I LOVED this book! I got so caught up with Tessa and Weston and all of the pain and fear they both went through, and the strength and determination they both had. This is definitely one of my favorite reads so far this year.

The story is told alternating between Tessa and Weston’s POVs. Tessa’s story takes place in the present as she comes to terms with the blindness caused by an injury received in a car accident. She’s told the blindness is temporary, but she’s angry at life and determined to be miserable until she learns there’s more to life than the ability to see.

Weston’s story takes place both in the present with Tessa, and in the past when he suffered his own injuries that ultimately led to the loss of his legs. He faces every battle with optimism and strength, determined to not let his disability prevent him from doing anything, or so it seems. Hiding behind Weston’s strength is a huge dose of fear of being pitied or rejected.

The relationship that develops between Tessa and Weston is beautiful. He goes into it just wanting to help Tessa come to terms with her blindness and to show her that life is not over. But it ends up being so much more.

The peripheral characters are all incredible and supportive- Weston’s parents and brothers, and his best friend Rudy were there for him during the illness and recovery, never giving up on him and allowing him to prove himself again. Tessa’s grandparents are sweet and welcome Weston with open arms, agreeing to keep his disability a secret from Tessa at his request.

I cried with their pain and laughed with their successes. My heart broke over and over throughout this story, but was mended beautifully in the end.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC of this book through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.