Title: Isla
and the Happily Ever After
Author: Stephanie
Perkins
Publisher: Dutton
Publication Date:
8.14.2014
Pages: 339
Genre: Young
Adult, Contemporary
Series: Anna and the French Kiss #3
Source: ARC
from publisher
Rating: 5
Stars
Summary (from Goodreads):
From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of
Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective
artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are
quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters
aren’t always forever.
Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.
Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.
Review:
This
is it. It’s here. After years of waiting, countless page refreshes for status
updates on Goodreads, it’s here.
Can
we all take a moment of silent reflection for ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER
and the amazing Stephanie Perkins?
…..
OK,
good. Now let’s talk about this, but first, let’s go back to the start:
Anna and the French Kiss: My first Perkins novel. The
book that stole my heart. The book I forced friends to read long before I was
blogging, pushing it like a dealer on a street corner.
Lola and the Boy Next Door: Hmm. OK. Not quite my kind of
book, but it was still full of brilliant Perkinsisms and fantabulousness.
Isla and the Happily Ever After: Do you hear those angels singing? Do you? DO YOU???? Because
this book is made of perfection.
From
the hilarious start to the happy tears at the end, Perkins has truly outdone
herself. This book was pure, unfiltered magic. Josh and Isla’s romance, which
was years in the making, could not have been done any better.
See?
I’m even pulling out the Logan Echolls’ GIFs here.
The
story of Isla and Josh is epic—spanning years and continents, turmoil, heartbreak,
love, and everything in between. It’s is a breathtaking journey that Perkins
takes us on, and I, for one, loved the ride.
This
was worth the wait.
Oh, I can't wait. I highly enjoyed the first two and am thrilled that it lived up to its promise, especially after all the author went through while creating it.
ReplyDeleteThere's so much hype for this one, Hannah, that I'm terrified I'll end up hating it and being the only one! I love that you loved it though, and if it's half as good as ANNA, count me in! Great review :)
ReplyDeleteI just received in the mail and I can't wait to read it!!!! I freaking love Perkins :)
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