I’ll Paint You a Sunset Someday by Bex Alexander is one of those books that lingers with you long after you’ve closed the last page. It follows Hallee, who lives with The Gift of Forgetting—a reset every New Year’s Day that erases her connections and forces her to start over. The premise is heartbreaking, but what makes the story shine is how real Hallee feels. Her loneliness, her questions about purpose, and her struggle with anxiety are written with such honesty that it’s impossible not to feel for her.
Then comes Dean, and with him, the kind of love that feels both magical and deeply human. He’s gentle and grounding, a contrast to Hallee’s restless mind, and together they create something fragile yet beautiful—like watching the first flower bloom after winter. Their quiet, tender moments are what make the story so moving, even as the ticking clock of New Year’s looms over them. You can’t help but root for them, even when the odds feel impossibly stacked.
What I loved most is how the book asks a simple but powerful question: can love outlast memory? Bex Alexander’s writing is lyrical and heartfelt, weaving magical realism with raw emotion. It’s a story about holding on, even when life demands you let go. Bittersweet yet hopeful, this novel is a reminder that some connections are too deep to ever truly disappear.
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