What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon: Review

There are some authors that just know how to break your heart. The really good ones know how to put it back together again.

This author is known for ripping your heart and soul out, and when she puts it back together, sometimes it’s not always the same.

With this new release soon to come, check out my thoughts below.

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon
Publisher: ‎ G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Pub Date: April 15, 2025
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593718735

OVERVIEW:
Ellie didn’t expect to fall in love while interrailing through Europe. But she also didn’t expect to meet a man like Ash. Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection—a bond deep enough for them to scrap their itineraries and plan to meet again in Spain. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found.

Six years later, Ellie has landed her dream job working as a gardener for a viscount and viscountess on their sprawling five-hundred-year-old estate in Wales. She finds peace amongst the towering topiary hedges and colorful gardens, but her idyll is shattered when Ash crashes back into her life. And when it becomes clear why he didn’t show in Madrid, her heart breaks anew—for what the truth means for their fate.

But they have never been able to resist each other, and when the sparks of their attraction fly, Ellie’s life will catch flame. She will have to make a choice.

What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon Review

This author is known for breaking your heart. She is also known for being able to put it back together again. However, it doesn’t always feel the same once she’s done.

It reminds me of that Japanese China repair where they use the gold to repair broken pottery. “Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with urushi lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. This technique not only restores the item but also highlights its imperfections, making it more beautiful and unique.”

One thing to know about Toon’s books is that you really need to read them in a dedicated time. The impact is much greater, and these are not simply stories that you can read slowly, chapter by chapter, with lots of time in between.

I have to say, I wasn’t completely in tune with the female lead character in the story, especially from the middle to the end. I thought she got a little judgmental, just shut the door, and completely broke his heart.

I had a hard time coming back from that. Although the author made it all better in the end, I really wish that a few of the scenarios that she used were not included in the story.

The scenery and the detail are amazing and truly enhance the plot. While What If I Never Get Over You is not my top favorite book by Toon, because of the female main character, it’s really high up there because of the male leading character. I just loved him and my heart broke right along with his.

But Toon does us right with an unforgettable story and love that ultimately stands the test of time. Huge choices are made and all becomes right with the world again.

Definitely one to check out if you’re looking for that angsty feel in a sweeping, swooning love story.

4.5 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.