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Crash Into You
Beth Hollis never imagined a future without her twin sister, Andy. But after a tragic accident takes Andy from her, Beth is left shattered, struggling to figure out how to live with a grief that feels impossible to survive.
Then Fia—the woman who was first at the scene of the accident—steps back into Beth’s life.
Steady, compassionate, and undemanding, Fia becomes a lifeline just when Beth needs one most. But as their connection deepens, Beth can’t ignore the painful truth that Fia is tied to the worst moment of her life.
How can Beth open herself up to the woman who makes her feel whole again, when that means facing the loss that broke her apart?
Then Fia—the woman who was first at the scene of the accident—steps back into Beth’s life.
Steady, compassionate, and undemanding, Fia becomes a lifeline just when Beth needs one most. But as their connection deepens, Beth can’t ignore the painful truth that Fia is tied to the worst moment of her life.
How can Beth open herself up to the woman who makes her feel whole again, when that means facing the loss that broke her apart?
298 pages, Paperback
Published May 19, 2026
About the author
E.J. Noyes
20 books2,101 followersE. J. Noyes is an Australian transplanted to New Zealand, which may be the awesomest thing to happen to her. She lives in the South Island with her wife and the world’s best and neediest cat, and is enjoying the change of temperature from her hot, humid homeland.
An avid but mediocre gamer, E. J. lives for skiing (which she is also mediocre at), enjoys arguing with her hair, pretending to be good at things, and working the fact she’s a best-selling and award-winning author into casual conversation.
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An avid but mediocre gamer, E. J. lives for skiing (which she is also mediocre at), enjoys arguing with her hair, pretending to be good at things, and working the fact she’s a best-selling and award-winning author into casual conversation.
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May 31, 2026
Wow. Just wow. E.J. Is back in fine form, folks, and I’m thrilled to see it.
I hesitate to call this a romance because it’s more of a healing journey with romantic elements.
Chapter 0 of this listen was so terrific - in writing and performance - that I was instantly invested. And I stayed there throughout.
I loved that Beth wasn’t perfect. I loved that Fia was. I loved that the grieving and healing process wasn’t rushed. I love that Noyes left room to revisit these characters in the future.
Noyes’ most affecting books deal with tragedy and grief. She writes like she knows them well. And while that makes me sad - they feel so real. So genuine. So heartbreakingly beautiful.
This story is similar in quality to Ask, Tell. Not an easy journey but well worth it.
Abby Craden’s work on this is phenomenal. When it comes to digging deep emotionally, she is among the best.
I hesitate to call this a romance because it’s more of a healing journey with romantic elements.
Chapter 0 of this listen was so terrific - in writing and performance - that I was instantly invested. And I stayed there throughout.
I loved that Beth wasn’t perfect. I loved that Fia was. I loved that the grieving and healing process wasn’t rushed. I love that Noyes left room to revisit these characters in the future.
Noyes’ most affecting books deal with tragedy and grief. She writes like she knows them well. And while that makes me sad - they feel so real. So genuine. So heartbreakingly beautiful.
This story is similar in quality to Ask, Tell. Not an easy journey but well worth it.
Abby Craden’s work on this is phenomenal. When it comes to digging deep emotionally, she is among the best.
June 27, 2026
Oh you made me cry, EJ Noyes.
This is a different kind of love story you would expect, because it is not only the story of two women that meet each other after a horrible event, but it is mostly the story how a sibling, in this case a twin, shapes your life and viceversa, and the deep connection and love between them.
Everything clicked at the right moment in Crash into You.
It's a slowmotion and constant rewind of a person that can't go forward.
My heart ached for Beth, and my heart was devastated for Andy... that hand trying to reach... it broke me into huge sobs.
Death is a sensitive topic for me. Even writing this down, I have tears in my eyes.
Ps. I love how Andy will still live and support life. That was beautiful.
Oef... hard read, but I am glad EJ Noyes is back on angst... her first person dives into one's mind are always so deep and so truthfull.
Another ps. I have my theory about "Hands"
This is a different kind of love story you would expect, because it is not only the story of two women that meet each other after a horrible event, but it is mostly the story how a sibling, in this case a twin, shapes your life and viceversa, and the deep connection and love between them.
Everything clicked at the right moment in Crash into You.
It's a slowmotion and constant rewind of a person that can't go forward.
My heart ached for Beth, and my heart was devastated for Andy... that hand trying to reach... it broke me into huge sobs.
Death is a sensitive topic for me. Even writing this down, I have tears in my eyes.
Ps. I love how Andy will still live and support life. That was beautiful.
Oef... hard read, but I am glad EJ Noyes is back on angst... her first person dives into one's mind are always so deep and so truthfull.
Another ps. I have my theory about "Hands"
May 6, 2026
This was dark and pretty hard to read at times, but Noyes writes her characters so well. I think this story ended up being much more about Beth and the aftermath of losing her sister than it did about the romance, but I still really enjoyed the romance part of it.
May 23, 2026
this is not a romance. this is a book about grief. it's a character study of beth, dealing with the death of her twin sister, and finding connection with a woman who was there the night that andy dies (and beth is in a car accident) that eventually turns romantic. it's got romance IN IT, but it's not really about that, which i think is good to know going in. it's about grief. it's heavy. it def sucked me in. i really love that e.j noyes writes so many different types of books. not all of them have been favorites of mine, but a lot of them are up there and increasingly she takes swings that i really appreciate in a genre that can get a little repetative and formulaic. if you're in an angsty place, this is a great one, and fia is a very solid and dreamy love interest, but it's sad and honest read about dealing with death, learning to heal, and finding joy after.
April 30, 2026
3.5⭐️ this was a very tough read for me. Having experienced death of a close family member, I could somewhat understand and empathize with Beth. However her mental illness and depression were a huge part of the book until the very end and I couldn’t empathize with the extreme feelings. Noyes did a great job writing it as she always does in getting inside the head of her characters and making them real.
Noyes wrote the book with flashbacks at the start of every chapter and that didn’t work well for me. I would have rather gotten to know Andy as she was before the accident in a natural time sequence. The anecdotal story telling seemed isolated from Beth’s current feelings, I would have thought that the would connect better.
Noyes is one of my favorite authors and I’ll keep reading everything she writes. Thanks to Bella Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Noyes wrote the book with flashbacks at the start of every chapter and that didn’t work well for me. I would have rather gotten to know Andy as she was before the accident in a natural time sequence. The anecdotal story telling seemed isolated from Beth’s current feelings, I would have thought that the would connect better.
Noyes is one of my favorite authors and I’ll keep reading everything she writes. Thanks to Bella Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
September 21, 2026
In the acknowledgements, the E. J. Noyes says it was a hard book to write. It is also a hard book to read. It is a very good book, but not a light read.
May 21, 2026
This is one of those books that you have to let sit with you for a bit before you can even attempt a review. I still won't do it justice but alas, here we are.
Boy am I glad to see E.J. back in her angst era. This book starts with ripping you wide open and then continues to rub salt in the wound. But like...not in a bad way? It's so eloquently and carefully done. The story lines are so beautifully woven together.
It starts with the loss of Andy and then backtracks throughout Beth's memories to let us get to know her in, what I feel, is a very unique way to tell this story and I think it paid off.
It's raw, it's unapologetic, it's painful AF....but it's also beautiful. Seeing Beth hit rock bottom and then begin to climb out of her grief and misery was rewarding.
And Fia....I think I love her. She rivals Rebecca Keene in the best way and I really want to get some of her POV.
I should also add that I listened to this and Abby Craden was remarkable. Give her a damned award!
Boy am I glad to see E.J. back in her angst era. This book starts with ripping you wide open and then continues to rub salt in the wound. But like...not in a bad way? It's so eloquently and carefully done. The story lines are so beautifully woven together.
It starts with the loss of Andy and then backtracks throughout Beth's memories to let us get to know her in, what I feel, is a very unique way to tell this story and I think it paid off.
It's raw, it's unapologetic, it's painful AF....but it's also beautiful. Seeing Beth hit rock bottom and then begin to climb out of her grief and misery was rewarding.
And Fia....I think I love her. She rivals Rebecca Keene in the best way and I really want to get some of her POV.
I should also add that I listened to this and Abby Craden was remarkable. Give her a damned award!
July 2, 2026
I finished this book a few days ago and I let it sit for a while to see if, after some time, I could stop feeling the sadness caused by seeing the story of Beth's grief over the loss of her twin sister, Andy.
From minute one of the book, you can already sense this anxiety, sadness, and anger. The stages of grief are crudely exposed, including the sheer injustice of the accident itself, which makes you reflect a lot.
This book is difficult to explain because it makes you feel, and that is very private and personal, so it will affect each person differently, also deeply connected to everyone's own background. For people with recent and painful losses, I don't know if it's highly recommended to read it; maybe it is, I'm no expert.
But it is not a book that leaves you indifferent.
From minute one of the book, you can already sense this anxiety, sadness, and anger. The stages of grief are crudely exposed, including the sheer injustice of the accident itself, which makes you reflect a lot.
This book is difficult to explain because it makes you feel, and that is very private and personal, so it will affect each person differently, also deeply connected to everyone's own background. For people with recent and painful losses, I don't know if it's highly recommended to read it; maybe it is, I'm no expert.
But it is not a book that leaves you indifferent.
July 14, 2026
I read the blurb and knew this one would be tough. We follow Beth right after the aftermath of losing her twin sister, then bathing in grief and depression for months. The way Noyes writes grief feels so raw and real I couldn't help but wonder if they really went through this. The first chapter breaks your heart, then most of the book felt like having salt in my wound. But it was SO WELL WRITTEN. The connection between Andy and Beth is shown by flashbacks, and the reader can only understand and feel with Beth. This book is not a romance; it's about a journey toward healing after the worst thing someone can go through, with a small dose of romance. Fia is really likable and perfect, but we don't really know her. Angsty Noyes always provides their best work. Why read these kinds of books? Death and loss are part of life, and seeing characters overcome this gives me so much hope. This heartbreaking book is worth it, but you have to be in the right headspace for this one.
August 16, 2026
E.J. Noyes takes a difficult premise and gives it the time and emotional space it needs. In Crash Into You, Beth Hollis is left to navigate a life she never expected to have after the death of her twin sister, Andy. The loss is devastating in the obvious ways, but Noyes is more interested in what happens underneath that devastation. Beth hasn’t simply lost someone she loves. She has lost the person who has been beside her for virtually her entire life, and with that comes an unsettling question about who she is now. The result is a romance in which grief isn’t an obstacle placed between two women who want to be together. It is part of the emotional terrain they have to cross.
Andy remains remarkably present throughout the story. Noyes uses memories of the sisters’ lives together to gradually reveal their relationship, rather than relying on the reader to accept that they were exceptionally close simply because they were twins. We see their history, their affection, their familiarity with one another, and the small details that make a lifelong relationship believable. Those memories also change the experience of the present-day story. Every return to Andy’s life makes her absence more tangible. This is an especially effective way to write about grief because memory rarely behaves in an orderly fashion. A person who is gone can be completely absent one moment and astonishingly present the next, brought back by something as insignificant as a familiar object or a remembered conversation.
Fia’s place in Beth’s life is what gives the novel its most interesting complication. She was the first responder at the accident that killed Andy, which means that her connection to Beth is inseparable from the worst experience of Beth’s life. That could easily have become contrived, but Noyes gives Fia an emotional history of her own. She has experienced the painful loss of her mother, someone she was deeply close to, and that experience gives her an understanding of grief without making her presume to know exactly what Beth is feeling. Fia doesn’t have answers for Beth. More importantly, she doesn’t seem to need Beth to get better on any particular timetable. Her steadiness becomes meaningful precisely because she understands that grief cannot be hurried.
The relationship develops gradually, and that patience matters. Beth and Fia have the opportunity to become people to one another before they become lovers. Their friendship allows attraction to emerge from familiarity rather than from the circumstances of the accident. At the same time, Noyes doesn’t make falling in love an uncomplicated form of healing for Beth. Fia is connected to a terrible memory, and becoming emotionally attached to her can bring Beth closer to feelings she has been trying to avoid. There is something especially poignant about that contradiction. The woman associated with the moment Beth’s life was shattered eventually becomes someone with whom she can imagine having a life.
What stays with readers the most is Crash Into You’s understanding that moving forward does not require Beth to move away from Andy. That distinction gives the novel considerably more emotional depth than a story in which a new relationship simply helps a grieving woman put her past behind her. Andy remains part of Beth’s history, her identity, and the person she is becoming. Fia doesn’t replace that relationship; she doesn’t need to. Beth’s challenge is to make room for a future without treating that future as a betrayal of the past. Noyes handles that process with patience, allowing love and grief to occupy the same emotional space. The result is a romance that understands something essential about loss: sometimes healing isn’t about becoming the person you were before. It’s about learning how to live as the person you have become.
Final remarks…
With its nuanced portrayal of grief, memorable characters, and a romance that unfolds with patience and emotional authenticity, Crash Into You has much to offer readers who appreciate character driven stories with real emotional weight. Noyes gives equal attention to the bond between Beth and Andy and the slowly developing connection between Beth and Fia, allowing both relationships to feel fully realized. The result is a tender, thoughtful romance that never treats love as a substitute for loss. For readers looking for a romance that offers more than attraction and happily ever after, Crash Into You is a compelling story about loss, connection, and finding a way forward without leaving the past behind.
Strengths…
Psychologically nuanced portrayal of grief
Vivid characterization of Andy through Beth’s memory
Slow, believable development of Beth and Fia’s relationship
Strong, believable empathy
Engaging journey to love
Andy remains remarkably present throughout the story. Noyes uses memories of the sisters’ lives together to gradually reveal their relationship, rather than relying on the reader to accept that they were exceptionally close simply because they were twins. We see their history, their affection, their familiarity with one another, and the small details that make a lifelong relationship believable. Those memories also change the experience of the present-day story. Every return to Andy’s life makes her absence more tangible. This is an especially effective way to write about grief because memory rarely behaves in an orderly fashion. A person who is gone can be completely absent one moment and astonishingly present the next, brought back by something as insignificant as a familiar object or a remembered conversation.
Fia’s place in Beth’s life is what gives the novel its most interesting complication. She was the first responder at the accident that killed Andy, which means that her connection to Beth is inseparable from the worst experience of Beth’s life. That could easily have become contrived, but Noyes gives Fia an emotional history of her own. She has experienced the painful loss of her mother, someone she was deeply close to, and that experience gives her an understanding of grief without making her presume to know exactly what Beth is feeling. Fia doesn’t have answers for Beth. More importantly, she doesn’t seem to need Beth to get better on any particular timetable. Her steadiness becomes meaningful precisely because she understands that grief cannot be hurried.
The relationship develops gradually, and that patience matters. Beth and Fia have the opportunity to become people to one another before they become lovers. Their friendship allows attraction to emerge from familiarity rather than from the circumstances of the accident. At the same time, Noyes doesn’t make falling in love an uncomplicated form of healing for Beth. Fia is connected to a terrible memory, and becoming emotionally attached to her can bring Beth closer to feelings she has been trying to avoid. There is something especially poignant about that contradiction. The woman associated with the moment Beth’s life was shattered eventually becomes someone with whom she can imagine having a life.
What stays with readers the most is Crash Into You’s understanding that moving forward does not require Beth to move away from Andy. That distinction gives the novel considerably more emotional depth than a story in which a new relationship simply helps a grieving woman put her past behind her. Andy remains part of Beth’s history, her identity, and the person she is becoming. Fia doesn’t replace that relationship; she doesn’t need to. Beth’s challenge is to make room for a future without treating that future as a betrayal of the past. Noyes handles that process with patience, allowing love and grief to occupy the same emotional space. The result is a romance that understands something essential about loss: sometimes healing isn’t about becoming the person you were before. It’s about learning how to live as the person you have become.
Final remarks…
With its nuanced portrayal of grief, memorable characters, and a romance that unfolds with patience and emotional authenticity, Crash Into You has much to offer readers who appreciate character driven stories with real emotional weight. Noyes gives equal attention to the bond between Beth and Andy and the slowly developing connection between Beth and Fia, allowing both relationships to feel fully realized. The result is a tender, thoughtful romance that never treats love as a substitute for loss. For readers looking for a romance that offers more than attraction and happily ever after, Crash Into You is a compelling story about loss, connection, and finding a way forward without leaving the past behind.
Strengths…
Psychologically nuanced portrayal of grief
Vivid characterization of Andy through Beth’s memory
Slow, believable development of Beth and Fia’s relationship
Strong, believable empathy
Engaging journey to love
May 22, 2026
Wow.
I'm not sure I have the words to properly explain how I feel about this book. It's heavy, let's start with that. Assuming you've read reviews, you already know this, but I want to reiterate this statement. I'll definitely need some lighthearted reads after this one. I wanted to put off reading it because I knew the subject matter and let's be honest, I'm a huge baby. Noyes has made me cry in multiple of her books and I knew this one would be no different-but I'm so glad I read it.
Noyes is easily one of my favorite sapphic authors and an insta-buy for me, personally. She always makes me *feel* so much with her writing and Crash Into You is no exception. I think she nailed everything with this book.
We start each chapter with a memory from Beth and Andy, which sets up the feeling/vibe of said chapter in present time. I think that's so well done! It gives us insight into the relationship between the twins and their unyielding love for one another. It's really beautiful. We get an easy way to view snippets of their life together and learn all about Andy as a human, when in present time, one is missing. It doesn't feel "cheap" or "lazy" in any way. It fits.
I felt so much with this book and the love between Beth, Andy, and Fia; even the complicated emotions their families went through: the twins have a brother and a mother and father, who are also dealing with the aftermath of losing Andy.
The relationship between Fia and Beth is complicated for obvious reasons. Fia was there when the accident happened and first on scene. She was with Andy during her passing and was there to keep Beth together and coherent, ultimately saving her life. It's beautifully sad and complicated and messy and heart wrenching.
The romantic progression between Beth and Fia seems fluid and unhurried. Beth has to get her shit together, needing: therapy for the loss and guilt of her sisters passing, to get through the stages of grief, and re-opening their restaurant, Gemini. By the end of the story, we see Fia and Beth just starting their brand new relationship and moving forward together. Being a constant for one another. It's something positive to look forward to and that's amazing-given everything they've gone through together and separately.
I really hope you give CIY a chance, just be gentle with yourself, give breaks when needed. and read the trigger warnings page. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Thank you E.J., for giving us another fantastic novel.
I'm not sure I have the words to properly explain how I feel about this book. It's heavy, let's start with that. Assuming you've read reviews, you already know this, but I want to reiterate this statement. I'll definitely need some lighthearted reads after this one. I wanted to put off reading it because I knew the subject matter and let's be honest, I'm a huge baby. Noyes has made me cry in multiple of her books and I knew this one would be no different-but I'm so glad I read it.
Noyes is easily one of my favorite sapphic authors and an insta-buy for me, personally. She always makes me *feel* so much with her writing and Crash Into You is no exception. I think she nailed everything with this book.
We start each chapter with a memory from Beth and Andy, which sets up the feeling/vibe of said chapter in present time. I think that's so well done! It gives us insight into the relationship between the twins and their unyielding love for one another. It's really beautiful. We get an easy way to view snippets of their life together and learn all about Andy as a human, when in present time, one is missing. It doesn't feel "cheap" or "lazy" in any way. It fits.
I felt so much with this book and the love between Beth, Andy, and Fia; even the complicated emotions their families went through: the twins have a brother and a mother and father, who are also dealing with the aftermath of losing Andy.
The relationship between Fia and Beth is complicated for obvious reasons. Fia was there when the accident happened and first on scene. She was with Andy during her passing and was there to keep Beth together and coherent, ultimately saving her life. It's beautifully sad and complicated and messy and heart wrenching.
The romantic progression between Beth and Fia seems fluid and unhurried. Beth has to get her shit together, needing: therapy for the loss and guilt of her sisters passing, to get through the stages of grief, and re-opening their restaurant, Gemini. By the end of the story, we see Fia and Beth just starting their brand new relationship and moving forward together. Being a constant for one another. It's something positive to look forward to and that's amazing-given everything they've gone through together and separately.
I really hope you give CIY a chance, just be gentle with yourself, give breaks when needed. and read the trigger warnings page. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Thank you E.J., for giving us another fantastic novel.
July 2, 2026
Thought provoking book which I lived rather than read. Very moving & hard to read at times, but rang true and was superbly written. Not usually a fan of continual flash-backs but worked well here. If in a good place, a highly recommended read.
May 27, 2026
Firstly, I don’t know if I should say Thank You or—in the nicest possible way—‘F You’ to E.J. for basically breaking me apart with this book. I genuinely need a lie down. I’ve been gutted, wrung out, and stitched back together. I was so absorbed I found myself holding my breath, and I cried for about 50% of this story.
I’m a huge fan of E.J.’s back catalogue, but she’s taken this one to the next level. I knew it would be good, but I’m blown away by the emotional depth running through this book. Beth’s grief is visceral. The stages of grief that show up as the story unfolds—anger, self‑destruct, survivor guilt, the reluctant decision to seek help because she knows she has to stop the spiral, the slow shift into self‑growth, and eventually trust and openness are written so gorgeously.
Andy… OMG I felt like I was physically grieving for Andy the entire time. The way E.J. weaves past and present together to introduce her makes you utterly fall in love with her enough to tap into the pain that Beth is feeling.
Beth’s complicated relationship with her mother in the throws of grief is so well written. The tension, the distance, the unspoken hurt, the way grief reshapes what they can and can’t say to each other, it all adds another layer to the story, and it’s handled with such nuance.
Then there’s Fia. What can I even say? Everyone needs and deserves a friend or partner like Fia. Calm, thoughtful, reassuring, patient, kind—I could list superlatives forever. I was really willing Beth to find some sort of comfort in the darkness, and Fia truly helped with that.
I loved this book, even though it left me a bit raw. E.J.’s writing is, as always, perfectly balanced and timed, with emotional depth and character development that is just excellent. What can I say… I’m such a fan. That was just outstanding!
I’m a huge fan of E.J.’s back catalogue, but she’s taken this one to the next level. I knew it would be good, but I’m blown away by the emotional depth running through this book. Beth’s grief is visceral. The stages of grief that show up as the story unfolds—anger, self‑destruct, survivor guilt, the reluctant decision to seek help because she knows she has to stop the spiral, the slow shift into self‑growth, and eventually trust and openness are written so gorgeously.
Andy… OMG I felt like I was physically grieving for Andy the entire time. The way E.J. weaves past and present together to introduce her makes you utterly fall in love with her enough to tap into the pain that Beth is feeling.
Beth’s complicated relationship with her mother in the throws of grief is so well written. The tension, the distance, the unspoken hurt, the way grief reshapes what they can and can’t say to each other, it all adds another layer to the story, and it’s handled with such nuance.
Then there’s Fia. What can I even say? Everyone needs and deserves a friend or partner like Fia. Calm, thoughtful, reassuring, patient, kind—I could list superlatives forever. I was really willing Beth to find some sort of comfort in the darkness, and Fia truly helped with that.
I loved this book, even though it left me a bit raw. E.J.’s writing is, as always, perfectly balanced and timed, with emotional depth and character development that is just excellent. What can I say… I’m such a fan. That was just outstanding!
August 30, 2026
A big yawner. Boring and lacking in suspense. The flashbacks to Beth’s relationship with her decreased sister are far too numerous and lengthy. The love interest is a cardboard model of perfection, and it was hard to see what a hot firefighter like that would see in our train wreck of a heroine. There was a lot more telling than showing. Other reviewers gush about Noyes’ skill as a novelist, but I was under-impressed.
May 21, 2026
This is definitely not your average romance, it’s both heartbreaking and beautifully written, E J Noyes is such a talented writer and Jen Lyon once again was amazing when it came to the narration.
On the way home from their parents anniversary dinner when identical twin sisters Andy and Beth are in a tragic accident which Andy doesn’t survive. Beth is consumed by grief and has to learn to live without her constant, her other half, the person she loved most in the world.
Then she connects with the woman who helped her at the accident, who talked her through the worst moment of her life, a connection develops but can it last when this person reminds her of her tragic past.
E J Noyes will always be an autobuy author for me, this is some of her best work and it’s definitely a story which will stay with me.
On the way home from their parents anniversary dinner when identical twin sisters Andy and Beth are in a tragic accident which Andy doesn’t survive. Beth is consumed by grief and has to learn to live without her constant, her other half, the person she loved most in the world.
Then she connects with the woman who helped her at the accident, who talked her through the worst moment of her life, a connection develops but can it last when this person reminds her of her tragic past.
E J Noyes will always be an autobuy author for me, this is some of her best work and it’s definitely a story which will stay with me.
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May 16, 2026(rounded down from 4.25)
This was less a romance and more a story about grief. Beth was in the car with her twin sister, Andy, on the worst day of her life. An accident kills Andy almost immediately while a kind stranger named Fia helps Beth stay calm till help arrives. The rest of this story is moving and a slow working through of the ebb and flow of grief and particularly losing your other half, as only a set of identical twins who are also incredibly close can be. I enjoyed the flashbacks to establish the twins' relationship and the current day despair and emotional turmoil Beth is left with (although this woman needs therapy SO BADLY, MY GOD). A moving story about finding your way forward.
This was less a romance and more a story about grief. Beth was in the car with her twin sister, Andy, on the worst day of her life. An accident kills Andy almost immediately while a kind stranger named Fia helps Beth stay calm till help arrives. The rest of this story is moving and a slow working through of the ebb and flow of grief and particularly losing your other half, as only a set of identical twins who are also incredibly close can be. I enjoyed the flashbacks to establish the twins' relationship and the current day despair and emotional turmoil Beth is left with (although this woman needs therapy SO BADLY, MY GOD). A moving story about finding your way forward.
May 25, 2026
Really well written novel. It's not an actual romance novel but there's a romance on the side. Most of the story is about grief and losing your best friend/identical twin sister.
4.5⭐
4.5⭐
June 11, 2026
This book was quite different from what E.J Noyes usually writes. I had mixed feelings about this book while I was listening to it. By the end of it, I was more certain about how did I feel about this book. So when I read the summary and started this book, I was expected a regular intense story with a romantic line but this book was more about grief, loss, mental health, childhood trauma, anxiety, avoiding emotions and feelings, importance of taking therapy and then at last a little bit of romance so this book ended up becoming more about mental health than a regular E.J Noyes kind of a book. (If you know what I am talking about).
Nonetheless, being a mental health professional I do appreciate this book and how it portrayed stages of grief and importance of taking therapy. Also, dealing with a big loss with a lot of trauma involved. As usual, Noyes does a phenomenal job at writing the details and as usual Abby Craden just brings any book to life.
Thank you E.J Noyes for another book. I always look forward to reading your books.
Nonetheless, being a mental health professional I do appreciate this book and how it portrayed stages of grief and importance of taking therapy. Also, dealing with a big loss with a lot of trauma involved. As usual, Noyes does a phenomenal job at writing the details and as usual Abby Craden just brings any book to life.
Thank you E.J Noyes for another book. I always look forward to reading your books.
June 3, 2026
Wow
I can honestly say that this novel was not what I thought it was going to be and I am glad. it was so profoundly written that I felt like I was going through the same stages of grief as Elizabeth and I was crying along with her but also feeling hopeful. E.J. Noyes continues to amaze me.
I can honestly say that this novel was not what I thought it was going to be and I am glad. it was so profoundly written that I felt like I was going through the same stages of grief as Elizabeth and I was crying along with her but also feeling hopeful. E.J. Noyes continues to amaze me.
May 21, 2026
I found it quite hard to read at times. I guess when the subject matter is about the death of a close family member... It's to be expected. Ej noyes explores all the steps of grief and learning to live with survivors guilt in this book.
What I struggled with was to not find the book predictable at times. It's not like the subject matter was awfully original either. I understood where the book was going at all times so I found it hard to care.
I do wish there were significantly less flashbacks as it's something that continues throughout the entire book and towards the end I ended up skipping those parts as I found it didn't make a difference to the present story being told...
In the romance department I found that Fia was really convenient and almost too good to be true. Her mere existence in the story seemed to exist only to serve the MC rather than her being an individual.
Overall if you're a fan of E j Noyes this might be a skip rather than a read.
What I struggled with was to not find the book predictable at times. It's not like the subject matter was awfully original either. I understood where the book was going at all times so I found it hard to care.
I do wish there were significantly less flashbacks as it's something that continues throughout the entire book and towards the end I ended up skipping those parts as I found it didn't make a difference to the present story being told...
In the romance department I found that Fia was really convenient and almost too good to be true. Her mere existence in the story seemed to exist only to serve the MC rather than her being an individual.
Overall if you're a fan of E j Noyes this might be a skip rather than a read.
May 24, 2026
Came for romance, left with emotional damage
June 15, 2026
This book is intense! It deals with Beth's grief after losing her twin sister Andy in a car accident, with Beth in the car. But Fia,an angel of a woman saw the accident, went to Andy first, and knew she died. But was there for Beth after she gained consciousness.
We watch the raw emotions that Beth goes through.
This isn't an easy book to get through, but you find yourself picking it back up, to find out how Beth is doing and if Fia can help her. It's not a typical romance,but there is some.
A FAVORITE, because it makes you think! 5 stars!
We watch the raw emotions that Beth goes through.
This isn't an easy book to get through, but you find yourself picking it back up, to find out how Beth is doing and if Fia can help her. It's not a typical romance,but there is some.
A FAVORITE, because it makes you think! 5 stars!
August 25, 2026
Despite being based on identical twins this book was so unique. Extremely raw emotions and a grief process that was not rushed just so we could get to the love story. I thought the horror of the incident was well respected and every reaction from Beth more than reasonable. Noyes has always been one of my favourite authors from the beginning and this was no different. I only wanted it to be longer because there’s so much story left to be told for these two but this is a book that’s very hard to put down.
May 24, 2026
Of course this is a work of fiction but the grief and loss and anxiety are so painfully written. The loss of a twin is like struggling to breathe and E. J. Noyes is a champion at bring depth to the characters. I loved the patience and understanding of Fia, brought so well to the front by the voices of Abby Craden This tale stays and stays
May 31, 2026
Bring tissues
August 20, 2026
This was a deep book absolutely loved it. I have Learned somethings about grief that may help dealing with my own grief. I really felt this book.
Did Not Finish
June 3, 2026I don't feel like crashing rn.
June 23, 2026
4.5. This is not a book that should be read lightly. I had no idea how much I needed to read this until I got started. I had so much pent up angst that it freely flowed out of me as I read this (which was cathartic). I think I cried through at least 60-70% of this book.
I am still not sure what is wrong with Beth (besides her twin dying). Well before that she had a past issue with substance abuse as well. Not that it's required but she genuinely had basically no angst in her past. Not even for being a lesbian. In fact, it seems like Andy was the one with way more angst and had a fairly average tragic life for a straight woman. All of the woes of what women tell me about dating men are featured here. Even rape (which was unnecessary to add and especially so late into the story). So with all that, what drove Beth to turn to cocaine and other drugs and alcohol? Just life working as a chef was that bad she needed to self medicate?
Beth also seemed to never care about her relationships outside of Andy until Fia comes along. It's a little bizarre to be that detached from romance and friendships altogether (in particular with no trauma associated with it and not being aro/ace). Especially as someone who seems to come across women interested in her regularly. Is this angst she has because Andy has her own life she lives? I don't think Andy enabled Beth's bad behaviors but her existence sort of did anyway.
I think Fia is extremely underdeveloped as well. We never learn much about how long she even dated her cheating ex. Why she had that bad day at work once. If she ever thought about dating anyone else while waiting on Beth. We're not even given that many descriptors for her besides her hair color and that she's pretty buff and tall. Her hair is long enough for a pony tail. She appears to pass the time playing video games at work. She seems to like the outdoors but doesn't seem to hike or anything like that. That's about the extent we know about her.
Beth and Fia don't even exchange ILYs in the story, which I suppose is fine for this and would have been forced but... I don't know it feels like something was missing there. I'm still quite glad I read this and it captured my attention immediately. I only stopped reading to eat twice before I finished it in one day.
I genuinely hate a story moving from flashbacks to the present and back. It got a little old in this story later on (in particular having to read about Andy's straight sex life) but I think it ultimately works for this story. The flashbacks are not chronological. They are meant to be memories that Beth is having in the context of the chapter they are featured in. I've read reviews of others skimming or outright skipping them and I think that's doing the story a disservice. So if you're like me and hate flashbacks intruding on a story, I hear you but I think you should still give it a shot and read them.
I am still not sure what is wrong with Beth (besides her twin dying). Well before that she had a past issue with substance abuse as well. Not that it's required but she genuinely had basically no angst in her past. Not even for being a lesbian. In fact, it seems like Andy was the one with way more angst and had a fairly average tragic life for a straight woman. All of the woes of what women tell me about dating men are featured here. Even rape (which was unnecessary to add and especially so late into the story). So with all that, what drove Beth to turn to cocaine and other drugs and alcohol? Just life working as a chef was that bad she needed to self medicate?
Beth also seemed to never care about her relationships outside of Andy until Fia comes along. It's a little bizarre to be that detached from romance and friendships altogether (in particular with no trauma associated with it and not being aro/ace). Especially as someone who seems to come across women interested in her regularly. Is this angst she has because Andy has her own life she lives? I don't think Andy enabled Beth's bad behaviors but her existence sort of did anyway.
I think Fia is extremely underdeveloped as well. We never learn much about how long she even dated her cheating ex. Why she had that bad day at work once. If she ever thought about dating anyone else while waiting on Beth. We're not even given that many descriptors for her besides her hair color and that she's pretty buff and tall. Her hair is long enough for a pony tail. She appears to pass the time playing video games at work. She seems to like the outdoors but doesn't seem to hike or anything like that. That's about the extent we know about her.
Beth and Fia don't even exchange ILYs in the story, which I suppose is fine for this and would have been forced but... I don't know it feels like something was missing there. I'm still quite glad I read this and it captured my attention immediately. I only stopped reading to eat twice before I finished it in one day.
I genuinely hate a story moving from flashbacks to the present and back. It got a little old in this story later on (in particular having to read about Andy's straight sex life) but I think it ultimately works for this story. The flashbacks are not chronological. They are meant to be memories that Beth is having in the context of the chapter they are featured in. I've read reviews of others skimming or outright skipping them and I think that's doing the story a disservice. So if you're like me and hate flashbacks intruding on a story, I hear you but I think you should still give it a shot and read them.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is a very different book that I expected from this experienced author. I would categorize this as general (women’s) fiction with a romance. The story is hard and emotional to read at times. It deals with death, grief and the raw pain following the death of a loved one.
The story is told through Beth's (Elizabeth) POV and begins with a tragic car accident. Her identical twin sister is sitting beside her but already gone. They were driving home together after celebrating their parents' wedding anniversary. Beth has never been so alone in her entire life and it is almost too much to bear.
Each chapter comes with some passage of time. Sometimes days or weeks. Every chapter also begins with an interstitial story featuring Andy. They are not chronological but they show the deep relationship between the sisters. I enjoyed these once I got used to the format. It was a way to really get to know Andy, but it was sad too because I was learning about a wonderful character where I already knew her ending.
Fia, was the first person on the scene of the accident and coincidentally she is a lieutenant and fire fighter/paramedic. Beth reaches out to Fia at first to return a jacket that was used to cover and warm Beth. Fia is a safe space to open up about her feelings. I don’t want to get into the details because that is part of the journey of the book.
Noyes is able to walk that line where there are light moments even while going through stages of anger, grief and hopelessness. I never thought it over the top with emotions and appreciate that Beth couldn’t really recover entirely on her own. The friendship to beginning romance is lovely and it comes organically. I could see the two becoming friends even if it didn't become more. But I wanted more for both of them.
This is thoughtful and well written. Trigger warnings for accidental death, grief, SA, drug use and overuse of alcohol. E.J. Noyes has surprised me yet again with her storytelling. This is the kind of story that will stay with me and I imagine like many of the authors books I will revisit it again. Thank you to Bella Books and the author for a digital copy and I am leaving an honest review.
The story is told through Beth's (Elizabeth) POV and begins with a tragic car accident. Her identical twin sister is sitting beside her but already gone. They were driving home together after celebrating their parents' wedding anniversary. Beth has never been so alone in her entire life and it is almost too much to bear.
Each chapter comes with some passage of time. Sometimes days or weeks. Every chapter also begins with an interstitial story featuring Andy. They are not chronological but they show the deep relationship between the sisters. I enjoyed these once I got used to the format. It was a way to really get to know Andy, but it was sad too because I was learning about a wonderful character where I already knew her ending.
Fia, was the first person on the scene of the accident and coincidentally she is a lieutenant and fire fighter/paramedic. Beth reaches out to Fia at first to return a jacket that was used to cover and warm Beth. Fia is a safe space to open up about her feelings. I don’t want to get into the details because that is part of the journey of the book.
Noyes is able to walk that line where there are light moments even while going through stages of anger, grief and hopelessness. I never thought it over the top with emotions and appreciate that Beth couldn’t really recover entirely on her own. The friendship to beginning romance is lovely and it comes organically. I could see the two becoming friends even if it didn't become more. But I wanted more for both of them.
This is thoughtful and well written. Trigger warnings for accidental death, grief, SA, drug use and overuse of alcohol. E.J. Noyes has surprised me yet again with her storytelling. This is the kind of story that will stay with me and I imagine like many of the authors books I will revisit it again. Thank you to Bella Books and the author for a digital copy and I am leaving an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
First, let me say that this book is very different from the author’s other books. It’s not your typical romance, but a very emotional and challenging read dealing with grief, loss, and depression just to name a few.
The novel is itself a representation of grief. It opens on the scene of the accident, and the reader is privy to everything Beth is experiencing. It’s traumatic. As the story continues, the reader is taken along on Beth’s journey, and it’s heartbreaking and frustrating and overwhelming at times, especially at the beginning. But as Beth begins to accept and heal, the story becomes a bit lighter, more optimistic. Much like a healing journey. Noyes takes the reader through all these emotions in the span of 372 pages, and that is quite the feat!
Beth and her twin sister Andy’s bond is so special and Beth’s heartbreak is so tangible; don’t be surprised to experience a lot of feelings while reading. The “romance” in this story really is secondary to Beth’s journey through grief, but I think that’s what makes it all the more beautiful. The fact that Fia allows Beth time and space to heal is such a beautiful expression of love. Fia acts as an anchor in this story filled with such dark and turbulent emotions; she shows Beth what healthy communication and connection looks like, and that is so important for both Beth and the reader.
This book is easy to read but difficult to process. Especially when Beth is really deep in her sorrow. The confusion she feels, the overwhelming feelings, is all very palpable through the writing, and I think that is what makes this book so special. Definitely have your tissues ready; Andy and Beth and Fia will break your heart and heal it up again.
Thank you to Bella Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy of Crash Into You.
TW for suicidal thoughts, drug use, rape
The novel is itself a representation of grief. It opens on the scene of the accident, and the reader is privy to everything Beth is experiencing. It’s traumatic. As the story continues, the reader is taken along on Beth’s journey, and it’s heartbreaking and frustrating and overwhelming at times, especially at the beginning. But as Beth begins to accept and heal, the story becomes a bit lighter, more optimistic. Much like a healing journey. Noyes takes the reader through all these emotions in the span of 372 pages, and that is quite the feat!
Beth and her twin sister Andy’s bond is so special and Beth’s heartbreak is so tangible; don’t be surprised to experience a lot of feelings while reading. The “romance” in this story really is secondary to Beth’s journey through grief, but I think that’s what makes it all the more beautiful. The fact that Fia allows Beth time and space to heal is such a beautiful expression of love. Fia acts as an anchor in this story filled with such dark and turbulent emotions; she shows Beth what healthy communication and connection looks like, and that is so important for both Beth and the reader.
This book is easy to read but difficult to process. Especially when Beth is really deep in her sorrow. The confusion she feels, the overwhelming feelings, is all very palpable through the writing, and I think that is what makes this book so special. Definitely have your tissues ready; Andy and Beth and Fia will break your heart and heal it up again.
Thank you to Bella Books for the opportunity to read this advanced reader copy of Crash Into You.
TW for suicidal thoughts, drug use, rape
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