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The Sight of You
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Joel is afraid of the future.
Since he was a child he's been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what's going to happen - the good and the bad. And the only way to prevent them is to never let anyone close to him again.
Callie can't let go of the past.
Since her best friend died, Callie's been lost. She knows she needs to be more spontaneous and live a bigger life. She just doesn't know how to find a way back to the person who used to have those dreams.
Joel and Callie both need a reason to start living for today.
And though they're not looking for each other, from the moment they meet it feels like the start of something life-changing.
Until Joel has a vision of how it's going to end . . .
386 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 9, 2020
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About the author
Holly Miller
4 books238 followersHolly grew up in Bedfordshire, UK, and has been a bookworm for as long as she can remember. Her love of reading soon turned into a passion for writing, and from an early age she was filling notebooks and floppy disks (remember those?) with the stories she’d invented.
After studying creative writing at art school, Holly worked as a magazine editor, marketer and creative copywriter. Her love story The Sight Of You will be published in the UK and 23 other territories around the world in 2020, and has also been optioned for film by a Hollywood studio.
Holly lives in the Norfolk countryside with her husband and their rescue dog, a border collie. She is currently editing her second novel and has started work on a third.
After studying creative writing at art school, Holly worked as a magazine editor, marketer and creative copywriter. Her love story The Sight Of You will be published in the UK and 23 other territories around the world in 2020, and has also been optioned for film by a Hollywood studio.
Holly lives in the Norfolk countryside with her husband and their rescue dog, a border collie. She is currently editing her second novel and has started work on a third.
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July 24, 2021
*Major Spoiler Alert*
The Sight of You excels because of its ensemble of strong robust characters and the paranormal elements that drive the narrative.
Miller wrote a tightly plotted story where, Joel, our MC, serves as the pivot around whom the other characters oscillate. Notwithstanding the blatant foreshadowing at the onset of the book, I was happy to embark on the journey with Callie and Joel and, to a lesser degree, Finn; even though it was a foregone conclusion that either one of the two main characters would meet a tragic end.
And although it was indeed tragic, I'm grateful that Miller handled that aspect with sensitivity to her readers.
Overall, a remarkable and gut-wrenching story..
July 30, 2025
Um Homem de Sonho sem “de”
Joel não se move como as aranhas e daí não ser um Homem-Aranha. Também não é um Homem-Ferro porque o seu peso não o justifica…
Joel é sim… um Homem-Sonho!!!
Sonha com promoções, gravidezes, golpes de sorte, cortes de cabelo, compras no supermercado, lidas domésticas, almoços, jantares, desporto, etc, etc…
Até aqui, nada a assinalar! Com estes… pode ele bem!
Porém, também sonha com aquele amigo que irá espatifar o carro com a bebé no banco de trás, com a amiga que vai morrer de cancro mas ainda se encontra na mais pura ignorância, etc, etc…
Toda esta diversidade onírica, embora heterogénea, apresenta uma característica comum: qualquer um destes sonhos é uma premonição — Joel sonha, invariavelmente, com algo que que irá concretizar-se num futuro mais ou menos próximo!
De que forma é que este estranho dom lhe afeta a existência?!…
Ser-lhe-á permitido desfrutar da amizade e do amor sem agruras nem tremuras?! E se der de caras com o Amor da sua vida?! Com a sua Alma Gémea?! Irá avançar sem temores ou recuar com receio que alguma fatalidade que se avizinha se introduza no seu espaço onírico, projetando-o em flecha para o abismo?!…
Generalizando:
Até que ponto nos esquecemos de nós mesmos para nos entregarmos ao Amor sem esperar contrapartidas?! Será o amor a dois incondicional?! Ou não passa duma troca mercantil?! Um Dar sempre condicionado por algum sôfrego Receber?!…
Embora a premissa não desenvolva por aí, não resisti a deixar no ar estas interrogações …
Antes de me retirar, não posso deixar de referir o quanto as personagens deste livro me encantaram: Callie e Joel inspiram-nos — são ambos humanos, doces, respeitam a natureza e os animais., e… foi um imenso prazer conhecê-los — 5 estrelas para eles!!! 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
Joel não se move como as aranhas e daí não ser um Homem-Aranha. Também não é um Homem-Ferro porque o seu peso não o justifica…
Joel é sim… um Homem-Sonho!!!
Sonha com promoções, gravidezes, golpes de sorte, cortes de cabelo, compras no supermercado, lidas domésticas, almoços, jantares, desporto, etc, etc…
Até aqui, nada a assinalar! Com estes… pode ele bem!
Porém, também sonha com aquele amigo que irá espatifar o carro com a bebé no banco de trás, com a amiga que vai morrer de cancro mas ainda se encontra na mais pura ignorância, etc, etc…
Toda esta diversidade onírica, embora heterogénea, apresenta uma característica comum: qualquer um destes sonhos é uma premonição — Joel sonha, invariavelmente, com algo que que irá concretizar-se num futuro mais ou menos próximo!
De que forma é que este estranho dom lhe afeta a existência?!…
Ser-lhe-á permitido desfrutar da amizade e do amor sem agruras nem tremuras?! E se der de caras com o Amor da sua vida?! Com a sua Alma Gémea?! Irá avançar sem temores ou recuar com receio que alguma fatalidade que se avizinha se introduza no seu espaço onírico, projetando-o em flecha para o abismo?!…
Generalizando:
Até que ponto nos esquecemos de nós mesmos para nos entregarmos ao Amor sem esperar contrapartidas?! Será o amor a dois incondicional?! Ou não passa duma troca mercantil?! Um Dar sempre condicionado por algum sôfrego Receber?!…
Embora a premissa não desenvolva por aí, não resisti a deixar no ar estas interrogações …
Antes de me retirar, não posso deixar de referir o quanto as personagens deste livro me encantaram: Callie e Joel inspiram-nos — são ambos humanos, doces, respeitam a natureza e os animais., e… foi um imenso prazer conhecê-los — 5 estrelas para eles!!! 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
July 8, 2020
I was completely enthralled with this book. It is a love story but also so much more, it’s written in such a beautiful way that will capture your heart and make you laugh and cry!!
Joel meets Callie in the cafe she works in and they are instantly attracted to each other. Joel is scared to get involved with anyone as he has dreams about his loved ones that come true. Joel cannot fight his attraction with Callie and they start dating.
The romance between Callie and Joel is so touching and I was desperate for them to have a happy ending. But when Joel dreams about Callie it will change their relationship.
This book will stay in my thoughts for a long time.
I cannot recommend this enough. I am not usually into romance, but this captured my attention from the first page.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
Joel meets Callie in the cafe she works in and they are instantly attracted to each other. Joel is scared to get involved with anyone as he has dreams about his loved ones that come true. Joel cannot fight his attraction with Callie and they start dating.
The romance between Callie and Joel is so touching and I was desperate for them to have a happy ending. But when Joel dreams about Callie it will change their relationship.
This book will stay in my thoughts for a long time.
I cannot recommend this enough. I am not usually into romance, but this captured my attention from the first page.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
June 5, 2020
3 stars for a great, tug at your heartstrings debut!
A very emotional story that asks an interesting question. How would you live your life if you knew what would happen to your loved ones?
Joel and Callie are strangers who have a meet cute in a local coffee shop where Callie works. Joel is an empty human being who is blessed with the curse of being able to see the future of his loved ones. He has struggled his entire adult life with how to cope with this "gift". He has sworn off any real romantic connection because the other person only gets hurt loving someone who cannot give their full selves in return. Callie has her own share of heartbreak and is a person who lives a very safe life. She puts others before herself and doesn't do enough to break free and live out her own dreams. When Joel and Callie meet and fall in love, the reader is treated to a twist on the typical romance story and the ending is what really elevates this book the most.
I can definitely see why this book was marketed to fans of The Light We Lost and that was a smart play. While I enjoyed this book, it was predictable (particularly in the middle), but there are many strengths within its pages. The last part of the book worked most for me. I don't want to reveal too much so I will hide my thoughts in a spoiler.
Overall, if you're looking for a contemplative read and you're a romance fan, this would be a great pick for you. I really want to thank Putnam Books and Holly Miller for sending me an early copy to read and provide an honest review of.
Review Date: 06/05/2020
Publication Date: 06/09/2020
A very emotional story that asks an interesting question. How would you live your life if you knew what would happen to your loved ones?
Joel and Callie are strangers who have a meet cute in a local coffee shop where Callie works. Joel is an empty human being who is blessed with the curse of being able to see the future of his loved ones. He has struggled his entire adult life with how to cope with this "gift". He has sworn off any real romantic connection because the other person only gets hurt loving someone who cannot give their full selves in return. Callie has her own share of heartbreak and is a person who lives a very safe life. She puts others before herself and doesn't do enough to break free and live out her own dreams. When Joel and Callie meet and fall in love, the reader is treated to a twist on the typical romance story and the ending is what really elevates this book the most.
I can definitely see why this book was marketed to fans of The Light We Lost and that was a smart play. While I enjoyed this book, it was predictable (particularly in the middle), but there are many strengths within its pages. The last part of the book worked most for me. I don't want to reveal too much so I will hide my thoughts in a spoiler.
Overall, if you're looking for a contemplative read and you're a romance fan, this would be a great pick for you. I really want to thank Putnam Books and Holly Miller for sending me an early copy to read and provide an honest review of.
Review Date: 06/05/2020
Publication Date: 06/09/2020
April 26, 2020
I'm not sure were to start with this one. I absolutely adored it.
To start off with its not entirely my favourite genre of book - maybe with whats going on in the world I wanted to escape, and escape I did. I am not much for soppy and romance but I was somehow drawn to this book and lets say it did not disappoint.
This is truly a page turning debut - so much so I had to stop and check that this in fact was Holly Millers first book.
This is going to be a summer sell out - we are not talking sex or lust but a tale of love and sacrifice that will at some point have you crying. If you could see into the future what would you do with it?
Such a well written book this is a romance story with a difference and I bet will be turned into a movie.
Joel our main character is a dreamer, but he only dreams about people he knows and loves. Because Joel is special, he can see into the future with his dreams, he becomes a little bit of a recluse because of this. Knowing he cannot change his dreams in real life he doesn't want to risk love anymore. Joel doesn't want to see the future of someone he loves so he avoids people at all costs.
But when Callie enters his Realm things could be different. Joel slowly allows himself to fall in love against his better judgment and the story unravels.
I cant say to much because I would ruin it for you... but set across six years we hear narration from Joel and Callie. Poor Joel in agony because he knows whats going to happen in the future. Does he tell Callie and does Callie want to know what he sees in his dreams? How would you react? Would you want to know what Joel dreamt about you?
You'll have to read it to find out.
With such a depth to Joel and his love for Callie he lives his life with realism and sacrifices that Im not sure I could make.
The exchange at the train station and the last scene had me gasping so much that my dogs came over to check I was ok. The characters lift you up, and are perfect examples of how you can be happy in life, whatever it throws at you.
A gloriously beautiful novel that comes recommended, you'll sit and devour it. Holly Miller I am waiting for you next story. I hope it comes soon.
To start off with its not entirely my favourite genre of book - maybe with whats going on in the world I wanted to escape, and escape I did. I am not much for soppy and romance but I was somehow drawn to this book and lets say it did not disappoint.
This is truly a page turning debut - so much so I had to stop and check that this in fact was Holly Millers first book.
This is going to be a summer sell out - we are not talking sex or lust but a tale of love and sacrifice that will at some point have you crying. If you could see into the future what would you do with it?
Such a well written book this is a romance story with a difference and I bet will be turned into a movie.
Joel our main character is a dreamer, but he only dreams about people he knows and loves. Because Joel is special, he can see into the future with his dreams, he becomes a little bit of a recluse because of this. Knowing he cannot change his dreams in real life he doesn't want to risk love anymore. Joel doesn't want to see the future of someone he loves so he avoids people at all costs.
But when Callie enters his Realm things could be different. Joel slowly allows himself to fall in love against his better judgment and the story unravels.
I cant say to much because I would ruin it for you... but set across six years we hear narration from Joel and Callie. Poor Joel in agony because he knows whats going to happen in the future. Does he tell Callie and does Callie want to know what he sees in his dreams? How would you react? Would you want to know what Joel dreamt about you?
You'll have to read it to find out.
With such a depth to Joel and his love for Callie he lives his life with realism and sacrifices that Im not sure I could make.
The exchange at the train station and the last scene had me gasping so much that my dogs came over to check I was ok. The characters lift you up, and are perfect examples of how you can be happy in life, whatever it throws at you.
A gloriously beautiful novel that comes recommended, you'll sit and devour it. Holly Miller I am waiting for you next story. I hope it comes soon.
November 25, 2020
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O lectură incitantă, bazată pe o întrebare interesantă: ce se poate întâmpla atunci când cunoști viitorul? Cu bune și cu rele. Nu mi-am pus niciodată întrebarea asta, dar răspunsul este destul de complicat: poate fi un avantaj dar și o povară. Nu este deloc ușor.
“Te-am iubit deja în visul meu” este un roman care suscită interesul cititorului, dă o temă de gândire și te ține captiv între paginile sale. Alert, plin de emoții, aceast roman creează o întreagă dezbatere între ideea posibilității de a schimba viitorul sau dacă intervenția este sau nu benefică.
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O lectură incitantă, bazată pe o întrebare interesantă: ce se poate întâmpla atunci când cunoști viitorul? Cu bune și cu rele. Nu mi-am pus niciodată întrebarea asta, dar răspunsul este destul de complicat: poate fi un avantaj dar și o povară. Nu este deloc ușor.
“Te-am iubit deja în visul meu” este un roman care suscită interesul cititorului, dă o temă de gândire și te ține captiv între paginile sale. Alert, plin de emoții, aceast roman creează o întreagă dezbatere între ideea posibilității de a schimba viitorul sau dacă intervenția este sau nu benefică.
Recenzia mea completă o găsiți aici:
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June 5, 2020
Ending this one in a barrel of tears! Touches the heart like Me Before You and gives the feeling of desperation like One Day....a great read for me! Full review and author interview to come on Book Nation by Jen. https://booknationbyjen.com
December 7, 2020
Deși modul personajelor de a înfrunta un obstacol a fost foarte diferit de cel pe care l-aș fi ales eu și viziunile noastre despre iubire se potrivesc doar parțial, a fost o lectură plăcută. În mare parte, acest lucru se datorează subiectului care se detașează de majoritatea cărților de acest gen. Nu sunt deloc fană a elementelor paranormale aruncate aiurea, ca aici, însă în cazul de față acestea au mai degrabă rol de metaforă. Autoarea le folosește ca temelie pentru a așeza câteva întrebări pe ele. Cât poate dura dragostea în absența celuilalt? Ce ești dispus să sacrifici pentru iubire? Dacă nu învinge totul, mai este vorba despre dragoste? Recenzia aici: https://bit.ly/36Pr3aR.
,,Pentru că dragostea nu e numai despre alegeri ușoare, despre soluții simple - e mai degrabă despre muncă grea și telefoane dificile, despre sacrificiile pe care nu vrei să le faci, de fapt. Nimic important nu se obține vreodată ușor, așa cum spunea tata mereu.''
,,Pentru că dragostea nu e numai despre alegeri ușoare, despre soluții simple - e mai degrabă despre muncă grea și telefoane dificile, despre sacrificiile pe care nu vrei să le faci, de fapt. Nimic important nu se obține vreodată ușor, așa cum spunea tata mereu.''
February 1, 2022
i read this because i wanted to cry and this sounded like it could deliver - it didn't.
while it did have sad undertones and definitely was a rather touching story, there was just something missing to get the kick that i wanted.
nevertheless i enjoyed both Joel and Callie as characters and i did like their story.
i originally gave this 4 stars (yesterday) but i find it kinda hard to write a review as the details are already slipping from my mind so we're lowering this to 3 as it definitely didn't have that big of an impact on me that it would warrant a four star rating.
some closing SPOILER thoughts though:
i think Callie dying at the end was more a self fulfilling prophecy in a way than anything else. i think seeing Joel and him confirming that yes, today's the day i dreamed you would die, was the direct cause of her heart attack.
had he stayed away from that place on that day or had she not seen him or had he intercepted her a bit before and just asked her out for a coffee chat or something - i'm fairly certain she would have stayed alive.
so him "knowing" that she will die and making her aware of it directly contributed to her actually dying.
just my opinion though.
while it did have sad undertones and definitely was a rather touching story, there was just something missing to get the kick that i wanted.
nevertheless i enjoyed both Joel and Callie as characters and i did like their story.
i originally gave this 4 stars (yesterday) but i find it kinda hard to write a review as the details are already slipping from my mind so we're lowering this to 3 as it definitely didn't have that big of an impact on me that it would warrant a four star rating.
some closing SPOILER thoughts though:
i think Callie dying at the end was more a self fulfilling prophecy in a way than anything else. i think seeing Joel and him confirming that yes, today's the day i dreamed you would die, was the direct cause of her heart attack.
had he stayed away from that place on that day or had she not seen him or had he intercepted her a bit before and just asked her out for a coffee chat or something - i'm fairly certain she would have stayed alive.
so him "knowing" that she will die and making her aware of it directly contributed to her actually dying.
just my opinion though.
August 30, 2021
The Dreams-Man
Joel is not a Spider-Man because he doesn't crawl like a Spider. Since he’s not large nor particularly muscled he’s no Iron-Man either ...
In fact, Joel is … a Dreams-Man!!!
Sounds poetic and sensitive, doesn’t it?!… Cold, cold, cold!… You couldn’t be more wrong!…
He dreams about promotions, pregnancies, haircuts, grocery shopping, home routines, lunches, dinners, sports, etc, etc...
So far, so good! Those are the ones he can handle!…
However, he also dreams about that friend who will crash the car with his baby girl in the back seat, or …about that lady who will die of cancer but is still in the most pure ignorance of the fact, etc, etc...
All this oneiric diversity, although heterogeneous, has something in common: everyone of these dreams is a premonition — Joel invariably dreams of something that will happen in an eventually near future!
How does this strange gift affect his existence?!…
Will he be allowed to enjoy drama-free relationships?! And if he happens to meet the love of his life?! Will he rejoice with that wonderful gift of destiny or simply retreat, fearing that some fate that lies ahead will sneak into his dreams, sending him straight to the abyss?!…
Generalizing:
To what extent do we forget about ourselves to surrender to Love without expecting nothing in return?! Is love unconditional or… some sort of commercial trading?! A Giving always conditioned by some eager Taking?!…
Although the plot doesn’t explore that alley, I couldn't resist letting these questions hang in the air…
Before ending this review, I have to compliment the main characters of this book cos they are simply delightful: Callie and Joel inspire us — they are both human, sweet, respect nature and animals, and… it was an immense pleasure to meet them — 5 shiny stars mainly for them!!! 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
Joel is not a Spider-Man because he doesn't crawl like a Spider. Since he’s not large nor particularly muscled he’s no Iron-Man either ...
In fact, Joel is … a Dreams-Man!!!
Sounds poetic and sensitive, doesn’t it?!… Cold, cold, cold!… You couldn’t be more wrong!…
He dreams about promotions, pregnancies, haircuts, grocery shopping, home routines, lunches, dinners, sports, etc, etc...
So far, so good! Those are the ones he can handle!…
However, he also dreams about that friend who will crash the car with his baby girl in the back seat, or …about that lady who will die of cancer but is still in the most pure ignorance of the fact, etc, etc...
All this oneiric diversity, although heterogeneous, has something in common: everyone of these dreams is a premonition — Joel invariably dreams of something that will happen in an eventually near future!
How does this strange gift affect his existence?!…
Will he be allowed to enjoy drama-free relationships?! And if he happens to meet the love of his life?! Will he rejoice with that wonderful gift of destiny or simply retreat, fearing that some fate that lies ahead will sneak into his dreams, sending him straight to the abyss?!…
Generalizing:
To what extent do we forget about ourselves to surrender to Love without expecting nothing in return?! Is love unconditional or… some sort of commercial trading?! A Giving always conditioned by some eager Taking?!…
Although the plot doesn’t explore that alley, I couldn't resist letting these questions hang in the air…
Before ending this review, I have to compliment the main characters of this book cos they are simply delightful: Callie and Joel inspire us — they are both human, sweet, respect nature and animals, and… it was an immense pleasure to meet them — 5 shiny stars mainly for them!!! 💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💖
August 16, 2021
😜 How to Fix a Heartache 😜
How frustrated would you feel if you finally met the love of your life, but knew for certain that everything would soon fall apart, leaving you devastated and heart broken?! Would you stick to the one you love although she/he’s about to “kick your ass” to the bottom of the well?! Or would you start banging your head against every wall?! After all, if a dog bytes your ankle you immediately forget about a troubling headache, right?! So why shouldn’t you apply the same pattern to your heart?!…
Pity that useful experiment didn’t occur to the main character of this novel. I would definitely appreciate some development!😜
Anyway, this book made me think about an eventually efficient way of dealing with heartache! 😉😜
How frustrated would you feel if you finally met the love of your life, but knew for certain that everything would soon fall apart, leaving you devastated and heart broken?! Would you stick to the one you love although she/he’s about to “kick your ass” to the bottom of the well?! Or would you start banging your head against every wall?! After all, if a dog bytes your ankle you immediately forget about a troubling headache, right?! So why shouldn’t you apply the same pattern to your heart?!…
Pity that useful experiment didn’t occur to the main character of this novel. I would definitely appreciate some development!😜
Anyway, this book made me think about an eventually efficient way of dealing with heartache! 😉😜
June 24, 2021
Acabei de finalizar essa leitura com lágrimas nos olhos.
Pra mim foi impossível não me envolver com os protagonistas do começo ao fim dessa história.
Não queria parar de ler porque precisava saber o que iria acontecer com o Joel e com a Callie.
Pra mim foi impossível não me envolver com os protagonistas do começo ao fim dessa história.
Não queria parar de ler porque precisava saber o que iria acontecer com o Joel e com a Callie.
April 15, 2021
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The Sight of You by Holly Miller. (2020).
Would you choose love if you knew how it would end?
Joel is afraid of the future. Since he was a child he's been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what's going to happen - the good and the bad. The only way to prevent them is to not love someone. Callie can't let go of the past. Since her best friend died, she's been lost. She know she needs to be more spontaneous and live a bigger life. She's just struggling to go back to being that person. Joel and Callie both need a reason to start living for today. From the moment they meet it feels like the start of something life-changing. Until Joel has a vision of how it's going to end...
I absolutely loved this story which is the debut novel for the author, and what a fabulous debut it is. It is a contemporary romance love story, with a slight fantasy twist in relation to Joel's prophetic dreams about those he loves. Over the course of the story it was easy to become emotionally attached to Joel and Callie, they were both such likeable personalities. I can tell you that when I finished this book, I had tears pouring down my face which to me is a perfect example of excellent writing that it affected me so much. I found this book to be a unique and beautiful story, and it was extremely moving. I've literally been telling so many people about this book because I can't stop thinking about it.
Overall: an extremely well-written "not your average" love story that I'd highly recommend.
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The Sight of You by Holly Miller. (2020).
Would you choose love if you knew how it would end?
Joel is afraid of the future. Since he was a child he's been haunted by dreams about the people he loves. Visions of what's going to happen - the good and the bad. The only way to prevent them is to not love someone. Callie can't let go of the past. Since her best friend died, she's been lost. She know she needs to be more spontaneous and live a bigger life. She's just struggling to go back to being that person. Joel and Callie both need a reason to start living for today. From the moment they meet it feels like the start of something life-changing. Until Joel has a vision of how it's going to end...
I absolutely loved this story which is the debut novel for the author, and what a fabulous debut it is. It is a contemporary romance love story, with a slight fantasy twist in relation to Joel's prophetic dreams about those he loves. Over the course of the story it was easy to become emotionally attached to Joel and Callie, they were both such likeable personalities. I can tell you that when I finished this book, I had tears pouring down my face which to me is a perfect example of excellent writing that it affected me so much. I found this book to be a unique and beautiful story, and it was extremely moving. I've literally been telling so many people about this book because I can't stop thinking about it.
Overall: an extremely well-written "not your average" love story that I'd highly recommend.
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May 24, 2022The synopsis was calling my name!
Joel has been having prophetic dreams, what’s going to happen to people he loves, days, weeks, years down the line. Then he meets Callie, they fall in love and later he has a bad dream regarding her...
This emotional and heartbreaking story was my cup of tea.
I wanted to read about Joel and Callie but there were so many friends and relatives involved in details, filling the pages, and my interest was lost.
I thought that these characters wouldn’t suddenly disappear from the forthcoming storyline. Then I thought maybe skip a few paragraphs - but I rarely do, so I dnf it at 10%.
Joel has been having prophetic dreams, what’s going to happen to people he loves, days, weeks, years down the line. Then he meets Callie, they fall in love and later he has a bad dream regarding her...
This emotional and heartbreaking story was my cup of tea.
I wanted to read about Joel and Callie but there were so many friends and relatives involved in details, filling the pages, and my interest was lost.
I thought that these characters wouldn’t suddenly disappear from the forthcoming storyline. Then I thought maybe skip a few paragraphs - but I rarely do, so I dnf it at 10%.
January 26, 2020
This is one of those books that take a bit of time to get over them and this one is asking for a couple of days… even though this novel is so bittersweet in the end, I want to keep it alive in my head for a little bit longer. Ever since I read The Man Who Didn’t Call I’ve been searching for a novel to match it, a novel that could make me feel the same way and I had to wait until this one to finally find it, The Sight Of You is the answer to my quest. I felt my throat closing up and a single tear (that’s all I’ll admit to!) might have snaked its way out of the corner of my eye. My suffering was silent, much like how this novel presented its secret. Nothing was overdone or written to be sensational or super dramatic, there was in fact just a quiet kind of sadness that you can feel and read throughout the pages.
I love novels about impossible love stories, but is this one impossible? At times I thought so, other times I felt the exact opposite. There’s so much love though, even if people keep fighting it, if they don’t admit it, if they don’t want to fall in love. What are you going to do? The heart wants what it wants and love hurts, every single time. And then it really begins. Joel has dreams about the people he loves. It’s his best kept secret and has messed up his life since he was about 9 years old. So you can’t blame him for not wanting to fall for Callie. It’s not a big surprise how the story develops, the title is pretty much an omen, but that doesn’t matter because it’s just written with the right amount of dazzle.
My heart is so full for this novel, and I think I could talk about it for days. It’s very much a head versus heart kind of novel, and one that makes you think too. How would you react? There’s an important lesson here to live your life and I was happy to see both Joel and Callie do just that. A beautiful novel, very highly recommended! Don’t miss out on this heart-breaking tale!
I love novels about impossible love stories, but is this one impossible? At times I thought so, other times I felt the exact opposite. There’s so much love though, even if people keep fighting it, if they don’t admit it, if they don’t want to fall in love. What are you going to do? The heart wants what it wants and love hurts, every single time. And then it really begins. Joel has dreams about the people he loves. It’s his best kept secret and has messed up his life since he was about 9 years old. So you can’t blame him for not wanting to fall for Callie. It’s not a big surprise how the story develops, the title is pretty much an omen, but that doesn’t matter because it’s just written with the right amount of dazzle.
My heart is so full for this novel, and I think I could talk about it for days. It’s very much a head versus heart kind of novel, and one that makes you think too. How would you react? There’s an important lesson here to live your life and I was happy to see both Joel and Callie do just that. A beautiful novel, very highly recommended! Don’t miss out on this heart-breaking tale!
October 16, 2021
"Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" - Ένα βιβλίο που δύσκολα αποχαιρετάς....
Όταν έπιασα για πρώτη φορά στα χέρια μου αυτό το βιβλίο ήξερα ότι θα το αγαπήσω πολύ! Θες το όμορφο εξώφυλλο που μου τράβηξε την προσοχή, η πολλά υποσχόμενη υπόθεση στο οπισθόφυλλο...; Δεν ξέρω! Το σίγουρο είναι ότι δεν έπεσα έξω.
Ο Τζόελ είναι ένας άντρας που από μικρό παιδί τον στοιχειώνουν τα όνειρά του καθώς ονειρεύεται πράγματα που θα συμβούν στο μέλλον. Η Κάλι προσπαθεί να βρει τον εαυτό της από τότε που έχασε την καλύτερή της φίλη. Όταν ο Τζόελ γνώρισε την Κάλι, ένιωσαν και οι δύο πως όλα όσα βίωναν μέχρι τώρα δεν είχαν τόση σημασία όσο ο έρωτάς τους. Δύο άνθρωποι που ένωσαν τις καρδιές τους, αγαπήθηκαν και δέθηκαν πολύ, έρχονται αντιμέτωποι με ένα όνειρο του Τζόελ που προμηνύει το μέλλον της σχέσης τους...
"Θα ζούσες μια αγάπη αν ήξερες την πορεία που θα ακολουθούσε;" Δέθηκα πάρα πολύ με τους ήρωες αυτού του βιβλίου! Τους αγάπησα πολύ! Τον καθένα για ξεχωριστούς λόγους. Είναι ένα από εκείνα τα βιβλία που μου υπενθυμίζουν τι σημαίνει καλή ρομαντική λογοτεχνία! Το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" είναι ένα υπέροχο, ρομαντικό και πολύ συγκινητικό μυθιστόρημα που μιλάει για το πεπρωμένο, την ελπίδα και την αξία της ανιδιοτελούς αγάπης. Αποτελείται από μικρά κεφάλαια που κυλούν γρήγορα και διαβάζεται με μια ανάσα από την αρχή μέχρι το τέλος! Επίσης, να επισημάνω ότι πρόκειται για ένα πολύ cozy βιβλίο άρα και μια πολύ καλή επιλογή για τις κρύες νύχτες του φθινοπώρου! 🍂
Αν ψάχνετε για ένα όμορφο ρομαντικό μυθιστόρημα που θα σας συγκινήσει και θα σας βάλει σε σκέψεις τότε το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" είναι η ιδανική επιλογή! Μόνο φροντίστε να έχετε μαζί σας πολλά χαρτομάντιλα...
Το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" γράφτηκε από τη συγγραφέα Holly Miller , κυκλοφορεί από τις Εκδόσεις ΜΙΝΩΑΣ και σύντομα θα μεταφερθεί και στους κινηματογράφους!
Βαθμολογία: 5/5 ⭐
Όταν έπιασα για πρώτη φορά στα χέρια μου αυτό το βιβλίο ήξερα ότι θα το αγαπήσω πολύ! Θες το όμορφο εξώφυλλο που μου τράβηξε την προσοχή, η πολλά υποσχόμενη υπόθεση στο οπισθόφυλλο...; Δεν ξέρω! Το σίγουρο είναι ότι δεν έπεσα έξω.
Ο Τζόελ είναι ένας άντρας που από μικρό παιδί τον στοιχειώνουν τα όνειρά του καθώς ονειρεύεται πράγματα που θα συμβούν στο μέλλον. Η Κάλι προσπαθεί να βρει τον εαυτό της από τότε που έχασε την καλύτερή της φίλη. Όταν ο Τζόελ γνώρισε την Κάλι, ένιωσαν και οι δύο πως όλα όσα βίωναν μέχρι τώρα δεν είχαν τόση σημασία όσο ο έρωτάς τους. Δύο άνθρωποι που ένωσαν τις καρδιές τους, αγαπήθηκαν και δέθηκαν πολύ, έρχονται αντιμέτωποι με ένα όνειρο του Τζόελ που προμηνύει το μέλλον της σχέσης τους...
"Θα ζούσες μια αγάπη αν ήξερες την πορεία που θα ακολουθούσε;" Δέθηκα πάρα πολύ με τους ήρωες αυτού του βιβλίου! Τους αγάπησα πολύ! Τον καθένα για ξεχωριστούς λόγους. Είναι ένα από εκείνα τα βιβλία που μου υπενθυμίζουν τι σημαίνει καλή ρομαντική λογοτεχνία! Το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" είναι ένα υπέροχο, ρομαντικό και πολύ συγκινητικό μυθιστόρημα που μιλάει για το πεπρωμένο, την ελπίδα και την αξία της ανιδιοτελούς αγάπης. Αποτελείται από μικρά κεφάλαια που κυλούν γρήγορα και διαβάζεται με μια ανάσα από την αρχή μέχρι το τέλος! Επίσης, να επισημάνω ότι πρόκειται για ένα πολύ cozy βιβλίο άρα και μια πολύ καλή επιλογή για τις κρύες νύχτες του φθινοπώρου! 🍂
Αν ψάχνετε για ένα όμορφο ρομαντικό μυθιστόρημα που θα σας συγκινήσει και θα σας βάλει σε σκέψεις τότε το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" είναι η ιδανική επιλογή! Μόνο φροντίστε να έχετε μαζί σας πολλά χαρτομάντιλα...
Το "Δεν μπορώ να σου πω αντίο" γράφτηκε από τη συγγραφέα Holly Miller , κυκλοφορεί από τις Εκδόσεις ΜΙΝΩΑΣ και σύντομα θα μεταφερθεί και στους κινηματογράφους!
Βαθμολογία: 5/5 ⭐
May 24, 2020
Let me start off this review by saying that I am in the clear minority on this book. There are a lot of 5 star reviews, but ultimately, this one just wasn't for me.
The beginning started out strong and I was immediately interested in Joel's story and his dreams. But then, well, things just got predictable. I will be the first to admit that Me Before You moved me to tears, so I was really looking forward to this story. There was beautiful women and handsome men and a picture perfect love story where everyone just adores everyone's flaws; you know the type.
I was hoping that there would be more "beef" to the dream story line, other than the fact that Joel is tortured by them. There was just so much potential here and I just felt like there was so much unwritten that would have made this story so much more.
Thank you to Penguin Publishing for my advanced reading copy via Edelweiss
The beginning started out strong and I was immediately interested in Joel's story and his dreams. But then, well, things just got predictable. I will be the first to admit that Me Before You moved me to tears, so I was really looking forward to this story. There was beautiful women and handsome men and a picture perfect love story where everyone just adores everyone's flaws; you know the type.
I was hoping that there would be more "beef" to the dream story line, other than the fact that Joel is tortured by them. There was just so much potential here and I just felt like there was so much unwritten that would have made this story so much more.
Thank you to Penguin Publishing for my advanced reading copy via Edelweiss
January 15, 2024
Nu am mai plâns de mult la o carte. Aproape ca începusem sa îmi fac griji ca devin insensibila. În acest moment sunt sigura ca nu găsisem încă povestea potrivita.
Mi-a lăsat un gust dulce amărui, dar pot sa spun ca mi-a plăcut foarte mult.
Este o poveste ce se citește ușor, e scrisa simplu și captivează tocmai prin simplitatea ei.
Deși este o carte cu un subiect trist, mi-a făcut placere sa o citesc. Mi-a dat o stare pe care nu știu sa o explic în cuvinte.
Dacă aveți chef de o poveste de dragoste, nu neapărat cu un final roz și plin de curcubee, dar cu multa emoție și iubire profundă... asta e.
Nu știu cum as fi procedat dacă as fi fost în locul lui Joel sau al lui Callie, dar tind sa cred ca asa cum s-au întâmplat lucrurile... a fost cel mai bine.
O poveste frumoasa.
Ii dau 5 stele și o încadrez la raftul de favorite a acestui an.
E prima carte pana în acest moment, care mi-a stârnit astfel de sentimente...
Mi-a lăsat un gust dulce amărui, dar pot sa spun ca mi-a plăcut foarte mult.
Este o poveste ce se citește ușor, e scrisa simplu și captivează tocmai prin simplitatea ei.
Deși este o carte cu un subiect trist, mi-a făcut placere sa o citesc. Mi-a dat o stare pe care nu știu sa o explic în cuvinte.
Dacă aveți chef de o poveste de dragoste, nu neapărat cu un final roz și plin de curcubee, dar cu multa emoție și iubire profundă... asta e.
Nu știu cum as fi procedat dacă as fi fost în locul lui Joel sau al lui Callie, dar tind sa cred ca asa cum s-au întâmplat lucrurile... a fost cel mai bine.
O poveste frumoasa.
Ii dau 5 stele și o încadrez la raftul de favorite a acestui an.
E prima carte pana în acest moment, care mi-a stârnit astfel de sentimente...
June 2, 2020
Joel has taken time off from his job and is suffering from stress and insomnia.
He meets Callie a waitress at the local cafe and they begin a friendship.
A slow burning romantic novel with some good characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review
He meets Callie a waitress at the local cafe and they begin a friendship.
A slow burning romantic novel with some good characters.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review
August 5, 2022
❤️🥹💔
Am văzut de câteva ori această carte în online, dar nu de suficient ca interesul meu să crească mai mult și să vreau să o iau instant din bibliotecă să o citesc. Am primit-o anul trecut de la @booksstopia, dar se pare că a așteptat ceva săraca până să simt eu chemarea divină să vreau să o citesc.🤣
❤️🥹💔
Și a fost o surpriză taaare frumoaasă!🥰 Mi-a plăcut super mult conceptul și ideea, deși e genul de carte unde îți dai seama de final de pe la jumătatea cărții (oarecum la ca “O mie de săruturi”). Este o poveste tristă (ca să știți în ce vă băgați🤣), dar sunt multe învățături pe care le putem desprinde și aplica în viața noastră. Lectura merge ușor, este mult dialog, deși scrisul este mai micuț (sau cel puțin așa mi se părea mie și de aceea poate am și evitat cartea atâta timp😬).
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Ce nu mi-a plăcut în schimb a fost lungimea cărții. Mi se pare că putea fi mult mai scurtă și să transmită aceleași emoții și idei. Cam în toate “etapele” am simțit că au fost lungite inutil scenele și uneori m-am plictisit, dar mă știți pe mine și gradul meu de răbdare.🤣
❤️🥹💔
Recomand această carte și mi-ar plăcea dacă ar ajunge la mai multă lume, datorită poveștii.🥰 E o lectură puțin mai diferită, așa că nu ezitați să îi dați o șansă.🦄
Am văzut de câteva ori această carte în online, dar nu de suficient ca interesul meu să crească mai mult și să vreau să o iau instant din bibliotecă să o citesc. Am primit-o anul trecut de la @booksstopia, dar se pare că a așteptat ceva săraca până să simt eu chemarea divină să vreau să o citesc.🤣
❤️🥹💔
Și a fost o surpriză taaare frumoaasă!🥰 Mi-a plăcut super mult conceptul și ideea, deși e genul de carte unde îți dai seama de final de pe la jumătatea cărții (oarecum la ca “O mie de săruturi”). Este o poveste tristă (ca să știți în ce vă băgați🤣), dar sunt multe învățături pe care le putem desprinde și aplica în viața noastră. Lectura merge ușor, este mult dialog, deși scrisul este mai micuț (sau cel puțin așa mi se părea mie și de aceea poate am și evitat cartea atâta timp😬).
❤️🥹💔
Ce nu mi-a plăcut în schimb a fost lungimea cărții. Mi se pare că putea fi mult mai scurtă și să transmită aceleași emoții și idei. Cam în toate “etapele” am simțit că au fost lungite inutil scenele și uneori m-am plictisit, dar mă știți pe mine și gradul meu de răbdare.🤣
❤️🥹💔
Recomand această carte și mi-ar plăcea dacă ar ajunge la mai multă lume, datorită poveștii.🥰 E o lectură puțin mai diferită, așa că nu ezitați să îi dați o șansă.🦄
October 10, 2023
Three and a half stars.
Joel, used to be a vet till circumstances forced him to abandon it. Joel also has a secret. He dreams about people he loves seeing future events sometimes years before they happen. For this reason he mostly cuts himself off from people and especially from falling in love. But then he meets Callie. Despite his best efforts he falls for her fast and deeply. In Callie he experiences love. But then he has a dream that shatters his new found joy. His dream reveals Callie’s death. Is there any way to prevent this happening?
The story is told in alternating chapters from Callie and Joel’s points of view. It is lyrical and engaging. It got me in. But then about midway it started to bog down a little when nothing much seemed to be happened. It picks up again though and then had me turning pages faster. Can Joel and Caitlin be together when he knows that too soon it will end ? Or is love always worth the risk?
Both Callie and Joel are likable characters and it does raise thought provoking questions. Would you want to know when your death will occur if you could or not? Steve, Joel’s friend is also a lovely character as are a couple of the other secondary characters.
While I enjoyed it, I’m not convinced it was as compelling a read as some writers said on the blurb though. However it is an interesting concept and definitely worth reading.
Joel, used to be a vet till circumstances forced him to abandon it. Joel also has a secret. He dreams about people he loves seeing future events sometimes years before they happen. For this reason he mostly cuts himself off from people and especially from falling in love. But then he meets Callie. Despite his best efforts he falls for her fast and deeply. In Callie he experiences love. But then he has a dream that shatters his new found joy. His dream reveals Callie’s death. Is there any way to prevent this happening?
The story is told in alternating chapters from Callie and Joel’s points of view. It is lyrical and engaging. It got me in. But then about midway it started to bog down a little when nothing much seemed to be happened. It picks up again though and then had me turning pages faster. Can Joel and Caitlin be together when he knows that too soon it will end ? Or is love always worth the risk?
Both Callie and Joel are likable characters and it does raise thought provoking questions. Would you want to know when your death will occur if you could or not? Steve, Joel’s friend is also a lovely character as are a couple of the other secondary characters.
While I enjoyed it, I’m not convinced it was as compelling a read as some writers said on the blurb though. However it is an interesting concept and definitely worth reading.
August 8, 2021
Kaip gyventi, kai sapnuose regi mylimų žmonių ateitį? Kartais visiškai nereikšmingus įvykius, kartais džiaugsmingus, o kartais tokius, kuriems kelią visomis jėgomis norisi užkirsti. Ar laikytumėte tai dovana, ar prakeiksmu? H. Miller knyga būtent tokį siužetą ir pateikia. Pagrindinis veikėjas Džoelis regi pranašiškus sapnus ir dėl to stengiasi nemylėti. Ar bent - neįsimylėti. Iki tol, kol vieną dieną sutinka Kelę..
Natūralu, kad turbūt iškarto tampa aišku, kad laukia meilės istorija. Taip. Ji laukia. Ir ji tokia graži, tokia jautri ir tokia emocionali, kad nesinori knygos iš rankų paleisti. Bet kartu, nuo pirmųjų puslapių skaitymą lydėjo liūdesys, toks visiškai neapčiuopiamas ir nepaaiškinamas. “Kai regiu tave” kalba apie dviejų žmonių gyvenimą, kuris iki jų susitikimo buvo niūrus ir užsistovėjęs vietoje, kupinas baimės gyventi čia ir dabar.
✨“Pažindamas ją artimiau jaučiuosi taip, tarsi leisčiau laiką užsienio šalyje. Vietoje, apie kurią dažnai pagalvodavau, bet niekada neturėjau drąsos tyrinėti.”✨
Susitikimą lydėję visur aplink sproginėjantys fejerverkai netruko išblėsti, kai vieną dieną Džoelis susapnavo kaip viskas baigsis.. Ir jei iki šio momento man dar kirbėjo kokios abejonės dėl šios knygos, tada, kai pradėjo spręstis šių dviejų žmonių lemtis, aš šį romaną galutinai įsimylėjau. Kaip viskas tyra, gražu ir vietomis skaudus. Kokie svarbūs pasirinkimai ir ką reiškia įsitikinimas, kad priimi teisingus sprendimus. Ką jie atneša gero ir ką jie atima. Koks tarp jų balansas?
Visiškai, absoliučiai mano knyga. Nuo pradžios iki pabaigos. Kur sergi už pagrindinius veikėjus, liūdi kartu su jais ir kartu išgyveni jiems tenkančius iššūkius. Ir liūdi, džiaugies, vėl liūdi. Grožies jų santykių tyrumu, bet vietomis ir nori verkti. Man ji sukėlė visą puokštę įvairiausių emocijų ir manau, kad ilgai jos nepamiršiu. Norėčiau, kad kuo daugiau žmonių ją atrastų, ypač jei mėgstate ne saldžias ir cukruotas meilės istorijas, o tokias, kuriose viską neša jausmas. Vien kokią dalį užima baimė mylėti, baimė jausti, baimė susapnuoti blogiausia.. Visiškai rekomenduoju!!!
November 1, 2020
Trăiește astăzi. Fă ceea ce te face fericit. Mergi unde te îndeamnă inima. Speră. Crede. Treci peste. Iartă. Oferă șanse. Iubește.
Nu am mai citit de multă vreme un roman de dragoste atât de reușit. Sau de trist. Sau ambele. O poveste dulce-amaruie, uneori mai mult amăruie decât dulce; genul de roman care te poartă prin toate stările și la care speri până în ultimul moment că nu poate fi totul atât de nedrept…
Veți zâmbi și veți lăcrima, vă veți pune întrebări, vă veți simți recunoscători, vă veți dori să existe un Joel în viața voastră. Și o Callie. Veți fi spectatorii unei povești de dragoste care vă va frânge inima prin fragilitatea și forța ei.
Citește toată recenzia ⬇️
http://momenteinviata.ro/te-am-iubit-...
Nu am mai citit de multă vreme un roman de dragoste atât de reușit. Sau de trist. Sau ambele. O poveste dulce-amaruie, uneori mai mult amăruie decât dulce; genul de roman care te poartă prin toate stările și la care speri până în ultimul moment că nu poate fi totul atât de nedrept…
Veți zâmbi și veți lăcrima, vă veți pune întrebări, vă veți simți recunoscători, vă veți dori să existe un Joel în viața voastră. Și o Callie. Veți fi spectatorii unei povești de dragoste care vă va frânge inima prin fragilitatea și forța ei.
Citește toată recenzia ⬇️
http://momenteinviata.ro/te-am-iubit-...
December 23, 2023
Dacă nici asta nu-i iubire adevărată atunci nu știu ce să zic.
O carte foarte emoționantă despre un bărbat care are vise premonitorii despre oamenii pe care îî iubește și care visează sfârșitul iubitei sale.
Mi-au plăcut personajele și mi-a plăcut și traiectoria acestei povești de iubire.
O carte foarte emoționantă despre un bărbat care are vise premonitorii despre oamenii pe care îî iubește și care visează sfârșitul iubitei sale.
Mi-au plăcut personajele și mi-a plăcut și traiectoria acestei povești de iubire.
August 9, 2022
I am wrecked after finishing this one ... very well written. Heartbreaking and uplifting, if that is possible.
It was very emotional and for a debut novel, I was very impressed. Will definitely check out more by this author.
I switched between reading and audible ...
It was very emotional and for a debut novel, I was very impressed. Will definitely check out more by this author.
I switched between reading and audible ...
November 9, 2020
Joel is a loner. Since childhood, he has had dreams that always come true. His dreams are only about those he loves so he keeps his circle small. He avoids romance and has few friends. Some dreams reveal happy news to come, some foresee bad things that can be avoided with some creative warnings. Others show future illnesses and tragedies.
When Joel meets Callie, there is an immediate attraction he tries to resist as Joel fears that if he falls in love, he may dream of something tragic about Callie. Which is exactly what happens. So if you know something bad is going to happen to the person you love, can you stay together and make the best of things even if you are on borrowed time? Joel is heartbroken as he knows her fate. Callie doesn’t want to know what is to come. Would you?
The Sight of You is a moving story of love and sacrifice. It’s a beautiful, well-written book where tears are unavoidable. If you don’t mind getting all weepy at the end of a book, I recommend you go on this journey of two people who have finally found true love but know that it is going to end.
Rated 4.25 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
When Joel meets Callie, there is an immediate attraction he tries to resist as Joel fears that if he falls in love, he may dream of something tragic about Callie. Which is exactly what happens. So if you know something bad is going to happen to the person you love, can you stay together and make the best of things even if you are on borrowed time? Joel is heartbroken as he knows her fate. Callie doesn’t want to know what is to come. Would you?
The Sight of You is a moving story of love and sacrifice. It’s a beautiful, well-written book where tears are unavoidable. If you don’t mind getting all weepy at the end of a book, I recommend you go on this journey of two people who have finally found true love but know that it is going to end.
Rated 4.25 stars.
Review posted on MicheleReader.com.
June 18, 2020
A compelling “what if” question lies at the crux of Holly Miller’s poignant and life-affirming debut which explores the concept of whether it is possible to love someone wholeheartedly given the knowledge of how and when it will end. Despite the quirky scenario the novel is surprisingly thought-provoking and a bittersweet look at selfless love and the importance of living in the moment.
Thirty-five-year-old former vet, Joel Morgan, is difficult to get close to and keeping his guard when he meets a woman is his default position. Since he was seven, sensitive and sincere Joel has had very specific prophetic dreams - good, bad and mundane, with the subjects always the people he loves. Barely able to function and trying everything in a pursuit of a dreamless sleep Joel doesn’t want to fall in love with nature loving barista. Callie Cooper, whose life has been on hold since the death of her best-friend and moves in upstairs. Both emotionally vulnerable but quickly caught up in an all-consuming love affair, the ultimate test comes when Joel dreams of Callie’s death. Whilst Joel knows the date he is unable to foresee what causes Callie’s death and she doesn’t want to know given how it will overshadow her remaining time and the implications it will have for their relationship. But Joel is encumbered by the knowledge of his dream and fervently wants to prevent Callie’s fate, causing him to seriously ask himself if there is a future they can share together..
Narrated in the first person with chapters which alternate between Joel and Callie the story conveys both characters empathy, resilience and compassion in the face of extraordinarily testing circumstances. Despite not being a fan of love stories this one had rather more depth to it than usual and the characters actually felt like they had a meaningful connection and convincing rapport.
Whilst I enjoyed the beginning of the book and the slow dance of flirting and early weeks of a relationship my interest did wane as Joel and Callie settled into their relationship. Part of this was because both characters felt a little too good to be true and aside from Joel’s dream issues, they both felt to flawless to be credible. The entire middle of the novel dragged for me sadly and although Joel’s prophetic dream is made clear in the premise and readers know what is in store. the slightly rambling events were heavily drawn out. Thankfully the ending injects a necessary bit of pace and is played out perfectly in an pleasantly understated manner that unexpectedly warmed my heart.
Thirty-five-year-old former vet, Joel Morgan, is difficult to get close to and keeping his guard when he meets a woman is his default position. Since he was seven, sensitive and sincere Joel has had very specific prophetic dreams - good, bad and mundane, with the subjects always the people he loves. Barely able to function and trying everything in a pursuit of a dreamless sleep Joel doesn’t want to fall in love with nature loving barista. Callie Cooper, whose life has been on hold since the death of her best-friend and moves in upstairs. Both emotionally vulnerable but quickly caught up in an all-consuming love affair, the ultimate test comes when Joel dreams of Callie’s death. Whilst Joel knows the date he is unable to foresee what causes Callie’s death and she doesn’t want to know given how it will overshadow her remaining time and the implications it will have for their relationship. But Joel is encumbered by the knowledge of his dream and fervently wants to prevent Callie’s fate, causing him to seriously ask himself if there is a future they can share together..
Narrated in the first person with chapters which alternate between Joel and Callie the story conveys both characters empathy, resilience and compassion in the face of extraordinarily testing circumstances. Despite not being a fan of love stories this one had rather more depth to it than usual and the characters actually felt like they had a meaningful connection and convincing rapport.
Whilst I enjoyed the beginning of the book and the slow dance of flirting and early weeks of a relationship my interest did wane as Joel and Callie settled into their relationship. Part of this was because both characters felt a little too good to be true and aside from Joel’s dream issues, they both felt to flawless to be credible. The entire middle of the novel dragged for me sadly and although Joel’s prophetic dream is made clear in the premise and readers know what is in store. the slightly rambling events were heavily drawn out. Thankfully the ending injects a necessary bit of pace and is played out perfectly in an pleasantly understated manner that unexpectedly warmed my heart.
June 9, 2020
4.5/ 5 stars
The Sight of You is listed as book one in The Sight of You series (listed as two books). However there is no cliffhanger. And the story ends with a complete ending.
The story takes place in the UK. The book is sort of Contemporary Fiction, mixed with Women's Fiction, mixed with Romance.
The book has two narrators: Joel (35) and Callie (34). Both are 1st person POVs.
The book is divided into parts. The book starts with a very interesting prologue. It is some type of letter and it is from some point in the future.
The book then continues with the most bizarre first chapter. I did not read the book blurb. So I was very confused. But I was extremely interested in what I was reading.
We then find out what Joel's secret is. I personally did not want to know in advance what it was (but it is listed in the book blurb). But it has to do with dreams.
I was completely fascinated by everything in this book to do with dreams. If this had been the sole focus of the book throughout its entirety I would have adored this book. It does play a very important part of the book. However there was definitely a part in the middle that was slower and less focused on it.
This book is emotional, meaningful and significant. There were parts that were absolutely heartbreaking. And there were parts that made me cry.
The last part of the book brought up so many emotions. It made me feel so much.
If you want a book that will only make you feel happy then this book is not for you. But if you want something that will make you think and feel then this is your book. The premise of this book was incredible.
I am absolutely curious to know what book two could be about since this book seemed like it was finished. Will it be about the same people from this book? A next generation? Side characters? I contacted the author and she said that book two was something totally different, not the same characters. So it will be interesting to see how the book is connected to The Sight of You.
Thanks to edelweiss and G.P. Putnam's Sons for allowing me to read this book.
The Sight of You is listed as book one in The Sight of You series (listed as two books). However there is no cliffhanger. And the story ends with a complete ending.
The story takes place in the UK. The book is sort of Contemporary Fiction, mixed with Women's Fiction, mixed with Romance.
The book has two narrators: Joel (35) and Callie (34). Both are 1st person POVs.
The book is divided into parts. The book starts with a very interesting prologue. It is some type of letter and it is from some point in the future.
The book then continues with the most bizarre first chapter. I did not read the book blurb. So I was very confused. But I was extremely interested in what I was reading.
We then find out what Joel's secret is. I personally did not want to know in advance what it was (but it is listed in the book blurb). But it has to do with dreams.
I was completely fascinated by everything in this book to do with dreams. If this had been the sole focus of the book throughout its entirety I would have adored this book. It does play a very important part of the book. However there was definitely a part in the middle that was slower and less focused on it.
This book is emotional, meaningful and significant. There were parts that were absolutely heartbreaking. And there were parts that made me cry.
The last part of the book brought up so many emotions. It made me feel so much.
If you want a book that will only make you feel happy then this book is not for you. But if you want something that will make you think and feel then this is your book. The premise of this book was incredible.
I am absolutely curious to know what book two could be about since this book seemed like it was finished. Will it be about the same people from this book? A next generation? Side characters? I contacted the author and she said that book two was something totally different, not the same characters. So it will be interesting to see how the book is connected to The Sight of You.
Thanks to edelweiss and G.P. Putnam's Sons for allowing me to read this book.
November 17, 2020
Callie is working at a coffee shop, honoring the dream of her best friend Grace who died in a tragic traffic accident. She enjoys her job but her education and passion has always been for the environment and animal habitats. She is intrigued by Joel who begins to frequent the coffee, always alone.
Joel has chosen to live a life of solitude, afraid to let anyone get too close. He has the unusual ability to see the future of those he loves in his dreams, from little disasters to major life events. Falling in love and sustaining a relationship is a risk he is unwilling to take. But the more Callie and Joel interact, the greater the attraction between them. They are good for one another, encouraging each other to follow their dreams. As Joel begins to let down his guard, their love continues to grow stronger. But when Joel has a prophetic dream about Callie, he knows he must let her go, giving her the opportunity to live a full and complete life filled with adventure and passion. But can he? Can Callie walk away from the man she believes is her soulmate?
Emotional, touching, thoughtful the story pulled at my heartstrings in so many ways. A great debut perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes " Me Before You".
Joel has chosen to live a life of solitude, afraid to let anyone get too close. He has the unusual ability to see the future of those he loves in his dreams, from little disasters to major life events. Falling in love and sustaining a relationship is a risk he is unwilling to take. But the more Callie and Joel interact, the greater the attraction between them. They are good for one another, encouraging each other to follow their dreams. As Joel begins to let down his guard, their love continues to grow stronger. But when Joel has a prophetic dream about Callie, he knows he must let her go, giving her the opportunity to live a full and complete life filled with adventure and passion. But can he? Can Callie walk away from the man she believes is her soulmate?
Emotional, touching, thoughtful the story pulled at my heartstrings in so many ways. A great debut perfect for fans of JoJo Moyes " Me Before You".
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September 21, 2022
Para mi sólo son 3* porque me ha parecido un poco lento, esperaba algo más, incluso en el tema del romance.
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