[TW: Suicidal Thoughts]



There are times, though quite rare, where a book is read at exactly the right time in your life when you need it the most. This was that book. It wasn’t just a hug in a mug, it was everything I needed to read: a friend to see you through your bad days and your okay days. I cried, I smiled, I cried some more and I clutched my digital copy close to my chest at every small win Nora achieved. I am not a fan of romance novels, and maybe that is why I loved it so much as the romance takes a back seat to the protagonist figuring her life out, one small attempt at a time. But even the romance between the leads is so wholesome, so pure, and built on what starts off as a work acquaintanceship and evolves into a supportive friendship.
What I loved most about this book was how realistic of a contemporary romance it was, how healthily it portrayed the relationship. It was refreshing to see a protagonist who was trying to make ends meet while keeping her mental health afloat, something that is so relevant in today’s economy, especially for millenials struggling to survive the dips in the job market.
Must Love Books takes you on a journey of self-discovery and learning what it truly means to be happy by taking one step at a time.