Emma (SCR)'s Review of My Map of You

by Isabelle Broom

Allow yourself to be transported to the stunning Greek island of Zakynthos in this heart-warming and poignant novel

'A beautiful story of heartbreak and forgiveness' Giovanna Fletcher

With its perfect blue skies, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Zakynthos should be a dream.

But for Holly it feels more like a nightmare.

Arriving on the island to clear out a house she's just inherited, Holly has no idea what to expect. And she's certainly not prepared for the family secrets she uncovers inside.

With the help of Aidan, her handsome neighbour, Holly sets out to explore the island, hoping to piece together her own lost story. Yet all too soon real life, including the boyfriend she left behind, threatens to catch up with her.

Holly thinks she's following the secrets of the past . . .

But might it turn out to be a map to her future?

'A brilliantly evocative debut' Paige Toon

'A heart-warming, charming tale of love, family and gorgeous Greece. I adored it' Milly Johnson

'Combines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance' Katie Fforde

This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews Thank you to Penguin Michael Joseph for accepting my request via Netgalley. This is Isabelle's debut book. I requested it for two reasons one was the cover and the second is that I am half Greek and love reading any books set in Greece.

Holly didn't know she had an aunt living on Zakynthos. When she's left her aunts house in the will Holly decides to go there for 2 weeks. Her plan is to sort the house out and sell it on. But when she starts to go through her aunts things she's looking for the secret that tore her mum and her twin sister apart.

This story is quite heartbreaking but I loved every part of it.

I didnt like Rupert to begin with. I didn't like that Holly couldn't be herself around him but in the end I felt a bit sorry for him.

Isabelle does an amazing job of describing the island. If I closed my eyes I felt like I was right there on the island too. I understood how Holly felt arriving on the island. I felt exactly the same way when I went to Sidari in Corfu. I felt like I was coming home.

I felt like this story was about more than just romance. While it was a part I felt like it was more the b story in this book and the book was more about Holly finding herself and believing that she is worth more.

I absolutely loved the epilogue to this story. This is the perfect escapism book for the summer and I can't wait to read more of Isabelle's books.

My Map of You

by Isabelle Broom

Reviewed by Emma (SCR) on Apr 29, 2017

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