Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Synopsis
Ben’s always loved the month of December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it’s missing its usual magic. And then his old friend Alice gets back in touch. Ben’s always thought of Alice as the one that got away, and he can’t help but wonder: what if he’d done things differently all those years ago? He never imagines he might get to find out… but when a stranger sells Ben a mysterious watch one freezing winter’s night, he’s astonished to wake up the next morning on 5th December 2005: the day he first kissed Daphne, leaving Alice behind. Now Ben must make the biggest decision of his life, all over again. But this time around, will he finally find the courage to follow his heart?
Review
Have your tissues at the ready for this book. This modern retelling of A Christmas Carol was an emotional and magical rollercoaster about love, loss and friendship.
Whilst most people know the original story and it’s plot that doesn’t stop you from eagerly going on this journey with Ben and figuring out why his life turned out the way it has. We get to take a look into his life and what he could have done differently. The use of time travelling was a brilliant way of giving Ben’s character depth and development as we watch his character grow as he realises his mistakes.
However, I did struggle with the book at times and found myself skimming parts that I honestly thought were too long winded or just didn’t capture my attention enough. The book definitely picked up at the end but I wished it had done it sooner.
Overall, All About Us was a cute, Christmassy read with a clear message on how the decisions that you make have a huge impact on the way your life can turn out.
Rating: 3/5 stars
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