This was my first YA Emily Henry novel, as well as my first dive into her magical realism. And I loved it. This incredible author has made her way to my top favorites of all time.I loved everything from the beautiful and captivating writing to the intricate characters and their growth throughout the story. This book is made amazing by incorporating all the different elements that make a story shine - a unique plot, authentic and emotional characters, enchanting writing - and wrapping them in a bubble of heavy emotions.I felt the grief and fascination in every page, sticking out from the magic that drives the story forward. The oddities present in June’s life are accepted to make way for the intense emotions that she feels and end up revealing the most important secrets in her past. Unsurprisingly with an Emily Henry, emotions bubbled up in me and rose to the surface, making me connect with the story on such a level I couldn’t think about anything else.The suffering that drives the characters are what makes them captivating and easy to empathize with. They transform their pain and wishes into raw drives that move their stories forward. They also connect with each other in a very human way, portraying different types of relationships without leaving a stone unturned. While the mystery of the plot is very interesting, it’s them who compel it forward.There’s nothing that I love more about Emily Henry than her writing and how she portrays fundamental and simple moments to make them seem the most extraordinary happenings, every single time. She is my biggest inspiration when it comes to stringing words together and I’m so grateful I get to read her thoughts transformed into ink on paper.