I was a fan of the first 2 installments of Dash & Lily (as well as the recent Netflix adaptation) and this third book did not disappoint. Furthermore, I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of teen/ young adult books featuring cute and nerdy romances. This book is ideally suited for reading during the winter because it (as well as the entire Dash & Lily series) takes place during Christmastime; but, since Dash and Lily’s relationship and future plans are the focus of this book, I feel it could be enjoyed at any time of the year. This book was relatively short, and I thought that it was a fun and easy read guaranteed to get you into the holiday mood.
I particularly loved Dash and Lily’s signature bookish wit as well as the romance and holiday festivities that took place in this book. Furthermore, I liked that this book took place in an entirely new and foreign setting; whereas the first 2 novels take place in New York, this third installment is unique because it takes place almost entirely in London (and, of course, Dash and Lily do lots of exploring!). I am also a fan of Cohn and Levithan’s signature writing style where the chapters alternate between the two main characters’ perspectives; it is well-organized and easy to understand. One of my favorite parts of this book was the bibliophile scavenger hunt (which was very typical Dash and Lily) because it sounded super fun; I really wished that this portion of the book lasted more than a few chapters. One critique that I have is that I wish that this book was a few chapters longer; without giving too much away, Dash and Lily make some major life decisions at the end of this book and it would have been nice to get some insights into whether or not these life changes worked out (and whether their families were a fan for these decisions). Additionally, at the beginning of this book, both of the characters (especially Dash) are struggling with their mental health; since this is such a relevant and relatable issue, I would have liked for the authors to have provided more information about these struggles as well as more in depth coping strategies. Furthermore, at the end of the book, I thought that the characters’ challenges seemed to get wrapped up unrealistically quick and easy. Overall, I thought that this book was a fun read that’s perfect for the Christmas season. I enjoyed reading the entire Dash & Lily series and look forward to seeing if there will be a fourth book in the future. I gave this book a rating of 8 out of 10. This article was written for "The Nerd Daily" Click to view this article on "The Nerd Daily's" website or copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: https://www.thenerddaily.com/review-mind-the-gap-dash-and-lily-by-rachel-cohn-david-levithan/
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