Book hangovers are real, y’all. Seriously. I had the hardest time figuring out what to read after finishing The Impossible Us, by Sarah Lotz. When I finished reading, I believe I hugged my Kindle to my heart and sighed. After the roller coaster of emotions, I think that was probably the only justifiable reaction. Keep reading for my review of The Impossible Us, by Sarah Lotz.
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Nick sends an email to an editing client, but instead of going to its intended recipient, Bee gets it. Read the email below. It’s pretty freaking funny:
Listen, you tight-fisted pea-brained grouse-shooting tweedy twat, you may own half the fu**ing countryside, but you don’t own me. You think I like hounding you? You think this is fun for me? But if you think I’m just going to lie back and let you screw me over like you no doubt screw over everyone who comes into your entitled orbit of damp lolling spaniels, vintage Land Rovers and Eton-induced PTSD then you’ve got another think coming. DO THE RIGHT THING FOR ONCE IN YOUR BADGER-BAITING FOX-SLAUGHTERING LIFE.
Yeah, you read that right. Now, if you got this email, would you reply? What would your reply be? I’m curious, so leave me a comment below. Chances are, it wouldn’t be even close to what Bee replied. I won’t type that here, because I want you to read the book. What starts as a huge tell-off, begins a super fun friendship. Bee and Nick connect over lots of different things, and even fall in love. When they discover that their communication is actually a fluke of the space-time metaverse, things take a turn. People from two different universes should not be able to communicate, but somehow Bee and Nick can.
The story is told from alternating points of view between Bee and Nick, along with snippets of their emails back and forth. The story is unique, and I loved it very much.
Trigger Warnings
I didn’t have any personal triggers from this book, but there are a couple of situations when a side character is in an abusive situation. It is heavily implied, but never outright spoken, so the triggers should be minimal. The character’s situation is important to moving the story forward, but I appreciate the author’s not stating anything outright.
Who is my “elevator shaft” character?
I had a couple of people I absolutely despised. I didn’t actually wish any of them to be dumped down an elevator shaft, though, because while their behavior was despicable, it was an eye-opening situation for a couple of our characters, so even though parts were illegal, they were important to the story.
What was my favorite scene in The Impossible Us?
Probably the final scene. I’m not going to tell you anything about it, but it’s the scene that caused the book hugging, and the hangover. I don’t read many romance books, and most “love stories” make me want to scratch my eyeballs out. This is probably a product of overdone and predictable romantic comedies. I did tell my friend Gabe about the book, and he immediately read the blurb.
His reaction? “OMG this sounds awesome!”
So, now you have it. The Impossible Us isn’t just a “girlie book.” I think the science fiction aspect of the MC/LI being in different universes adds to the appeal for all genders.
Most Relatable Character?
Probably Bee’s best friend, Leila. She is loyal, protective, and blunt with Bee. There are several times in the book that Bee avoids telling her things, because she knows how Leila will react. I found it appealing and encouraging that Leila fought infertility and ended up with twins. Since I’m fighting my own infertility battles, every encouragement, fictional or otherwise, is welcome.
Absolutely, wholeheartedly, yes I recommend The Impossible Us! I loved every single bit of the story and think that every reader can find something enjoyable. The dynamic between Bee and Nick, despite it all being told through emails, is so fun. They don’t hold much back, so their individual personalities shine through. The switch between POV was easy to tell, since the author labeled each chapter with whomever was speaking.
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Bee and Nick have a really fun dynamic that the author perfectly described through the emails that they send back and forth. Their falling in love seems perfect for the world we live in, because so many people these days meet online. Their desperation to find a solution for being in different universes jumps off the pages, and will definitely ensnare you in their drama. I definitely recommend The Impossible Us, to sci-fi fans and romance fans alike. The book has so many relatable characters, and I think it has something for everyone. Let me know below if you plan on purchasing/reading, because I’d love to know your thoughts!
Until next time, Friends!
