Twice in a Blue Moon Book Review

Twice in a Blue Moon is a contemporary romance by Christina and Lauren, two authors who write together under the name Christina Lauren. In this book, they explore the concepts of love, betrayal and forgiveness. I’m not sure if this book is categorized as young adult, but it read that way to me.

Sam and Tate met fourteen years ago on a two-week trip to London. The trip was a gift from her grandmother, Judith for Tate’s eighteenth birthday; Sam was twenty-one on a trip with his grandfather, Luther. Tate and Sam met on the first morning at breakfast and immediately started spending time together.

Drawn in by Sam, a handsome boy that paid her full attention, Tate revealed all her secrets to him, secrets that she had kept for ten years. When the secrets get out into the public, she has to decide what to do next. The choices she makes have a drastic impact on her life, taking her from being a small town girl to a life in the spotlight.

Fourteen years later, Sam and Tate are adults. Their paths cross in unexpected circumstances. Can they right the wrongs of the past and find a way back to each other?

If you’ve read the book and are looking for the full summary, you can find it at Spoil The Ending.

Final Verdict on Twice in a Blue Moon

In addition to the main love story, there are secondary stories about love and family relationships. The authors weave the secondary stories into the circumstances of the romance. One of the stories is about the romance between Sam’s grandparents. I am not sure what value the storyline adds. Is it supposed to somehow reflect well on his character?

I think the use of social media in the storyline is supposed to add fun but it didn’t really add much for me. I guess it’s of the times to incorporate social media in the story of celebrity actors. I’m more interested in the actual story and communication between the adults. While there seemed to be great connection between the teenage versions of Sam and Tate, I find the communication between their adult versions to be unsatisfactory. The magical properties (including the enduring nature) of first love stands as a proxy for emotional depth.

While this book is a fun read, I think that there are some holes in the story. Sam has had fourteen years to seek out Tate and never did that. Is her role in the script his grand gesture? 🙄 If I was giving grades, I’d say it’s a solid B-/C+.