Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3)

by Stephanie Perkins

Hopeless romantic Isla has had a crush on brooding artist Josh since their first year at the School of America in Paris. And, after a chance encounter in Manhattan over the summer break, romance might be closer than Isla imagined. But as they begin their senior year back in France, Isla and Josh are forced to face uncertainty about their futures, and the very real possibility of being apart. Set against the stunning backdrops of New York, Paris and Barcelona, this is a gorgeous, heart-wrenching and irresistible story of true love, and the perfect conclusion to Stephanie Perkins’s beloved series.

Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on

5 of 5 stars

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Rating: 4.5 Stars

I feel like the odd man out, but I think this was my favorite book of the series. I think I am developing a taste for low drama books, and this installment had the least amount of drama. I also think it had the most swoons. If I had to classify this story in as one thing, it was the story of two people falling in love. There were also ideas of self-acceptance, family obligation, and loyalty, among other things, but it was Isla and Josh's romance that captivated me. The last part of the book made me cry some serious tears. Between all the characters in the series making an appearance, getting some major updates on their lives, and Josh's manuscript, I had feels galore.

Overall: A wonderful ending to a series, which delighted me.

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