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Return to Sender
College professor and website designer Drew Hampton has had only one great love in his life. A loner as a teen, he found solace in art, his self-styled mullet, and the television show ALF. Then a new boy moved in next door, and he discovered love.
Mechanic Wes Harrison was thrown into adult responsibility at a young age. He’s managed to build a good life through hard work and determination; however, he hasn’t been in a relationship since high school.
Drew and Wes were deeply in love thirty years ago, but then they were torn apart. Unlucky at relationships after their separation, both men treasured memories of their one true love.
Fate intervenes and gives them a second chance. Will they rekindle their once great love and find happiness, or has too much time gone by?
Mechanic Wes Harrison was thrown into adult responsibility at a young age. He’s managed to build a good life through hard work and determination; however, he hasn’t been in a relationship since high school.
Drew and Wes were deeply in love thirty years ago, but then they were torn apart. Unlucky at relationships after their separation, both men treasured memories of their one true love.
Fate intervenes and gives them a second chance. Will they rekindle their once great love and find happiness, or has too much time gone by?
68 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 17, 2018
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Roberta Blablanski
4 books64 followersRoberta Blablanski hails from The Big Easy: New Orleans, Louisiana. She draws inspiration from her colorful hometown and her former life as a college radio DJ. When she isn’t writing, she spends her days searching for the world’s best Bloody Mary and avoiding people she went to high school with. Her normal habitat is curled up in bed with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Roberta developed a love of books at an early age, spending her summers at the library. Years later, after watching the American version of the television show Queer as Folk, she began searching for books featuring queer characters finding love. Most recently, she began writing queer love stories of her own, drawing from her own personal experiences and creating characters and story lines as vibrant as her ever-changing hair color.
Roberta developed a love of books at an early age, spending her summers at the library. Years later, after watching the American version of the television show Queer as Folk, she began searching for books featuring queer characters finding love. Most recently, she began writing queer love stories of her own, drawing from her own personal experiences and creating characters and story lines as vibrant as her ever-changing hair color.
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December 28, 2018
At only around 68 pages, I genuinely enjoyed this short novella, which was equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting.
The first half of the story was where the boys met as next-door neighbors at 13, became inseparable best friends, and eventually fell head-over-heels in love at age 15.
This part of the story was 100% Young Adult, although it, thankfully, didn't read as overly-immature. These were both young men with difficult lives, not spoiled brats whinging on and on about inane, made-up non-problems.
I adored how these two lonely, neglected boys clung to each other, quickly becoming one another's entire world, only to be ripped apart in the blink of an eye.
But this being before the time when every kid had a cell phone and multiple social media accounts, the boys weren't able to reconnect, in large part due to someone actively blocking any such attempts.
When those awful actions were divulged, Christ, I was SO DAMN MAD I could've spit, preferably on said asshole.
For the last half of the book, where the reader was caught up on what had happened over the years, I also enjoyed those chapters, which didn't feel exactly info-dumpy, but did feel slightly more rushed that I would've preferred.
My favorite part of this second chance story were Wes' "Return to Sender" letters and journal that he kept to record his major life events. All for Drew. Ever hopeful, still caring deeply for his best friend and first love, seemingly oblivious to the fact that nearly thirty years had passed.
Yes, those parts were a bit swoony and I completely adored them.
My only real niggle was the cover of the book, which would seem to depict the MC's at an age where they didn't even know on another. The guys on the cover are mid-twenties, but the separation lasted between ages 15 and 45, so that didn't make tons of sense to me.
The story was low steam and had only moderate angst, which I kind of appreciated. This allowed the true feelings to shine through, so I'd rate this novella at around 4.25 stars and highly recommend it to fans of both YA and contemporary M/M.
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December 20, 2018
This is a very sweet story with a nice concept at heart. It's also a first book by the author and I think Roberta Blablanski is a promising writing voice. She manages to tug on the heartstrings along the way with these MCs. However, all that aside, the novella needed some closer editing, especially for tense. I also found the young voices of Wes and Drew to be good but the older ones hadn't quite matured with them over the years. Just a few little things here and there stopped it from being all it could be. I'm looking forward to see the author's further development as a writer.
November 19, 2018
Return To Sender, by Roberta Blablanski started pulling at my heartstrings immediately.
It's a beautiful second chance romance, as two middle aged men reunite after thirty years apart. The tone is immediately set as something soothing and heartfelt.
As a short story, it's remarkably thorough, managing to tell a great story quickly, without all the gaps that sometimes happen in short stories.
I definitely recommend Return to Sender!
It's a beautiful second chance romance, as two middle aged men reunite after thirty years apart. The tone is immediately set as something soothing and heartfelt.
As a short story, it's remarkably thorough, managing to tell a great story quickly, without all the gaps that sometimes happen in short stories.
I definitely recommend Return to Sender!
November 6, 2023
Everything about this was terrible except the characterizations chosen for the MCs, but that's way too little to make me give this more than 1 star. This review will probably be a bit harsh but I love the main tropes the author chose for this book and the combination of those tropes (childhood-friends-to-lovers plus second chance romance) is rare so I had high expectations for this one.
The writing style was completely wrong for this book. There was a strange formal tone to the writing that didn't match the characterizations of either Drew or Wes because both boys grew up poor in the 80s in the US. As proof, here are two examples:
Here the boys are 43 years old:
We remained in that comforting embrace for several moments. Do I have to let him go? It is irrational to think he'd disappear for decades again if I release him.
"If we stay out here much longer, the mosquitoes will eat us up."
"Let them carry us away. I don't want to let you go just yet."
And here's a conversation the boys have when they're 15 years old:
"I've missed you!" He squeezed my shoulder and gave me a lopsided smile.
My heart swelled with joy at his declaration and I let out a laugh. "We saw each other earlier on the bus. You can't possibly miss me that much!"
"Oh, but I do!" His amused expression turned serious. "I want you to know that I love you." His hands on my shoulders tightened as he spoke with fervor.
In addition, the author often didn't use contractions for Drew's POV scenes or his dialogue, which also didn't fit with his characterization. Also, Drew was overly emotional; crying at the drop of a hat, gasping and acting like a swooning heroine anytime anybody displayed intense emotions around him. And he giggled. From the age of 13 to 43.
But the biggest out-of-character moment belonged to Drew's younger sister, Jessica when she randomly declares that she "made a royal mess of things". I've never heard any non-Brit use that phrase and even amongst Brits, I think it's a stuffy, posh expression that most people don't use. And yes, I checked if the author was British because that might explain this odd writing style choice but nope, she's from the US.
The writing style would have fit better if this had been a historical romance and the MCs had been upper class individuals but it didn't fit with the premise the author chose.
I also hated that the author didn't know how to make the MCs speech and behavior match their ages. Drew and Wes meet in 1986 at the age of 13 when Wes moves into Drew's apartment building. They quickly become friends and I was enjoying the 80s flavor that the author had incorporated into their scenes. What I didn't enjoy (to put it mildly) was how the author wrote Drew and Wes as acting/talking much younger than 13, yet the author constantly emphasized how attracted they were to each other. Then . It completely creeped me out because the author kept making them come across as younger than they were. I was literally picturing 10 year olds making out and that's just....no. I don't think I have to explain further.
The author's inability to properly match the MCs' behavior and dialogue to their ages was a constant issue. Wes writes Drew letters throughout his life and the writing style in the letters is very juvenile, making Wes sound much younger than the 15 he was at the time. But even worse - Wes uses that exact same juvenile tone when he's writing letters at age 30. Writing a story that spans many years of time and shows the MCs growing up is very difficult and it was painfully obvious that this author's writing abilities aren't at the level they need to be to pull off such a complex story.
Lastly, the second chance aspect was ridiculous.
To the author's credit, I liked the use of the dual timelines and the idea of the boys being separated for many years and the limitations of 80s technology keeping them apart was a cool idea. But it wasn't well thought out and in general, the author's amateur writing style ruined any possible enjoyment I could have gotten out of the premise.
The writing style was completely wrong for this book. There was a strange formal tone to the writing that didn't match the characterizations of either Drew or Wes because both boys grew up poor in the 80s in the US. As proof, here are two examples:
Here the boys are 43 years old:
We remained in that comforting embrace for several moments. Do I have to let him go? It is irrational to think he'd disappear for decades again if I release him.
"If we stay out here much longer, the mosquitoes will eat us up."
"Let them carry us away. I don't want to let you go just yet."
And here's a conversation the boys have when they're 15 years old:
"I've missed you!" He squeezed my shoulder and gave me a lopsided smile.
My heart swelled with joy at his declaration and I let out a laugh. "We saw each other earlier on the bus. You can't possibly miss me that much!"
"Oh, but I do!" His amused expression turned serious. "I want you to know that I love you." His hands on my shoulders tightened as he spoke with fervor.
In addition, the author often didn't use contractions for Drew's POV scenes or his dialogue, which also didn't fit with his characterization. Also, Drew was overly emotional; crying at the drop of a hat, gasping and acting like a swooning heroine anytime anybody displayed intense emotions around him. And he giggled. From the age of 13 to 43.
But the biggest out-of-character moment belonged to Drew's younger sister, Jessica when she randomly declares that she "made a royal mess of things". I've never heard any non-Brit use that phrase and even amongst Brits, I think it's a stuffy, posh expression that most people don't use. And yes, I checked if the author was British because that might explain this odd writing style choice but nope, she's from the US.
The writing style would have fit better if this had been a historical romance and the MCs had been upper class individuals but it didn't fit with the premise the author chose.
I also hated that the author didn't know how to make the MCs speech and behavior match their ages. Drew and Wes meet in 1986 at the age of 13 when Wes moves into Drew's apartment building. They quickly become friends and I was enjoying the 80s flavor that the author had incorporated into their scenes. What I didn't enjoy (to put it mildly) was how the author wrote Drew and Wes as acting/talking much younger than 13, yet the author constantly emphasized how attracted they were to each other. Then . It completely creeped me out because the author kept making them come across as younger than they were. I was literally picturing 10 year olds making out and that's just....no. I don't think I have to explain further.
The author's inability to properly match the MCs' behavior and dialogue to their ages was a constant issue. Wes writes Drew letters throughout his life and the writing style in the letters is very juvenile, making Wes sound much younger than the 15 he was at the time. But even worse - Wes uses that exact same juvenile tone when he's writing letters at age 30. Writing a story that spans many years of time and shows the MCs growing up is very difficult and it was painfully obvious that this author's writing abilities aren't at the level they need to be to pull off such a complex story.
Lastly, the second chance aspect was ridiculous.
To the author's credit, I liked the use of the dual timelines and the idea of the boys being separated for many years and the limitations of 80s technology keeping them apart was a cool idea. But it wasn't well thought out and in general, the author's amateur writing style ruined any possible enjoyment I could have gotten out of the premise.
December 4, 2018
Short and sweet is the perfect way to describe this novella!
Stories about second chances [at love] are my ideal jam, and Miss Blablanski delivered it so well! ♥
Drew and Wes's love story began three decades ago, when they were young and very much in love. The two boys met the summer of '86 and discovered their feelings for each other at the tender age of seventeen. The plans they'd made for the future shattered like white china when Wes unexpectedly had to leave town.
I loved the scenes we get from back in the day, watching the boys become friends and eventually more, most of which [scenes] were tender and heartwarming.
Wes's devastating disappearance left Drew heartbroken, and Wes experienced the same heartache when all of his letters to his friend came back, unanswered.
When the two meet again, after thirty years apart, it was everything I could have hoped for.
I highly recommend Return to Sender, especially if you have a soft spot for second chances love stories with a happy ending.
Stories about second chances [at love] are my ideal jam, and Miss Blablanski delivered it so well! ♥
Drew and Wes's love story began three decades ago, when they were young and very much in love. The two boys met the summer of '86 and discovered their feelings for each other at the tender age of seventeen. The plans they'd made for the future shattered like white china when Wes unexpectedly had to leave town.
I loved the scenes we get from back in the day, watching the boys become friends and eventually more, most of which [scenes] were tender and heartwarming.
Wes's devastating disappearance left Drew heartbroken, and Wes experienced the same heartache when all of his letters to his friend came back, unanswered.
When the two meet again, after thirty years apart, it was everything I could have hoped for.
I highly recommend Return to Sender, especially if you have a soft spot for second chances love stories with a happy ending.
January 31, 2019
“We fumbled through what we thought were good kisses, never brave enough to introduce our tongues to the mix.” <3
Oh, sorry, don't mind that sound, it's just my icy black heart cracking from this beautifully warm and heart-rending story. Roberta Blablanski has crafted two unique and lovely MCs in Drew and Wes, and this darling second-chance romance is everything I wanted. I cannot wait to read more from this author!
Oh, sorry, don't mind that sound, it's just my icy black heart cracking from this beautifully warm and heart-rending story. Roberta Blablanski has crafted two unique and lovely MCs in Drew and Wes, and this darling second-chance romance is everything I wanted. I cannot wait to read more from this author!
February 21, 2019
I did this as a read-along with a friend and I am so glad that I did. I love M/M romances that follow the life of the characters for decades, don't provide easy resolutions, and pull you into the lives and relationships of the characters. It was too easy to fall in love with Wes and Drew and pray that I would not be let down in the end. Roberta Blablanski had me captivated from the very first chapter to the last words on the page. I absolutely adored this and would recommend it to everyone!
November 29, 2018
New to me author. This is a contemporary mm story. Covering a large period of time, this book show true love will find its way, even over years. I’ll read this author again.
February 25, 2019
I am literally still happy sobbing as I type this. I am so glad I read this book!
This story is so beautiful and kind from the very beginning. I'm not a fan of M/M stories, which I know is really unfair because I'm an LGBTQIA+ author, but I find that most M/M stories are not written by people in the community and aren't a good representation of gay culture as a whole, but that was DEFINITELY not the case with Return to Sender.
From the very beginning, this story had me hooked. The romance and family and just LOVE in this book had me crying happy and sad and just emotional tears almost the whole time I was reading it.
I read this story in literally a single day. It's a novella, so it wasn't that hard, but that is a feat for me. I usually have to keep putting books down to do other things, but this book in particular just really spoke to me and was always on my mind.
I loved that all the smut scenes were fade to black because that was so on brand for Drew and Wes! They deserved all their privacy and their secret stolen moments after everything they'd been through.
The writing was amazing and expressive and full of emotion and I didn't ever once think "this is a first-person POV novel" because I was never pulled out of the narrative long enough to ever question anything about the mechanics of the book. I cannot praise Return to Sender enough. It was TRULY an amazing read.
Roberta, this story was literally brilliant. I cannot think of a story more deserving of a 5-star review from me. I loved it so much and I cannot wait to see what you write next.
This story is so beautiful and kind from the very beginning. I'm not a fan of M/M stories, which I know is really unfair because I'm an LGBTQIA+ author, but I find that most M/M stories are not written by people in the community and aren't a good representation of gay culture as a whole, but that was DEFINITELY not the case with Return to Sender.
From the very beginning, this story had me hooked. The romance and family and just LOVE in this book had me crying happy and sad and just emotional tears almost the whole time I was reading it.
I read this story in literally a single day. It's a novella, so it wasn't that hard, but that is a feat for me. I usually have to keep putting books down to do other things, but this book in particular just really spoke to me and was always on my mind.
I loved that all the smut scenes were fade to black because that was so on brand for Drew and Wes! They deserved all their privacy and their secret stolen moments after everything they'd been through.
The writing was amazing and expressive and full of emotion and I didn't ever once think "this is a first-person POV novel" because I was never pulled out of the narrative long enough to ever question anything about the mechanics of the book. I cannot praise Return to Sender enough. It was TRULY an amazing read.
Roberta, this story was literally brilliant. I cannot think of a story more deserving of a 5-star review from me. I loved it so much and I cannot wait to see what you write next.
January 12, 2022
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This has been on my list since it came out. I have been waiting for a time when I really needed something special to pick me up before I started it. All of the reviews have been praising it so much and the author is an awesome person, so I had no fears going into this book.
The story is simple and sweet. There is a bit of time jumping at the beginning and then it becomes more of a natural flow. It helped keep me from getting too distraught over the characters and it built some suspense at the same time. I have never really seen that happen before. I am impressed that in such a short book, I came to love the two men and become so invested in their lives.
I have one real complaint about the book. There are such huge gaps in time, that when any action happens it feels like it happened too quickly. The men meet back up and are instantly life partners again. While it was sweet and satisfying to some degree, it was also annoying. I wanted a bit more about their reconnecting. They had both drastically changed since they were thirteen. There had to be some growing pains and awkward. This all boils down to: short stories and novellas just generally fall flat for me, because I want so much more. So this complaint might honestly be against the format and not against this book in particular.
Wes was my favorite of the two. His story was more compelling and he felt the most emotionally real to me. He had so much more going on and I am a sucker for a tragic back story. So here I am, pining away over a middle aged mechanic that only exists in a too short book. Sigh, why did you have to do this to me Blablanksi? I was perfectly fine before Wes. I can see exactly why Drew would be into him. He just is this really great guy.
Blablanksi, please write a longer book. I would gladly let you toy with my emotions again.
This has been on my list since it came out. I have been waiting for a time when I really needed something special to pick me up before I started it. All of the reviews have been praising it so much and the author is an awesome person, so I had no fears going into this book.
The story is simple and sweet. There is a bit of time jumping at the beginning and then it becomes more of a natural flow. It helped keep me from getting too distraught over the characters and it built some suspense at the same time. I have never really seen that happen before. I am impressed that in such a short book, I came to love the two men and become so invested in their lives.
I have one real complaint about the book. There are such huge gaps in time, that when any action happens it feels like it happened too quickly. The men meet back up and are instantly life partners again. While it was sweet and satisfying to some degree, it was also annoying. I wanted a bit more about their reconnecting. They had both drastically changed since they were thirteen. There had to be some growing pains and awkward. This all boils down to: short stories and novellas just generally fall flat for me, because I want so much more. So this complaint might honestly be against the format and not against this book in particular.
Wes was my favorite of the two. His story was more compelling and he felt the most emotionally real to me. He had so much more going on and I am a sucker for a tragic back story. So here I am, pining away over a middle aged mechanic that only exists in a too short book. Sigh, why did you have to do this to me Blablanksi? I was perfectly fine before Wes. I can see exactly why Drew would be into him. He just is this really great guy.
Blablanksi, please write a longer book. I would gladly let you toy with my emotions again.
May 24, 2019
I read RETURN TO SENDER, a romance novella by Roberta Blablanski, in one sitting. The adorably sweet story of Wes and Drew spans decades, from the 1980’s when they were young teenagers (hello mullets and ALF), to present day, as middle-aged men. I ran the gamut of feelings during this romance, from “aww they’re so sweet,” to “oh no,” to “OMG,” to “aww” again at the end. I loved that both of these boys started off with little besides their friendship. They relied on each other for emotional support and entertainment, and their love grew from an innocent place that Ms. Blablanski captured with heart and grace. Even though their path to their happily ever after was not a straight line, Wes and Drew found their way back to each other, with a little help from the luck of the universe, and believe me—I was there rooting for them the entire story.
RETURN TO SENDER was a sweet, heartwarming read that I’m glad I stumbled upon. I look forward to reading more by Roberta Blablanski!
RETURN TO SENDER was a sweet, heartwarming read that I’m glad I stumbled upon. I look forward to reading more by Roberta Blablanski!
July 20, 2019
A sweet little story of lost love found again.
January 6, 2019
A sweet, sad-along-the-way but ultimately heartwarming second chance romance! I thoroughly enjoyed this debut and can't wait for whatever the author has coming next!
This story is basically told in two sections (with little glimpses into what came in between)--one dealing with Wes and Drew meeting and falling for each other as young teens, and one revolving around their eventual reunion and HEA. I have to say, without going into too much detail, I LOVE the way the entire cast of characters worked together, first driving the MCs apart but then bringing them back together.
If anything, I wished this was longer! Not really to say that it felt too rushed or anything, but I loved the characters so much that I wished I'd had a few more little scenes with them. I do think it worked as a novella... but if I could be greedy. ;)
All in all, a great read, well worth my time and purchase! :)
This story is basically told in two sections (with little glimpses into what came in between)--one dealing with Wes and Drew meeting and falling for each other as young teens, and one revolving around their eventual reunion and HEA. I have to say, without going into too much detail, I LOVE the way the entire cast of characters worked together, first driving the MCs apart but then bringing them back together.
If anything, I wished this was longer! Not really to say that it felt too rushed or anything, but I loved the characters so much that I wished I'd had a few more little scenes with them. I do think it worked as a novella... but if I could be greedy. ;)
All in all, a great read, well worth my time and purchase! :)
January 5, 2019
Sweet and beautiful story about second chance in love.
It is HEA, but when I think of all those lost years I want to cry and punch something.
Flashbacks to the 80's made me laugh. I've been there and I loved ALF! And mullets... God, don't remind me :)
All in all, great story!
I can't wait for the next thing from Roberta.
It is HEA, but when I think of all those lost years I want to cry and punch something.
Flashbacks to the 80's made me laugh. I've been there and I loved ALF! And mullets... God, don't remind me :)
All in all, great story!
I can't wait for the next thing from Roberta.
May 9, 2019
To be completely honest, I usually shy away from reading novella length books. They usually leave me wanting...more story, more connection. Just more everything, really. HOWEVER, somehow there is more story packed in this book than I have found in many full length novels. I am actually really impressed -- not only by how the author was able to do this, but also by how well it was done.
Unlike a lot of books where it can take me quite a while to get into the story, it only took a few pages to be completely ensnared by this one. It starts when the 2 MCs, Wes and Drew, are children. It then spans 30 years...from their friendship and love as kids and continues on into their lives as adults.
It's a story about loss and separation -- yet also about reconciliation and acceptance. It's about grief and loneliness -- yet also about happiness and joy. It's about friendship and love -- yet also about attraction and desire. Needless to say, it has all the feels.
I am SO completely smitten with this story. It definitely packed a punch that went straight to my heart. AND it's definitely one I will read again (and again and again!).
Read this story. You won't regret it.
Unlike a lot of books where it can take me quite a while to get into the story, it only took a few pages to be completely ensnared by this one. It starts when the 2 MCs, Wes and Drew, are children. It then spans 30 years...from their friendship and love as kids and continues on into their lives as adults.
It's a story about loss and separation -- yet also about reconciliation and acceptance. It's about grief and loneliness -- yet also about happiness and joy. It's about friendship and love -- yet also about attraction and desire. Needless to say, it has all the feels.
I am SO completely smitten with this story. It definitely packed a punch that went straight to my heart. AND it's definitely one I will read again (and again and again!).
Read this story. You won't regret it.
April 13, 2019
Return to Sender is the sweetest novel I’ve read in a long time (mainly because I tend to read things on the grittier side but 2019 is my year of branching out). It’s a novella that takes all the best tropes and uses them in the most pleasing ways. It’s cute and feel good and best of all the angst doesn’t come from the harsh melodrama one might expect of the genre. Which made me both super happy and gave me feelings.
Also despite being a novella, Return to Sender has an impressive scope that isn’t limited by its page numbers. It checks in with its protagonists at all their key moments allowing the reader to feel like they really know the characters and the impact the protagonists have on each other even when they’re apart. Fans of mm romance will definitely eat this one up!
Also despite being a novella, Return to Sender has an impressive scope that isn’t limited by its page numbers. It checks in with its protagonists at all their key moments allowing the reader to feel like they really know the characters and the impact the protagonists have on each other even when they’re apart. Fans of mm romance will definitely eat this one up!
December 21, 2018
I absolutely LOVED this!! Drew and Wes were adorable, and I absolutely adored the flashbacks. Since I basically only read adult M/M, it was refreshing to read about teenagers again. I hated Wes' mom SO MUCH. Actually I hated Drew's mom as well. The only thing I missed in this novella was smut. I'm so used to reading M/M books so heavy on sex that reading one with none I guess it's kinda... weird. But still good anyway!!! Sex is not really all that necessary.
I found that this was extremely well written! Congrats, Roberta. I'm looking forward to reading more stories of yours!
I found that this was extremely well written! Congrats, Roberta. I'm looking forward to reading more stories of yours!
December 20, 2018
What an amazing debut from Blablanski! An engaging story with real, fleshed out characters that leap right off the page and sling their arm around your shoulders while you read. Solid pacing and a pleasing style - I can't wait to see what comes next.
December 21, 2018
This is such a beautiful story. Wes and Drew are adorable, their love captured with tender intensity. They are well-realised characters who feel as real as their love for one another I delighted in every word of this story and was rooting for them all the way. Gorgeous.
April 29, 2019
Drew and Wes met before high school and realize they are more than best friends. Wes' mother drags him away, again, and his letters to Drew are returned. A sweet, quick story. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
November 13, 2018
Utterly sweet story, poignant but ultimately happy; compact in length but packed with heart! I found it easy to love these two from the beginning. Well done, Roberta!
December 19, 2018
I loved this sweet story about the possibility of second chances. I’m all about Wes and Drew! I cheered them on the entire book.
April 30, 2020
Simply amazing
This story is a must! It has everything you could want! I have never read something so moving, touching, and simply beautiful.
This story is a must! It has everything you could want! I have never read something so moving, touching, and simply beautiful.
June 24, 2019
Touching story
This is a touching story of two boys, who liked each other, and in a story that takes place with flashbacks, details how their love was fresh and innocent in the beginning and how life found them together again, despite letters being ‘returned to sender.’
This is a touching story of two boys, who liked each other, and in a story that takes place with flashbacks, details how their love was fresh and innocent in the beginning and how life found them together again, despite letters being ‘returned to sender.’
March 8, 2019
4.5 Stars and a strong recommendation both to pick this title up and to keep an eye on Blablanski in the future.
For the curious, a full review/talk post is up on my blog.
For the curious, a full review/talk post is up on my blog.
March 7, 2019
A sweet and heartfelt novella. The MCs are wonderful and I was rooting so hard for their second chance at a happy ending. Would absolutely read more from this author.
December 31, 2020
Loved it!
October 31, 2020
Loved, Loved, Loved it! Well done, Roberta!
August 15, 2019
This is a nice book with a cute plot, but it could have been so much more. The characters and the premise were good but I felt like the story was rushed. I wanted more depth at every point. Especially in the second half, every chapter could have been expanded to create a deeper relationship between the reader and the story, and to let the reader into the scene before moving it forward. The pacing was reminiscent of a magazine romance rather than a book. I would love to read a reworked version of this that gave the characters their due and allowed the relationship to develop more fully.
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