#EarlyReview~~The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves #6BlushAlert

by Tera · July 3, 2018

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New York Times bestselling author of On the Island, Tracey Garvis Graves, presents the compelling, hopelessly romantic novel of unconditional love.

Annika (rhymes with Monica) Rose, is an English major at the University of Illinois. Anxious in social situations where she finds most people’s behavior confusing, she’d rather be surrounded by the order and discipline of books or the quiet solitude of playing chess.

Jonathan Hoffman joined the chess club and lost his first game–and his heart–to the shy and awkward, yet brilliant and beautiful Annika. He admires her ability to be true to herself, quirks and all, and accepts the challenges involved in pursuing a relationship with her. Jonathan and Annika bring out the best in each other, finding the confidence and courage within themselves to plan a future together. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone.

Now, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. She’s living the life she wanted as a librarian. He’s a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start. The attraction and strong feelings they once shared are instantly rekindled, but until they confront the fears and anxieties that drove them apart, their second chance will end before it truly begins.

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Christina’s 6 Blush Review

I’m just going to come right out and say that this one of the best books I’ve ever read. Only my second 6 star review EVER, The Girl He Used to Know is one of the most UNIQUE and heartwarming love stories with one phenomenal heroine. Going back and forth in time to illustrate how they fell in love and how they’re currently getting their second chance to be together, the story follows Annika and Jonathon as they navigate love, heartache and acceptance.

For anyone out there who has ever marched to the beat of their own drum, or experienced the challenges, heartbreak and ultimately, the beautiful reward that comes with loving someone who does then this book is for you. Beyond the beautiful love story that Annika and Jonathan share, is the remarkable journey of growth and self-discovery that we have the pleasure of watching Annika travel. In my opinion, this book is every bit women’s fiction as it is a romance novel. And the way the two genres come together is brilliant in true Tracey Garvis Graves fashion. Aside from enjoying the heck out of the book, I learned something from Annika and Jonathan. I learned what it means to truly LOVE someone just exactly the way they are, and without apology. That’s what makes this book so SPECIAL. I wonder how often our significant other’s nuances get under our skin and challenge us to deep breathe and count to ten. How challenging is it to make the choice to just love someone and love every part of them? Very!

Annika is unique, intriguing, endearing and so wonderfully innocent and loving. She is quite possibly- my all time favorite heroine. Jonathan is sweet, understanding, loving, determined and caring. He’s the perfect guy for Annika and although things don’t work out for the them the first time around, their second chance at love is even more powerful. There is SO MUCH wrapped inside this little gem of a book. I finished reading last night and I’m still reeling from the ending. There may have been a glistening tear (or several) that made an appearance because the ending was so perfect but also, I was just sad the book was over. I never wanted their story to end.

About the Author:

Tracey Garvis Graves is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author. Her debut novel, On the Island, spent 9 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, has been translated into twenty-nine languages, and is in development with MGM and Temple Hill Productions for a feature film. She is also the author of Uncharted, Covet, Every Time I Think of You, Cherish, Heart-Shaped Hack, and White-Hot Hack, and The Girl He Used to Know. She is hard at work on her next book.

Tracey loves to interact with her readers and can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tgarvisgraves and Twitter https://twitter.com/tgarvisgraves You may also visit her website at www.traceygarvisgraves.com

#EarlyReview~~The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves #6BlushAlert

Christina’s 6 Blush Review

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