Isla and the Happily Ever After
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4.6 • 233 Ratings
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller!
“Stephanie Perkin’s characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good.” —Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Stephanie Perkins is the Jane Austen of our generation. Her stories ache, soothe, and leave you breathless with joy; there's true magic in these pages.” —Tahereh Mafi, #1 New York Times bestselling author
From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren't always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss) completes her trilogy of interlinked romances with a strong finale that examines the emotional intensity of a relationship from its earliest stages. Isla, a senior at the School of America in Paris, has had a crush on fellow senior Josh since freshman year, but it is only now that he reciprocates her feelings; their relationship quickly gathers steam. Perkins takes full advantage of her romantic Parisian setting, though the intimacy she establishes between her characters through penetrating dialogue and insight into the agonies and ecstasies of first love would shine anywhere. When Josh gets expelled and the couple becomes estranged, Isla spirals into despair that Perkins explores with aching intensity. Isla's vulnerability, coupled with her burgeoning sense of identity and desire to maintain her individuality in life and in love, makes her an especially rich character. The supporting cast, including Isla's high-functioning autistic friend Kurt, her prickly younger sister, and Josh himself are equally well realized, and the author's fans will enjoy appearances from characters from past books, too. Ages 14 up.
Customer Reviews
Love. So. Much.
Now this book is wonderful. I am a big fan of the unrequited love trope but only when it’s requited. And this one is the best I’ve read. Isla has spent so much time loving Josh from afar it’s so sweet when it becomes a reality and he not only reciprocates those feelings but he feels so much more than just liking her back simply because she likes him. Their story developed gradually and beautifully that I was engrossed from the first page to the last. I simply have so many feelings about this book that it’s hard to remember what I want to say about this book but to put it simply it’s always a reread for me. Isla and Josh one of my favorite book couples since 2014
So amazing
Wonderfully written and killer story!
Totally recommend this book!!!!!!!
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