David Levithan

Rachel Cohn

Mind the Gap, Dash and Lily

Timed to the release of DASH AND LILY on Netflix comes a new helping of love--this time across the pond as best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan send Dash and Lily to jolly old England. Dash and Lily are feeling closer than ever...it's just too bad they're also an ocean apart. After Dash gets accepted to Oxford University and Lily stays in New York to take care of her dogwalking business, the inseparable couple are struggling to make a long distance relationship work. And when Dash breaks the news that he won't be coming home to New York for Christmas, Lily makes a decision: if Dash can't come to New York, she'll go to London. But will Lily pull off the ultimate surprise--or will Christmas in London backfire?

Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily

Melissa Palmer

It was nice to revisit Dash and Lily again with this book. It's a quick, good read with romance and love of books to keep me hooked.

For Dash and Lily, it's beginning to look a lot like...distance! Just in time for the series release of Dash & Lily on Netflix comes a new helping of love--this time across the pond as best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan send Dash and Lily to England. Dash and Lily were feeling closer than ever...it's just too bad they're now an ocean apart. After Dash gets accepted to Oxford University and Lily stays in New York to take care of her dogwalking business, the devoted couple are struggling to make a long distance relationship work. And when Dash breaks the news that he won't be coming home for Christmas, Lily makes a decision: if Dash can't come to her, she'll join him in London. It's a perfect romantic gesture...that spins out of Lily's control. Soon Dash and Lily are feeling more of a gap between them, even though they're in the same city. Will London bring them together again--or will it be their undoing?

Krystyna 

This was a cute holiday read. I enjoyed seeing Dash & Lily’s story continue. Figuring out what you want to do after high school can be tough and that’s what both of these characters are dealing with. Adding long distance to their relationship and their inner struggles is where this story takes off. Dash is away at Oxford, while Lily is still in NYC. They both undergo a lot of self-discovery with the help of some quirky characters. This was enjoyable and I loved the bookish elements. If you enjoyed the other two books or you like the show, I’d say give this one a try. It’s a cute, quick read perfect for December.

Beckah brooks

Mind The Gap Dash and Lily is the perfect book to pick up this Christmas. 

Dash and Lily's Book of Dares and The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily, books one and two in this series, have been my regular Christmas reads every year. So I was very excited to find out that there was going to be a third book. I'm happy to say that it did not disappoint. 

This book is the perfect extension of the last two books and is so easy to get into. It is also a very easy and enjoyable read; I was able to read it in a day. In this book, we get to experience another Christmas with Dash and Lily. This year Christmas looks different though, it's full of many moments the two love birds never expected. There is anxiety, love, growth, talk of the future, family drama, and just the right amount of Christmas. Anxiety is quite a big part of this book, both Lily and Dash deal with anxiety. What I like about it is that it is not glamourized, it's raw and real. It also doesn't have the over the top pop-culture version of anxiety, like I said it's real. The last thing I want to touch on is the romance, and there is plenty of it. However, it is also so real. It's not perfect, it's what you might actually find in a couple after spending months apart. 

It's safe to say I loved this book and cannot wait to add it to my shelf!

Andrea

no quiero despedirme de Dash y Lily 😭☹️

Candyce Kirk

laura

I enjoyed this book. I really loved the london setting. It was a read that def focused alot on lilly and dash and finding what they wanted in the their life. It was not a super fun read like the 1st one or even a book like all I want for christmas, but I loved seeing these characters again. I also liked that it did tackle harder issues like anxiety and depression for dash. I did like this book, but it was def not my favorite book in the series.

Kath Lau

Disclaimer: Thanks to PRH and NetGalley for providing the free e-arc. This did not affect my overall opinion of the book.


  *trigger warnings: panic attacks, depression, anxiety


Dash gets accepted to Oxford University while Lily is in New York busy with her dog-walking business. Lily is very excited because Dash is coming home for Christmas until he isn't. So she decides to fly to London to surprise Dash. But things have changed for both of them.

This was a fun and quick read. I wasn't expecting too much after reading The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily. It was fun to see the two in a different setting aside from the U.S. I liked Dash more in this book and Lily gets more annoying. I didn't get why she is jealous of Dash's grandmother. It's not like she is mean to her or she didn't like her for Dash. She's a very cool and supportive grandmother so I hated Lily for that. Dash's character was quite relatable. Moving to a new country and trying to get used to his surroundings. It's really a lot to take. Lily was actually doing great with her dog-waling business. I mean, she has money to fly to England and people in England recognized her. Her main problem is how to tell her parents that she doesn't want to go to college. I didn't feel like their characters have developed throughout the series which was disappointing. The first book is still the strongest in the series for me.

Chelsea Breher

Okay that was an adorably quick light hearted read. Dash & Lily are just too adorable. This book is full of angst, miscommunication, and an overall happy ending.

Manon van Heumen

This was extremely cosy, and I absolutely loved getting in the Christmas spirit with this one. I haven't yet picked up the other books, but I'm sure to do so!

Kate

These characters and their story have my whole heart and honestly, at this point, Christmas wouldn't feel right without some Dash and Lily. I'd happy continue to follow their story book after book, year after year. 

Whilst I didn't love this addition quite as much as the past two, I think that's purely down to being Brit who's familiar with London, so I definitely missed the escapism of the NYC setting. 

However, the story, relationships, characters, mental illness rep, books, dogs and Christmas magic delivered on all fronts. This was a lovely addition to this gorgeously festive couples story and whilst I hope it won't be the last, I can't wait to continue to reread (and rewatch) their story for many Christmases to come. 

TW: anxiety, panic attacks

Céline Zwijsen

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Katrina Meyers

Anja Hansen

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Aislinn 

Timed to coincide with the Netflix release of DASH AND LILY, Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily serves up a new helping of love, friendship and Christmas as best-selling authors Rachel Cohn and David Levithan send Dash and Lily to England - to find their futures, and hopefully find each other again as well.

Mind the Gap, Dash and Lily

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