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More Than Just Us
Stella Reynolds has always felt overlooked and unimportant, and at sixteen, she’s resigned to believe that’s all she’ll ever be. That is, until she meets soccer captain Bridger Wells. Selfless, charming, and kind, Bridger moves through the world with an ease she’s never known. As the years pass and their love grows, for the first time, Stella feels like she might have something to believe in.
With decisions looming and the future rapidly closing in, Stella faces a struggle she’d rather ignore for the sake of the boy she loves. And when the very thing she’s trying to protect him from is what tears them apart—not even Bridger can save Stella from herself.
Three years later, Bridger is at college on the other side of the country and Stella has learned three to keep her head down, her heart locked away, and never talk about that night. With anyone.
But when an injury causes Bridger to move back home, the walls she’s carefully constructed around her heart threaten to crumble. Forced to confront the past and the pain she caused, she can only hope that this time…she’ll be strong enough to withstand the weight.
With decisions looming and the future rapidly closing in, Stella faces a struggle she’d rather ignore for the sake of the boy she loves. And when the very thing she’s trying to protect him from is what tears them apart—not even Bridger can save Stella from herself.
Three years later, Bridger is at college on the other side of the country and Stella has learned three to keep her head down, her heart locked away, and never talk about that night. With anyone.
But when an injury causes Bridger to move back home, the walls she’s carefully constructed around her heart threaten to crumble. Forced to confront the past and the pain she caused, she can only hope that this time…she’ll be strong enough to withstand the weight.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2024
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Allie Otoski
2 books69 followersAllie Otoski is an avid reader, writer, daydreamer and believer. She loves to write stories about flawed yet lovable characters that are, much like the rest of us, just trying to find their place in this world. A homebody at heart, you can usually find her curled up on the couch with a Cherry Coke and a good book. She lives in Ohio with her family. More Than Just Us is her first novel.
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February 25, 2025
⋆˙⟡ ❤🩹 5 stars ✰ ˖ ֹ
⊹ ₊ »- thoughts ⟢
oh allie otoski, how could you do this to me. 💔 i don't even know where to begin because this book made me so sad, but also so happy because these characters got the ending they deserve. first of all, i sobbed profusely over this book. i don't even remember the last time i read a book that evoked this level of emotion from me. it was so incredibly heartbreaking, but also just incredible. the mental health rep in this was so important to me and i think the way it was portrayed here was really something special. it was written with so much care and thought and although i didn't relate to everything the main character went through, it felt so realistic and emotional. there were a lot of moments where i saw myself in the characters and it made me feel such a deep connection to the story. the most important part about any book for me is the characters. if i cannot connect or feel for them, then i most likely won't care about the story. but one thing allie otoski did was make these characters feel real. everything they were feeling, i was feeling, and i think that's such a special thing, not just about this book, but about reading as a whole. everything about this felt so raw and authentic and the buildup of the plot, characters, and their relationships were done so well. this included the second chance trope which is one i really enjoy (only if that chance is well deserved), and adding an alternating timeline on top of that made the character development so much more meaningful because we get to see their past and how much time they've spent together. it makes the reader feel more immersed and understanding of their motives. it also just makes their relationship deeper because we know their backstory and how they've made it through the highs and lows of high school into the changes of adulthood.
⊹ ₊ »- characters ⟢
now to the characters, stella and bridger, my loves. ☹ my heart is simultaneously broken and full when i think of these two and everything they went through. their characters as individuals were amazing, and the romance was everything i dream of having for myself, but the highlight of this book was the profound depth of their connection. it was a bond that transcended love, one that was built on more than just affection or attraction. it was one that attested to the power of trust, silent understanding, and true companionship. they had such a deep and meaningful emotional connection and it was so moving. they're truly soulmates and everything about these two fit together perfectly. their love was about being there for each other no matter what, the quiet moments and intimacy in sharing the most vulnerable parts of each other, the understanding without words - i actually feel violently emotional over them, they quite literally are what love means to me.
⊹ ⁺ ꒰ stella 📖 ꒱ ˎˊ˗ MY SHAYLA. this girl is so incredibly strong. mental health is such an important topic and stella's journey was a powerful representation of that. her character was so important to me because i was able to see parts of myself in her. her anxiety in the beginning and thoughts about life happening around her instead of to her hit so hard and her character truly encapsulated what it's like to have an anxious mind. although i didn't relate to her experiences completely, her character helped me understand parts of myself. it's one thing to relate to a character, but to be able to have such a deep understanding of that character's thoughts and emotions, to be able to reflect on it beyond the pages is truly special. her story resonated with me a lot and i just loved this girl with all my heart. she deserved the world and i hated her parents so much for making her think she didn't.
⊹ ⁺ ꒰ bridger ⚽ ꒱ ˎˊ˗ MY OTHER SHAYLA. 😭 i desperately need a bridger in my life because he was seriously the greenest of green flags. he was so cute, kind, funny, and so perfect in general, but also perfect for stella. he knew he couldn't fix what she was going through or change the way her mind worked, but he would do absolutely anything for her - to stay by her side and help guide her and to be the light in her darkest moments. just like stella said, bridger was her one good thing. even when he had his own things going on, he would've dropped it all to be there for stella, and one thing i loved so much about their relationship was how stella knew that. she knew how much he cared for her and valued her feelings because there was not a day that went by where he didn't make that known. he was so attentive and noticed the smallest things without her having to say a word. the extent to which he loved was so admirable and precious and i'm going to cry because he's so perfect.
⊹ ₊ »- final thoughts ⟢
in the most simple way i can put it, this book changed my life. i will always remember this story because of the way it made me think about myself and life, but also because it absolutely ripped my heart out! i 100% recommend reading this one day, but don't go into it thinking it'll be a cute and happy romance. make sure to check the content warnings because it is a heavy book, but it was incredible, really well-written, and so worth the heartbreak. thank you allie otoski for writing this book.
happy (?) reading!
love, hannah 🤍
— ⊹ "i’ll remind her that there are so many places to go, so many things to see, so many experiences to be had, so many people to meet, so much love to give and be given in return . . . so many beautiful reasons to be alive. to live. you just have to stick around long enough to see them." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
⊹ ₊ »- thoughts ⟢
oh allie otoski, how could you do this to me. 💔 i don't even know where to begin because this book made me so sad, but also so happy because these characters got the ending they deserve. first of all, i sobbed profusely over this book. i don't even remember the last time i read a book that evoked this level of emotion from me. it was so incredibly heartbreaking, but also just incredible. the mental health rep in this was so important to me and i think the way it was portrayed here was really something special. it was written with so much care and thought and although i didn't relate to everything the main character went through, it felt so realistic and emotional. there were a lot of moments where i saw myself in the characters and it made me feel such a deep connection to the story. the most important part about any book for me is the characters. if i cannot connect or feel for them, then i most likely won't care about the story. but one thing allie otoski did was make these characters feel real. everything they were feeling, i was feeling, and i think that's such a special thing, not just about this book, but about reading as a whole. everything about this felt so raw and authentic and the buildup of the plot, characters, and their relationships were done so well. this included the second chance trope which is one i really enjoy (only if that chance is well deserved), and adding an alternating timeline on top of that made the character development so much more meaningful because we get to see their past and how much time they've spent together. it makes the reader feel more immersed and understanding of their motives. it also just makes their relationship deeper because we know their backstory and how they've made it through the highs and lows of high school into the changes of adulthood.
— ⊹ "those words that i wouldn’t dare whisper within the walls of my own home, shared across a table at a coffee shop with a new friend. and maybe there’s something to be said about that quiet sort of strength. in the quiet strength that it takes to endure." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
⊹ ₊ »- characters ⟢
now to the characters, stella and bridger, my loves. ☹ my heart is simultaneously broken and full when i think of these two and everything they went through. their characters as individuals were amazing, and the romance was everything i dream of having for myself, but the highlight of this book was the profound depth of their connection. it was a bond that transcended love, one that was built on more than just affection or attraction. it was one that attested to the power of trust, silent understanding, and true companionship. they had such a deep and meaningful emotional connection and it was so moving. they're truly soulmates and everything about these two fit together perfectly. their love was about being there for each other no matter what, the quiet moments and intimacy in sharing the most vulnerable parts of each other, the understanding without words - i actually feel violently emotional over them, they quite literally are what love means to me.
— ⊹ "i wanted to take the way he looked at me and paint it across the night sky, blending with the deep blues and fading blacks against the stars that were always there. those stars that illuminated the darkness by the force of their impenetrable light — not trying to be seen, just shining like they were born to do. like he was born to do." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
⊹ ⁺ ꒰ stella 📖 ꒱ ˎˊ˗ MY SHAYLA. this girl is so incredibly strong. mental health is such an important topic and stella's journey was a powerful representation of that. her character was so important to me because i was able to see parts of myself in her. her anxiety in the beginning and thoughts about life happening around her instead of to her hit so hard and her character truly encapsulated what it's like to have an anxious mind. although i didn't relate to her experiences completely, her character helped me understand parts of myself. it's one thing to relate to a character, but to be able to have such a deep understanding of that character's thoughts and emotions, to be able to reflect on it beyond the pages is truly special. her story resonated with me a lot and i just loved this girl with all my heart. she deserved the world and i hated her parents so much for making her think she didn't.
— ⊹ "it was like i was programmed from the start to exist somewhere inside of myself entirely, somewhere different than the world around me in this glow of hope and possibility that only i could see." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
— ⊹ "for some reason, i’d always felt separated, as if life was there and happening ahead of me — but i had never known quite how to reach it." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
— ⊹ "i’d always been the sensitive child, the emotional one, the dramatic one, the one with her head in the clouds and her heart on her sleeve. the dreamer, the believer, the one who’d hoped. who knew there had to be more." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
⊹ ⁺ ꒰ bridger ⚽ ꒱ ˎˊ˗ MY OTHER SHAYLA. 😭 i desperately need a bridger in my life because he was seriously the greenest of green flags. he was so cute, kind, funny, and so perfect in general, but also perfect for stella. he knew he couldn't fix what she was going through or change the way her mind worked, but he would do absolutely anything for her - to stay by her side and help guide her and to be the light in her darkest moments. just like stella said, bridger was her one good thing. even when he had his own things going on, he would've dropped it all to be there for stella, and one thing i loved so much about their relationship was how stella knew that. she knew how much he cared for her and valued her feelings because there was not a day that went by where he didn't make that known. he was so attentive and noticed the smallest things without her having to say a word. the extent to which he loved was so admirable and precious and i'm going to cry because he's so perfect.
— ⊹ "he was light, and he was joy. a beacon in the dark, a breath of fresh air for all who came near him." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
— ⊹ "you have so much to offer the world, stella. you’re not here to exist halfway." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
— ⊹ "there is no part of you that you could show me that would make me turn away. your darkest corners, stella, they don’t scare me." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
⊹ ₊ »- final thoughts ⟢
in the most simple way i can put it, this book changed my life. i will always remember this story because of the way it made me think about myself and life, but also because it absolutely ripped my heart out! i 100% recommend reading this one day, but don't go into it thinking it'll be a cute and happy romance. make sure to check the content warnings because it is a heavy book, but it was incredible, really well-written, and so worth the heartbreak. thank you allie otoski for writing this book.
— ⊹ "and i’ll give her a hug like i wish i could go back and give my eighteen-year-old self a hug and tell her that this life is worth living. it will be hard and messy and unpredictable, but there is beauty in it all." ⁺˖ ⸝⸝
happy (?) reading!
love, hannah 🤍
August 8, 2025
❀.* 5 💫
╰┈➤ no spoiler review
🎧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 ⤵
.ılılılllıılılıllllıılılllıllı.
2:58 ───●────────── 1:12
↻ ◁ Ⅱ ▷ ↺
↪ "𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬
𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙,
𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙
𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩."
❝𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲.❞
ೃ⁀➷ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲
↬ mental health/depression rep
↬ friends to lovers
↬ past and present timeline
↬ single pov
↬ he likes taylor swift!
⇒ This book deserves so much hype and recognition. I am quite literally going to continue to reupload this review until at least half of you have added this to your tbr. More Than Just Us is one the sweetest and most genuine romance books I've read in a while. The mental health representation was so thought out and had me feeling so seen, the romance between Stella and Bridger was so tender and lovely. I really don't have any complaints and please, PLEASE give this book a shot. It's not long too which is an added bonus!
┊📝┊Stella Reynolds
╰┈➤ "𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝐼’𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑔𝑜 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑛-𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟-𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔. 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙."
my shaylaaaa. I love Stella so, so much and have honestly never felt more seen in a fictional character. Once again, the mental health rep was such an important part of Stella's journey and her character arc did such a great job being a representative of it. The way her anxiety was written, the way she constantly felt like she was watching life happen instead of living it, it all hit me so hard. I DESPISE her parents and am glad that Stella grew to see her opinion of herself is the only one that's important.
┊⚽┊Bridger Wells
╰┈➤ "𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦. 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎, 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒."
Hot statement but Bridger reminds me a lot of Johnny Kavanagh, which totally might be the reason I loved him so much. He thought that soccer was all he was, but Stella loved every piece of him and helped him see that he was so much more than a good athlete. This man was one of the greenest flags I've ever read about and I will die on the hill that he is Stella's soulmate. I loved his quiet love language and the way he was able to read Stella without a second thought. I just loved him in general imma be fr.
: ̗̀➛ I seriously cannot recommend this book enough. If you've made it this far into my review than please, PLEASE go read this! Everything was done so perfectly and I'm so happy with it. And if songs help convince you, take a looksie at the playlist I made because I'll link it right here! And yeah I fear I ate with it.
+*:ꔫ ┊💌┊Some Quotes I liked 🤍
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I don't think I can be what you need me to be anymore."
"All I've ever needed you to be is exactly who you are." He shrugs, dropping his gaze to the ground. "I know a lot has changed, Stel. But that hasn't."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I wanted to take the way he looked at me and paint it across the night sky, blending with the deep blues and fading blacks against the stars that were always there. Those stars that illuminated the darkness by the force of their impenetrable light—not trying to be seen, just shining like they were born to do. Like he was born to do."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "The one who would care more about how her life looked than how it felt. But I had never been that girl."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I've noticed the way she carried herself and the way the world seems to move around her. It's almost as if she's never wondered about her place in it before. For a moment, I wonder what that would be like."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "You don't get to invalidate my pain just because you don't understand it."
╰┈➤ no spoiler review
🎧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 ⤵
.ılılılllıılılıllllıılılllıllı.
2:58 ───●────────── 1:12
↻ ◁ Ⅱ ▷ ↺
↪ "𝘿𝙤𝙣'𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬
𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙙,
𝙄 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙
𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩."
❝𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚. 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲.❞
ೃ⁀➷ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲
↬ mental health/depression rep
↬ friends to lovers
↬ past and present timeline
↬ single pov
↬ he likes taylor swift!
⇒ This book deserves so much hype and recognition. I am quite literally going to continue to reupload this review until at least half of you have added this to your tbr. More Than Just Us is one the sweetest and most genuine romance books I've read in a while. The mental health representation was so thought out and had me feeling so seen, the romance between Stella and Bridger was so tender and lovely. I really don't have any complaints and please, PLEASE give this book a shot. It's not long too which is an added bonus!
┊📝┊Stella Reynolds
╰┈➤ "𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝐼’𝑙𝑙 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝐼 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑔𝑜 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑒𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑛-𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟-𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓 𝑎 ℎ𝑢𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑡ℎ 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔. 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙."
my shaylaaaa. I love Stella so, so much and have honestly never felt more seen in a fictional character. Once again, the mental health rep was such an important part of Stella's journey and her character arc did such a great job being a representative of it. The way her anxiety was written, the way she constantly felt like she was watching life happen instead of living it, it all hit me so hard. I DESPISE her parents and am glad that Stella grew to see her opinion of herself is the only one that's important.
┊⚽┊Bridger Wells
╰┈➤ "𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑛 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦. 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎, 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑒."
Hot statement but Bridger reminds me a lot of Johnny Kavanagh, which totally might be the reason I loved him so much. He thought that soccer was all he was, but Stella loved every piece of him and helped him see that he was so much more than a good athlete. This man was one of the greenest flags I've ever read about and I will die on the hill that he is Stella's soulmate. I loved his quiet love language and the way he was able to read Stella without a second thought. I just loved him in general imma be fr.
: ̗̀➛ I seriously cannot recommend this book enough. If you've made it this far into my review than please, PLEASE go read this! Everything was done so perfectly and I'm so happy with it. And if songs help convince you, take a looksie at the playlist I made because I'll link it right here! And yeah I fear I ate with it.
+*:ꔫ ┊💌┊Some Quotes I liked 🤍
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I don't think I can be what you need me to be anymore."
"All I've ever needed you to be is exactly who you are." He shrugs, dropping his gaze to the ground. "I know a lot has changed, Stel. But that hasn't."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I wanted to take the way he looked at me and paint it across the night sky, blending with the deep blues and fading blacks against the stars that were always there. Those stars that illuminated the darkness by the force of their impenetrable light—not trying to be seen, just shining like they were born to do. Like he was born to do."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "The one who would care more about how her life looked than how it felt. But I had never been that girl."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "I've noticed the way she carried herself and the way the world seems to move around her. It's almost as if she's never wondered about her place in it before. For a moment, I wonder what that would be like."
₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ "You don't get to invalidate my pain just because you don't understand it."
August 29, 2025
4.5✧!!
╰ i could feel the mascara run.
🎧 ~ mine+butterfly(bts)
“braced myself for the goodbye
'cause that's all i've ever known
then you took me by surprise
you said, "i'll never leave you alone"”
this book left me completely speechless. i don’t have the ability to form coherent sentences anymore, but i’ll do my best. this book completely wrecked me💔. allie otoksi what have you done to me? this book had me completely enthralled, it grabbed all of me and refused to let go. it was truly the saddest book i’ve ever read but also one of the most beautiful ones too. i honestly can’t remember the last book that evoked all these raw emotional and messy feelings from me. every single part of it just felt real if that makes any sense.
one of the most important parts of this book was the mental health representation. the way it was woven into the story so flawlessly and was the core message made this even more emotional. the characters were written in such a way that really touched my heart and resonated with me- aw i loved this so much❤️🩹
🪽stella
╰ ࣪ ˖ this girl deserves the whole world and so much more- i want to wrap her in my arms and shield her from everything bad that ever exists- she deserves so much. i absolutely loathed her parents for treating her like an afterthought and not showing any concern about her mental health and emotional well being. stella’s mom was my least favorite character in this book and it was disgusting how she treated her daughter. i could really connect to her on a deeper level on some cases of how she was feeling and it completely broke my heart that she went through all of that. being able to connect with the characters like that is what made this book mental health is such a messy, and raw topic- but it is one of the most important ones too. stella’s journey was so inspiring and portrayed the core message of the book perfectly. watching her grow and finally find happiness again was so heartwarming and she deserved the happy ending she got🤍
⊹ "i’d always been the sensitive child, the emotional one, the dramatic one, the one with her head in the clouds and her heart on her sleeve. the dreamer, the believer, the one who’d hoped. who knew there had to be more."·˚ ༘
⚽️bridger
╰ ࣪ ˖ i am in love. no but really i am. bridger isnt just a green flag, he’s a literal forest i swear❤️🩹 i loved him so much and he was literally the sweetest. the way he acted around stella truly made my heart melt because he was always so thoughtful and considerate and so gentle with her🥺 he truly loves her so much and it was so heartwarming to see their relationship- in the flashbacks and in the present where the book took place. it was truly so beautiful and i loved him so much. he was there for her no matter what and stayed by her side and helped her through all of her struggles omg he’s literally perfect.
⊹“do you know how destroyed i would’ve been to live in a world without you in it?”·˚ ༘
⊹quotes!💝·˚ ༘
"i wanted to take the way he looked at me and paint it across the night sky, blending with the deep blues and fading blacks against the stars that were always there. those stars that illuminated the darkness by the force of their impenetrable light — not trying to be seen, just shining like they were born to do. like he was born to do."
“there is no part of you that you could show me that would make me turn away. your darkest corners, stella, they don’t scare me.”
⊹last note🌸·˚ ༘
this book was literally so eye opening and emotional. it truly touched my heart and i loved it so much. and this read is dedicated to my bsf hannah!! thank u so much for introducing me to this book- i loved it so much and ily tons🤍 i would reccomend this for sure- but if u read it-please keep a box of tissues handy near by- they will be needed.
all my love,
saisha
↺“i wish you could see yourself the way i do.”
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⋆·˚ ༘ * 🤍┆ post-read!
rtc when i can finally stop crying❤️🩹
⋆·˚ ༘ * 🤍┆ pre-read!
i already know this is going to make me sob my heart out but i’m in the mood for smth sad #moodreadercore. and the cover is also gorgeous - and i already know im going to love this🤍
╰ ࣪ ˖ also this read is dedicated to my bsf hannah🫶🏻 i saw that u read this and loved it and i wouldn’t have know abt this book without u<3 ily!!💗
╰ i could feel the mascara run.
🎧 ~ mine+butterfly(bts)
“braced myself for the goodbye
'cause that's all i've ever known
then you took me by surprise
you said, "i'll never leave you alone"”
⊹“for a second, it’s him and me and nothing else, and my heart feels like it’s turning a key into the lock of my house after being away for too long—the quiet hum of relief, the familiar feeling of home.”·˚ ༘
⊹my thoughts🍵·˚ ༘
this book left me completely speechless. i don’t have the ability to form coherent sentences anymore, but i’ll do my best. this book completely wrecked me💔. allie otoksi what have you done to me? this book had me completely enthralled, it grabbed all of me and refused to let go. it was truly the saddest book i’ve ever read but also one of the most beautiful ones too. i honestly can’t remember the last book that evoked all these raw emotional and messy feelings from me. every single part of it just felt real if that makes any sense.
one of the most important parts of this book was the mental health representation. the way it was woven into the story so flawlessly and was the core message made this even more emotional. the characters were written in such a way that really touched my heart and resonated with me- aw i loved this so much❤️🩹
⊹characters🩰·˚ ༘
🪽stella
╰ ࣪ ˖ this girl deserves the whole world and so much more- i want to wrap her in my arms and shield her from everything bad that ever exists- she deserves so much. i absolutely loathed her parents for treating her like an afterthought and not showing any concern about her mental health and emotional well being. stella’s mom was my least favorite character in this book and it was disgusting how she treated her daughter. i could really connect to her on a deeper level on some cases of how she was feeling and it completely broke my heart that she went through all of that. being able to connect with the characters like that is what made this book mental health is such a messy, and raw topic- but it is one of the most important ones too. stella’s journey was so inspiring and portrayed the core message of the book perfectly. watching her grow and finally find happiness again was so heartwarming and she deserved the happy ending she got🤍
⊹ "i’d always been the sensitive child, the emotional one, the dramatic one, the one with her head in the clouds and her heart on her sleeve. the dreamer, the believer, the one who’d hoped. who knew there had to be more."·˚ ༘
⚽️bridger
╰ ࣪ ˖ i am in love. no but really i am. bridger isnt just a green flag, he’s a literal forest i swear❤️🩹 i loved him so much and he was literally the sweetest. the way he acted around stella truly made my heart melt because he was always so thoughtful and considerate and so gentle with her🥺 he truly loves her so much and it was so heartwarming to see their relationship- in the flashbacks and in the present where the book took place. it was truly so beautiful and i loved him so much. he was there for her no matter what and stayed by her side and helped her through all of her struggles omg he’s literally perfect.
⊹“do you know how destroyed i would’ve been to live in a world without you in it?”·˚ ༘
⊹quotes!💝·˚ ༘
"i wanted to take the way he looked at me and paint it across the night sky, blending with the deep blues and fading blacks against the stars that were always there. those stars that illuminated the darkness by the force of their impenetrable light — not trying to be seen, just shining like they were born to do. like he was born to do."
“there is no part of you that you could show me that would make me turn away. your darkest corners, stella, they don’t scare me.”
⊹last note🌸·˚ ༘
this book was literally so eye opening and emotional. it truly touched my heart and i loved it so much. and this read is dedicated to my bsf hannah!! thank u so much for introducing me to this book- i loved it so much and ily tons🤍 i would reccomend this for sure- but if u read it-please keep a box of tissues handy near by- they will be needed.
all my love,
saisha
↺“i wish you could see yourself the way i do.”
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⋆·˚ ༘ * 🤍┆ post-read!
rtc when i can finally stop crying❤️🩹
⋆·˚ ༘ * 🤍┆ pre-read!
i already know this is going to make me sob my heart out but i’m in the mood for smth sad #moodreadercore. and the cover is also gorgeous - and i already know im going to love this🤍
╰ ࣪ ˖ also this read is dedicated to my bsf hannah🫶🏻 i saw that u read this and loved it and i wouldn’t have know abt this book without u<3 ily!!💗
April 24, 2025
5 emotionally devastating stars౨ৎ
this book genuinely changed my perspective on life. if you love words of affirmation and innocent physical touch, bridger is the perfect mmc for you
i felt so seen in stella as she dealt with self doubt and anxiety. the way she never believed she was worth anything broke my heart yet i related to her on such a personal level
bridger, the actual loml❤️🩹 i don’t think i’ve ever read a book with a man more my type. the way he constantly reassures stella, never makes her feel bad about her struggles, and even read her draft of her book to help her edit it😭 this boy kept her highschool newspaper article that she wrote before they were even friends and hung it on his wall, i’m so in love with him
if you want a book that is going to tear your heart to pieces and then stitch it back together, pls read this book
this book genuinely changed my perspective on life. if you love words of affirmation and innocent physical touch, bridger is the perfect mmc for you
i felt so seen in stella as she dealt with self doubt and anxiety. the way she never believed she was worth anything broke my heart yet i related to her on such a personal level
bridger, the actual loml❤️🩹 i don’t think i’ve ever read a book with a man more my type. the way he constantly reassures stella, never makes her feel bad about her struggles, and even read her draft of her book to help her edit it😭 this boy kept her highschool newspaper article that she wrote before they were even friends and hung it on his wall, i’m so in love with him
if you want a book that is going to tear your heart to pieces and then stitch it back together, pls read this book
February 27, 2024
an easy ♾️ star read for me!
— thank you so much to allie for this arc!!
the fact that this is a debut is mind-boggling. allie’s writing is so beautiful, the talent is incredible, and i truly haven’t felt so seen while reading a book. this is my new favorite second chance romance <3
check TWs before reading! (depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, familial neglect)
stella is a beautifully written and relatable fmc. she’s funny, kind, selfless, loving, & realistic. her story breaks my heart, i just want to give her the biggest hug. i related so heavily to her throughout this book & her struggle with depression, anxiety, and the darker thoughts that come along with it. her growth is so beautiful. i loved getting to see her find that strength within herself to stand up for herself, to follow her dreams. i loved getting to see her believe in herself. it was so special, i love her SO much.
bridger. BRIDGER 😭. what a beautiful mmc. he is funny, kind, loyal, caring, and truly so selfless. his depth was beautifully done and broke my heart, i want to protect him from all evil. his growth throughout the book and strength throughout the book is so special. he is so genuine and relatable. the way he loves & cares for those close to him is so unwavering & admirable. i love him SO much.
bridger & stella’s relationship is beautiful & beautifully heartbreaking. this depiction of young love was incredibly well done & so special. the way that these two love each other so wholeheartedly is everything to me. the caring, supportive, gentle and understanding nature their relationship has is so beautiful. they are genuinely soulmates. i love them so deeply, i want to hug them and protect them and love them with my whole heart.
allie’s writing is so beautiful. this story is deeply emotional, realistic, and heartbreakingly beautiful. she captures the feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts so perfectly & shines a light on them. i felt for & with both bridger & stella throughout this book. my heart ached, broke, and pieced itself back together throughout it. i love this book so much.
this is a second chance romance, with dual timeline, mental health representation, and the sweetest characters ever. a BEAUTIFUL debut!!!!!
PLEASE read this. mark your calendars. I BEG YOU
— thank you so much to allie for this arc!!
the fact that this is a debut is mind-boggling. allie’s writing is so beautiful, the talent is incredible, and i truly haven’t felt so seen while reading a book. this is my new favorite second chance romance <3
check TWs before reading! (depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, familial neglect)
stella is a beautifully written and relatable fmc. she’s funny, kind, selfless, loving, & realistic. her story breaks my heart, i just want to give her the biggest hug. i related so heavily to her throughout this book & her struggle with depression, anxiety, and the darker thoughts that come along with it. her growth is so beautiful. i loved getting to see her find that strength within herself to stand up for herself, to follow her dreams. i loved getting to see her believe in herself. it was so special, i love her SO much.
bridger. BRIDGER 😭. what a beautiful mmc. he is funny, kind, loyal, caring, and truly so selfless. his depth was beautifully done and broke my heart, i want to protect him from all evil. his growth throughout the book and strength throughout the book is so special. he is so genuine and relatable. the way he loves & cares for those close to him is so unwavering & admirable. i love him SO much.
bridger & stella’s relationship is beautiful & beautifully heartbreaking. this depiction of young love was incredibly well done & so special. the way that these two love each other so wholeheartedly is everything to me. the caring, supportive, gentle and understanding nature their relationship has is so beautiful. they are genuinely soulmates. i love them so deeply, i want to hug them and protect them and love them with my whole heart.
allie’s writing is so beautiful. this story is deeply emotional, realistic, and heartbreakingly beautiful. she captures the feelings of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts so perfectly & shines a light on them. i felt for & with both bridger & stella throughout this book. my heart ached, broke, and pieced itself back together throughout it. i love this book so much.
this is a second chance romance, with dual timeline, mental health representation, and the sweetest characters ever. a BEAUTIFUL debut!!!!!
PLEASE read this. mark your calendars. I BEG YOU
April 29, 2025
I have nothing against indie publishers, but this should've stay a fanfiction. I love fanfictions, don't get me wrong (i live on ao3), but if I want to read one I don't want it to be a published book.
This book is the perfect example of good idea, poor execution. The writing was cringe, the dialogues felt awkward and "the best book bf" topic was thrown into this book. No I don't want fictional characters talking about Taylor Swift, or her songs.
The FMC is just an annoying, irking, miserable person who let's herself be walked over like she's a dog or something. No backbone, just crying: she doesn't even go to therapy regularly, when she clearly needs it. She stays in a toxic environment, because she can't comprehend it how she's only making things worse for herself. Her parents are fucking terrible and they should be sued for child neglect. I have no desire to read about fucked-up adults, who are making their child's life suffocating.
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I'm gonna be honest here: I saw bestie Afs shelving it as want-to-read and the synopsis was really interesting so I thought it's a perfect book for me after One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Also, the playlist is soo good!! Gracie, Taylor, Zach Bryan, Harry Styles, 5 SOS 🤭 I have high expectations y'all
This book is the perfect example of good idea, poor execution. The writing was cringe, the dialogues felt awkward and "the best book bf" topic was thrown into this book. No I don't want fictional characters talking about Taylor Swift, or her songs.
The FMC is just an annoying, irking, miserable person who let's herself be walked over like she's a dog or something. No backbone, just crying: she doesn't even go to therapy regularly, when she clearly needs it. She stays in a toxic environment, because she can't comprehend it how she's only making things worse for herself. Her parents are fucking terrible and they should be sued for child neglect. I have no desire to read about fucked-up adults, who are making their child's life suffocating.
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I'm gonna be honest here: I saw bestie Afs shelving it as want-to-read and the synopsis was really interesting so I thought it's a perfect book for me after One Hundred Years of Solitude.
Also, the playlist is soo good!! Gracie, Taylor, Zach Bryan, Harry Styles, 5 SOS 🤭 I have high expectations y'all
January 2, 2025
Just a blubbering mess at 12 am. This book is really something special <3
March 20, 2024
4.25 ⭐️ this was such a good debut novel; the story and main characters were written so well. & this book made me cry at the end
May 19, 2025
3.8/5⭐️ this book reminded me of sidelines by phoebe bridgers
March 20, 2024
EASY 5 STARS I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT THIS BOOK!!! Thank you so much to Allie for allowing me to read More Than Just Us early :) I still can't wrap my mind around the fact that this is Allie's DEBUT book and she already is ahead of the game.
TW: Suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, suicide.
More Than Just Us is a second chances romance, following Stella and Bridger, who dated for a few years in high school, madly in love, and then fast forward and they have been broken up for 3 years, since they left for college. We follow Stella, a main character who has been beat down over and over again by life and her family, and is struggling to find her place in the world. From the start, it is clear that this book is about Stella and her struggles with her mental health and overcoming whatever happened right before she left for college, that caused her to break up with Bridger.
This book is beautiful and painful and so beyond moving. As someone who has struggled with suicidal ideation, suicidal thoughts, and general mental health issues for most of my life, I felt so seen with Stella's character. I read hundreds of books, but it is rare that I find an author that so clearly describes the struggles of suicidal ideation and the depths of depression so poignantly, while making the reader feel every emotion that Stella goes through. My heart broke for her, and as someone who experienced similar situations in high school, I found myself rooting for her to get better and heal, and surround herself with better people.
And BRIDGER!!! What an amazing leading man. Bridger is truly the most selfless, caring, warm-hug of a human being who so clearly will do anything to help Stella. I loved how he always wanted to put her first and make sure she was ok, even after all that had happened between them. The ways that he showed up for her and protected her from every bad thing life has thrown her way was so inspiring and moving. Throughout this book, I feel deeply in love with both Stella and Bridger, as individual characters, but also with the love they had for each other.
I cannot thank Allie enough for writing this book. We so rarely get books and stories that touch on such dark but every present topics, and she handled it so delicately and in a way that will have me thinking about these quotes and characters for a long time to come. PLEASE read this book, Allie has so much talent and this is just the start for her!
TW: Suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, suicide.
More Than Just Us is a second chances romance, following Stella and Bridger, who dated for a few years in high school, madly in love, and then fast forward and they have been broken up for 3 years, since they left for college. We follow Stella, a main character who has been beat down over and over again by life and her family, and is struggling to find her place in the world. From the start, it is clear that this book is about Stella and her struggles with her mental health and overcoming whatever happened right before she left for college, that caused her to break up with Bridger.
This book is beautiful and painful and so beyond moving. As someone who has struggled with suicidal ideation, suicidal thoughts, and general mental health issues for most of my life, I felt so seen with Stella's character. I read hundreds of books, but it is rare that I find an author that so clearly describes the struggles of suicidal ideation and the depths of depression so poignantly, while making the reader feel every emotion that Stella goes through. My heart broke for her, and as someone who experienced similar situations in high school, I found myself rooting for her to get better and heal, and surround herself with better people.
And BRIDGER!!! What an amazing leading man. Bridger is truly the most selfless, caring, warm-hug of a human being who so clearly will do anything to help Stella. I loved how he always wanted to put her first and make sure she was ok, even after all that had happened between them. The ways that he showed up for her and protected her from every bad thing life has thrown her way was so inspiring and moving. Throughout this book, I feel deeply in love with both Stella and Bridger, as individual characters, but also with the love they had for each other.
I cannot thank Allie enough for writing this book. We so rarely get books and stories that touch on such dark but every present topics, and she handled it so delicately and in a way that will have me thinking about these quotes and characters for a long time to come. PLEASE read this book, Allie has so much talent and this is just the start for her!
March 23, 2024
I may be slightly biased! (Out March 19th🥰)
February 29, 2024
An absolutely stunning debut novel that has left me speechless.
First off, I want to start off by saying thank you so very much to Allie for allowing me the honor of reading an ARC copy of More Than Just Us. It was truly just that, a complete honor!
I’m sitting here fresh off of finishing this beautiful book with tears still in my eyes. Allie’s writing style is breathtaking… her descriptive language and way of weaving words together to evoke emotion is truly something special. This is the most I’ve highlighted a book in quite some, and I’m already itching to comb back through all of my favorite parts.
More Than Just Us is a heartfelt love story that thoughtfully addresses mental health struggles within oneself and amongst those who love someone facing mental health challenges. I definitely recommend checking trigger warnings before picking up this book, but I also feel like it covers extremely important and relatable topics that a lot of the world faces in some capacity.
Bridger and Stella are perfectly imperfect, and their love for one another is unparalleled. We get to meet them from Stella’s POV and across dual timelines. I love a good second chance romance trope, and this book definitely delivers. I enjoyed getting to experience that young love feeling through the characters but then also get to see that grow and evolve through hardships and the reality of life.
Pick up this book, grab your box of tissues, and just get ready to feel all the feelings.
Allie, I cannot wait to read more from you in the future. How is this even your debut novel?! I’m simply in awe!
First off, I want to start off by saying thank you so very much to Allie for allowing me the honor of reading an ARC copy of More Than Just Us. It was truly just that, a complete honor!
I’m sitting here fresh off of finishing this beautiful book with tears still in my eyes. Allie’s writing style is breathtaking… her descriptive language and way of weaving words together to evoke emotion is truly something special. This is the most I’ve highlighted a book in quite some, and I’m already itching to comb back through all of my favorite parts.
More Than Just Us is a heartfelt love story that thoughtfully addresses mental health struggles within oneself and amongst those who love someone facing mental health challenges. I definitely recommend checking trigger warnings before picking up this book, but I also feel like it covers extremely important and relatable topics that a lot of the world faces in some capacity.
Bridger and Stella are perfectly imperfect, and their love for one another is unparalleled. We get to meet them from Stella’s POV and across dual timelines. I love a good second chance romance trope, and this book definitely delivers. I enjoyed getting to experience that young love feeling through the characters but then also get to see that grow and evolve through hardships and the reality of life.
Pick up this book, grab your box of tissues, and just get ready to feel all the feelings.
Allie, I cannot wait to read more from you in the future. How is this even your debut novel?! I’m simply in awe!
February 22, 2024
This book is absolutely beautiful and I feel so lucky I got to read it early (not once but twice bc I can’t get enough) and to know the heart behind the story. Allie is one of the greatest people I’ve ever met and she has poured her heart and soul into this book and I know it’s going to give so many people hope in the midst of dark times. I love these characters — they feel so real to me and will forever be imprinted onto my heart 🤍
November 18, 2025
I read and a wrote a review for this months ago and gr decided to delete it, now I’m wondering if more of the books I’ve read have been deleted, oh well.
January 28, 2024
MY FRIEND WROTE A BOOK AND ITS SO GOOD!! 💅🏻💅🏻
March 20, 2024
5/5 ✰ FOR SURE
(arc review) im sobbing rn bc i just finished this i'll be back later for a full review but this book is actual perfection im so sad its over :((( literally loved everything about it and stella and bridger deserve the world and more
(arc review) im sobbing rn bc i just finished this i'll be back later for a full review but this book is actual perfection im so sad its over :((( literally loved everything about it and stella and bridger deserve the world and more
April 4, 2024
Oh my, this book was such a gem. I refuse to believe this is a debut, because it is so dang good. I gave it 5 stars, but really it has earned all of the stars in the whole sky.
Bridger&Stella are soulmates and you can't convince me otherwise. Their story was so wholesome and sweet even though they both faced hardships along the way. I spent the whole book wanting to give them a hug and assure them it would all work out in the end (especially stella).
Allie's writing makes you FEEL THINGS. It's not just because of the topics covered, but the beauty she brings into her descriptions and the emotion she gets you to feel through her characters. When I say this is my most tabbed book, I'm not joking. I found myself highlighting entire pages.
There are some heavy topics, so check those content warnings, but know that Allie handles them with so much care.
The low down:
+ ya characters (high school & college)
+ second chance
+ characters that are soulmates
+ mental health rep
+ dual timeline
I can't wait to read more from Allie in the future!!
Bridger&Stella are soulmates and you can't convince me otherwise. Their story was so wholesome and sweet even though they both faced hardships along the way. I spent the whole book wanting to give them a hug and assure them it would all work out in the end (especially stella).
Allie's writing makes you FEEL THINGS. It's not just because of the topics covered, but the beauty she brings into her descriptions and the emotion she gets you to feel through her characters. When I say this is my most tabbed book, I'm not joking. I found myself highlighting entire pages.
There are some heavy topics, so check those content warnings, but know that Allie handles them with so much care.
The low down:
+ ya characters (high school & college)
+ second chance
+ characters that are soulmates
+ mental health rep
+ dual timeline
I can't wait to read more from Allie in the future!!
November 5, 2025
⋆.𐙚 ̊
This feeling, this daylight, this love...it's golden
Alexa play "Daylight" by Taylor Swift.
⋆.𐙚 ̊ "I've been an afterthought my entire life"
⋆.𐙚 ̊ "I love you" I fought the growing tidal wave of emotion and refrained from asking him "why?"
Alexa play "Daylight" by Taylor Swift.
⋆.𐙚 ̊ "I've been an afterthought my entire life"
⋆.𐙚 ̊ "I love you" I fought the growing tidal wave of emotion and refrained from asking him "why?"
May 25, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
OH MY GOD. HOW IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR DUDE I'M SOBBING. THIS SO WELL WRITTEN. THE CHARACTERS, THE STORY OH MY GODDDD. I AM LOSING IT. I WANT TO CRY. DEVASTATINGLY BEAUTIFUL STORY, STELLA, AND BRIDGER HAVE MY HEART FOREVER, THEY AREADORBLE I CAN'T EVEN RN. EVERYONE GO READ THIS ASAP
OH MY GOD. HOW IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR DUDE I'M SOBBING. THIS SO WELL WRITTEN. THE CHARACTERS, THE STORY OH MY GODDDD. I AM LOSING IT. I WANT TO CRY. DEVASTATINGLY BEAUTIFUL STORY, STELLA, AND BRIDGER HAVE MY HEART FOREVER, THEY AREADORBLE I CAN'T EVEN RN. EVERYONE GO READ THIS ASAP
March 19, 2025
౨ৎ 3.5 stars ☆
alexa, play 'reckless driving' by lizzy mcalpine and ben kessler
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ my thoughts
★ this was certainly an emotional read for sure! i loved our two main characters and the emotional journey they went on. stella was very relatable and her struggles throughout the story made sense. the whole reason for the 3rd act breakup (or should i say the conflict that caused the couple to break up), was actually sooo valid! bridger, the mmc, was PERFECTION! he was kind, patient, hot, and even had a little depth to him. the writing was beautiful and poetic in a way that didn’t require copious amounts of brain power. this author deserves every good thing coming towards her <3 now, you might be wondering, why did i rate this book kinda in the middle? despite me enjoying the story, every scene between bridger and stella felt very redundant and repetitive as a reader. irl, it totally makes sense. but in a romance novel, i don’t want every. single. scene to be almost a carbon copy of itself. but overall i recommend!
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ quotes
★ "He studied me for a moment like he was trying to see the words on the page of a book without cracking the spine."
★ "She'd always scolded me for not paying attention or being caught up in my head, but I couldn't help it. It was like I was programmed from the start to exist somewhere inside of myself entirely, somewhere different than the world around me in this glow of hope and possibility that only I could see."
★ "I blink rapidly, painfully, as I realize all at once that I don't know how to read him anymore and at one point he was my favorite book."
★ "You have so much to offer the world, Stella." He reached out and moved a piece of hair out of my face. "You're not here to exist halfway."
★ "Living with an anxious mind was already enough of a burden, but trying to explain that anxiety to someone else was like trying to keep a damp fire lit in the pouring rain. Especially when that seemingly small kindling had been so easily smothered away and dismissed my whole life by the people who were supposed to understand. All I'd ever been told was to 'not let it bother me' or to just 'not get so worked up about things.'"
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ tropes / selling points
★ second chance
★ anxiety rep (please check tws!)
★ no spice
★ athlete mmc X bookish fmc
★ on kindle unlimited
★ boys of tommen vibes (minus the friend group, spice, and large amounts of language)
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ thanks for reading!
alexa, play 'reckless driving' by lizzy mcalpine and ben kessler
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ my thoughts
★ this was certainly an emotional read for sure! i loved our two main characters and the emotional journey they went on. stella was very relatable and her struggles throughout the story made sense. the whole reason for the 3rd act breakup (or should i say the conflict that caused the couple to break up), was actually sooo valid! bridger, the mmc, was PERFECTION! he was kind, patient, hot, and even had a little depth to him. the writing was beautiful and poetic in a way that didn’t require copious amounts of brain power. this author deserves every good thing coming towards her <3 now, you might be wondering, why did i rate this book kinda in the middle? despite me enjoying the story, every scene between bridger and stella felt very redundant and repetitive as a reader. irl, it totally makes sense. but in a romance novel, i don’t want every. single. scene to be almost a carbon copy of itself. but overall i recommend!
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ quotes
★ "He studied me for a moment like he was trying to see the words on the page of a book without cracking the spine."
★ "She'd always scolded me for not paying attention or being caught up in my head, but I couldn't help it. It was like I was programmed from the start to exist somewhere inside of myself entirely, somewhere different than the world around me in this glow of hope and possibility that only I could see."
★ "I blink rapidly, painfully, as I realize all at once that I don't know how to read him anymore and at one point he was my favorite book."
★ "You have so much to offer the world, Stella." He reached out and moved a piece of hair out of my face. "You're not here to exist halfway."
★ "Living with an anxious mind was already enough of a burden, but trying to explain that anxiety to someone else was like trying to keep a damp fire lit in the pouring rain. Especially when that seemingly small kindling had been so easily smothered away and dismissed my whole life by the people who were supposed to understand. All I'd ever been told was to 'not let it bother me' or to just 'not get so worked up about things.'"
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ tropes / selling points
★ second chance
★ anxiety rep (please check tws!)
★ no spice
★ athlete mmc X bookish fmc
★ on kindle unlimited
★ boys of tommen vibes (minus the friend group, spice, and large amounts of language)
⁺ 𓏲📚˚◞ thanks for reading!
February 18, 2025
This book is written so beautifully and means so much to me. IM SO PROUD OF ALLIE! 🥹❤️🩹😭
August 29, 2025
4.75/5 ❤️🩹
“There is no part of you that you could show me that would make me turn away. Your darkest corners, Stella, they don’t scare me.”
Every now and then, I do this thing where I pick up a book that seemingly no one talks about (on BookTok or any of the Bookstagram accounts I follow) to discover new authors and hidden gems. Sometimes, I find new favourites that blow me away. Sometimes, I regret ever branching out and not sticking to my usual reads.
So I was browsing Kindle Unlimited one random afternoon when I stumbled upon “More Than Just Us” by Allie Otoski. I hadn’t heard of her or her work before, but the synopsis (and also the pretty book cover, tbh) piqued my curiosity enough, and I thought, “Hey, why not?” I was excited.
I'm ELATED to share that this book did, in fact, BLOW. ME. AWAY!!! 😭😭😭 I’m not even kidding when I say it had me bawling my eyes out at 4 in the morning because of how sad, beautiful, heartbreaking, and pure Stella and Bridger’s story was. Allie did such an amazing job building up their relationship, showing us their wins and losses as individuals, both in the past and present. I feel like some authors tend to overlook this aspect of storytelling and rely on insta love plots fueled by lust or physical attraction as the sole foundation of a relationship. “More Than Just Us” is sooo much more than that.
Stella and Bridger reminded me sooo much of Haley and Nathan from One Tree Hill (which Allie referenced in the book as well, so extra brownie points for that hehe 🥰) – Bridger and Nathan both being school jocks, then you have Stella and Haley as your quiet, slightly awkward girls who both have a knack for English. The only difference is that Nathan started as a total jerk, while Bridger’s probably one of the greenest of all green flag fictional boyfriends from the get-go. Gosh I just love him so much, and the way he loved, celebrated, and stood by Stella throughout, and him asking “Where’d you go just now?” whenever she would spiral or get lost in her own thoughts was everything 🥺❤️
Now, onto our girl Stella. MY GOODNESS. I don’t think I’ve ever empathised with and rooted for a book character this hard in my life! Her struggles with mental health were well-depicted and honestly palpable – I badly wanted to hug her every single time her parents let her down or whenever her anxiety would get the best of her. Despite everything she went through, she persisted and remained brave and strong, as does her will to live. She quickly became one of my top favourite FMCs, so well-written and relatable. She truly deserves all the best things life has to offer 🫶🏼
The only reason I didn’t give this a homerun 5/5 is that I feel like the long-overdue confrontation between Stella and her mom happened way too late in the story. She has already put up with so much, and don't get me wrong, it was incredibly satisfying to see her finally stand up for herself. I just wish it happened much earlier, also because structure-wise, the events after the dinner scene felt a bit rushed. I think they would have been fleshed out better if the confrontation took place sooner.
Overall, I loved this so soooo much, even if it did make me sob uncontrollably 😅❤️🩹 I can’t even fathom the fact that this is Allie Otoski’s DEBUT NOVEL and it’s already THIS GOOD!!! Her future is definitely bright and I can’t wait to see more of her work in the future! ✨✨
I highly recommend this book, but please note that it tackles serious mental health issues and self-harm, so tread carefully 🙏🏼
“There is no part of you that you could show me that would make me turn away. Your darkest corners, Stella, they don’t scare me.”
Every now and then, I do this thing where I pick up a book that seemingly no one talks about (on BookTok or any of the Bookstagram accounts I follow) to discover new authors and hidden gems. Sometimes, I find new favourites that blow me away. Sometimes, I regret ever branching out and not sticking to my usual reads.
So I was browsing Kindle Unlimited one random afternoon when I stumbled upon “More Than Just Us” by Allie Otoski. I hadn’t heard of her or her work before, but the synopsis (and also the pretty book cover, tbh) piqued my curiosity enough, and I thought, “Hey, why not?” I was excited.
I'm ELATED to share that this book did, in fact, BLOW. ME. AWAY!!! 😭😭😭 I’m not even kidding when I say it had me bawling my eyes out at 4 in the morning because of how sad, beautiful, heartbreaking, and pure Stella and Bridger’s story was. Allie did such an amazing job building up their relationship, showing us their wins and losses as individuals, both in the past and present. I feel like some authors tend to overlook this aspect of storytelling and rely on insta love plots fueled by lust or physical attraction as the sole foundation of a relationship. “More Than Just Us” is sooo much more than that.
Stella and Bridger reminded me sooo much of Haley and Nathan from One Tree Hill (which Allie referenced in the book as well, so extra brownie points for that hehe 🥰) – Bridger and Nathan both being school jocks, then you have Stella and Haley as your quiet, slightly awkward girls who both have a knack for English. The only difference is that Nathan started as a total jerk, while Bridger’s probably one of the greenest of all green flag fictional boyfriends from the get-go. Gosh I just love him so much, and the way he loved, celebrated, and stood by Stella throughout, and him asking “Where’d you go just now?” whenever she would spiral or get lost in her own thoughts was everything 🥺❤️
Now, onto our girl Stella. MY GOODNESS. I don’t think I’ve ever empathised with and rooted for a book character this hard in my life! Her struggles with mental health were well-depicted and honestly palpable – I badly wanted to hug her every single time her parents let her down or whenever her anxiety would get the best of her. Despite everything she went through, she persisted and remained brave and strong, as does her will to live. She quickly became one of my top favourite FMCs, so well-written and relatable. She truly deserves all the best things life has to offer 🫶🏼
The only reason I didn’t give this a homerun 5/5 is that I feel like the long-overdue confrontation between Stella and her mom happened way too late in the story. She has already put up with so much, and don't get me wrong, it was incredibly satisfying to see her finally stand up for herself. I just wish it happened much earlier, also because structure-wise, the events after the dinner scene felt a bit rushed. I think they would have been fleshed out better if the confrontation took place sooner.
Overall, I loved this so soooo much, even if it did make me sob uncontrollably 😅❤️🩹 I can’t even fathom the fact that this is Allie Otoski’s DEBUT NOVEL and it’s already THIS GOOD!!! Her future is definitely bright and I can’t wait to see more of her work in the future! ✨✨
I highly recommend this book, but please note that it tackles serious mental health issues and self-harm, so tread carefully 🙏🏼
April 14, 2024
This book brought out a level of empathy in me that I had no idea existed. It truly wrecked me. So let’s talk about it.
This book follows a dual timeline of the main characters: Bridger and Stella. You exist in Stella’s pov and in the past pov you’re watching her grow up in her high school years. The current pov you’re watching Bridger and Stella reconnect after years apart. But you’re not quite sure what happened at first. The book is a gradual unveiling of what happened that broke the two up.
Bridger is the star athlete. Good in school. Overall genuinely nice human. Stella is the outcast. Never seems to find her place in the world. Is constantly misunderstood by others. ESPECIALLY her parents. I didn’t know I could get so angry at two fictional characters as I did her parents.
Stella’s dream is to write a book and one day become a published author. Her parents don’t believe this is a realistic path for her future and proceed to crush her soul and dreams throughout the entire book. She tries to fight for herself. Losing almost every time. She compromises step by step until she gradually loses the battle.. as well as losing herself.
Bridger in the past pov remains the caring and supportive boyfriend. Always believing in her. Pushing her to keep with it. It helps at first. Until it doesn’t. I’m not going to get too much deeper into the story. But what I will get into is the mental health representation in this book.
You’ll see on the first page that the author gives a content warning as to what is in this book. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are big plot points all throughout. I’ve seen content warnings like this before. Usually I’m able to compartmentalize and read the book by separating myself from what I’m reading. This book tested that in a way I didn’t expect.
It was hard. While reading I felt myself slip slightly into what the character was feeling. Depression was a big part of my story years ago. I hadn’t been reminded or felt the things I’d felt during that season of life in a long long time. That is, until I read this book. It was hard to read Stella’s story and not be heartbroken for her. Because I understood some of where she came from. Only in little ways here and there. But it really caught me off guard.
That being said, I’m deeply impressed and blown away at how this author could capture my heart and suck me in so deeply as she did. You know it’s a good book if I’m feeling the feelings of the characters as I read it. I would have rated it five stars if I felt it was a book I could recommend to everyone. I think the book itself was written so beautifully. But the content (even with the warning) took me to a darker place than I’d been in years. After reading I needed to take a little walk and remind myself that it wasn’t my story. It was a book. I’d really keep this in mind if you are currently or have in the past dealt with depression and anxiety. Usually I can handle these topics in books and even greatly appreciate them. I just didn’t realize how the entire book and plot would revolve around mental illness over the romance.
All that to be said — use discernment as you consider picking this one up! It’s an absolutely incredible book and story. Capturing the reality of mental illness so well. But just keep in mind that those topics might be a bigger plot point than I’d originally assumed.
This book follows a dual timeline of the main characters: Bridger and Stella. You exist in Stella’s pov and in the past pov you’re watching her grow up in her high school years. The current pov you’re watching Bridger and Stella reconnect after years apart. But you’re not quite sure what happened at first. The book is a gradual unveiling of what happened that broke the two up.
Bridger is the star athlete. Good in school. Overall genuinely nice human. Stella is the outcast. Never seems to find her place in the world. Is constantly misunderstood by others. ESPECIALLY her parents. I didn’t know I could get so angry at two fictional characters as I did her parents.
Stella’s dream is to write a book and one day become a published author. Her parents don’t believe this is a realistic path for her future and proceed to crush her soul and dreams throughout the entire book. She tries to fight for herself. Losing almost every time. She compromises step by step until she gradually loses the battle.. as well as losing herself.
Bridger in the past pov remains the caring and supportive boyfriend. Always believing in her. Pushing her to keep with it. It helps at first. Until it doesn’t. I’m not going to get too much deeper into the story. But what I will get into is the mental health representation in this book.
You’ll see on the first page that the author gives a content warning as to what is in this book. Anxiety, depression, and suicide are big plot points all throughout. I’ve seen content warnings like this before. Usually I’m able to compartmentalize and read the book by separating myself from what I’m reading. This book tested that in a way I didn’t expect.
It was hard. While reading I felt myself slip slightly into what the character was feeling. Depression was a big part of my story years ago. I hadn’t been reminded or felt the things I’d felt during that season of life in a long long time. That is, until I read this book. It was hard to read Stella’s story and not be heartbroken for her. Because I understood some of where she came from. Only in little ways here and there. But it really caught me off guard.
That being said, I’m deeply impressed and blown away at how this author could capture my heart and suck me in so deeply as she did. You know it’s a good book if I’m feeling the feelings of the characters as I read it. I would have rated it five stars if I felt it was a book I could recommend to everyone. I think the book itself was written so beautifully. But the content (even with the warning) took me to a darker place than I’d been in years. After reading I needed to take a little walk and remind myself that it wasn’t my story. It was a book. I’d really keep this in mind if you are currently or have in the past dealt with depression and anxiety. Usually I can handle these topics in books and even greatly appreciate them. I just didn’t realize how the entire book and plot would revolve around mental illness over the romance.
All that to be said — use discernment as you consider picking this one up! It’s an absolutely incredible book and story. Capturing the reality of mental illness so well. But just keep in mind that those topics might be a bigger plot point than I’d originally assumed.
April 12, 2024
More than just us 🫂🫶
“Learning what it meant to love someone with such reckless abandon and to be loved exactly the same way in return was like someone had finally turned on the light in my room after the sun had set, and i hadn’t realised how dark it had become until then.”
This book was beautiful, absolutely beautiful. and for a debut novel?! It was painful and so beyond moving. I have fallen in love with Allie’s writing style. She writes in a way that every single word evokes emotion. This book shone a light on depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts so perfectly. My heart broke into a million pieces for stella and bridger. I am in love.
As someone who has struggled in the past with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression and just general mental health issues in more recent parts of my life, i felt so seen with Stella’s character. She was written so perfectly and her story just absolutely wrecked me. She’s funny, kind, selfless and so loving. Her growth throughout the book was amazing too. I loved seeing her find the strength to follow her dreams. Seeing her finally believe in herself by the end of the book was the most precious thing in the world. It broke me all over again.
bridger oh bridger!! what an amazing human being. He was so beautifully written. He’s selfless, caring and loyal to a fault. He’s just so genuine. The way he loves and cares for those around him in particular, stella, is just so unwavering and so admirable. He showed up for her 100% of the time and protected her from every bad thing life throws her way. He put her first every single time, even after she broke his heart, he never stopped loving her. His struggles broke my heart because he just deserves the absolute world.
Overall, I completely and wholly love this book. Bridger and Stella’s relationship is beautiful and beautifully written. They are genuinely soulmates. A couple written in the stars!! Allie, i thank you for handling the dark topics of this book so delicately and in a way that will have me thinking about these characters and quotes for a while. I loved this book so much and will be recommending it to every single person i talk to.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars
“Learning what it meant to love someone with such reckless abandon and to be loved exactly the same way in return was like someone had finally turned on the light in my room after the sun had set, and i hadn’t realised how dark it had become until then.”
This book was beautiful, absolutely beautiful. and for a debut novel?! It was painful and so beyond moving. I have fallen in love with Allie’s writing style. She writes in a way that every single word evokes emotion. This book shone a light on depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts so perfectly. My heart broke into a million pieces for stella and bridger. I am in love.
As someone who has struggled in the past with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression and just general mental health issues in more recent parts of my life, i felt so seen with Stella’s character. She was written so perfectly and her story just absolutely wrecked me. She’s funny, kind, selfless and so loving. Her growth throughout the book was amazing too. I loved seeing her find the strength to follow her dreams. Seeing her finally believe in herself by the end of the book was the most precious thing in the world. It broke me all over again.
bridger oh bridger!! what an amazing human being. He was so beautifully written. He’s selfless, caring and loyal to a fault. He’s just so genuine. The way he loves and cares for those around him in particular, stella, is just so unwavering and so admirable. He showed up for her 100% of the time and protected her from every bad thing life throws her way. He put her first every single time, even after she broke his heart, he never stopped loving her. His struggles broke my heart because he just deserves the absolute world.
Overall, I completely and wholly love this book. Bridger and Stella’s relationship is beautiful and beautifully written. They are genuinely soulmates. A couple written in the stars!! Allie, i thank you for handling the dark topics of this book so delicately and in a way that will have me thinking about these characters and quotes for a while. I loved this book so much and will be recommending it to every single person i talk to.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars
May 20, 2024
Voy a empezar diciendo que lo que más me ha gustado es el cuidado y la sensibilidad con la que la autora ha tratado el tema de la salud mental. Me he emocionado y me ha tocado la fibra porque me siento muy identificada y he sentido todo el libro un " no estás sola, eres valiosa"
He amado a Bridger, es todo lo que está bien y en cuanto a Stella, desde que he empezado a leer hasta que he acabado quería abrazarla y no soltarla.
Creo que es el primer libro que ha publicado Allie, osea que si este ha sido así no quiero imaginar lo que me van a gustar todos los que van a venir.
No puedo darle otra cosa más que la nota máxima, todo lo que ha transmitido este libro ha sido maravilloso❤️🩹
He amado a Bridger, es todo lo que está bien y en cuanto a Stella, desde que he empezado a leer hasta que he acabado quería abrazarla y no soltarla.
Creo que es el primer libro que ha publicado Allie, osea que si este ha sido así no quiero imaginar lo que me van a gustar todos los que van a venir.
No puedo darle otra cosa más que la nota máxima, todo lo que ha transmitido este libro ha sido maravilloso❤️🩹
March 14, 2024
5⭐️ but actually ♾️⭐️
first of all allie’s writing style is so beautiful and she’s beyond talented! this book really makes you feel seen in every sense possible. i can truly say this is one of the most heart wrenching (in the best way possible) second chance romance❤️ before reading please check TWs as this does deal with some heavy topics!
*have tissues on hand because this book will make you cry. i’ve never shed a tear while reading, but with MTJU, i balled my eyes out 3 times😭*
stella🥺 one of the most relatable fmc i've read. her story broke my heart so many times. i just wanted to go into the book and give her a hug and tell her how important she is. seeing her grow throughout the story was truly beautiful. especially as she discovers her strength to stand up for herself and what she wants. she just felt so realistic to me because i’ve always struggled to believe in myself. so seeing her journey and how she got to the point in believing in herself is so encouraging and taught me that it’s never to late to start believing.
bridger❤️🩹 the most genuine, caring, and loving mmc. allie really did an amazing job writing him. he was just so selfless and cared so much for stella. i never thought a high school relationship could be so beautiful and pure, but their relationship was all of that and more🥺
there is no better way of describing them than SOULMATES. the love that they had for one another was just so special. they were just so understanding, caring, and supportive of one another. no matter the hardships and struggles they went through, their love for each other never wagered.
allie, thank you so much for sending me an arc!! and thank you for writing such a beautifully realistic love story between these two special characters who have my whole heart. your ability to write these real feelings of such heavy topics was truly so perfectly done. even through all the tears i shed, i loved this book so much🥺❤️
more than just us released on 3/19🫶🏻 please go read this, you won’t regret it!
first of all allie’s writing style is so beautiful and she’s beyond talented! this book really makes you feel seen in every sense possible. i can truly say this is one of the most heart wrenching (in the best way possible) second chance romance❤️ before reading please check TWs as this does deal with some heavy topics!
*have tissues on hand because this book will make you cry. i’ve never shed a tear while reading, but with MTJU, i balled my eyes out 3 times😭*
stella🥺 one of the most relatable fmc i've read. her story broke my heart so many times. i just wanted to go into the book and give her a hug and tell her how important she is. seeing her grow throughout the story was truly beautiful. especially as she discovers her strength to stand up for herself and what she wants. she just felt so realistic to me because i’ve always struggled to believe in myself. so seeing her journey and how she got to the point in believing in herself is so encouraging and taught me that it’s never to late to start believing.
bridger❤️🩹 the most genuine, caring, and loving mmc. allie really did an amazing job writing him. he was just so selfless and cared so much for stella. i never thought a high school relationship could be so beautiful and pure, but their relationship was all of that and more🥺
there is no better way of describing them than SOULMATES. the love that they had for one another was just so special. they were just so understanding, caring, and supportive of one another. no matter the hardships and struggles they went through, their love for each other never wagered.
allie, thank you so much for sending me an arc!! and thank you for writing such a beautifully realistic love story between these two special characters who have my whole heart. your ability to write these real feelings of such heavy topics was truly so perfectly done. even through all the tears i shed, i loved this book so much🥺❤️
more than just us released on 3/19🫶🏻 please go read this, you won’t regret it!
January 26, 2024
ALLIE I AM SO PROUD OF YOU !!!!! ALL THE LOVE💌
April 12, 2024
wowwww this was so sweet and made me emotional!!! i can’t wait to read more from allie in the future :)
March 22, 2025
Such a good book!! Bridger + Stella 🫶🏼
September 9, 2025
her parents are actually villains. literally heartbreaking, may have shed a tear or two
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