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The Love We Found by Jill Santopolo
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bookshelves: buddy-read, netgalley, romance, part-of-a-series

*SPOILER FREE* WILL NOT RUIN THE FIRST BOOK

In “The Light We Lost�, Lucy is faced with a life-altering decision.

But, before she can make that decision, she will reexamine her love story with Gabe-one SHE feels is Epic.

Lucy and Gabe met as seniors at Columbia University on 9/11. And, on that day, they decided that they wanted their lives to mean something, no matter what�

EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF BEING TOGETHER

Now, it’s ten years later, and we get to find out what has happened in Lucy’s life after the DECISION. (No spoilers here!)

Has it turned out as you may have imagined when the first book ended? Now, you will get the chance to find out.

Have you ever read a sequel and felt like the main character didn’t feel like the same person? I have, but thankfully that is NOT the case here! Jill Santopolo has written Lucy with the SAME Voice as before-and has written what I feel would be a very AUTHENTIC life trajectory for her. I was immediately drawn back into her World from page one!

Life is MESSY, and people are IMPERFECT, and this sequel will give you much to discuss. I never expected we would get to see what happened next-but, I am glad we did!

A buddy read with DeAnn-who may have felt differently! Be sure to watch for her review for additional insight!

If you enjoyed the first-you won’t be disappointed! If you haven’t read it yet- you will want to start there! Review for “The Light We Lost�: /review/show...

Thank You to G.P. Putnam’s Sons for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts!
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Reading Progress

September 11, 2024 – Shelved
September 11, 2024 – Shelved as: to-read
September 23, 2024 – Shelved as: buddy-read
September 23, 2024 – Shelved as: netgalley
September 23, 2024 – Shelved as: romance
February 16, 2025 – Started Reading
February 16, 2025 – Shelved as: part-of-a-series
February 18, 2025 –
25.0%
February 18, 2025 –
50.0%
February 19, 2025 –
75.0%
February 19, 2025 –
99.0% "RTC"
February 19, 2025 – Finished Reading

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Karen I love this writer. Enjoy, Jayme! 🥰


Jayme Karen wrote: "I love this writer. Enjoy, Jayme! 🥰"

Thanks Karen! Should be able to finish and review today! ☺️


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KellyJ1028 I have heard such good things about this one! Looking forward to your review ☺️


Jayme KellyJ1028 wrote: "I have heard such good things about this one! Looking forward to your review ☺️"

It was a worthy sequel! Enjoy! ❤️


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Dutchie Terrific review💕


Jayme Dutchie wrote: "Terrific review💕"

Thanks Dutchie! 💞


Casey Reads 🌸 Wonderful review, glad you enjoyed this! I still haven’t read the first, so I need to read both


Jayme Thanks Casey! I hope you enjoy both! ❤️


message 9: by JaymeO (new)

JaymeO Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes sequels don’t live up to the first. Fantastic review!


message 10: by Taufiq (new)

Taufiq Yves Life is messy � so true! I appreciate stories that embrace that and don't try to wrap everything up in a neat little bow. It sounds like this one deals with the complexities of life in a realistic way. Wonderful review, Jayme.


message 11: by Rosh (new)

Rosh Wonderful and helpful review, Jayme! This sounds better if read in the right order.


Jayme JaymeO wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it! Sometimes sequels don’t live up to the first. Fantastic review!"

Thanks Jayme! 💞


Jayme Taufiq wrote: "Life is messy � so true! I appreciate stories that embrace that and don't try to wrap everything up in a neat little bow. It sounds like this one deals with the complexities of life in a realistic ..."

It did! Thanks!


Jayme Rosh wrote: "Wonderful and helpful review, Jayme! This sounds better if read in the right order."

Definitely! 👍🏻


message 15: by Tina (new)

Tina Glad you enjoyed book 2. Nice review Jayme 💖


Jayme Tina wrote: "Glad you enjoyed book 2. Nice review Jayme 💖"

Thanks Tina! 💞


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Suzy Excellent review Jayme! Glad you enjoyed this one! 💜


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Srivalli Rekha Brilliant review, Jayme! It's good to know that the MC's voice and arc are consistent in both books.


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Cara Great review, sweet Jayme�!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad the second book was an enjoyable read for you💐😘!!!!!!!!!!


Jayme Suzy wrote: "Excellent review Jayme! Glad you enjoyed this one! 💜"

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Jayme Srivalli wrote: "Brilliant review, Jayme! It's good to know that the MC's voice and arc are consistent in both books."

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Jayme Cara wrote: "Great review, sweet Jayme�!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad the second book was an enjoyable read for you💐😘!!!!!!!!!!"

Thank You sweet Cara! 🥰❤️🥰


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Sarah Moran Wonderful review, Jayme!! <3 <3 So glad you enjoyed it!! Sequels usually aren't as great as the first book, but sounds like this one is as good as the first! I'm going to have to give these books a read! :) <3


message 24: by JanB (new)

JanB Great review and thanks for the tip to read book #1 first!


Jayme Sarah wrote: "Wonderful review, Jayme!! <3 <3 So glad you enjoyed it!! Sequels usually aren't as great as the first book, but sounds like this one is as good as the first! I'm going to have to give these books a..."

Thanks Sarah! Hope you enjoy them too! 💓


Jayme JanB wrote: "Great review and thanks for the tip to read book #1 first!"

Thanks Jan! Definitely cannot read these out of order! Enjoy! 💞


message 27: by Darla (new)

Darla Glad you enjoyed this sequel, Jayme. Outstanding review!


message 28: by Krystal (new)

Krystal It’s great when the character’s voice stays consistent across multiple books. Happy this was a winner. Stellar review, Jayme!!🩷 🐈‍⬛


Jayme Darla wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this sequel, Jayme. Outstanding review!"

Thank You, Darla! 🥰


Jayme Krystal wrote: "It’s great when the character’s voice stays consistent across multiple books. Happy this was a winner. Stellar review, Jayme!!🩷 🐈‍⬛"

Thanks Krystal! 🐈‍⬛💓


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Canadian Jen Terrific review!


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MarilynW Wonderful review, Jayme!


Jayme Canadian Jen wrote: "Terrific review!"

Thanks Jen! 💞


Jayme MarilynW wrote: "Wonderful review, Jayme!"

Thanks Marilyn! 💞


DeAnn Marvelous review Jayme, I'm glad it was 4 stars for you. I'm still pondering my review!


Maren’s Reads Fantastic review, Jayme 💖 I need to read the first book asap.


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NZLisaM Beautiful review, Jayme. 🤎


Jayme DeAnn wrote: "Marvelous review Jayme, I'm glad it was 4 stars for you. I'm still pondering my review!"

Thanks DeAnn! I look forward to your thoughts! 💞


Jayme Maren’s Reads wrote: "Fantastic review, Jayme 💖 I need to read the first book asap."

Thanks Maren! I hope you enjoy both! 💞


Jayme NZLisaM wrote: "Beautiful review, Jayme. 🤎"

Thanks, Lisa! 💞


Karen Amazing review Jayme. I am really looking forward to reading this sequel. Thank you! ☺️


Jayme Karen wrote: "Amazing review Jayme. I am really looking forward to reading this sequel. Thank you! ☺️"

Thank you! I’m looking forward to your thoughts! 💞


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Kaceey Fabulous review Jayme!💗


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Debra Terrific review, Jayme!


Jayme Kaceey wrote: "Fabulous review Jayme!💗"

Thanks Kaceey! 💞


Jayme Debra wrote: "Terrific review, Jayme!"

Thanks Debra! 💞


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Jayme ReadAlongWithSue recovering from a stroke★⋆. ࿐࿔ wrote: "Fab review glad no spoilers x"

Thanks Sue! 💞


Jayme Sandysbookaday wrote: "Lovely review, Jayme. 💖📚"

Thanks, Sandy! 💞


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