Kerry Whitbread

This book is definitely not my style. I found it difficult to follow for the first 80% and I guess this is supposed to reflect the state of mind of the MC. I can imagine this book could be used in English Lit classes where the readers discuss the motives and mindset of the characters so if this is the kind of reading you like, then you'd probably love this book. The MC lost her child but we don't know the details until the 80% mark. She's struggling to cope (understandably) and one day, starts driving and doesn't stop until the car breaks down. Then she walks, hitches and takes a bus, ending up in Mexico. This is where she starts to process her grief but it's still quite abstract. One of her new friends asked her what happened and that's where we get the full story. I will admit to teary eyes at this point because we get to see her raw grief. The arrival of her mother is where the MC starts to show some real growth and the book ends with her moving towards a better future.

I am a member of the Launch team for this book but I purchased this book as part of Paula’s kickstarter campaign. The opinions expressed are my own. Sooo… Do you want characters that are going to live rent free in your head for ages? Do you like books that immerse you into the world? Do you like realistic characters? If so, read this book. I'd been trying to get my hands on this book for a while but once I got the copy, I was hesitant to begin reading. I was concerned that it wouldn't live up to my expectations. I finished reading this book 3 weeks ago and it still lives rent free in my head. I also had a reading hangover and now have to wait for the next book. This book is fantastic! The characters are well developed and their lives intertwine beautifully but not in a way that they are dependent on each other. They could all hold their own as leads in their own stories rather than only existing to serve a particular plot point and nothing else. Lancelot is my favourite character and I'm hoping he gets his own book because he seems to have had an interesting life. I have a theory as to who the real villain is and I will be reading the book again to gather evidence. You'd better believe I'm going to put a case together to rival Law & Order! Time will tell how right (or wrong) I am.