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 3.5 stars 
 I have heard many great things about Jasinda Wilder's books. Quite a few of my friends love her books, so I was quite excited to start this one. From what I have gathered, most of her books are of full of angst and she can pack an emotional punch to the gut. Forever & Always, while full of angst, didn't really pack the punch that I thought it would. 
 I wasn't sure exactly what this book was about before heading in. The synopsis doesn't really give any details, whats so ever. Basically, Ever and Cade meet at camp at 14. Over the course of 5 years, they write to each other and grow close as the years go on. We get both POV in the story, seeing how their life changes and how they deal over the course of this time. And then they meet up again. 
 This is a very slow book. This is very much a character driven novel and I love that we get the POV of both Ever and Cade. It was interesting, seeing the two grow and get close over 5 years. They share personal things with each other, and come to lean on each other through their letters. This part of the book, I loved. Honestly, I loved the book until they met back up. 
 The biggest turn off for me was it felt like they were both two different people after meeting back up. I can't really put my finger on it exactly, but I just didn't care for them as a couple. That, and the book went from 0-60 once they met back up. We get all these details about their life, slowly over the course of the novel, then BAM. 
 The book ends on a big cliffhanger. My heart just broke for Cade. I probably shouldn't have read a few reviews for book 2 but I did and I still haven't decided if I will read the rest of the books in the trilogy. 
 Overall - I did like it. I love Jasinda's writing. She has a way with her words that just sucks you in. I may not continue with this series, but I will definitely be checking out her other novels.