Someone I Used to Know by Paige Toon

 

Title: Someone I Used to Know

Author: Paige Toon

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Release Date: June 24, 2021

xxxSo much can change in half a lifetime…

Then

At fifteen, George is the foster brother Leah never asked for. As the angry, troubled boy struggles to come to terms with his circumstances, Leah finds herself getting drawn closer to him.

Theo’s wealthy family have mysteriously pulled him out of boarding school and he’s now enrolled at the local state school with Leah and George. When their worlds collide that summer, the three teenagers form a bond they believe will be unbreakable. But life doesn’t always go to plan...

Now

Shocking news brings Leah back to Yorkshire, baby daughter in tow. But Emilie’s father Theo isn’t with them, and George has unexpectedly returned. After half a lifetime, have they healed the scars of their pasts? Will coming back home set their hearts in a different direction?

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This one tugged at all my heartstrings!

In “Then,” Leah is fifteen when she meets George. Her parents are foster parents, and George is the newest arrival in their home—an angry teenager separated from his baby sister. Meanwhile, a wealthy kid, Theo, joins Leah’s school after being pulled from his private school. Despite their differences, they form a strong friendship, and Leah finds herself developing feelings for both.

In “Now,” Leah is back in her hometown with her daughter, Emilie, but without her husband, Theo, when George reappears.

Leah’s life has been far from easy. She’s struggling, but George’s presence stirs memories of that unforgettable summer. What will she do with these rekindled feelings?

Someone I Used to Know is emotional and rewarding, a story of heartbreak, loss, and healing. Told through “Then” and “Now” timelines, this novel brings its characters to life, making them lovable and realistic.

Paige Toon also surprises us. I was so sure of the twist, but when it came, I was completely wrong.

Little by little, I’m listening to all her books, and the audiobooks have all been wonderful so far.

Cliffhanger: No

5/5 Fangs