This book completely blindsided me. What starts as a simple setup a man (Gregory) finally proposing to his partner (Suzanne) after years of avoiding commitment, all because his friend (Nathalie) pushed him into it turns into a deep dive into psychological chaos. The use of letters and diary entries is brilliant because you only get Gregory's highly confused perspective for so long. When Suzanne's journal entries pop up later, you realize how fundamentally unreliable Gregory's narration is. The ring isn't just jewelry; it's a poison apple that exposes all the rot in a relationship that everyone thought was stable. Read this if you love stories where the real conflict is internal.

Forget cheesy romance. This is a story about the messy, sometimes devastating, connections we have with people who aren't even our romantic partners. I was hooked by Gregory and Nathalie's friendship, which felt more intense than his 16-year relationship with Suzanne. The tension when Nathalie disappears after the proposal is unbearable. The way the story uses multiple perspectives (Suzanne's journal, Madeleine's diary) to slowly piece together the truth about Nathalie's fragile mental state and Gregory's own blindness was masterful. The ending is definitely challenging it takes a sharp, unexpected turn into soulmates and metaphysics, but it’s a powerful emotional payoff.

I didn't expect to be thinking about the Law of Entropy, twin flames, and reincarnation while reading a story about a failed engagement, but here we are. This book hits differently. It’s a beautifully written exploration of what makes a connection permanent is it a legal signature, shared time, or a cosmic bond? The core mystery of Nathalie's disappearance is heartbreaking, but the later chapters that reveal her inner life and the truth behind her connection to Gregory are where the book really shines. It asks tough questions about loyalty, the kind of love we seek, and how past lives might influence our present relationships. A very thought-provoking, deep read.

The format is incredible. I felt like I was eavesdropping on real lives. Gregory's letters to the silent Nathalie are so full of denial and escalating panic, and then you get the brutal honesty of Suzanne's perspective, realizing just how much she felt betrayed by the "free ring" proposal. The book is titled Dear Nathalie, but it's really about everyone else orbiting her. The twist involving Baby Nathalie and the postscript was shocking and totally reframes the entire story. If you're a fan of narrative complexity and a character-driven plot that evolves into something spiritual and grand, you need this one.

This is less of a plot-driven thriller and more of a study on human relationships and emotional dependency. The writing style is intimate and confessional, which is perfect for the letter/journal format. I felt genuine sympathy for all three main characters, even as they all made huge mistakes Gregory for his carelessness, Suzanne for her quiet resentment, and Nathalie for her profound loneliness. The scene where the heirloom ring is thrown across the room is one of the most powerful moments I’ve read all year. It’s a heavy, gorgeous book about trying to make U + ME = US, and realizing the math is a lot more complicated than anyone thinks.