”I cannot remember the last time I cried so much reading a book but I did with this one. My crying was full on sobs which I did not expect from this book. But please don't let that put you off, you will be missing the most captivating book ever.
This book captured my heart from the first to the last word. It pulled me into the story, I felt the emotions, love, friendship, the pain and the joy. This was my first read by JD Hughes and it is definitely not my last.
This book is about Noah and Beth who live across the water from each other. They become friends at high school and then one day Noah leaves without saying goodbye. Beth is devastated but life continued on until one day Noah comes back to town.
All of those feelings from when they were teenagers come flooding back when they meet each other again. Some events occur that are not in their control and they try do the best to work through them. I cannot give you any spoilers as this book deserves to be read by everyone.
The book is written so beautifully and from the heart. Joanna, you are an amazing author who wrote the most beautiful book about love, friendship and hope. Thank you for this fantastic book, it is in my top 3 books of all time and will be staying there for a very very long time.
A must read ❤️”

”This was an emotional rollercoaster right from the start and I couldn't put it down. Beth and Noah become neighbors at a young age, but they don't start to get really close until highschool. Then one day he just leaves. He comes back years later to her town as a big time actor for a movie, they rekindle their relationship but he is different and has an alcohol addiction. Then he leaves again for 6 years and she has a huge surprise for him after he comes back. I cried so much at the end of this story and this was just an amazing story from start to finish. It really did tear me apart at times and it has some heavy topics, so it would be best to read the trigger warnings.”

”The characters felt like home. They were so relatable. I loved that I hated some of the characters. I had so many emotions through this story. I laughed and cried and was heartbroken and happy. 10/10 must read Beth (main character) and the boy across the lake (Noah) were fun to get to know.
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”Well, I’m not going to lie the author told me this would be a tearjerker and I can now happily and tearfully confirm, she wasn’t lying.
I don’t really have many words apart from this was heartbreakingly beautiful. I laughed, I got angry, I cried (sobbed). I felt every single emotion whilst reading this book and I am so happy that I did feel them.
It’s not often you come across books that can make you feel everything all at the same time, yet this book did.
I will make a note that while this book is a reasonably longish book it reads so fast. And the time goes fast in these books like you’re always looking into the future with them.
So if you like characters that bring on the emotions and books that bring you to literal snot filled tears. This is for you.”

”⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Boy Across the Water absolutely broke me—in the best way possible. Make sure you have the tissues ready because this story will take you on an emotional roller coaster from beginning to end.
I couldn't put this book down. I completely fell in love with the characters, the storyline, and the beautiful way their journey unfolded. Every chapter pulled me in deeper and deeper.
This is a heartfelt story about soulmates, love, loss, hope, and the kind of connection that stays with you forever. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. One of those rare books that leaves a lasting mark on your heart.”

”The Drama. The Angst. The Raw!!
Noah and Beth are a dream. This story is so we'll written and the flownis beautiful. I ignored too many house hold responsibilities because i couldn't stop reading The Drama. The Angst. The Raw!!
Noah and Beth are a dream. This story is so we'll written and the flownis beautiful. I ignored too many house hold responsibilities because i couldn't stop reading”

”The Boy Across the Water by J.D. Hughes is one of those books that will gut you from the beginning to the end. When I received this book for review I was thinking, okay catchy title but does it have enough to hook me. In one word YES!! Here is the thing about the BOY ACROSS THE WATER it has so much in it from beginning to the little kids to the end seeing Noah who he becomes will just tear you apart. I was not prepared for the bond that Beth and Noah had from little kids, teenagers to well the adults hey have become is just WOW. This is the first I have ready by J.D. Hughes and have to say the way she created Noah with so much hate, dislike and yet we see the little boy inside who just wants to be loved is truly well written with so much emotion. The pain and heartache he goes through is just so heartbreaking and oh my god Beth is just so perfect for him. Seeing this little girl, become the strong woman and best friend Noah needs is just so touching. Beth has gone through so much from Noah leaving her and then later on what she goes through is truly a wonder. The strength she has in her is something that Noah has never seen and boy this is what he needs to see that no matter what happens he needs to remember his Beth. I truly fell in love with Beth and the magnitude of love she has in her, giving her strength she needs not only for Noah but for her own family. JD. Hughes totally rocked and definitely recommend this book for it shows romance, love, friendship but also the greatest thing and that is the power of healing. Loved it.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.””

”Wow! What can I say? I purposefully didnt read up on what this book was about so I had no expectations. Within the first 2 chapters I was hooked and knew this book was going to be a 5⭐️ read for me. The character development and detailed life story had me routing for Beth and Noah from beginning to end and had me feeling every emotion from giggling at Beth's quick wit to sobbing at the desperation of their love story. Loved this book so much, I just wish I had a physical copy to keep on my bookshelf!
Thankyou for allowing me to be one of your ARC readers x”