Book: Given Our History

Author: Kristyn J. Miller

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Clara Fernsby is an assistant history professor at a private liberal arts college. She always wanted to teach history since she was a child.

One day before the start of a semester she finds out she needs to share her office with a visiting professor. This professor happens to be her childhood crush, Theodore Harrison. Seeing him brings back a rush of memories and feelings. They had met at camp and stayed in touch throughout the years. Then they had a falling out over a decade ago and haven’t spoken since, so of course the first encounter has to be awkward.

I loved seeing them start to pick up where they left off. The second chance romance was done well. I also loved the 2000s references, especially the rock bands that I used to love back in the day like My Chemical Romance.

I enjoyed the dual timelines that went back and forth from the past to the present. It helped shape the story and help you understand both of their feelings.

Final Score: 3/5