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How Our Hearts Break
Memories and broken promises
They said that some people never get to meet their soulmates.
I met mine when I was five.
Noah Kincaid was my best friend, my person, a shoulder to cry on—until he wasn’t.
Until he shattered my heart into a million tiny pieces with just a few words.
But now he’s back, saying all the right words, doing all the right things, but it was too late.
He was too late for our happily ever after, because life had other plans.
Tragedies were never part of my plan—they weren’t on my bucket list. I always thought they happened to some other people, but never to me.
Until they did.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: HOW OUR HEARTS BREAK is a standalone, dark contemporary romance, with themes that might be too heavy for some readers. It contains explicit language and sexual content only suitable only for 18+. Please bear in mind that there's no guaranteed HEA.
They said that some people never get to meet their soulmates.
I met mine when I was five.
Noah Kincaid was my best friend, my person, a shoulder to cry on—until he wasn’t.
Until he shattered my heart into a million tiny pieces with just a few words.
But now he’s back, saying all the right words, doing all the right things, but it was too late.
He was too late for our happily ever after, because life had other plans.
Tragedies were never part of my plan—they weren’t on my bucket list. I always thought they happened to some other people, but never to me.
Until they did.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: HOW OUR HEARTS BREAK is a standalone, dark contemporary romance, with themes that might be too heavy for some readers. It contains explicit language and sexual content only suitable only for 18+. Please bear in mind that there's no guaranteed HEA.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 26, 2022
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About the author
L.K. Reid
24 books657 followersL.K. Reid is a dark romance author who hates slow walkers and people being mean for no reason.
In her opinion, Halloween should be a public holiday, and she also has a small obsession with all things historical—especially Greek mythology. During high school, she wanted to be an archaeologist, and ended up studying law, but obviously neither one of those professions worked out.
If she isn’t writing, she’s most probably watching horror movies, listening to music, reading, or plotting upcoming books.
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In her opinion, Halloween should be a public holiday, and she also has a small obsession with all things historical—especially Greek mythology. During high school, she wanted to be an archaeologist, and ended up studying law, but obviously neither one of those professions worked out.
If she isn’t writing, she’s most probably watching horror movies, listening to music, reading, or plotting upcoming books.
Find her on other social media:
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Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3luuARa
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March 2, 2022
4 💔💔💦💔⭐️s❣️
A very emotional and partly ugly crying love story.
Sophie and Noah’s story definitely broke my poor heart.
“A love birthed from the friendship between two people who were two sides of the same coin.” Sophie
“I was born to be with her. She was always the special one. The one that could understand me even when the words weren’t said.” Noah
The writing was beautiful and captivating, I felt everything the characters went through...💘💔
The last 4 chapters and especially the outstanding epilogue that followed brought me to my knees.
“It might not be for all readers.” L.K. Reid
(I would have rated higher if a few elements didn’t remind me of another book I have read a few years ago..)
A very emotional and partly ugly crying love story.
Sophie and Noah’s story definitely broke my poor heart.
“A love birthed from the friendship between two people who were two sides of the same coin.” Sophie
“I was born to be with her. She was always the special one. The one that could understand me even when the words weren’t said.” Noah
The writing was beautiful and captivating, I felt everything the characters went through...💘💔
The last 4 chapters and especially the outstanding epilogue that followed brought me to my knees.
“It might not be for all readers.” L.K. Reid
(I would have rated higher if a few elements didn’t remind me of another book I have read a few years ago..)
February 22, 2022
📚 HOW OUR HEARTS BREAK 📚 Is a full length emotional stand-alone romance novel by Author L.K. Reid.
Preparing myself for heartbreak..Breathes in...Breathes out...And that did Sh*t because heartbreak came knocking!! 💔 💔 💔 💔
Starting this it was a wee bit messy, I even had to jump on here and see if this was book#2 of a series thinking I'd missed the 1st book. Because like a puzzle piece I had to put the pieces together to make the bigger picture. It didn't delve into why they had a falling out, or why they weren't in fact talking, later on it was revealed why, that just seemed confusing and slowed that connection with the characters as I tried to make sense of what I was reading. If it show cased the situation exactly as it happened and then the fall out right from the get go and what actually occurred, then that would've made more sense to me making the storyline flow that much better in the process.
But all in all that didn't take away from those feelings I got whilst reading this one.
This was a slow burn, with a hell of a lot of heart break thrown in for good measure. I'm not going to go into the storyline as I don't want to wreck it for others. Grab those tissues and get ready to have those tear ducts cleared out.
* Teaser used is off the authors facebook page *
February 24, 2022
My heart is broken.
This story is brutally beautiful.
It's painful yet so meaningful.
Noah and Sophie will always own a piece of my heart.
I'm non gonna say anything about the story per se because all you need to know is written in the blurb.
But I wanna tell you this:
GIVE THIS BOOK A CHANCE BECAUSE IT'S WORTH THE TEARS.
It puts everything in the right prospective. We often complain about this or that, but stories like this make you understand how precious life is, how lucky we are.
We should cherish it.
We should make every second count.
We should live, laugh and love.
And yeah, writing this makes my eyes watery because all those emotions hit me f*cking hard.
And I wouldn’t want it in any
other way.
L.K Reid blow me away once again her talent, with yet another genre.
She always manage to get the deepest emotions from me.
She is one of the fewest authors whose books I can’t stop thinking about even after years.
So basically what i'm trying to say is READ THIS BOOK!! 😌
This story is brutally beautiful.
It's painful yet so meaningful.
Noah and Sophie will always own a piece of my heart.
I'm non gonna say anything about the story per se because all you need to know is written in the blurb.
But I wanna tell you this:
GIVE THIS BOOK A CHANCE BECAUSE IT'S WORTH THE TEARS.
It puts everything in the right prospective. We often complain about this or that, but stories like this make you understand how precious life is, how lucky we are.
We should cherish it.
We should make every second count.
We should live, laugh and love.
And yeah, writing this makes my eyes watery because all those emotions hit me f*cking hard.
And I wouldn’t want it in any
other way.
L.K Reid blow me away once again her talent, with yet another genre.
She always manage to get the deepest emotions from me.
She is one of the fewest authors whose books I can’t stop thinking about even after years.
So basically what i'm trying to say is READ THIS BOOK!! 😌
March 2, 2022
***5 "My almost forever!!!" stars***
NOW AVAILABLE!!!
"Life was just a series of fleeting moments; touches missed, happy little smiles and painful tears."
I thought I was strong enough to deal with anything that this author would throw my way, but I was so wrong!!!
As many deep breaths you will take, nothing will prepare you for the heartbreak that this book will cause you!!! And you are not prepared of how this story will make you see life after reading it!!!!
My heart had shattered in million tiny pieces in here, I was bawling my eyes out from the unstoppable tears that were running from my eyes!!!! I had to make several breaks to stop my heart beating irrationally quick in my chest and to relax my eyes from the constant tears!!!
This book pained me so much, but that pain is that it will put this story in the unforgettable readings inside my mind!!!!
"Some stories were better left untold, and ours was one of them..."
Honestly, I don't know what to say to you about this book!!!
This is a story that you have to go blindly in it!!!!
There was a girl and there was a boy...
There was a big friendship that was brewing with unknown feelings from both sides...
There was misunderstanding and heartache....
Then... the clock started ticking furiously....
"I guess I always knew that we weren't meant for happy endings. Some people had tragedy engraved on their bones, and no matter what, they could never run away from it."
I loved Sophie and Noah very much...
I hated it that their hearts had to break like that!!!
I hated that MY heart had broken irreparably for their behalf!!!
Fate is just a cruel bitch and she is pulling the rug out of your feet when you're least expecting it!!!
Darn!!! I'm even crying while I am writing this review!!!!
Life is just so unfair sometimes!!! But love is eternal and this book proved it to us!!!!
"No matter what -pain, love, eternity or just a blip in the time- I would still choose her."
Don't fool yourself!!! The author had warned us that there might not be a happy ending here!!!! A happy ending as most people will mean.... But honestly, I wouldn't have it other way!!!!
The ending was perfect even though sadness was filling my heart!!!!
Sophie and Noah were such amazing creatures and their story, even heartbreaking and sad, had managed to let its mark inside my soul!!!!
Thank you for this ride, L.K. Reid!!!! It made me appreciate the small things in life and to see some other things differently!!!!
"Hearts were fragile things. Easily loveable, but easily breakable as well."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
NOW AVAILABLE!!!
"Life was just a series of fleeting moments; touches missed, happy little smiles and painful tears."
I thought I was strong enough to deal with anything that this author would throw my way, but I was so wrong!!!
As many deep breaths you will take, nothing will prepare you for the heartbreak that this book will cause you!!! And you are not prepared of how this story will make you see life after reading it!!!!
My heart had shattered in million tiny pieces in here, I was bawling my eyes out from the unstoppable tears that were running from my eyes!!!! I had to make several breaks to stop my heart beating irrationally quick in my chest and to relax my eyes from the constant tears!!!
This book pained me so much, but that pain is that it will put this story in the unforgettable readings inside my mind!!!!
"Some stories were better left untold, and ours was one of them..."
Honestly, I don't know what to say to you about this book!!!
This is a story that you have to go blindly in it!!!!
There was a girl and there was a boy...
There was a big friendship that was brewing with unknown feelings from both sides...
There was misunderstanding and heartache....
Then... the clock started ticking furiously....
"I guess I always knew that we weren't meant for happy endings. Some people had tragedy engraved on their bones, and no matter what, they could never run away from it."
I loved Sophie and Noah very much...
I hated it that their hearts had to break like that!!!
I hated that MY heart had broken irreparably for their behalf!!!
Fate is just a cruel bitch and she is pulling the rug out of your feet when you're least expecting it!!!
Darn!!! I'm even crying while I am writing this review!!!!
Life is just so unfair sometimes!!! But love is eternal and this book proved it to us!!!!
"No matter what -pain, love, eternity or just a blip in the time- I would still choose her."
Don't fool yourself!!! The author had warned us that there might not be a happy ending here!!!! A happy ending as most people will mean.... But honestly, I wouldn't have it other way!!!!
The ending was perfect even though sadness was filling my heart!!!!
Sophie and Noah were such amazing creatures and their story, even heartbreaking and sad, had managed to let its mark inside my soul!!!!
Thank you for this ride, L.K. Reid!!!! It made me appreciate the small things in life and to see some other things differently!!!!
"Hearts were fragile things. Easily loveable, but easily breakable as well."
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
February 20, 2023
It honestly feels like a A thousand boy kisses rip off but with sex. It lacks emotional connection with the reader as the writing doesn’t feel genuine or at least i just couldn’t connect with this. It felt like a high school toxic drama book with just a tragic ending. I expected more.
February 26, 2022
I don't know how to start this, but let me tell you something: if you like to cry while reading you should read this book. But keep in mind, this is not a fairytale with a happily ever after.
I’m a fan of heartbreaking stories (don’t ask me why I just do), but somehow this book is another level of it. And maybe, this whole story between Sophie and Noah is more recurrent than we think, and that's the reason it hurts so much. It's real and it's raw and rips our hearts, breaks our hearts.
I liked that we have dual pov here because this changes the dynamic of the narrative, we're able to understand the views of both the insiders and the outsiders of the situation, and fuck if it was not pure anguish to know and to feel all these things.
So, yeah, Leila fucking did it again and one more time I ended a book of hers crying and sobbing like a newborn. There's not much I can say without spoiling you, but give this book a chance, you'll love it.
I’m a fan of heartbreaking stories (don’t ask me why I just do), but somehow this book is another level of it. And maybe, this whole story between Sophie and Noah is more recurrent than we think, and that's the reason it hurts so much. It's real and it's raw and rips our hearts, breaks our hearts.
I liked that we have dual pov here because this changes the dynamic of the narrative, we're able to understand the views of both the insiders and the outsiders of the situation, and fuck if it was not pure anguish to know and to feel all these things.
So, yeah, Leila fucking did it again and one more time I ended a book of hers crying and sobbing like a newborn. There's not much I can say without spoiling you, but give this book a chance, you'll love it.
October 30, 2023
My heart was not ready for this rollercoaster of emotions! The ending was the most peaceful ending a book like this could have!
March 1, 2022
First of all, this is an emotional romance book, so please, read the author's note before diving into this book. That said, we have the main characters, Sophie and Noah. They’re childhood best friends that were in love with each other pretty much their whole lives but didn’t dare to confess their feelings.
Again, I must warn you that this story is an EMOTIONAL WRECKAGE ALERT.
I knew from the first page when Sophie initially described her relationship with Noah. It was so intense, sad, grieved. I knew that something was off. I thought I was ready for what was coming my way, but spoiler alert, I wasn’t.
Then, the beginning was so different, like, he was so sure of his feelings for her, that made me so scared, and anxious for the next pages because got me thinking “Ok, it’s too perfect, he loves her, and she loves him, so WTF IS THEIR PROBLEM DUDE??? Later, chapter 14 happened, and I could feel my heart breaking, just like the title warned me about.
The way Noah loved her even after the end was equal to my daily serotonin. Also, I kept repeating in my mind “it is not fair” nobody should get hurt like that. And also, It was like listening to that song on repeat in my mind “Only love can hurt like this.”
And finally, the epilogue, god, it was my downfall, I went from a crying reader to a reader having a breakdown. Seriously Author how many tears do you think a human being can waste before dying from crying?? This author went all cobra kai in my heart and had no mercy.
In short, this book sent me a new message about love. It doesn't always have a happy ending as we wish, but always makes us learn something important, and true love, never really dies even when it seems impossible to survive.
I definitely will be reading more books about this author.
~The plots:
—High School Environment
— Touch her and I will kill you
— Friends to lovers
— I loved you from the beginning
•If you are into, these tropes you may like this book:
— Emotional Reading
— Best Friends to Lovers
— Sobbing, soul wrecking romances
Again, I must warn you that this story is an EMOTIONAL WRECKAGE ALERT.
I knew from the first page when Sophie initially described her relationship with Noah. It was so intense, sad, grieved. I knew that something was off. I thought I was ready for what was coming my way, but spoiler alert, I wasn’t.
Then, the beginning was so different, like, he was so sure of his feelings for her, that made me so scared, and anxious for the next pages because got me thinking “Ok, it’s too perfect, he loves her, and she loves him, so WTF IS THEIR PROBLEM DUDE??? Later, chapter 14 happened, and I could feel my heart breaking, just like the title warned me about.
The way Noah loved her even after the end was equal to my daily serotonin. Also, I kept repeating in my mind “it is not fair” nobody should get hurt like that. And also, It was like listening to that song on repeat in my mind “Only love can hurt like this.”
And finally, the epilogue, god, it was my downfall, I went from a crying reader to a reader having a breakdown. Seriously Author how many tears do you think a human being can waste before dying from crying?? This author went all cobra kai in my heart and had no mercy.
In short, this book sent me a new message about love. It doesn't always have a happy ending as we wish, but always makes us learn something important, and true love, never really dies even when it seems impossible to survive.
I definitely will be reading more books about this author.
~The plots:
—High School Environment
— Touch her and I will kill you
— Friends to lovers
— I loved you from the beginning
•If you are into, these tropes you may like this book:
— Emotional Reading
— Best Friends to Lovers
— Sobbing, soul wrecking romances
July 9, 2024
... Cliche.
This plot has been done so many times that I can't with it. Don't worry, I won't spoil it. But, can we PLEASE not do this any more!
This plot has been done so many times that I can't with it. Don't worry, I won't spoil it. But, can we PLEASE not do this any more!
March 2, 2022
I'M STILL CRYING AS I'M WRITING THIS AND I CANNOT FUCKING STOP
I HAVE TO SAY
YOU FUCKING BROKE ME L. K. REID AND U DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB AT IT.
I am still numb and don't know where to start but for the introduction I thought I was reading a cute high school bully romance. like Noah and Sophie would be that couple, where Noah would be an asshole but then just admit his feelings and the slow burn would go no.
but no
because our Miss. Reid had different plans for us.
when Sophie mentioned that she was hiding something, the first thing that came to my mind was a secret baby. but turns out our h was a virgin 🦋
my next guess was some family drama because why not?
THEN
she decided to faint and just as I read what noah's mom said, i started crying.
SHE HAD FUCKING CANCER
I was soooo fucking hopefull at first like I thought H wouldn't let her die and believe me he tried even though he was hurting so much.
I was literally not flipping pages because I was praying to God to not let Sophie die.
but as I saw the pages I knew she was fading away and there was nothing that could be done to stop it.
I was still a sobbing mess at the time of the funeral when the best friend of h gave Noah the letter.
My dear Noah,
It feels weird writing this letter to you, you know? Especially because I know that any moment now you will burst through my door with the biggest smile on your face, even though I know how much this hurts you. And if you’re reading this, that means I’m no longer there with you.
And I know you’re angry, Noah. I was angry as well. I was so angry that I wouldn’t get to live my life.
*literally bawling my eyes out
if we take a look at the bucket list, I love the way Noah did everything she ever wished for and the tattoo scene was cute af <3.
I didn't know if I could continue the book but I had to.
so I did
and it broke me
but those lines said by noah-
"I still see you in my dreams, Sophie. I still feel you in my veins."
“I am finally letting you go,I hope you’re still skating somewhere up there."
their love broke me but I would always remember it......
note for the author: mhmm I really love your books and we do chat sometimes on Instagram. I would love if you made this into a series or just post an alternate ending to satisfy my inner demon lmaooo
I HAVE TO SAY
YOU FUCKING BROKE ME L. K. REID AND U DID A PRETTY GOOD JOB AT IT.
I am still numb and don't know where to start but for the introduction I thought I was reading a cute high school bully romance. like Noah and Sophie would be that couple, where Noah would be an asshole but then just admit his feelings and the slow burn would go no.
but no
because our Miss. Reid had different plans for us.
when Sophie mentioned that she was hiding something, the first thing that came to my mind was a secret baby. but turns out our h was a virgin 🦋
my next guess was some family drama because why not?
THEN
she decided to faint and just as I read what noah's mom said, i started crying.
SHE HAD FUCKING CANCER
I was soooo fucking hopefull at first like I thought H wouldn't let her die and believe me he tried even though he was hurting so much.
I was literally not flipping pages because I was praying to God to not let Sophie die.
but as I saw the pages I knew she was fading away and there was nothing that could be done to stop it.
I was still a sobbing mess at the time of the funeral when the best friend of h gave Noah the letter.
My dear Noah,
It feels weird writing this letter to you, you know? Especially because I know that any moment now you will burst through my door with the biggest smile on your face, even though I know how much this hurts you. And if you’re reading this, that means I’m no longer there with you.
And I know you’re angry, Noah. I was angry as well. I was so angry that I wouldn’t get to live my life.
*literally bawling my eyes out
if we take a look at the bucket list, I love the way Noah did everything she ever wished for and the tattoo scene was cute af <3.
I didn't know if I could continue the book but I had to.
so I did
and it broke me
but those lines said by noah-
"I still see you in my dreams, Sophie. I still feel you in my veins."
“I am finally letting you go,I hope you’re still skating somewhere up there."
their love broke me but I would always remember it......
note for the author: mhmm I really love your books and we do chat sometimes on Instagram. I would love if you made this into a series or just post an alternate ending to satisfy my inner demon lmaooo
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2022
First I want to say that this story is not your traditional romance it has no happily ever after or happy for now ending but the ending is perfect for this couple so please read the warning before you read this book and I suggest going in completely blind for the best experience. Noah and Sophie is a couple I don’t think I’ll ever forget nor will I ever forget their story also I don’t think I’ll ever be able to read it again this story is by far the most heartbreaking but also beautiful love story I’ve ever read this book completely wrecked me I literally cried nonstop through the whole story the writing is amazing the characters are everything and the story itself is devastating but beautiful. It hurt so bad to read what these characters were going through the emotions I felt so hard this is definitely one of the most unforgettable love stories I’ve read and it changed me when I finished it it made me appreciate my life more it made me thankful for friendships relationships and family that I have it also makes me want to live my life to the fullest because we never no when our time comes and fate can be a cruel evil bitch . HANDS DOWN MY FAVORITE READ by this author for 2022! Amazing!
September 24, 2023
I wish I could give this book more stars. I cried from 50% in ..until well after I finished. I should have also shared the warning at the beginning with my husband because he was legitimately concerned for my well being. It was written so beautifully...and it was so damn painful. I went in blind. After reading the warning I wanted to come see if anyone spoiled it in the reviews but I didn't. I'm so glad I didn't. I don't think my soul has ever needed a story quite like it needed this one. Just go in blind. Do it. Grab your tissues and warn your loved ones. I'm off to see how many different editions I can buy and have in my home.
January 3, 2023
Absolutely loved this!
Tragic, heartbreaking but every tear I cried was completely worth it. The love between Noah and Sophie was beautiful.
Sometimes life isn’t fair.
Some things you can’t control.
But live life while you can!
There isn’t a HEA in this book, so if you need that this isn’t for you.
But I would highly recommend this book to anyone that truly wants to read an epic love story, with true love and raw emotions.
Tragic, heartbreaking but every tear I cried was completely worth it. The love between Noah and Sophie was beautiful.
Sometimes life isn’t fair.
Some things you can’t control.
But live life while you can!
There isn’t a HEA in this book, so if you need that this isn’t for you.
But I would highly recommend this book to anyone that truly wants to read an epic love story, with true love and raw emotions.
August 19, 2025
apparently we like to hurt ourselves, cause I read the forward from the author saying there's no HEA and I'm like ok let's read this anyways. and now these characters will forever live with me and I will never forget them. those 4 chapters alone absolutely gut me. Life truly is not fuckin fair. I cried like a baby.
I will carry them with me forever and always 💗
I will carry them with me forever and always 💗
March 27, 2022
I just finished this book and I'm not okay. I'm an emotional wreck right now. If you need an ugly cry read please do read this one.
August 9, 2022
El libro me hizo sentir tantas emociones dentro de mi hay un antes y un después, sin duda alguna es mi mejor lectora del año. 😊
February 19, 2022
Sometimes stories are not about destinations . Sometimes the beauty lies in the journey. The journey may not be sunshines and rainbows always. It may be tragic and heartbreaking yet the beauty of life shines brightly through darkness. How Our Hearts Break by L.K. Reid is all about the journey. The words broke me. The characters slayed me. An unconventional romance with all the elements you want from an epic love story.
I strongly suggest that you read the blurb and the author note before reading this book because it is not for everyone. It's heavy. Raw. Intense. It's the story of a brave, fierce and sweet girl. Her dreams. Her love. Her fear. Her courage.Sophie Anderson never thought her best friend Noah Kincaid can break her heart like that but he was afraid of his feelings and when he wanted to make amends, it is probably too late. This story is pain and tears in every page. But the pure and powerful love of two young and innocent souls will make you feel complete and content. It was a contradiction. Really. On one hand, I was cursing the author for making me suffer. On the other hand, I appreciated the intense beauty of the epic love. That ending took my breath away. And please do read till the end.
How Our Hearts Break by L.K. Reid was all consuming in every way. If you are searching for a heartaching and different kind of romance, this is your pick.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
I strongly suggest that you read the blurb and the author note before reading this book because it is not for everyone. It's heavy. Raw. Intense. It's the story of a brave, fierce and sweet girl. Her dreams. Her love. Her fear. Her courage.Sophie Anderson never thought her best friend Noah Kincaid can break her heart like that but he was afraid of his feelings and when he wanted to make amends, it is probably too late. This story is pain and tears in every page. But the pure and powerful love of two young and innocent souls will make you feel complete and content. It was a contradiction. Really. On one hand, I was cursing the author for making me suffer. On the other hand, I appreciated the intense beauty of the epic love. That ending took my breath away. And please do read till the end.
How Our Hearts Break by L.K. Reid was all consuming in every way. If you are searching for a heartaching and different kind of romance, this is your pick.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
February 26, 2022
I had to think on how I was going to write this review, because this book was emotionally heartbreaking. I normally like to stay away from these type of book's, but Leigh is such a talented writer I knew I'd have to take the chance and read it and I'm glad I did even though I knew it was going to gut me I'm still glad I read it or I'd have missed out on a fantastic book.
I'm still wiping tears after reading this book, so yeh you'll need the tissues. It doesn't end on a HEA, but that does depend on your definition of a HEA I think they did get their HEA, but then thats my opinion.
Don't shy away from this book it is so good you don't want to miss the journey Sophie and Noah take as best friends to more even though Noah had to come to terms with his feelings to only realize it doesn't end the way they had hoped.
I'm still wiping tears after reading this book, so yeh you'll need the tissues. It doesn't end on a HEA, but that does depend on your definition of a HEA I think they did get their HEA, but then thats my opinion.
Don't shy away from this book it is so good you don't want to miss the journey Sophie and Noah take as best friends to more even though Noah had to come to terms with his feelings to only realize it doesn't end the way they had hoped.
January 6, 2024
5⭐️
“…And remember, opportunities are missed only if you let them be.”
i wasn’t going to give this book 5 stars, but reading the last author’s note and finding out why she wrote this book made me give it an instant 5 star rating.
just as L.K says, this book doesn’t have a conventional HEA. you will hurt, you will cry, you will feel everything this characters are feeling and wonder why on earth this is happening, therefore making you rage and making you want to look away from the pages because it is all just too painful to keep reading. but you know what? in the end it’s worth it, right? we get taught a very valuable lesson, don’t waste your time because it is too precious to be thinking on the what-ifs. we get taught that life is too short to have regrets, we should enjoy everything and every one we have in our life.
We’re just temporary beings who will end up in death’s embrace, so we should make the best of our time in this earth.
“…And remember, opportunities are missed only if you let them be.”
i wasn’t going to give this book 5 stars, but reading the last author’s note and finding out why she wrote this book made me give it an instant 5 star rating.
just as L.K says, this book doesn’t have a conventional HEA. you will hurt, you will cry, you will feel everything this characters are feeling and wonder why on earth this is happening, therefore making you rage and making you want to look away from the pages because it is all just too painful to keep reading. but you know what? in the end it’s worth it, right? we get taught a very valuable lesson, don’t waste your time because it is too precious to be thinking on the what-ifs. we get taught that life is too short to have regrets, we should enjoy everything and every one we have in our life.
We’re just temporary beings who will end up in death’s embrace, so we should make the best of our time in this earth.
February 28, 2022
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I will warn you before the spoiler section don't worry.
This book, I'm speechless. I Don't Really know how to rate it.
It was Beautiful, tragic, Heartbreaking, Emotional, but also amazing.
I mean the title really speaks for itself, How Our Hearts Break
Ouch
It broke my heart too💔
But it breaks your heart in one of the best worst ways only a book can do.
I knew going in that it was a sad book, a book of hope, love, passion, heartbreak, a book of coming to terms with a reality you wish was different. I knew it was book that doesn’t have a traditional HEA but I didn’t expect it to hit me in the feels so hard. I’m not usually a crier when it come to books but I cried so many times reading this. One second you’re fine then the next second you’re sitting there with tears running down your check rubbing your chest going “oh fuck” because it just hit you out of no where.
Honestly, I don’t know how to talk about this book because I don’t want to spoil anything or say to much. But what I will say is that It’s the kind of book that's best to go in blind and just let it take you on the emotional journey.
Sophie and Noah are two beautiful souls, the sun and the moon and I love them both dearly. They have to deal and overcome so much. I highly recommend this book, yes its sad but god it’s so beautiful too. It’s real in so many ways. It really makes you realize and understand how precious life is.
Here's the thing I gave the Book 5 Stars but I honestly don't know how to rate it, there were some great thing some cliché annoying things IMO, But overall this book was good and made me sob like a baby at times so 5 stars. But I want to break everything down and really talk about this book, so here's my warning
IF YOU HAVE NOT FULLY READ THIS BOOK, PLEASE DON'T READ MY REVIEW! THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT IS BEST TO GO IN BLIND AND LET IT TAKE YOU ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER. SO PLEASE READ THE BOOK BEFORE SPOLING IT FOR YOURSELF.
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STOP READING IF YOU HVAE NOT FINSHED THE BOOK
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DO NOT SPOIL THE BOOK FOR YOURSELF
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Pros- Things I liked
-I liked how its a Friends to Enemies to Lovers
-I liked how Sophie knew she was going to die and accepted it and didn't put herself through meaningless treatments that would leave her feeling worse and her last few months more miserable.
-I loved how Sophie was Strong and independent- hurting but still trying to do the right things
-I loved how Noah wasn't to manly to cry. (I love a man who can be emotional in books)
-I love how this book hit me in the feels at times
-I like how the book didn't talk directly about her cancer till the secret was out, you knew it was there but it wasn't the main focus the whole time until the secret came out. it let us focus on Noah and Sophie and then Noah and Sophie and the Cancer, Sad Reality, heartbreak and grief and pain.
-I loved The forty year later and the Epilogue.
I just generally like the book besides the few things I didn't like in the Cons Section. I don't know how to articulate everything I like about this book so those were just a few things.
Cons-Things that kind of annoyed me a little and made me want to rate the book lower
-Bianca was a plot device friend- only used for the party, letter,
-I disliked how Bianca and Sophie has that cliché classic movie friendship....but at the same time I'm happy Bianca wasn't in the book more.
-I understand the push and pull between Noah and Sophie bc she is trying to save him from suffering with her but at times it started to get a little annoying.
-Beginning of the book Sophie is still really hurt by Noah but then randomly she's like "but I already forgave him" but like that just kind of came out of no where.
-It started to feel very repetitive at time with the internal monologue about their friendship, saving him, I'm sad and dying, like it wasn't annoying per say but it was just starting to get very repetitive.
-I hated how Sophie is an 18 year old girl who calls her father daddy and acts like a five year old around him. your 18 be a little more mature about it. (its a common thing in books for the daughter to be all "daddy, daddy, daddy" and spoiled little girl like and its annoying and played up way to much)
-Noah is a good boy and their first sex scene I didn't really like because he became this bad boy but it wasn't built up too much that he could be that way, it came out of nowhere and I didn't like the way it was played off, there was nothing wrong with it per say but I just personally didn't vibe 100% with it.
-It had this Cliché Throwing food at each other at the breakfast table and it really felt fake- that shit doesn't happen in real life- it was so cliché and felt cliché and really threw me out the story for a moment.
-every now and then Sophie would say toward the end of chapter "later I came to realize" or "looking back I regret..." she just switches to a different tense and it threw me out of the story- it only happened 3 time I think but I noticed it those three time because it didn't smoothly fit in.
Those are the few things I didn't love about the book but overall it is a great book, is emotional and it makes you feel and cry and realize how precious life is.
5 stars because it made me feel and made me cry like a baby.
I will warn you before the spoiler section don't worry.
This book, I'm speechless. I Don't Really know how to rate it.
It was Beautiful, tragic, Heartbreaking, Emotional, but also amazing.
I mean the title really speaks for itself, How Our Hearts Break
Ouch
It broke my heart too💔
But it breaks your heart in one of the best worst ways only a book can do.
I knew going in that it was a sad book, a book of hope, love, passion, heartbreak, a book of coming to terms with a reality you wish was different. I knew it was book that doesn’t have a traditional HEA but I didn’t expect it to hit me in the feels so hard. I’m not usually a crier when it come to books but I cried so many times reading this. One second you’re fine then the next second you’re sitting there with tears running down your check rubbing your chest going “oh fuck” because it just hit you out of no where.
Honestly, I don’t know how to talk about this book because I don’t want to spoil anything or say to much. But what I will say is that It’s the kind of book that's best to go in blind and just let it take you on the emotional journey.
Sophie and Noah are two beautiful souls, the sun and the moon and I love them both dearly. They have to deal and overcome so much. I highly recommend this book, yes its sad but god it’s so beautiful too. It’s real in so many ways. It really makes you realize and understand how precious life is.
Here's the thing I gave the Book 5 Stars but I honestly don't know how to rate it, there were some great thing some cliché annoying things IMO, But overall this book was good and made me sob like a baby at times so 5 stars. But I want to break everything down and really talk about this book, so here's my warning
IF YOU HAVE NOT FULLY READ THIS BOOK, PLEASE DON'T READ MY REVIEW! THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT IS BEST TO GO IN BLIND AND LET IT TAKE YOU ON AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER. SO PLEASE READ THE BOOK BEFORE SPOLING IT FOR YOURSELF.
----Spoiler Section----
STOP READING IF YOU HVAE NOT FINSHED THE BOOK
SERIOUSLY
DO NOT SPOIL THE BOOK FOR YOURSELF
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Pros- Things I liked
-I liked how its a Friends to Enemies to Lovers
-I liked how Sophie knew she was going to die and accepted it and didn't put herself through meaningless treatments that would leave her feeling worse and her last few months more miserable.
-I loved how Sophie was Strong and independent- hurting but still trying to do the right things
-I loved how Noah wasn't to manly to cry. (I love a man who can be emotional in books)
-I love how this book hit me in the feels at times
-I like how the book didn't talk directly about her cancer till the secret was out, you knew it was there but it wasn't the main focus the whole time until the secret came out. it let us focus on Noah and Sophie and then Noah and Sophie and the Cancer, Sad Reality, heartbreak and grief and pain.
-I loved The forty year later and the Epilogue.
I just generally like the book besides the few things I didn't like in the Cons Section. I don't know how to articulate everything I like about this book so those were just a few things.
Cons-Things that kind of annoyed me a little and made me want to rate the book lower
-Bianca was a plot device friend- only used for the party, letter,
-I disliked how Bianca and Sophie has that cliché classic movie friendship....but at the same time I'm happy Bianca wasn't in the book more.
-I understand the push and pull between Noah and Sophie bc she is trying to save him from suffering with her but at times it started to get a little annoying.
-Beginning of the book Sophie is still really hurt by Noah but then randomly she's like "but I already forgave him" but like that just kind of came out of no where.
-It started to feel very repetitive at time with the internal monologue about their friendship, saving him, I'm sad and dying, like it wasn't annoying per say but it was just starting to get very repetitive.
-I hated how Sophie is an 18 year old girl who calls her father daddy and acts like a five year old around him. your 18 be a little more mature about it. (its a common thing in books for the daughter to be all "daddy, daddy, daddy" and spoiled little girl like and its annoying and played up way to much)
-Noah is a good boy and their first sex scene I didn't really like because he became this bad boy but it wasn't built up too much that he could be that way, it came out of nowhere and I didn't like the way it was played off, there was nothing wrong with it per say but I just personally didn't vibe 100% with it.
-It had this Cliché Throwing food at each other at the breakfast table and it really felt fake- that shit doesn't happen in real life- it was so cliché and felt cliché and really threw me out the story for a moment.
-every now and then Sophie would say toward the end of chapter "later I came to realize" or "looking back I regret..." she just switches to a different tense and it threw me out of the story- it only happened 3 time I think but I noticed it those three time because it didn't smoothly fit in.
Those are the few things I didn't love about the book but overall it is a great book, is emotional and it makes you feel and cry and realize how precious life is.
5 stars because it made me feel and made me cry like a baby.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2023
✍️ REVIEW✍️
“HOW OUR HEARTS BREAK” L.K. REID ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Come si fa a fare la recensione di un libro che mi ha dato così tanto ma allo stesso tempo mi ha fatto soffrire come pochi?
“How our hearts break” è una di quelle storie alle quali forse non servirebbe una recensione, perché è talmente personale e soggettiva la sofferenza che non si merita di essere racchiusa in delle stelline o in quattro parole che facciano capire come ci siamo sentiti.
E mi sento anche in difficoltà quasi, perché questo è un libro che l’autrice si è sentita di scrivere in un momento in cui lei ne aveva bisogno e che ha affidato a noi lettori per provare a dare conforto a quelle persone che come lei stavano passando un periodo non proprio rose e fiori, o che magari si sono ritrovati nella sua stessa situazione.
In ogni caso, se non vi trovate in un momento “buono” della vostra vita evitate come la peste questo libro, ma se invece avete voglia di avventurarvi in un turbinio di emozioni fondatevici, non ve ne pentirete.
Noah e Sophie sono amici dall’infanzia, sono cresciuti insieme e hanno vissuto la maggior parte della loro vita insieme. Fino a un giorno in cui tutto cambia e le loro vite prendono due strade completamente diverse.
Ma quando è destino è destino, e non si può fare niente contro di esso. Noah e Sophie non possono stare lontani l’uno dall’altra, nonostante ci sia una nuvola scura che accompagna il loro cammino.
Penso che questo libro mi abbia prosciugato tutte le energie che mi erano rimaste per tutti i giorni a seguire dopo averlo finito.
Non solo è scritto meravigliosamente per me, scorrevole come pochi altri e che ti cattura dalla prima all’ultima riga, ma si percepisce tutto l’amore, l’odio e la sofferenza, trasudano dalle pagine e sembra quasi vogliano uscire fuori dall’inchiostro.
Com’è che si dice? Ho pianto tutta l’acqua in corpo anche quella del battesimo? Ecco, that one. Questa è la frase che userei per descrivere questo libro.
Mi sono ritrovata alle 3 di notte a singhiozzare come una scema e non riuscivo a fermarmi.
Non smetterò di pensare a questo libro per parecchio tempo.
“HOW OUR HEARTS BREAK” L.K. REID ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Come si fa a fare la recensione di un libro che mi ha dato così tanto ma allo stesso tempo mi ha fatto soffrire come pochi?
“How our hearts break” è una di quelle storie alle quali forse non servirebbe una recensione, perché è talmente personale e soggettiva la sofferenza che non si merita di essere racchiusa in delle stelline o in quattro parole che facciano capire come ci siamo sentiti.
E mi sento anche in difficoltà quasi, perché questo è un libro che l’autrice si è sentita di scrivere in un momento in cui lei ne aveva bisogno e che ha affidato a noi lettori per provare a dare conforto a quelle persone che come lei stavano passando un periodo non proprio rose e fiori, o che magari si sono ritrovati nella sua stessa situazione.
In ogni caso, se non vi trovate in un momento “buono” della vostra vita evitate come la peste questo libro, ma se invece avete voglia di avventurarvi in un turbinio di emozioni fondatevici, non ve ne pentirete.
Noah e Sophie sono amici dall’infanzia, sono cresciuti insieme e hanno vissuto la maggior parte della loro vita insieme. Fino a un giorno in cui tutto cambia e le loro vite prendono due strade completamente diverse.
Ma quando è destino è destino, e non si può fare niente contro di esso. Noah e Sophie non possono stare lontani l’uno dall’altra, nonostante ci sia una nuvola scura che accompagna il loro cammino.
Penso che questo libro mi abbia prosciugato tutte le energie che mi erano rimaste per tutti i giorni a seguire dopo averlo finito.
Non solo è scritto meravigliosamente per me, scorrevole come pochi altri e che ti cattura dalla prima all’ultima riga, ma si percepisce tutto l’amore, l’odio e la sofferenza, trasudano dalle pagine e sembra quasi vogliano uscire fuori dall’inchiostro.
Com’è che si dice? Ho pianto tutta l’acqua in corpo anche quella del battesimo? Ecco, that one. Questa è la frase che userei per descrivere questo libro.
Mi sono ritrovata alle 3 di notte a singhiozzare come una scema e non riuscivo a fermarmi.
Non smetterò di pensare a questo libro per parecchio tempo.
May 27, 2022
wow 😯
I never cry in books and this I sobbed so hard!! Couldn’t put it down. I’m an emotional wreck after this.
I never cry in books and this I sobbed so hard!! Couldn’t put it down. I’m an emotional wreck after this.
July 25, 2023
This book is an emotional rollercoaster. The heartbreak and anguish in the book will stick with me for days.
Sophie and Noah have a teenage love story that will rip your heart out and stomp on it.
Make sure to read the Foreword before starting this book.
Sophie and Noah have a teenage love story that will rip your heart out and stomp on it.
Make sure to read the Foreword before starting this book.
September 6, 2023
Something to read if you're into hurting yourself emotionally.
But seriously, it was written beautifully, bring tissues.
But seriously, it was written beautifully, bring tissues.
January 6, 2024
Le parti commoventi erano perfette cavolo.
Ho pianto tantissimo tant’ è che alcune scene non sono neanche riuscite a leggerle dalla tristezza.
La cosa che non mi ha fatto impazzire è che la scrittrice è partita già da quando avevano 18 anni senza darci dei capitoli nel passato o altro. Si, i protagonisti accennano a qualche scena del passato ma nada.
Non posso dire altro perché rischierei di fare spoiler ma il dolore è davvero una brutta bestia.
Non penso lo rileggerò mai.
Ho pianto tantissimo tant’ è che alcune scene non sono neanche riuscite a leggerle dalla tristezza.
La cosa che non mi ha fatto impazzire è che la scrittrice è partita già da quando avevano 18 anni senza darci dei capitoli nel passato o altro. Si, i protagonisti accennano a qualche scena del passato ma nada.
Non posso dire altro perché rischierei di fare spoiler ma il dolore è davvero una brutta bestia.
Non penso lo rileggerò mai.
May 3, 2024
It was a good book, but I honestly just felt like I was reading a thousand boy kisses all over again, just with a little more spice.
March 21, 2022
3.5 stars
This book does not have a HEA and thats ok because life doesn’t guarantee a happy ending and things don’t always go to plan but that doesn’t mean we cant enjoy the little things in life, like reading a heartbreaking story.
I love a heartbreaking story especially one that doesn't end in a HEA (don't ask me why, I'm just morbid like that) and this one did not disappoint. The raw emotions that where felt from our main characters was enough to have my eyes watering and me reaching for the tissues.
I wasn't a fan of the epilogue and I could have done without reading it but others will enjoy it for sure. This would've been a 4 star read if it wasn't so much like another book that I have read that destroyed my soul.
This book does not have a HEA and thats ok because life doesn’t guarantee a happy ending and things don’t always go to plan but that doesn’t mean we cant enjoy the little things in life, like reading a heartbreaking story.
I love a heartbreaking story especially one that doesn't end in a HEA (don't ask me why, I'm just morbid like that) and this one did not disappoint. The raw emotions that where felt from our main characters was enough to have my eyes watering and me reaching for the tissues.
I wasn't a fan of the epilogue and I could have done without reading it but others will enjoy it for sure. This would've been a 4 star read if it wasn't so much like another book that I have read that destroyed my soul.
February 23, 2022
I went into this story intrigued by the warning of no guaranteed happy ending (I like to torture myself at times and read something that doesn’t promise all of the loose ends to be tied up). So, here I went, into this story, prepared for the worst…and what I got out of it was something else, something beautiful - a story that moved me enough to make me shed tears through three quarters of the book. It’s not a story that you can gab to your friends about (“hey, did you check out that sex scene on page 152?”), it’s a story that you read, process, and then think about it despite what you read after it. It’s a book that will tear your heart to pieces, but you also admire the author’s talent at making you cry and you secretly hate and love her for that.
With all of this said, the story, characters, plot, dialogue and sex scenes were all crucial. There were no filler elements - everything had a purpose and place in the book. The story you read is the story that is needed for this type of book.
Please heed the warning, but, do not stay away from this book because of it. There is a beautiful story to be read here and one that you shouldn’t miss out on. This is a love story, just a different type.
With all of this said, the story, characters, plot, dialogue and sex scenes were all crucial. There were no filler elements - everything had a purpose and place in the book. The story you read is the story that is needed for this type of book.
Please heed the warning, but, do not stay away from this book because of it. There is a beautiful story to be read here and one that you shouldn’t miss out on. This is a love story, just a different type.
August 11, 2022
Hermoso libro, sucede que entre en este libro a ciegas. Noah y Sophie son una buena dupla pero siento que todos estos libros se parecen, aunque suene insensible dadas las circunstancias.
Me before you de Jojo Moyes
A thousand boy Kisses de Tillie Cole
Bright side de Kim Holden
Me before you de Jojo Moyes
A thousand boy Kisses de Tillie Cole
Bright side de Kim Holden
July 7, 2023
Key Points / Tropes:
⛸️ Dual POV
⛸️ Second Chance Romance
⛸️ New Adult
⛸️ Dark Romance
⛸️ Dark Secret
⛸️ Friends to Lovers
⛸️ Not a HEA
Spice: 2 Peppers
Review:
I don't cry at books. I don't cry at movies. I'm not someone who gets overwhelmed with sad emotions for fictional characters. I will cheer with them, root for them, and feel their joy, but the deeper feelings, the sadder ones, they always evade me. It wasn't the case here.
I was weeping at the end of this book. It was soul wrenching and I felt everything these two had to have been feeling. The ending of this book is pristine and it was handled so well. I'm not going to give any spoilers in this review but the way that Noah had developed in his life felt right for the character we had come to know. It is a bit sad, a bit disheartening, but it fit who he was and not who we would have wanted him to be. I think it speaks to the author's accountability for writing her characters for who they are and not what we would expect.
I will say that this book has its flaws. Towards the beginning, it's hard to connect with either character. It feels like we should be but they were just out of reach. I didn't start feeling attached to them until around halfway through, roughly the same time that the "twist-that-wasnt-a-twist" was revealed. It did leave me feeling a bit disjointed with the book through, considering it took me so long to form any sort of bond with the characters and their journey, but the ending more than made up for it.
My only other complaint about this book is the "Twist". It felt like the author was holding back the punch to tell us, as the reader, what was going on. She isn't subtle throughout the book and it's very easy to deduce what the FMC, Sophie, is facing but the flagrant refusal to address it or name it was a bit off-putting. By the time it got revealed, us truly finding out at the same as our MMC, Noah, the tension was missing. Perhaps if the author was a bit sneakier in the secret it would have had the desired affect, but while our MC's worlds are falling apart, I was left feeling nothing. I was glad that her ailment finally had a name, but it feels like the moment to have revealed it had passed by the time it came around.
Overall, such a good read and I am happy I gave it a shot. It is a darker "romance" if you can even call it that, but such a great story.
⛸️ Dual POV
⛸️ Second Chance Romance
⛸️ New Adult
⛸️ Dark Romance
⛸️ Dark Secret
⛸️ Friends to Lovers
⛸️ Not a HEA
Spice: 2 Peppers
Review:
I don't cry at books. I don't cry at movies. I'm not someone who gets overwhelmed with sad emotions for fictional characters. I will cheer with them, root for them, and feel their joy, but the deeper feelings, the sadder ones, they always evade me. It wasn't the case here.
I was weeping at the end of this book. It was soul wrenching and I felt everything these two had to have been feeling. The ending of this book is pristine and it was handled so well. I'm not going to give any spoilers in this review but the way that Noah had developed in his life felt right for the character we had come to know. It is a bit sad, a bit disheartening, but it fit who he was and not who we would have wanted him to be. I think it speaks to the author's accountability for writing her characters for who they are and not what we would expect.
I will say that this book has its flaws. Towards the beginning, it's hard to connect with either character. It feels like we should be but they were just out of reach. I didn't start feeling attached to them until around halfway through, roughly the same time that the "twist-that-wasnt-a-twist" was revealed. It did leave me feeling a bit disjointed with the book through, considering it took me so long to form any sort of bond with the characters and their journey, but the ending more than made up for it.
My only other complaint about this book is the "Twist". It felt like the author was holding back the punch to tell us, as the reader, what was going on. She isn't subtle throughout the book and it's very easy to deduce what the FMC, Sophie, is facing but the flagrant refusal to address it or name it was a bit off-putting. By the time it got revealed, us truly finding out at the same as our MMC, Noah, the tension was missing. Perhaps if the author was a bit sneakier in the secret it would have had the desired affect, but while our MC's worlds are falling apart, I was left feeling nothing. I was glad that her ailment finally had a name, but it feels like the moment to have revealed it had passed by the time it came around.
Overall, such a good read and I am happy I gave it a shot. It is a darker "romance" if you can even call it that, but such a great story.
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