Clara Cowan and Seb Bonami meet in London when they’re both at the beginning of their adult lives. Clara dreams of being a director and is already hard at work making films with her obnoxious actor boyfriend. Seb has tried music, modeling, and acting, but none of them feel like a calling to him. It takes the two of them some time to end up together, but when they do, their love affair is big and passionate. But as time goes by, their often-dramatic partnership begins to show cracks. Although Clara has always known that she’s meant to work in film, Seb is not quite sure what his purpose is. Clara pushes him to keep going, but he can’t help but feel that none of it matters to him—in fact, he’d much rather quit and start a family, if only Clara would agree. When Clara casts him in her biggest film yet, their clashing personalities and desires lead to a breakup so explosive that there’s no chance of reconciliation…except that, because of their shared friends, they keep running into each other. Palmer creates an expansive love story that spans years and holds lots of surprises. The unique structure is a standout—each chapter is told by a different person in Clara and Seb’s life, whether a friend, a parent, a barista, or a random passenger on the bus. Palmer doesn’t flinch, putting Clara and Seb through the wringer as they endure losses and betrayals that make it hard to believe they’ll ever find their way back to each other. For readers who like romances with plenty of angst and torment, this is a satisfying read.