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The Seasons of Us #3
When We Came Full Circle
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 18, 2026
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February 21, 2026
I really enjoyed this book more than the previous two. It’s tighter and actually has tension right from the start. Brandon and Ashley now have twins, but Brandon’s Aunt Linda, who tormented them when they were kids, is back. Not only that, she has a child whom she abandons with Ashley and Brandon.
My biggest complaint is that part one dragged a bit, mostly because they are still obsessed with past memories. It’s not nearly as bad as the last book, but the first half could have been shorter. Aside from that, this book exceeded my expectations.
There’s tension because they now have a third child to care for, and Ashley and Brandon are fighting about how controlling he is and how she’s tired of him making decisions for her. We also find out that Erin is getting a divorce. She cheated on Keith with Sam, and then Keith cheated on her with Sam’s wife. I think this story might have been more interesting through Erin’s POV.
That’s why I think most of the past-focused scenes, unless they were relevant, could have been left out. I didn’t mind the parts about Erin’s past because they mattered to the plot, and the author blended those well. But other flashbacks felt unnecessary, especially when they repeated things from the last book.
Part two was incredible in my opinion. The pacing improved, there was less focus on the past, and part two is also when most of the action happened.
There’s also a birth scene when Ashley is pregnant again with twins, girls this time, and nearly loses them. Readers who have experienced something similar should be aware of that. Surprisingly, Linda is the one who helps her.
I liked learning more about Erin’s past secrets, and I liked that someone finally told Ashley she isn’t the only one who’s insecure. Jake was a bit harsh, but it was probably something she needed to hear years ago. I don’t like that people guilt tripped her for having an eating disorder, though. Jake and Brandon both kind of do. Erin does as well, but that part adds to the story because they get in a fight over it.
I also liked that the story wasn’t neatly wrapped up. The author says this is the end of Ashley and Brandon’s story, but might write another book about them in their 40s. I don’t know if the author reads reviews, but I think she should leave it here. The ending shows them happy, even though everything isn’t perfect, and that feels right. Their story already feels stretched out, especially since some of the tension in this book should have been in the previous one. We don’t need more books of them obsessing over the past. This book tied things up. Leave it here. If there really is a need for more, fine, but please stop focusing so much on the past. That’s the biggest weakness in the series.
My biggest complaint is that part one dragged a bit, mostly because they are still obsessed with past memories. It’s not nearly as bad as the last book, but the first half could have been shorter. Aside from that, this book exceeded my expectations.
There’s tension because they now have a third child to care for, and Ashley and Brandon are fighting about how controlling he is and how she’s tired of him making decisions for her. We also find out that Erin is getting a divorce. She cheated on Keith with Sam, and then Keith cheated on her with Sam’s wife. I think this story might have been more interesting through Erin’s POV.
That’s why I think most of the past-focused scenes, unless they were relevant, could have been left out. I didn’t mind the parts about Erin’s past because they mattered to the plot, and the author blended those well. But other flashbacks felt unnecessary, especially when they repeated things from the last book.
Part two was incredible in my opinion. The pacing improved, there was less focus on the past, and part two is also when most of the action happened.
There’s also a birth scene when Ashley is pregnant again with twins, girls this time, and nearly loses them. Readers who have experienced something similar should be aware of that. Surprisingly, Linda is the one who helps her.
I liked learning more about Erin’s past secrets, and I liked that someone finally told Ashley she isn’t the only one who’s insecure. Jake was a bit harsh, but it was probably something she needed to hear years ago. I don’t like that people guilt tripped her for having an eating disorder, though. Jake and Brandon both kind of do. Erin does as well, but that part adds to the story because they get in a fight over it.
I also liked that the story wasn’t neatly wrapped up. The author says this is the end of Ashley and Brandon’s story, but might write another book about them in their 40s. I don’t know if the author reads reviews, but I think she should leave it here. The ending shows them happy, even though everything isn’t perfect, and that feels right. Their story already feels stretched out, especially since some of the tension in this book should have been in the previous one. We don’t need more books of them obsessing over the past. This book tied things up. Leave it here. If there really is a need for more, fine, but please stop focusing so much on the past. That’s the biggest weakness in the series.
April 6, 2026
I loved the concept of following a close group of friends from childhood into adulthood. I went into When We Come Full Circle not fully knowing what to expect, and the first part of the book spent quite a bit of time revisiting the characters’ pasts and their relationships with one another. While it felt slow at times, I do think this was necessary, especially since I hadn’t read the previous novels.
As someone who moved every few years growing up, I found the idea of a group of kids staying connected, drifting apart, and eventually finding their way back to each other incredibly comforting, since that wasn’t my own experience. Initially, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the heavy amount of dialogue, but as the story progressed, I grew to appreciate how essential it was in developing the relationships across the series.
I also appreciated the way the novel thoughtfully addressed difficult topics like disordered eating and trauma. The second half of the book really picked up for me, and by the end, I was invested enough that I plan to go back and read the previous novels.
As someone who moved every few years growing up, I found the idea of a group of kids staying connected, drifting apart, and eventually finding their way back to each other incredibly comforting, since that wasn’t my own experience. Initially, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the heavy amount of dialogue, but as the story progressed, I grew to appreciate how essential it was in developing the relationships across the series.
I also appreciated the way the novel thoughtfully addressed difficult topics like disordered eating and trauma. The second half of the book really picked up for me, and by the end, I was invested enough that I plan to go back and read the previous novels.
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