantic comedy movie, Although that did come with some unrealistic scenes and things happening in the book. Overall it was entertaining and kept me engaged while reading

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!