![]() They both seemed older than their 18 years at the beginning of the story, which I appreciated. I definitely identified with Fallon more than Ben, which I believe was the point given that we learn Fallon’s backstory right away. It made me like her so much more that she didn’t change her life for Ben, that she knew she was too young to make decisions like that right away. Honestly, I don’t really buy insta-love, but I liked that Fallon acknowledged this and was determined not to let Ben change her goals. It made me laugh and cry, and even though this is only my second Colleen Hoover novel, I definitely understand why she’s so loved. I loved the story just as much as I loved the cover. This book has been out for ages and is wildly popular, so I’m going to keep my review short and sweet. He later learns that his mom had killed herself because she had cancer and didn’t want to take away from his inheritance by spending money on medical bills, not because of Fallon’s dad. Ben set fire to Fallon’s dad’s car, not intending for the fire to spread to the house. His mother had died by suicide, and Ben blamed Fallon’s father. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ben set the fire that gave Fallon her scars. ![]()
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