Reviewed by Sam@WLABB on
That said, I actually really enjoyed this book. It was a beautiful story about the power of friendship and connection. It was about beginnings and endings, starting anew and saying goodbye.
Aggie and Rosie had been childhood friends, but stopped talking after a falling out before they went to university. Fast forward 15 or so years, and they reconnect via letters after Rosie was deployed to the Middle East. It was in these letters, that we see the embers of this friendship start to glow brighter and brighter, as these women become reacquainted with one another. I have to say, this was a fine piece of women's lit in that they explored their hopes, dreams, and regrets, but they also cheered each other up and cheered each other on. Seriously, cue "The Wind Beneath My Wings".
Aggie was absolutely hilarious. She was colorful and had no filter. I absolutely adored her. Rosie was just trying to "keep her head down", and get through her time in the Middle East with the Army, and when I learned of the losses she had suffered over the years, I obviously cried. Aside from two fantastic MCs, Hudson filled out the story with some wonderful side characters. I loved getting to know Rosie's mum and dad and Gethyn and all the fine folks at the Cafe. They added a lot of fun to the story, and also, additional points of view, which helped me see the bigger picture.
The tears I am shedding as I write this review are a testament to my affection for these characters. Do I wish a few things would have played out a little differently? Yes, but I have no regrets about taking this journey with Aggie and Rosie.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
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- Started reading
- 23 January, 2019: Finished reading
- 23 January, 2019: Reviewed