After I Do, by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I absolutely love Taylor Jenkins Reid. Daisy Jones & The Six is one of my favorite books (the audiobook is ELITE). I’m on a mission to read all the rest of her books this year, so I decided to start with this one. After I Do is beautifully written story about relationships & marriage and I’m so glad I picked it up!

Lauren & Ryan have reached a breaking point in their marriage. They make a mutual decision to separate for a year. The only caveat is that they can’t have ANY kind of communication for 365 days. Albeit an unconventional way to heal what’s broken, the couple hopes that at the end of the year mark they’ll find their way back to each other and back into love again.

What I really loved about the book was how genuine it felt. The circumstances. Their relationship. The dialogue. Although a little predictable and slightly cliche at times, it felt so real. I laughed. I cried. I enjoyed every single word. I love books that feel like they’re relatable and this one definitely has that feel for me. A somewhat honest take on marriage and how the dynamic between a married couple changes over time without either partner realizing what’s happening as the relationship starts to unravel.

5 out of 5 stars.