Summary-

"Love and Other Words" by Christina Lauren is a new adult romance novel that deals with themes of love, heartbreak, and second chances. The novel revolves around Macy and Elliot, who were inseparable childhood friends and later become lovers in their teenage years. But an emotional betrayal leads them to break up, leaving Macy devastated. Years down the line, the two meet again, and their current relationship and past are presented alternately as the story reveals the intricacies of their connection. As the story goes, Macy is reminded of the causes of their break-up and of the unresolved feelings she still holds for Elliot. Both characters bear their own demons, but upon reuniting, they begin to revisit the love they shared. The novel eloquently conveys the feelings of rediscovery, healing, and overcoming obstacles in order to move on with unresolved past conflicts. "Love and Other Words" is an emotional journey into the effect that love can have over a period of time and the strength of forgiveness and thus a must-read for readers of sentimental romance.