Meant to Be by Emily Giffin
☆☆☆☆
.ePUB, 304 pages
Expected Publication: 31 May 2022
By: Random House Publishing Group
About The Book:
The Kingsley family is practically American royalty, beloved for their military heroics, political service, and unmatched elegance. When Joseph S. Kingsley III is born in 1960, he inherits the weight of that legacy. Growing up with all the Kingsley looks and charisma, Joe should have no problem taking up the mantle after his father’s untimely death. But he is also a little bit reckless, and can’t seem to figure out how to channel the expectations of an entire country. No one ever expected anything of Cate, on the other hand. She, too, grew up in a single-parent household—just her and her mom scraping by in their small apartment. As a teenager, though, Cate is discovered for her looks. Modeling may be her only ticket out of the cycle of disappointment that her mother has always inhabited. Before too long, her face is everywhere, though she is always aware that she’d be a pariah in her social circles if anyone knew her true story. When Joe and Cate’s paths cross, their connection is instant. What remains to be seen is whether their relationship will survive the glare of the spotlight that follows Joe everywhere. And just as they find themselves in the make-or-break moment, the tragedy that seems to run in Joe’s family right alongside all that privilege will repeat itself.
My Review:
Expected Publication: 31 May 2022
By: Random House Publishing Group
About The Book:
The Kingsley family is practically American royalty, beloved for their military heroics, political service, and unmatched elegance. When Joseph S. Kingsley III is born in 1960, he inherits the weight of that legacy. Growing up with all the Kingsley looks and charisma, Joe should have no problem taking up the mantle after his father’s untimely death. But he is also a little bit reckless, and can’t seem to figure out how to channel the expectations of an entire country. No one ever expected anything of Cate, on the other hand. She, too, grew up in a single-parent household—just her and her mom scraping by in their small apartment. As a teenager, though, Cate is discovered for her looks. Modeling may be her only ticket out of the cycle of disappointment that her mother has always inhabited. Before too long, her face is everywhere, though she is always aware that she’d be a pariah in her social circles if anyone knew her true story. When Joe and Cate’s paths cross, their connection is instant. What remains to be seen is whether their relationship will survive the glare of the spotlight that follows Joe everywhere. And just as they find themselves in the make-or-break moment, the tragedy that seems to run in Joe’s family right alongside all that privilege will repeat itself.
My Review:
Oh this book, it was just so damn romantic. This certainly isn't my usual type of read but, I dug Emily Giffin waaaaay back in my thirties and I loved The Lies That Bind. Also, I heard really great things about this one, so I thought I'd give it a go...am I ever glad I did.
I loved how much background we are given on both Cate and Joe and I connected with Cate's childhood so much. We get chapters from both Cate's and Joe's point of view, of the same situation, and I thought this was a really great way of telling their story/stories...and that twist towards the end? In no way did I see that coming! I also think I loved this so much because the characters are from my generation and it is loosely based on John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Disclosure:
With many thanks to NetGalley, Emily Giffin and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Ballantine Books for the giving of the ARC.
#MeanttoBe #NetGalley
Disclosure:
With many thanks to NetGalley, Emily Giffin and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Ballantine Books for the giving of the ARC.
#MeanttoBe #NetGalley
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