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Before Ever After

Samantha Sotto Yambao
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Before Ever After

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Samantha Sotto Yambao

Before Ever After

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Magical Realism
Setting

Various European Locations • Contemporary

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto Yambao, a widow named Shelley is dealing with her husband Max's tragic death. Her life is upended when a young man claims to be Max's grandson, prompting a journey that reveals the mysterious and deeply woven history of love and immortality across time.

Mysterious

Romantic

Nostalgic

Fantastical

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

6,620 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto Yambao receives praise for its imaginative storytelling and unique blend of romance and history. Readers appreciate its rich character development and engaging plot twists. However, some find the narrative pace uneven and the story's complexity can be challenging. Overall, it delivers a satisfying, if occasionally convoluted, tale.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Before Ever After?

Fans of The Time Traveler's Wife and P.S. I Love You will enjoy Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto Yambao. This novel appeals to readers who love romantic tales that intertwine mystery and history, offering a blend of past and present, with a magical realism touch.

3.8

6,620 ratings

64%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

296

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Magical Realism
Setting

Various European Locations • Contemporary

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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