There is the feel of a film script which suggests it might follow the recent Netflix series adaptation of the first book. 126, and a Twickenham thatched house is 'an ordinary English house' p. The London setting is explained for a US audience Barbican, 'an arts place like Lincoln Centre' p. The characters are relatable, but the plot is contrived and stilted, relying on a series of unlikely coincidences as the characters’ internal struggles take centre stage in the alternating first person narratives. This is the third in the series and reprises the theme of puzzles and books in an Advent calendar Lily has made for Dash and some great literary references. She decides to surprise him by flying to London where she hopes to sort out her future and reassure herself that Dash is ok. While the couple are prepared for a long distance relationship, after six months apart Lily is upset to learn that Dash is not coming home for Christmas. She has a successful dog walking business which has expanded to include online sales of dog merchandise but there is family pressure for her to take up the offer of a position at a prestigious university. For Dash, this means becoming a student at Oxford University while 18 year old Lily is not so sure of her pathway. New Yorkers Dash and Lily are looking forward to pursuing their individual goals while maintaining a healthy relationship. Mind the gap, Dash & Lily by Rachel Cohn Allen & Unwin, 2020.
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