Its that time again - Paige Toon has recently released her newest book and I've finally got my hands on it. It arrived at my house yesterday afternoon and here I am writing my review less than 24 hours later! Anyone who has followed this blog for a while will know that I love all of Paige's stories and wait eagerly every May for a new release - The One We Fell in Love With did not disappoint..
What the blurb says:
PHEOBE is caught between a rock and a hard place. Settle down and get married, or return to the French Alps to pursue her passion?
ELIZA is in love with someone who is no longer hers. In fact, he probably never was... And her dream of becoming a successful musician seems to be vanishing before her eyes.
ROSE is out of a job and out of a boyfriend. To make matters worse, she's been forced to move back in with her mother...
But these very different girls have one thing in common. ANGUS. The one they fell in love with...
What I thought:
I've always really enjoyed reading Paige's books and this one is no exception. My favourites of hers are mostly the earlier of her collection but this one has really jumped up to top three!
One thing the blurb doesn't mention is that Pheobe, Eliza and Rose are identical triplets, and Angus is the boy who moved in next door when they were teenagers. The story is set when they're adults but there are a few flash backs so the reader can gain a bit of perspective and understanding..
As one of four sisters, I love reading stories that show that dynamic and Paige has done it really honestly. I can't ever imagine being so connected to another person the way a twin/triplet would be but even just being a sister, I understand the bond and connection that these girls feel toward each other. I really liked the fact that they fought, argued, probably even hate each other at moments, but you always know that they love each other and will be there for one another - exactly like real sisters!
Angus is a lovely character and maybe one of my favourite guys in Paige's extensive collection. He's a real honest guy and only wants to do best by everyone in his life. Usually when there is a love triangle (or in this case, square) in a book I'm reading, the guy can be quite cocky and really play up knowing that there is more than one woman swooning over him - but Angus was sort of oblivious, and when knowing, was respectful and kind. I really found myself rooting for him to be happy!
Now, the real grittiness.. Throughout the promotion of The One We Fell in Love With and on Paige's Twitter, Facebook etc, I kept seeing people talking about IT. When things like that happen I'm usually rolling my eyes a little bit because 'how can something be that much of a surprise?' I know, quite cynical of me. But with this story I was really eating my words, I was SHOCKED. Never has Paige got me with a twist the way she did this time. I was literally on my last chapter before bed, then it happened and I knew there was no way I was going to sleep any time soon. I ended up staying awake until 3am finishing it - that's how impossible to put down this story is!
As you can probably tell from all the gushing, I really loved The One We Fell in Love With. I enjoy all of Paige's stories but this is the first in a few that has really left me gobsmacked and wanting to go straight back in a read it all over again! I'll be handing it straight over to my sister for her turn and she loves this collection as much as I do..
Have you read The One We Fell in Love With? If so, let me know what you thought! You can buy it here. Make sure to follow Paige on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also subscribe to her newsletter The Hidden Paige, for previews and competitions!
Thanks for reading,
Orlagh
xoxo
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