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The Love We Found
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Imagine my excitement and surprise when I saw this was the sequel to “The Light We Lost� by Jill Santopolo (which if you haven’t read that book, please do yourself a favor and have tissues ready 😭). With that being said, I went into this book with super high expectations and if I’m being honest, I still enjoyed the first book better.
In this story it is ten years later, and Lucy receives a call from Eric Weiss (Gabe’s former editor), to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Gabe’s death. In doing so, Eric wanted some old photos that Gabe took to put into a new book to be published. While going through some of Gabe’s belongings that Lucy kept, she found an address in Italy with a drawing of a young boy on it, and she wasn’t sure why Gabe would have kept this address. With this new information, Lucy flies to Italy to do a little research of her own�
Essentially this book deals with what has been going on in Lucy’s life since the previous book, up to the present day. We learn how Lucy has coped with life, loss, grief, and secrets. I still loved Lucy’s character- but� I just feel that no book can top “The Light We Lost� (so that just might be a me thing).
The chapters in this book were nice and short (my favorite), and I was still left in tears 😭. In fact, I’m starting to think this is the only author who can make me cry ugly tears every time I read one of their stories. So for that, I definitely recommend reading this book (and The Light We Lost).
Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and the author for an ARC of this book in which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date: March 18, 2025
In this story it is ten years later, and Lucy receives a call from Eric Weiss (Gabe’s former editor), to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Gabe’s death. In doing so, Eric wanted some old photos that Gabe took to put into a new book to be published. While going through some of Gabe’s belongings that Lucy kept, she found an address in Italy with a drawing of a young boy on it, and she wasn’t sure why Gabe would have kept this address. With this new information, Lucy flies to Italy to do a little research of her own�
Essentially this book deals with what has been going on in Lucy’s life since the previous book, up to the present day. We learn how Lucy has coped with life, loss, grief, and secrets. I still loved Lucy’s character- but� I just feel that no book can top “The Light We Lost� (so that just might be a me thing).
The chapters in this book were nice and short (my favorite), and I was still left in tears 😭. In fact, I’m starting to think this is the only author who can make me cry ugly tears every time I read one of their stories. So for that, I definitely recommend reading this book (and The Light We Lost).
Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and the author for an ARC of this book in which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date: March 18, 2025
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September 28, 2024
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September 28, 2024
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October 2, 2024
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October 2, 2024
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October 2, 2024
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October 2, 2024
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Oct 02, 2024 03:04PM
I have this ARC too! So excited! I am ready to cry again! ❤️
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Jayme wrote: "I have this ARC too! So excited! I am ready to cry again! ❤️"Jayme, I can’t wait to see your thoughts on this. I hope you enjoy it, and cry again too! 💝
Great review, Rachel💓!!!!!!!! Oh wow, this sounds like such an emotional story😭😭!!!!!!!!! Sending all my love and hugs your way💗💗!!!!!!!!!!
Cara wrote: "Great review, Rachel💓!!!!!!!! Oh wow, this sounds like such an emotional story😭😭!!!!!!!!! Sending all my love and hugs your way💗💗!!!!!!!!!!"Thank you so much, Cara!! 💗 This was a very emotional story. I really enjoy reading this author! 💝🤗
Wonderful review, Rachel! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed this one.
Lovely review, Rachel. Glad the author surprised you with a sequel. ❤️
Sounds like a pretty good book but the first one must have been really wonderful so this paled somewhat in comparison. Glad you still enjoyed it mostly, Rachel. Your review speaks volumes about your feelings. ❤️
Rowan wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed this one."Thank you so much, Rowan! 🤗
NZLisaM wrote: "Lovely review, Rachel. Glad the author surprised you with a sequel. ❤️"Thank you very much, Lisa! 💗 This sequel was a lovely surprise.
Rosh wrote: "Sounds like a pretty good book but the first one must have been really wonderful so this paled somewhat in comparison. Glad you still enjoyed it mostly, Rachel. Your review speaks volumes about you..."Rosh, the first book was/is unforgettable- it literally took my breath away. I felt it all in that book. Now, this book was good and emotional- but it just didn’t hold that same “light� for me. 💗
Brilliant review, Rachel. The first book must have been so so good that a well-written sequel pales when compared to it. Adding both to my list!
Srivalli wrote: "Brilliant review, Rachel. The first book must have been so so good that a well-written sequel pales when compared to it. Adding both to my list!"Thank you so much, Srivalli! I think you stated it perfectly that the first book was so excellent, that this sequel paled in comparison. However, I hope you enjoy reading both books as much as I did. :)
Holly wrote: "Lovely review Rachel! 🥰"Thank you very much, Holly! 💗
Sounds like a very emotional read Rachel, excellent review 💜
I loved "The Light We Lost"! Something to look forward to next year. Great review Rachel!
Maureen ( NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) wrote: "Sounds like a very emotional read Rachel, excellent review 💜"Thank you so much, Maureen! 💗
Barbara (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS!) wrote: "I loved "The Light We Lost"! Something to look forward to next year. Great review Rachel!"Thank you very much, Barbara! I hope you enjoy this sequel as well! :)
Wonderful review, Rachel. I have both on my wish list. 🤗💕
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel. I have both on my wish list. 🤗💕"Thank you so much, Shelley! 💝 I hope you enjoy both of these books as much as I did!
Taufiq wrote: "Such an insightful review, Rachel."Thank you very much, Taufiq!
Terrific review, Rachel! Thanks for introducing me to this author.
Thanks for the "cry ugly tears" warning! Great review, Rachel. As always!
Wonderful review Rachel 💖
Debbie wrote: "Terrific review, Rachel! Thanks for introducing me to this author."Thank you so much, Debbie! 🤗 I hope you enjoy this author too!
Jayne wrote: "Thanks for the "cry ugly tears" warning! Great review, Rachel. As always!"Thank you so much, Jayne!
Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up wrote: "Wonderful review Rachel 💖"Thank you very much, Margaret! 💗
Angela wrote: "Terrific review, Rachel!"Thank you so much, Angela! :)
Wonderful review, Rachel! 💗
Tara (Not Receiving Notifications 🔔 ) wrote: "Wonderful review, Rachel! 💗"Thank you so much, Tara! 💝
Lovely review, Rachel! I definitely want to read The Light We Lost, and it's good to know this is a worthy follow-up! 💗
Kat wrote: "Lovely review, Rachel! I definitely want to read The Light We Lost, and it's good to know this is a worthy follow-up! 💗"Thank you so much, Kat! 💝 I hope you enjoy The Light We Lost as much as I did. This book is also a great follow up!
Loved your review, Rachel. Glad you enjoyed more time with characters you fell in love with in the first book. 😘
Darla wrote: "Loved your review, Rachel. Glad you enjoyed more time with characters you fell in love with in the first book. 😘"Thank you so much, Darla!! 🤗💗
I can't wait to read this one! Outstanding review! 💛
L.A. wrote: "I can't wait to read this one! Outstanding review! 💛"Thank you so much, L.A.! 💗 I hope you enjoy this book too!
Great review! I just finished The Light We Lost and still feeling emotional 😭
Keri wrote: "Great review! I just finished The Light We Lost and still feeling emotional 😭"Thank you, Keri! 💗 The Light We Lost is such a wonderful and emotional book. While this one didn’t grab my emotions in quite the same way, it’s still a great read. I hope you enjoy this one too!
I’m glad you enjoyed this one, too. Terrific review, Rachel!
Terrie wrote: "I’m glad you enjoyed this one, too. Terrific review, Rachel!"Thank you so much, Terrie! 🤗
I am glad you liked this one better than I did Rachel. Lovely review. 🙂
Karen wrote: "I am glad you liked this one better than I did Rachel. Lovely review. 🙂"Thank you very much, Karen! 🤗
This sounds good and thanks for recommending her other book. I must look into it. Great review Rachel! 💓
Tina wrote: "This sounds good and thanks for recommending her other book. I must look into it. Great review Rachel! 💓"Thank you, Tina!! 💗 The other book, The Light We Lost, is absolutely phenomenal! I hope you enjoy both if you do decide to read them. :)
This author and these books have went under my radar! Thanks to your review I have now added
