A review by katietotallybooked
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

So, my rating reflects a “me” issue with this book. First of all, I felt like the pace of this book was so slow. I’m not sure if the pace was why it took me 2 weeks to read it, or if I took 2 weeks to read it because I am reading at a slower pace in this season. The story felt really long. I also had some issue with Soledad and her “self-partnering”. I am so glad the author brought this storyline and theme into the book, but a woman can “date herself” and still be in a relationship. She can still love yourself and be married. It felt like the author was taking the stance that you can’t practice self-love in a marriage and I just have issue with that because I don’t share that opinion. I am learning to date myself and show myself love because I am responsible for giving myself what  I need. But I also recognize that how I took it may not have been how the author intended this theme to come across. So, I didn’t love this book in the Skyland series as much as Before I Let Go. But that’s okay. I look forward to book #3!