Michael Joseph Promises We Meant To Keep: The emotionally gripping and swoon-worthy TikTok sensation

this book is like the others on this series so funny in parts when you don't expect totally loved this book cannot wait for the last book in the series

I had been looking forward to reading Slyvie's story since we first met her in 'Things I Wanted To Say, But Never Did.' From the beginning, I was intrigued by her and Spencer's relationship.Beautiful yet broken Slyvie had lived her whole life under her toxic overbearing mother with extreme münchausen syndrome by proxy’s thumb and her only escape was her brother's best friend, the charming, sweet, and protective and loyal Spencer Donato. He was her little secret sanctuary until an awful situation caused her to lose him for good. Years later, she meets him again at a wedding, and it's clear they're not the same people they used to be, but despite everything that happened between them, their connection is still there, pulling them both together.Watching these two rediscover each other again was amazing, and I appreciated the flashback chapters that allowed us to experience part of their teenage relationship;and how they ended up where they did.⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Unfortunately the story didn't catch me. I read it because is part of the saga but Silvie and Spencer didn't got into my heart like Whit and Summer

Since Things I Wanted to Say (But Never Did) we've had a view of Sylvie as someone who can't be trusted. When we get to see her from her own perspective, it's partially true, but the whole story is so heartbreaking. From the first chapter you will learn that Sylvie has been in danger her whole life, that she's been telling horrible truths disguised as melodrama, exaggeration, and "lies." All she's ever been asking was for someone to believe her, and even the love of her life let her down. Spencer and Sylvie both needed to do some maturing before they can be together, and we see the before and the after.Honestly it's hard to write this review without spoilers because even though truths are revealed early, you need to come into them with no knowledge and get your heart broken by them.Spencer and Sylvie have been a thing since they were kids - even though he came from money he was never considered good enough for her, and the fact that he was her brother's best friend meant there was further tension that had them keep what they had a secret. Even as adults, there's an almost frightening intensity to their need for each other, and their need to be what the other person wants. It gets Spencer to take a hard look at his life choices, and makes Sylvie step up and be accountable for her actions and own her choices. At the end of the day though, this hurts because Sylvie is not healed by the end of this book - there's hope and possibility, but I love that we don't have this perfect bow as if love could "fix" her when what she endured was so intense. I also love that Sylvie is a character who sets boundaries to maintain her wellness - even when she's trying hard to stand on her own feet, she accepts that sometimes she needs Spencer to do things for her, and it isn't weak to need someone in that way. I definitely recommend being aware of content warnings if you want to go into this with a healthy mindset.I cannot stress this enough: the intensity of Spence and Sylvie will pull you under, and their journey together will make you smile, cry, and gasp in shock. I never could have seen the end to this coming, and I definitely did not see how much I would like Sylvie by the end of it. It's been a long time since I've read a character that I so desperately want only good things for.This is on par with the riot of emotions of Whit Lancaster's story - Sylvie is undoubtedly a Lancaster, with a life full of intrigue, chaos, and a love that is as unshakable as it is intense.

Love all the characters, amazing book.