Unlikely. Unrealistic. Complete imagination.

I know why people love this book. The relationship between Natasha and Daniel is so perfect. It's what everyone wishes would happen to them, in some form. The readers are allowed to watch their fantasies play out on the page. It's like a validation.
“Here,” it says. “You can have this; this perfect blossoming love. You can hold the idea for the time you're in this book, hold it safely. Until you look away, you can believe it's possible. You can believe it's you.”

I wouldn't have minded if the author would've left out the religious/evolution aspect—but I see why she included it. It was necessary for Natasha's character. I also would've appreciated less cursing.
But. I could have read the whole book just for the theme of connection. How everything you do sets off a chain reaction. How coincidence and fate collide; how every choice you make leads you toward a new ending; how the tiniest act can mean the difference between life and death for anyone—for the person beside you.
And Daniel. He's what I wish I was. If I had more confidence, I would be him. I felt it from the minute he followed Natasha into the record store, and even more when he pulled out the 36 questions. I'm glad I could look into his life, could experience the most important day with him.

So no, I probably won't read it again. But it will stick with me for a long time.
Thank you, Nicola. Thank you for the hope.