Back Where We Started

Obviously, it is hard to review one of your closest friends’ books in an unbiased way, but this was an absolute home run for me. It was so well-written and fun to read! Katie and her high school boyfriend Drew were once inseparable, but now they’re more or less strangers. When they were younger, Katie dreamed of being an actress, while Drew wanted to go into politics. They spent hours planning the future, planning to be together always. Things didn’t exactly go as planned. Katie is now Blair Banks, a famous Hollywood actress. Drew has moved back home, where he is the local mayor. Katie has done all she can to avoid going home, but when her sister is put on bed rest, she has no choice but to go home for Christmas. And who is the first person she runs into but Drew? The two eventually find their way back to each other, but don’t know how to make room for each other in their lives. Too much has happened; they’ve moved too far apart. (Or have they?) Famous person/non-famous person is my favorite romantic trope, plus this has plenty of insider-feeling Hollywood moments and glamour. I also adore a second-chance romance where childhood sweethearts find each other again. The characters are endearing, the banter is (much like Becca) witty and clever, and it’s just a joy to read. A big, warm, happy hug. I loved it so so much, even more than her first book!