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Chasing The Butterflies (The Glendale Series Book 3)

by Grayson Long (Goodreads Author)

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Simone said: " *Review of advance copy received from Netgalley*

Going into Chasing the Butterflies, I knew absolutely nothing about the story. I picked it up purely because the cover caught my eye, the title intrigued me, and the genre felt like something I’d enjoy. *Review of advance copy received from Netgalley*

Going into Chasing the Butterflies, I knew absolutely nothing about the story. I picked it up purely because the cover caught my eye, the title intrigued me, and the genre felt like something I’d enjoy.

At its core, the story explores a marriage that has been slowly unraveling over fifteen years. The female main character is dealing with postpartum depression and the overwhelming pressures of motherhood, while her husband seems to be trying, sometimes awkwardly but sincerely, to hold their family together. At first, I wasn’t entirely sold on his character, but as the story progressed (especially after their therapy session), I found myself softening toward him. There was something quietly heartbreaking about watching two people who once fit so perfectly now struggle to even understand each other. Or to be specific, making each other feel loved.

I especially loved the flashbacks scattered throughout the story. They added so much warmth and intimacy, showing us a softer, cozier side of the couple in their earlier days. Those glimpses of how deeply they once loved each other made the present day struggles in their marriage feel even more heartbreaking.

Then comes a twist I genuinely did not see coming: the accident and the memory loss. It gave the story a touch of 【movie】*The Vow* except that here, it’s the husband who loses his memory. One of my favorite moments was when he first saw his wife in the hospital after the accident, not remembering her, yet still blushing as he looked at her. It was such a small but magical scene, and it perfectly captured the emotional heart of the story. Watching their relationship slowly find its way again after that was incredibly moving.

If I had one small criticism, it would be that the first half of the book occasionally drags a little. There are several chapters focused heavily on the female main character’s anxieties her worries about her children, her newborn, and the overwhelming mental load she’s carrying. At times, those sections felt repetitive and a bit slow to read. However, in hindsight, I can also see why they were important. They paint a very honest picture of her emotional state and the mental space she was in before everything changes. So while those parts tested my patience slightly, they ultimately added depth to her character.
Overall, Chasing the Butterflies turned out to be a surprisingly emotional and tender read. It’s a story about love that changes shape over time, about the fragility of relationships, and about finding your way back to someone even when everything seems lost. ...more "

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"“Tragedy has a way of bringing hearts together that comfort never could.”
That's the bottom line." — Mar 08, 2026 08:58AM

Mar 14, 2026 01:11AM · see review

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A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #5)

by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

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"What is this?
She covered cassian, when hybern was about to kill him. Nesta was willing to die with him.
But why is she back to square zero 14 months post war?
After everything with cassian... When they thought he was about to die...
Now she's again pretending to be enemy to all of them....

Nesta's back at being the bitch she was in ACOTAR & ACOMAF.
I'm gonna let this simmer...
Can't continue THIS!!" — Jan 16, 2026 10:03AM

Jan 16, 2026 09:57AM

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