Like all of Paige's books, it is beautifully written and both the story and characters are well developed, staying with you long after you've finished reading.
The main character Alice falls in love with Joe during a summer spent in Dorset. But this isn't just a holiday romance, this is more than that and they both know it, it's just a shame that no-one else agrees. Despite their parents 'reservations' the two spend a wonderful six weeks together but are then sadly torn apart in a way neither could of imagined.
Alice goes off to university in Cambridge and tries to mend her broken heart and after a while she finds herself settling in with new friends, a new job and even a new love interest the privileged Lukas.
Things are looking good for Alice, but deep down she knows part of her heart will always belong to her first love - the question is can she cope with that?
This is an excellent read full of both heartbreak and excitement and Paige writes in such a way that you really feel all of the characters emotions. The book is set over an eight year period meaning that the characters grow up in front of your eyes and you are with them every step of the way, through all of their dilemmas.
My only disappointment with this book was that I didn't want it to end! And I have to say, without giving anything away, I felt it ended quite unexpectedly; meaning I was very pleased to hear that there will be a sequel!
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone - but I will not be lending you my copy, I'm keeping it to read again when the sequel is released!
10/10
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