65 pages 2 hours read

Kennedy Ryan

Before I Let Go

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan follows Yasmen and Josiah Wade, a divorced couple co-parenting their children while co-owning a restaurant in Atlanta fifteen years after their marriage. As they navigate the complexities of grief, depression, and unresolved feelings, Yasmen and Josiah face the challenges of their past and rediscover their love for each other. This work includes discussion of child loss, stillbirth, and pregnancy complications.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Kennedy Ryan’s Before I Let Go is highly praised for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling, delving into themes of love, loss, and redemption. Reviewers admire the well-developed characters and the realistic portrayal of complex relationships. Some criticism arises from its intense emotional weight, which may be overwhelming for some readers. Overall, it’s a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Before I Let Go?

Readers who appreciate deeply emotional, character-driven narratives will enjoy Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan. Fans of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us and Taylor Jenkins Reid’s Malibu Rising will find similar themes of personal growth, resilience, and complex relationships. The book is ideal for those who love contemporary romance intertwined with real-life challenges.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Relationships: Marriage

Emotions/Behavior: Grief

Topics

Parenting

Depression / Suicide