A review by delightfulmayhem
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 This book takes you into the whimsical world of Clementine, an overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future navigating the complexities of love, grief, and time. This magical realist tale touches on themes of mourning as Clementine grapples with the loss of her aunt and the fragility of her own heart. If you have read and loved Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation', which is also a wise and witty novel with a lighthearted and emotional tone, this book may be the perfect companion to your next read. This book will transport you into a world where the boundaries of time and heartache are gently blurred. 

Favorite quotes:

-“Seriously, look at that knife. That’s gotta be the dullest thing in that kitchen. And that includes you.”

-“That was love, wasn't it? It wasn't just a quick drop -- it was falling, over and over again, for your person. It was falling as they became new people. It was learning how to exist with every new breath.”

-“Nothing lasts forever. Not the good things, not the bad. So just find what makes you happy, and do it for as long as you can.”