"Never Got to Fall Out of Love" — A Journey Through Love & Other Words

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Certain love stories make an impression on your heart that does not go away even after you put the book down. One such tale is Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren. I plunge into books that provoke emotions here at Serene Reads & Dramatic Escapes, and this one did not disappoint.

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Summary of the Book:

In Love & Other Words, we follow Macy Sorensen and Elliot Petropoulos, childhood friends turned first loves. Through a dual timeline, the story shifts between their youthful past and the present, where Macy is engaged to another man. A chance reunion with Elliot stirs up unresolved feelings, forcing Macy to confront her past, including the heartbreak that kept them apart for years. As the layers of their relationship are peeled back, we witness the depth of their connection—and the tragedy that changed everything.

Quote from the Book:

"I never got to fall out of love. I just had to move on."
This quote perfectly encapsulates the essence of Macy and Elliot’s story—love that never truly fades, even when life forces you to keep going.

Review:

Love & Other Words is a narrative about love, loss, and the things we keep silent about, not just a second-chance romance. The reader can gradually learn what caused their separation and whether they can reconcile thanks to the deft use of a parallel timeline that skillfully combines their past and present.

The way Christina Lauren portrays the ephemeral, never-truly-fading aspect of love struck a chord with me the most. Macy's story serves as a reminder that certain loves never truly go away, molding us into the people we are today. The sadness is made much more painful by Macy and Elliot's genuine, real bond.

Long after I completed the novel, I could not stop thinking about that line: "I never got to fall out of love." It illustrates how, in certain cases, love is an emotion that stays even when you do not want it to. Because of the masterful portrayal of Macy's conflict between moving on and being tormented by the love she lost, her story is both incredibly touching and sympathetic.

Deliberate pacing permits a gradual escalation of emotion and tension. That, in my opinion, is what sets Love & Other Words apart—it allows the reader to fully experience the characters' feelings by not skipping any emotional beats.

About the Author:

Christina Lauren is the powerhouse writing duo of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings. Known for their heartfelt and engaging romances, they’ve authored numerous New York Times bestsellers. With Love & Other Words, they deliver a story that’s as touching as it is thought-provoking, showcasing their talent for crafting relatable characters and emotionally rich narratives.

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