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tiffscozynook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
You, with a View is the kind of book that sneaks up on you and totally steals your heart. I went into it completely blind, and I’m so glad I did because it was such a pleasant surprise!
Noelle Shepard is navigating a pretty rough patch—she’s grieving her grandmother, living with her parents, and generally feeling a bit lost. Then she stumbles upon some old photos and a love letter that hint at a secret romance from her Gram’s past. Naturally, she does what any of us would do: she makes a TikTok, and it goes viral. Enter Theo Spencer, her high school rival who just so happens to be the grandson of the mystery man from the photos.
Noelle and Theo are forced into this road trip situation (with Theo’s charming grandpa Paul in tow), and the banter between them is just chef’s kiss. The sparks fly, the tension builds, and yeah... there’s only one bed.
What really got me, though, was the emotional depth of this story. It’s not just a fun romcom (though it definitely is that), but it also delves into grief, loss, and the journey of self-discovery. If you’re close to your grandparents like I am, this one will hit you right in the feels.
Plus, the fact that Noelle and Theo are from the Bay Area, CA (where I grew up!) made me feel an instant connection to them. I actually started this book on a flight back home to the Bay, and it felt like everything just clicked into place.
This book is the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious, with a romance that’ll leave you swooning.📚❤️
Noelle Shepard is navigating a pretty rough patch—she’s grieving her grandmother, living with her parents, and generally feeling a bit lost. Then she stumbles upon some old photos and a love letter that hint at a secret romance from her Gram’s past. Naturally, she does what any of us would do: she makes a TikTok, and it goes viral. Enter Theo Spencer, her high school rival who just so happens to be the grandson of the mystery man from the photos.
Noelle and Theo are forced into this road trip situation (with Theo’s charming grandpa Paul in tow), and the banter between them is just chef’s kiss. The sparks fly, the tension builds, and yeah... there’s only one bed.
What really got me, though, was the emotional depth of this story. It’s not just a fun romcom (though it definitely is that), but it also delves into grief, loss, and the journey of self-discovery. If you’re close to your grandparents like I am, this one will hit you right in the feels.
Plus, the fact that Noelle and Theo are from the Bay Area, CA (where I grew up!) made me feel an instant connection to them. I actually started this book on a flight back home to the Bay, and it felt like everything just clicked into place.
This book is the perfect mix of heartfelt and hilarious, with a romance that’ll leave you swooning.📚❤️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death
ssimplykath's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
wow. reading this book during the midst of a slump was truly an experience that reminded me of how much i love reading. this book was honestly so beautiful in my opinion.
the relationship between theo and noelle was a perfect blend of emotional, longing, and everything else. i think their relationship was so strong, and their communication was good.
i enjoyed how both main characters were both going through a lot in their own individual aspects. i think the ending was a great conclusion.
following the timeline of kathleen & paul v. theo & noelle was one of my favorite aspects. paul was a gem. this book is one filled with topics of grief, and trying to cope with that.
the relationship between theo and noelle was a perfect blend of emotional, longing, and everything else. i think their relationship was so strong, and their communication was good.
i enjoyed how both main characters were both going through a lot in their own individual aspects. i think the ending was a great conclusion.
following the timeline of kathleen & paul v. theo & noelle was one of my favorite aspects. paul was a gem. this book is one filled with topics of grief, and trying to cope with that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
mariah_g's review against another edition
4.5
I love the relationship she had with her grandmother. And there were some good quotes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
petraperusesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The last 170 pages were just right up my alley. It was a well rounded, reflective story, with just exactly the right way of romance for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A very fun enemies to lovers travel based palette cleanser between some more serious books. I’d heard a lot of hype about this book and I’m not quite sure it lives up to the hype, but I still enjoyed it! For me the “to lovers” bit happened a bit too soon, I would have preferred a bit more build up so that I could enjoy the pay off more. That being said, the chemistry and the banter were fun and believable. The spice was nicely balanced by a genuinely sweet and interesting plot about the truth of family secrets and the way that grief impacts our lives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying and Blood
ceruleanshelves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
this was a cute read. the romance was fun, i love a former rivalry / reluctant allies to lovers vibe. even though grief is a theme, it didn't feel heavy at all and was dealt with fairly lightly.
i thought the road trip was a fun idea. sometimes i roll my eyes when romance books start bringing in social media and making characters into overnight influencers, but this didn't really get that much into it so it was fine for me. i think the only major complaint i have is the big conflict near the end; i thought the reactions were a bit uncalled for, but the characters came back from it well.
the romance got steamyyyyy too 😏 overall, fluffy read!
i thought the road trip was a fun idea. sometimes i roll my eyes when romance books start bringing in social media and making characters into overnight influencers, but this didn't really get that much into it so it was fine for me. i think the only major complaint i have is the big conflict near the end; i thought the reactions were a bit uncalled for, but the characters came back from it well.
the romance got steamyyyyy too 😏 overall, fluffy read!
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief
greeneyed_ives's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Alcohol
bookcheshirecat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
“Remember nothing lasts forever. You have to hold on to the good things, knowing you may be on borrowed time with them. And with the bad, recognize that eventually it will pass.”
➽ I was really intrigued by the premise, as it sounded like a lot of fun! The story follows Noelle, who's still grieving her grandmother and finds out she had a secret love affair before she got married. Her TikTok about it goes viral and in a sudden turn of events, the grandson of her secret lover ends up contacting her. Noelle wants to know the entire story firsthand and agrees to meet Paul ... only to find out that his grandson is her high school nemesis, Theo! Nevertheless, she's determined to cope with her grief by learning about the one story her grandmother never told her. Paul has a series of letters to share with her, including a honeymoon road trip they had planned before everything went wrong. Since Noelle is still grieving, unemployed and in a major life crisis, she ends up going on the road trip with Paul and Theo while documenting it on TikTok!
➽ There were many elements I loved in this Romance! It was heartwarming to see how Theo and his grandfather share such a close bond that reminds Noelle of her own grandmother. The grief is still there, but she loves connecting with Paul, who was also touched by her. Their dynamic was so sweet and one of my favorite parts of the story! I personally related to Noelle, as I know how tough being unemployed and having to go back to living with your parents can be. After being voted 'Most Likely to Succeed' in high school, Noelle is scared that she'll never be able to live up to her potential. She hated her last job (and was fired from it anyway) and after a bad experience, she has no hope of making it with her photography. Meanwhile, Theo is the CEO and founder of a popular travel app and seems to have surpassed her in every single way. I liked her complicated feelings about their past and how different adult life turned out for them.
➽ Unfortunately, I thought that the road trip aspect was underutilized. It was my favorite part of the book, but the romance quickly overtook the actual plotline. I wish the author had explored the diferent locations more and properly described the setting! It felt like the road trip - which should have been the focal point of the story - was relegated to the background to only focus on Noelle and Theo's relationship drama. We get told what they do, but the majority of the story is just Noelle and Theo talking to each other. It was such a missed opportunity that the author didn't utilise the road trip more to further the romance and actually make it relevant! I have to be honest: Noelle and Theo's romance was so disconnected it could have easily taken place back home, no road trip necessary. After a while, it also began to annoy me how they'd constantly be horny for each other while trying to keep it a secret from Paul! I loved the beginning of the story, but the further I read, the less I enjoyed the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Misogyny
mayareads4fun's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I’ve had this book sitting on my shelf for a while and somehow had the urge to read it, and I’m glad I did. It’s one of those miracle reads where you have no expectations and get blown away.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
mairead_parade's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I haven’t loved multi timeline/generation romances in the past - Mrs Nash’s Ashes in particular didn’t work for me, and this appeared to have a lot of similarities on paper - but I thought this was really well done and kept the focus on the main couple. The travel/road trip aspect was a lot of fun, and the epilogue is excellent. The MMC is a little opaque but has some good moments in the third act.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death