Throughout the novel, Fortune skillfully explores themes of love, loss, grief, and self-discovery. Percy, the protagonist, is a relatable and endearing character whose journey is marked by growth, transformation, and a deepening understanding of herself and those around her. The author masterfully crafts Percy's character, imbuing her with a sense of vulnerability, strength, and resilience.
The novel’s conclusion, which ties together the mystery of the severed communication and the fate of Delilah, underscores the book’s central thesis: love requires presence. Percy and Sam’s separation was not caused by a lack of love, but by a lack of courage. Their happy ending feels earned because it requires them to dismantle the walls they built during their ten years apart. every summer after carley fortune vk