I've already read (and absolutely loved) Where the Black Line Ends, book two in this standalone-ish duet. So yes, technically I went into this knowing how the love triangle would end. Whoops! But even knowing who Teddy would choose, I was still so invested.

Meagan Williamson has a beautiful quality to her writing! Set at Bear Lake, Idaho, the summer setting was so atmospheric, capturing the balmy season and the nostalgia of first loves. Add a little amnesia into the mix, and this very much gave me Every Summer After by Carley Fourtune vibes!

An accident has left Teddy with missing memories, including her relationships with Reed and Miles—two boys who truly marked her childhood. Told in both past and present timelines, before and after the accident, I loved the turmoil of seeing Teddy piece together her past, uncover the cause of the accident, and figure out exactly who she is and where her heart truly belongs.

I loved that both Reed and Miles were such genuinely great guys. Their personalities are so distinct and lovable, making the tension of Teddy’s decision all the more heart-wrenching! Even though I’d already seen him get his HEA in book two, my heart still absolutely broke for the boy who wasn’t chosen. It’s a story filled with angst, yet it remains incredibly sweet and tender. I couldn’t put it down!

(heat level: one open-door scene, mild details)