Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for the advance listening copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

3.5 stars. First off, I’m a sucker for a juicy family drama, so I was intrigued by the synopsis of this book- 12 months in the lives of a young couple and their families. However, what this book really lacked was actual drama. Conflict. Something shocking. What it did have were many quiet beautiful moments, some lovely vignettes that show the different perspectives that parents and their children might have on their family’s history.

This book proceeds month by month starting in January and culminating on Christmas Eve. We get a glimpse into the lives of Corinne and Paul as they anticipate their first child and then navigate early parenthood. Paul’s recently divorced mother Ellen is another character whose perspective is shared with the reader as she starts dating a man named Gary and begins planning her first Christmas as a grandmother. Corinne’s family is also introduced- her high strung mother Janet, her father Bruce who is showing signs of dementia, and Rob, her divorced brother who has a history of compulsive lying. Each of these characters is endearing and flawed in their own ways, but the reader doesn’t get a chance to really dig into their stories before the perspective changes repeatedly. In my opinion, this book could have been 100 pages longer with a lot more family drama and a lot more exploration of each character’s motivations and desires.

The author lovingly rendered a cast of characters, let me spend a year peeking into their lives, and then abruptly left me wanting quite a lot more. The audio narration was excellent and I would recommend this book with this caveat- don’t get too attached.

I liked the character driven content writing style and vignette detail. I found the hardcover easier to follow than the audio version.. The male narrators voice was devoid of what would have made the audio a better production for me.

Family: can't live with them, can't live without... amirite?!? I really enjoyed this quiet character-driven story about a family and its nuanced dynamics for an entire year. I will admit, it took me a minute to figure out who was who, but once I got on track, the story flowed smoothly. The characters are masterfully drawn; they are layered and emotional and I love the connection between them. The narrator had a nice soothing voice that fit the story quite well. Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for access to this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an interesting read. The author has taken a cast of people who are all dealing with life issues and weaving together. Physical health, mental health, fertility issues, love, divorce, secrets, expectations, aging and more. It’s like peephole into peoples lives. An emotional and at times tough listen, but worth it. The narration was spot on. My first by this author, but not my last. If you’re looking for light and fluffy, this is not for you. fIf you’re looking for something deep, emotional, honest and real dig in. Truly a compelling read.

I really enjoy family dramas, and seeing 𝑰'𝑳𝑳 𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑻𝑶 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝒃𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒄𝒂 𝑲𝒂𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒎𝒂𝒏 offered through @netgalley by @recordedbooks, I couldn't resist!

This is a shorter novel of a group of couples during the calendar year of 1995. One couple is trying to get pregnant, one couple is older and dealing with health issues and a difficult son, and then a woman who has been left by her husband after 40 years for "no reason". These are all difficult scenarios that converge in a way that had me wishing I had taken a few notes earlier, but it did all come together in the end! A solid ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️.

I did enjoy this story, and the audio by Elisabeth Rogers was so smooth. Her voice lulled in me in so much, I admit I did get a bit lost a couple times just enjoying the sound of her voice. I enjoyed that soothing today, even in the midst of a slightly more stressful family drama!

This story came out January 7th and will be a good story for fans of the family drama genre. Grab the audio, as it is just like a cashmere sweater for your ears.

I appreciate the opportunity to listen to this audiobook through NetGalley, the publisher and the author. I really liked the concept of following a family and its nuanced dynamics for a year but I feel like this fell short for me. I didn’t find it terribly engaging and the characters weren’t likable across the board. In some instances the timeline and characters were even hard to follow which is a shame because it touched on some really deep and important topics. This wasn’t my favorite but I am glad I took a chance on it.

This story was real hard to follow and keep engaged. At times it pulls you in but quickly lose focus. It follows a year in a family and could have been so interesting but fell flat for me

Rebecca Kaufman’s I’ll Come to You is a novel that’s as much about its language and characters as it is about its story—or, rather, lack of one.

The characters are masterfully drawn. They feel lived-in, like real people with all their contradictions, tenderness, and flaws. Each relationship is layered, and the emotional depth Kaufman brings to them is what keeps the book engaging. You feel as if you truly know these people by the time you turn the final page.

But for all its strengths, the plot is where the book falters. The novel meanders, lacking a sense of urgency or momentum. While some might appreciate the slow burn and focus on introspection, others will find themselves waiting for something—anything—to happen. There’s no dramatic arc, no satisfying climax, just a series of beautifully rendered vignettes that ultimately feel like they lead nowhere.

In the end, I’ll Come to You is a novel for those who read for the beauty of the journey rather than the excitement of the destination. If you’re the type of reader who craves a strong plot, you might find it a bit of a slog. But if you can appreciate the artistry in the writing and the depth of the characters, you’ll find plenty to admire, even if the story itself leaves you wanting more.

4.25 stars!

This was a great snapshot of intersecting family members during the year 1995. The family is drawn together by a pregnancy and birth. There are strong themes of parent-child relationships, romantic relationships, memory, and the power of truth/lies.

Overall I really enjoyed this work. I had never read Rebecca Kauffman before but I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for future works. She writes engaging, believable characters struggling with the toll of living. This book was beautiful and meaningful. Highly recommend for fans of family dramas and literary fiction. Felt similar to works by Dani Shapiro, Ethan Joella, and Ann Napolitano.

Thank you to NetGalley and RBmedia for access to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a nice book to enjoy and listen to, during a cold and blustery weekend. It is a very tender story of 2 families and their journey throughout a single year. It really focused on the mundane day to day things that make up family life. This could have been boring but in this case were extremely compelling. The book covers the entire year from various family members’ perspectives. The central focus is the greatly anticipated new arrival of a much sought after baby. The story is told from the perspectives of the new parents - Corinne and Paul and their families- Paul’s newly divorced mother, Ellen, who is bewildered by her husband’s abrupt departure and divorce without a reason. We also meet Corinne’s parents, Janet and Bruce, who are struggling with the scary realities of aging. The final characters and the most interesting, in my opinion were Rob, Corinne’s brother and Gary, Elle ‘s new male admirer. Rob is a pathological liar, who wants connection and intimacy, but struggles with his own insecurity. Gary is a divorced friend of Ellen, who is still struggling with bitterness from his own divorce. The story is quite simple- no thriller twists in this one, but I think that is why I enjoyed it. It was calm and comforting. My biggest complaints are that I wish we had gotten to delve into Janet’s character a bit more and I would have like a more satisfying ending. However, I think that was the point- life is never happy ever after with a nice bow. There really is no ending to our stories- we just continue to live and carry on as best we can.
Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced audio copy of this book I exchange for an honest opinion.

This book is my cup of tea. Like drinking a strong cup of tea at the exact right temperature, really. It warmed me up from the inside and put a contented smile on my face while I sat back in pure comfort to read. Bliss.

I'll Come to You is a true family saga, though perhaps a little short for such a label. This novel encapsulates the space of a year for one extended family, beginning with the news of a new baby near Christmas in the mid-nineties. We hear from the mother, the father, grandparents, and siblings as they come at the recent events through their own lenses. Each of them has a history and their own troubles.

The vignettes that make up the book were each a captivating and intriguing piece of the story. Most are only a snapshot in time, perhaps lasting a few hours, but with thoughts and implications that are outside of time, existing mostly within the character's personal history and reflections upon their own wisdom.

It is one deeply human moment after another, and I'm sad it wasn't longer. I hope you'll read it. I know this won't be the last time I do.

This audiobook was a realistic family drama set in the 1990's. It was difficult at times to follow all the characters. The story keeps you engaged. The narration was very good. Thanks to RBmedia and netgalley for a copy of this audiobook.

This was such a sweet and big hearted shorty. I love when a book can encapsulate a slice of life so perfectly it makes me nostalgic. Set in the midwest in 1995, I'll Come to You follows one family over the course of a year. It's such a beautiful statement actually of how much can happen within a year's time--new life, loss, new love, heartbreak, and hope. Thank you to Catapult & MacMillan audio for the early copies.

I’ll Come to You is a series of interconnected stories chronicling the lives of a very average family over the course of a year (1995).

I love books like this that show all of the small moments that seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things but somehow add up to be everything. Kauffman’s writing reminded me a bit of Claire Lombardo (The Most Fun We’ve Ever Had & Same As It Ever Was) in the best way, with bits of humor and lots of very realistic family drama - I honestly never wanted this to end and wish I knew what was next for every character.

This is my first book by Kauffman, and I’m excited to read/listen to her earlier work!

I loved this even more than Chorus, Kauffman has such a knack for writing about families in a real and personal way.

I’ll Come To You is a short snap shot style story told over the course of one year, 1995, about two families tied together by the marriage of their children. There are alternating POVs as we get glimpses into everyone’s lives, there ups and downs, the anxieties of the every day and the future as well as the joyful moments that hold families together.

For such a short book it packs a lot in, the writing is sharp and Kauffman can pack a lot of emotion into simple sentences by drawing on the realism of these characters, there is something to take from each of them.

I am shocked this has under 100 reviews and isn’t being talked about more. Fans of family dramas like Signal Fires, Tom Lake or Same As It Ever Was I think would really enjoy this.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Rebecca Kaufman and RBmedia for my gifted copy of I’ll Come To You. In exchange for the ALC I offer my unbiased review.

This was the third book I’ve read from author Rebecca Kaufman and I must say, each book she writes gets better and better. I love how the author explores families, with all their messy and complicated relationships, expectations and experiences. This book centers on Ellen, a middle-aged woman, recently divorced who’s hoping to become a grandmother. Her only child, son Paul, is married to Corrine whose family is going through some hardships of their own.

I’ll come to you is set over the course of one year. Each chapter is a vignette from various family members of both Paul and Corrine’s extended family. From the mundane to the more difficult moments this book captures the heart of family life in an authentic, relatable way. This book left me with Elizabeth Strout vibes, which is my highest form of praise.

Elisabeth Rodgers did a phenomenal job, really capturing the various characters in her reading of the audiobook.

If you enjoy quieter stories with compelling writing and characters, I can easily recommend purchasing this book!

4 stars
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review.
This story is the second I've read by this author. She has a unique style of writing that elicits raw emotions to the point of needing to be in the right headspace to take on such detailed, multi-character woven stories that manage to all come together, by which you are left caring for them all.

A couple who have struggled with fertility , a woman whose husband has left her after decades of marriage, another couple who are facing a health crisis and a divorced man who never grew out of his childhood habit of lying, their lives are all interconnected as we follow them throughout the year, 1995 -- January through December. Multi-layered, we see past and present moments. It takes a while to become invested and I was going to rate this 3 stars. But by the end, I felt I knew them all so well, that I was truly rooting for each in peace and happiness. I appreciated as an older mom, myself, how real this felt. I also appreciated the shorter length of this novel -- it felt just right (even though a small part of me wanted to see the future of them all after the last line. Lol!)

This is my 3rd read by Rebecca Kauffman and by far my favorite! It's one of my favorite kind of lit fics, family drama. It follows various family members, month by month, in the year 1995. The character development is top notch and that's what made this book easy to get into right away. You had no problem identifying with the characters, you knew right away who you liked and didn't, and unlike many books now days which can drag or feel too long, I thought this felt a little too short and I wanted more! Her detailed description of the characters thoughts and feelings made you feel like you were right in their head. This was especially interesting to me with Bruce, a character that is implied to have the onset of dementia. I loved the perspective she gave us inside his mind and what was running through it all the time.

Thank you to RBmedia & NetGalley for the ARC of this book. You can find my review on Goodreads & Amazon.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
What an interesting family drama. Told with multiple points of view and a timeline from 1995. So many things going on in one family. Sometimes confusing until you get the gist of what is going on. Ultimately a great listen and also great narration as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and RBmedia for the audiobook!

I’m always drawn to family dramas, and this delivered a layered story about the struggles, expectations, and connections within a family.

One thing that stood out to me was the 1995 setting. Without mobile phones or instant communication, the characters had to navigate relationships in a way that feels much less immediate than what we’re used to now. They were tied to their physical environments, waiting by the house phone. It made me think about how much simpler communication is today, just sending a text is second nature now, but it also reminded me how even with all that convenience, some families still struggle to actually talk to each other. This family was no exception, they seemed to have all the tools to connect but were often hesitant to voice their feelings.

The core to me of this book is the message about parental expectations. Whether it’s dreaming of the “perfect” baby shower, Christmas, or being disappointed when a newborn doesn’t inherit a family name, the book explores how parents project their hopes onto their children. It resonated with me because these expectations are so common, even if they play out differently in every family. Reading this made me appreciate the more relaxed approach my own circle has toward traditions, we do things our way, and it works for us.

Keeping track of the family tree while listening to the audiobook was a bit confusing at times (the family isn’t even that big, so maybe that’s on me). The multiple perspectives were well-written, and each character felt distinct. I found myself easily immersed in their struggles and experiences.