🍋Seven Year Slip🍋
🍋Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston🍋
•second chance romance
•forced proximity
•grief
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I was not expecting to sob my eyes out on a random Thursday afternoon but Ashley Poston destroyed my heart.
“Universal truths in butter. Secrets folded into the dough. Poetry in the spices. Romance in a chocolate. Love in a lemon pie.”
The story 🍋🥧:
Clementine is still recovering from the death of her aunt she used to spend her childhood summers with. Every year they planned a trip to somewhere new, somewhere exciting, but this year, the trip won’t be happening. Her aunt always told her the apartment was magical, but Clementine slowly lost the belief in anything remotely magical as she grew up. That is, until she wakes up to find a stranger in her aunt’s apartment, and everything just as her aunt left it seven years ago.
My thoughts:
This was such a beautiful, whimsical love story. I love Ashley Poston’s storytelling and writing style. I was sucked in from page one and cried an insane amount of time. The themes of grief and regret were brutal, but in the most beautiful of ways.
Reminded me of:
Happy Place by Emily Henry
One Italian Summer by Rebecca Searle
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In 'Seven Year Slip', Ashley Poston masterfully intertwines themes of grief, magic, and love through the eyes of Clementine. This whimsical story, driven by the nostalgia of childhood summers and the sadness of loss, reflects universal truths that resonate deeply with readers. Clementine's journey through her aunt's magical apartment reveals not only a past filled with cherished memories but also the possibilities of second chances in love. The narrative builds on the profound emotional experiences, blending bittersweet moments with whimsical elements that elevate the story to a unique level of enchantment. As readers follow Clementine's adventures, they are reminded of the importance of embracing the past while remaining open to the unexpected joys of the future. Fans of similar works, like 'Happy Place' by Emily Henry and 'One Italian Summer' by Rebecca Searle, will find 'Seven Year Slip' a delightful and moving addition to their reading list, celebrating the complexities of love and loss.