They’re
perfect for each other
They
just don’t know it yet
Becca
and Charlie have known each other for years – ever since they met
at university.
And
for every one of those years, they've bickered, argued, offended,
mocked and generally rubbed each other up the wrong way.
Until
now. Until Ally’s bucket list. The death of their loved one should
mean Becca and Charlie can go their separate ways and not look back.
But completing the list is something neither Charlie nor Becca can
walk away from.
And
sometimes, those who bring out the worst in you, also bring out the
very best…
Over
the course of ten years, Becca and Charlie’s paths collide as they
deal with grief, love and life after Ally.
Pernille Hughes' Ten Years is an expertly crafted enemies-to-lovers novel that is both entertaining and well-written. The story follows the ten-year journey of Becca and Charlie as they attempt to fulfil the bucket list of their deceased friend Ally. Despite their mutual dislike and irritation towards each other, they embark on various adventures such as climbing Snowdon, cycling from London to Brighton on a tandem, and attending a music festival. The author sensitively handles the topic of death and grief, portraying how it affects individuals differently and how it can be difficult to move on.
One of the novel's strengths is the development of the characters of Becca and Charlie, as they learn to cope with their grief and grow over time. The reader can anticipate that they will eventually end up together, but the journey towards that outcome is portrayed with depth and wisdom. Hughes expertly weaves together a love story that is not just fluff and froth, but a story that offers insight and understanding about the complexities of love and loss.
Overall, Ten Years is a delightful and engaging read that will leave readers rooting for Becca and Charlie's happy ending.
***arc generously received courtesy of One More Chapter via NetGalley***
