Her partner, Jonah, is also really likable, even though I didn’t always agree with how he acted, and at times he really messed up. However, when reading The Idea of You I felt it was really important to remember that no one knows how they’d feel in this situation until it actually happens to them (and hopefully it never will). In December 2018, it was announced that an adaptation of the Robinne Lee novel The Idea Of You had been opted by Welle Entertainment with Cathy Schulman and Gabrielle Union producing. [3] Union named the book amongst her ten favourite of all time in 2018. [4] Union and Lee have been friends since the early 2000s. [5] In June 2021 it was revealed that Jennifer Westfelft had adapted the novel and Anne Hathaway was cast in the starring role. [6] In August 2022 Michael Showalter was confirmed as director. [7] [8] In September 2022 Nicholas Galitzine was added to the cast as the lead singer of "the hottest boyband on the planet." [9] [10] In October 2022, Ella Rubin was revealed to be playing Hathaway's daughter and that principal photography had commenced. [11] [12] Following shortly after that announcement Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld and Jordan Aaron Hall were revealed to have joined the cast as well as Jaiden Anthony, Raymond Cham, Vik White and Dakota Adam as the rest of the band Galitzine fronts. [13] [14] I've read a few stories with this theme, and this is definitely one of the stronger ones. I like the author's style and would want to read some of her other books. It's not a major stand-out where I feel compelled to buy her next one immediately, but it's got all the qualities of a good book you will enjoy. I pushed it to a 4 because it's much higher than an average / OK book with a few good parts at a 3.

Sophie a 40-year-old single mom who at her ex-husband’s request takes their 16-year-old daughter to Coachella and things take a surprising turn when she strikes up a budding romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell,I've been hearing about this one for a while but haven't had the chance to read until now. And I'm still trying to process what I read and whether I liked it or not. And I will apologize in advance for going in tangents, cause I will. Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail We hope all through the book that there will be a happily ever after, but of course we're also not really sure if Solène and Hayes ending up together would be that HEA for everyone involved. But we sure hope so. But we know what happened with Demi & Ashton! ☺☺☺

I think it's safe to say I won't be getting over this read any time soon. It's just one of those stories that makes it's way into your heart and stays there. Permanently. Whether you like it or not. I urge everyone, especially everyone in their late 30s and on, to read this book with an open mind. If nothing else, you'll enjoy the scenery. Although there is much heartache there is love, strength, courage and support and light at the end of the rainbow so to speak! He held my gaze, smiling his half smile. I felt it then, that little flip-flop in the pit of my stomach that told me that whatever this twenty-year-old was doing, it was working. But can an almost 40 year old lady and a world famous superstar half her age have anything real and lasting? Solène's daughter and the rest of the world think NOT - once they find out.... The Idea of You managed to work the ultimate book magic: It blurred the boundary between this world and that one' OPRAH MAGAZINEThe writing in this book is sublime, seamless and this is a writing debut. Robinne Lee is an author to look out for. As many readers of this book will say, I want need more, just so that I can keep on breathing. Anne Hathaway to Star in 'The Idea of You' From Director Michael Showalter". Collider. August 25, 2022. I couldn't decide for quite some time whether I liked Lucy or not but as the story progressed, it occurred to me that it wasn't about liking or disliking this character. She's experiencing the normal feelings you would expect of someone of her age and circumstances. Lucy is just human and I ended up admiring her for being authentic in her reactions to miscarriage, a resentful stepdaughter and a husband in denial.