I'm not going to lie or sugar coat my review. I had a major love hate relationship with Between Hello and Goodbye. There were times within the first 40-45% of the book I strongly contemplated not finishing. I was easily distracted, bored, and honestly, I didn't feel much connection to the characters. As this was a highly anticipated read, I was sad about all of this. When it comes to an Emma Scott book, it's a rare occurrence for me not to be completely in love with her stories.

And then that pivotal moment hit, which turned the book completely around. Thank god for that moment because all I could think was something major and traumatic was coming and these characters are depressing me. I was nervous the angst/tragedy wouldn't hit the same if I didn't become invested soon. I love a good friends to lover storyline, but there was something about their friendship that wasn't doing much for me. However, once Ash and Faith started moving from friendship to love interest things began to pique my interest. I went from not really caring, to flipping the pages and trying to figure out what and who the catastrophe was going to be. I was invested in their outcome, and it broke my heart to think about the detrimental ordeal that was heading their way.

From that point on, I was all about Ash and Faith. I needed them to breathe air in the same space, not an ocean away. It was hell navigating the long distance with them. It tore at my heart, quite a few times. And I may or may not have cursed them both out a time or two. Ugh, pig headed people, who think they know what's best for everyone, drives me insane!

I'm truly glad I stuck it out it because I'd finally found the heat, the tension, the chemistry, the connection, and the emotion that I didn't get during the first half. And when that somethin' somethin' I'd been dying for decided to make an appearance I became an emotional, hot mess.

...damn you, Emma Scott!!