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The Thing About Tilly Kindle Edition

by G Benson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 557 ratings

Two best friends. Buried feelings. A secret holding them apart.

Two friends since university, each holding something back.
Tilly’s been running from her secrets for far too long. Evie, carrying a buried flame for Tilly since they met, has always been there to welcome Tilly back with open arms. That is, after all, what one does for a friend.
When Evie unexpectedly falls pregnant, she’s left with a lot of hard decisions to make. That includes choices about Tilly and the way she's been disappearing on her randomly for over a decade.
Tilly wants nothing more than to be there for Evie, who's been her anchor to return to time and time again. But what does supporting her look like when sticking around becomes an important part of that?
A romance about growing up—whatever that means—and realising that even if it hurts, sometimes change is for the best.

G Benson has well and truly put her heart and soul into this one. Rach, Les Rȇveur

It’s exquisite to read. There are long, vivid sentences that sweep and loop and cradle your heart all the way to a full stop, and then two words, perhaps one, grab hold and clutch at your imagination. KJ, Author

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G. Benson is the author of several novels, including All the Little Moments, Flinging It, Pieces, and All Wrapped Up. Originally from Australia, she currently lives in Spain.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08PW69CZT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ self-published (December 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 583 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
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    4.4 out of 5 stars 557 ratings

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Benson spent her childhood wrapped up in any book she could get her hands on and—as her mother likes to tell people at parties—even found a way to read in the shower. Thankfully moving on from writing bad poetry in her teens, she started to write stories about anything and everything. Tearing her from her laptop is a fairly difficult feat, though if you come bearing coffee you have a good chance.

Originally from Australia, she currently lives in Spain, speaking terrible Spanish and going on as many trips to new places as she can, budget permitting. This means she mostly walks around the city she lives in.

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Customers find the book's storyline unique and meaningful, with one review highlighting how it covers difficult topics with love. Moreover, the writing quality is well-received, and customers appreciate the characters, with one noting the chemistry between them. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its emotional content, with one customer describing it as an emotional rollercoaster. However, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with several customers finding it slow.

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24 customers mention "Storyline"23 positive1 negative

Customers enjoy the unique storyline of this book, which is full of love and meaningful themes, with one customer highlighting how it covers difficult topics with compassion.

"...This is a remarkable story of two women who really can't function properly without the other. Sean is more of an anchor for them both...." Read more

"...It's a mix of devotion, struggles, some laughs, and secrets...." Read more

"...are looking for a story about personal growth, deep love between two souls who belong together, and a family journey (on multi-levels)...written as..." Read more

"...And the reminder to empathize with others, and do our best to be kind to them as well. This book was just really great. You should read it." Read more

18 customers mention "Readability"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book exceptional and beautiful, with one customer describing it as a good deep read.

"...This is, in my opinion, one of the best books of the year and I totally recommend it. It will make you smile and give your heart goosebumps...." Read more

"...This was a really good book that dealt with realistic issues, had diverse characters, and full acceptance by friends and family." Read more

"...This book was just really great. You should read it." Read more

"...Don’t give up, it’s worth it." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the chemistry between the two main characters.

"...This was a really good book that dealt with realistic issues, had diverse characters, and full acceptance by friends and family." Read more

"...The characters are multidimensional, supportive and caring, diverse, and all very likable...." Read more

"I loved this book. It was well written and edited. I loved all three of the main characters and their diversity...." Read more

"...The author does a tremendous job of bringing these wonderful characters to life...." Read more

8 customers mention "Writing quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting its poetic style.

"...into this story of love, friendship and secrets by G Benson's brilliant use of words. Right away I was living in the lives of Evie, Tilly and Sean...." Read more

"...The writing is beautiful, eloquent, and pairs very well with the angsty love story that unfolds from these lovely pages...." Read more

"There was almost a poetry to the writing in this book, but in a way that really pulled me in right away...." Read more

"...This is a talented author and some of the lines are indeed poetry in prose, but poetry in prose served on a garbage can lid." Read more

6 customers mention "Emotional content"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one customer describing it as an emotional rollercoaster that includes both sadness and humor.

"...It will make you smile and give your heart goosebumps. I absolutely loved everything about it...." Read more

"...It's a mix of devotion, struggles, some laughs, and secrets...." Read more

"...I love the reminders to be kind to ourselves and forgive our mistakes...." Read more

"Soul touching story. Characters well defined. Very sad at times. Made me cry. A reality check that life is not that easy, most of the time...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow.

"Wasn’t my cup of tea. The pace of the book was too slow for my liking...." Read more

"It starts slow, not really getting going for some time. However, I ended up really enjoying it. I became invested in the characters as you should be...." Read more

"Very slow, boring story with unsatisfied ending. Poor grammar throughout. Very frustrating." Read more

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  • The old one!
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional and Emotional Perfection
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
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    I was totally drawn into this story of love, friendship and secrets by G Benson's brilliant use of words. Right away I was living in the lives of Evie, Tilly and Sean. Three friends from college who shared a true love for each other. Acceptance is the key here. Tillie often just left with no explanation of why. Her friends grew over the years to just accept her absences. As the story unfolds I was able to understand each of the characters in an intimate way. This is a remarkable story of two women who really can't function properly without the other. Sean is more of an anchor for them both. When Evie has to face some difficult choices, she relies on her friends. She is open about her feelings. Sean is open about wanting the best for his friends. Tilly is not open about anything. This is such an outstanding book and it left me happy. This is, in my opinion, one of the best books of the year and I totally recommend it. It will make you smile and give your heart goosebumps. I absolutely loved everything about it. Many, many thanks to you, G Benson, for gifting us with such a beautiful book!!!!!
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  • Jo H
    4.0 out of 5 stars A story about life and love
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021
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    Told from three characters' points of view, this novel delves into their group as best friends while they navigate their and each other's lives. It's a mix of devotion, struggles, some laughs, and secrets. This was a really good book that dealt with realistic issues, had diverse characters, and full acceptance by friends and family.
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  • Lezfic Lover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Eloquently Written Angsty Slow Burn
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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    Wow! This book is more of a very eloquently written journey. A story of personal growth and compassion. Compassion for others and learning to have compassion and forgiveness for yourself. Tbh, I finished reading this book last week and find it hard to put into words exactly how I feel about it. The many pressing topics made my heart bleed for Tilly, for many reasons. The first half of the book lays out a picture of Tilly from the perspective of her friends. The second half of the book shifts more towards the truth in that erroneous perspective that makes Tilly seem like a flaky person. What I like is although her friends don’t prefer this personality trait, they are accepting of the friend they know. No ill-will towards her, but complete respect and acceptance. Not that it doesn’t come at a price. But that is the beauty in truths unfolding and perspective shifts. The characters are multidimensional, supportive and caring, diverse, and all very likable. The writing is beautiful, eloquent, and pairs very well with the angsty love story that unfolds from these lovely pages. This story is a slow burn romance and also encompasses the different loves we have for lovers, friends, and family...and what “family” can mean. If you are looking for a story about personal growth, deep love between two souls who belong together, and a family journey (on multi-levels)...written as eloquently as imaginable. Then this is your read. I dare you to read it and tell me you didn’t add it to your list of top reads.
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  • Whitney Hodgkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars G Benson's best.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023
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    I just finished reading this book, and I had to take my contacts out because I couldn't stop crying. My wife checked on me multiple times to make sure I wasn't having a breakdown. My anxious dog hasn't left my side. My point being, this book will wreck you. In the best ways. I love Evie and Tilly and their real and found families. I love the reminders to be kind to ourselves and forgive our mistakes. And the reminder to empathize with others, and do our best to be kind to them as well. This book was just really great. You should read it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Wasn’t my cup of tea.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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    Wasn’t my cup of tea. The pace of the book was too slow for my liking. I just didn’t connect with the characters, I found them to be frustrating and emotionally immature. I gave three stars because the story line was good and some other personality types might connect better with the characters.
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  • Susan Rheingruber
    4.0 out of 5 stars Stick with it
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2022
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    It starts slow, not really getting going for some time. However, I ended up really enjoying it. I became invested in the characters as you should be. Don’t give up, it’s worth it.
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  • marcie rollins
    5.0 out of 5 stars A strong, meaningful story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
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    I think the writing of this story must have. felt tricky. So many components causing angst and chaos. Ms. Benson made it warm and special.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written, a good deep read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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    There was almost a poetry to the writing in this book, but in a way that really pulled me in right away. It was like that feeling you get when you view a peice of art, or walk into a well decorated room, that you instantly love. The story felt immensely good to read, and i want it in print. I wanna read this book on my porch on autumn nights, or on a beach on vacation, or curled up with a hot drink in my favorite armchair in winter. I'll probably do all of those things. I love finding books i know I'll read again and again. This is definitely one of them.
    Also, the diverse representation in this book was excellent, and i loved that it was a story about queer people without trans/homophobia as an antagonist. Just a solid romance with people having to overcome their own issues, and supporting each other through it.
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  • Paulina
    5.0 out of 5 stars .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2021
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    The Thing About Tilly is certainly different from the previous books by G Benson that I read. Not in a bad way, by any means. It's a beautifully written story about love, and friendship, and most of all about family. It's just so heartwarming to read a book about different kind of families, all of them a little messy and working hard to BE a family because they love each other and it's worth it.

    I have to say I cried A LOT while reading this book, I wasn't prepared for it at all but the feelings between Tilly and Evie run so deep from the start that it was impossible to be unmoved by the ups and downs of their relationship.

    That said I had one issue with the book. The way Evie's dad plot was resolved didn't sit that well with me. Without going into spoilers and details, it's a pet peeve of mine when storylines like that end the way this one did. And I think it particularly didn't fit in a story so focused on what actually makes a parent and how little it has to do with biology.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely F/F with friends to lovers romance
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 9, 2023
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    I loved this romance because it is not rushed. We could appreciate and understand both evie's and tilly's pow, with The Plus of sean's. The story is versão toucheable and we can fell The angst all characters pass.
    I totally recomend.
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  • C.b
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantástico libro que no debes perderte
    Reviewed in Spain on December 17, 2020
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    Es un libro que te atrapa desde el principio. Una historia de amistad, amor y mucho más. Con una gran variedad de personajes que dan mucho colorido a la historia. No se puede dejar de leer hasta que sabes que tiene Tilly que la hace tan especial.
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  • ILoveReading
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotions 101
    Reviewed in Australia on April 10, 2024
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    Talk about emotive! Character-driven and a journey through the entire sliding scale of emotions from mega happy to harrowingly sad, with so many stops along the way.

    We all carry burdens through life, pick them up, sometimes put them down, let those burdens colour our lives, or not. And we all carry them differently at different times in our lives. The wonderful group of characters in this book cover the whole spectrum. Add to that the fact the characters are so real, so living-and-breathing, and you laugh and cry with them.

    This was such an emotional read for me I had to pause occasionally and make myself a soothing warm beverage. G Benson is top-notch at ripping your heart out (figuratively speaking of course, with a dose of poetic licence), slapping that heart from pillar to post, and then gently setting it back in place at the end. HEA (sigh).
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Big Feels!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2020
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    Another wonderful, heart achingly, beautiful story from an amazing author. I was sucked in to the story from the 1st chapter and it refused to left me go. And the feels! It's going to take a long time before I ever start to forget this one. Well done!
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