Actually, this made me stop and think — would I choose the operation or the one week? My instinct is the operation. I think I’d want that 10% chance. And if it doesn’t work, then maybe it just means my time is up. One extra week… I don’t know if it would really change much for most of us anyway.

This might be totally random, but as a Singaporean, JJ Lim instantly made me think of JJ Lin 😅 Probably a coincidence, but I can’t unsee it now.

I’m starting to notice how much Emily Henry moves back and forth between timelines. I remember feeling confused by this when I first got back into reading — the first book of hers I read was People We Meet on Vacation, which I didn’t finish. It’s still not my favourite style; sometimes it pulls me out rather than drawing me in.

And I’m actually surprised that after a year of reading, I’m more accepting of this style of writing. At least now I’m still reading and haven’t had the thought of “did not finish” — even if I’m still not a fan.

If you’re scrolling through this forum looking for answers, here’s one: dating your best friend’s crush isn’t something Harriet was unaware of. She knew, and she brought it up to Wyn while they were still getting to know each other.

All these mentions of being anxious keep reminding me of Anxious People. Different stories, but the same quiet undercurrent of people trying to hold themselves together.

Okay, at this point I’m just reading it for what it is and trying to stop thinking too much. The setting already feels a little unrealistic, and Emily Henry keeps describing Wyn as this extremely cute, sexy guy — like, who wouldn’t fall for him?

But this is also the same guy who broke off the engagement. And then there’s this part that really gets me — who wouldn’t tell their best friend when something this major happens? Breaking off an engagement, no less. Especially when they all share the same circle of friends. I’m confused, and I don’t quite know how to articulate it yet.

Hey! Who gave the ex permission to do what he has done to her?! Only 7% in and I’m already emotionally invested, mildly offended on her behalf, and suspiciously attached. If this is the start, I’m not ready for what’s coming.

“Apartments aren’t supposed to be investments,” “What are they supposed to be, then?” “Homes.”

A home has always been just that — a home — for me. I can’t really relate to the idea of flipping houses purely as investments. Don’t people want a place of their own, somewhere to feel settled? Isn’t constantly moving a hassle, with lives disrupted every time? I can’t help but wonder if people who treat homes this way ever truly settle down.

I’m genuinely amazed by how Fredrik Backman tells so many stories without it ever feeling complicated. The transitions are so smooth, and everything falls into place without feeling forced or out of place.