All the Paths to You (All the Worlds Between Us #2) by Morgan Lee Miller
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Paperback (eARC)
- Page Count: 242 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Quinn Hughes and Kennedy Reed had known each other since they were seven. Before heading off to college, they made a pact: if their paths crossed again after college, they would try to date each other again.
At twenty three, Quinn was heading to Tokyo Olympics for five swimming events. Right before she left San Francisco, East-Coast Kennedy happened to visit the city and sparks flew. That had to be a sign that they should date again, right?
Post-Olympics Quinn was not a happy Quinn, but she had Kennedy. As everything else in Quinn’s life came crashing down, would Kennedy be her anchor, or would she lose everything she had ever wanted?
When was that last time I felt this invested in a fictional couple? Or any couple for that matter? Honestly, I cannot remember. I was completely consumed by emotions and rooting for Quinn and Kennedy to get back together. Since I love a good best friend romance, All the Paths to You was everything I had hoped for.
I still stand by my statement of how this series reminded me of Keeping Long Island. The themes were a little similar and the undertones of both books were bittersweet, melancholic, and loving. Both addressed mental health issues. In this book, we get to experience all of Quinn’s internal dialogue, occasional overthinking, insecurities, and love for Kennedy. She was so relatable that I had trouble telling my thoughts and hers apart. Even after finishing this sequel, part of my heart is still stuck in the story somewhere. I cried during multiple scenes and would gladly experience all the ups and downs again by rereading the book in the future.
Along with the first book All the Worlds Between Us, All the Paths to You had everything come full circle. I definitely saw character growths over the last five years. And despite all the hardships they were going through, their love was unwavering. I cannot stress how much I love Quinn and Kennedy. It made me upset that I would never have a childhood sweetheart the way they had each other. I think that says a lot about how strong their bond and how beautiful their love were. Since Quinn and Kennedy had gone through so much together over seventeen years, I think it is safe to say that they would be able to tackle the rest of eternity together. I am so happy for them.
All the Paths to You is the kind of romance that makes your heart ache in all the right places. Quinn and Kennedy’s relationship is the most beautiful thing ever, and I still tear up thinking about it as I write this. [4 Jun 2020]
I received an e-ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
