This may be an unpopular opinion- the blurb and other reviews are treating the fact that the narrator- Honor- is deceased as a spoiler. Therefore I am hiding my entire review for spoilers. I do not think that something that happens in the first or second chapter is a spoiler- I think the fact that the narrator is the main character’s deceased wife is the main aspect that makes this story unique. I am not a book marketer, nor an author, so perhaps this is a business or artistic decision.
Honor and Chloe are tragically killed in a violent senseless act, after Tom and Honor have done 3 rounds of IVF and having fertility struggles. They have used an egg donor and a surrogate to see if they can give Chloe a younger sibling and expand their family. This puts stress on their family, as does Tom’s heavy work schedule.
Most of this narrative is Tom’s story, but told through Honor’s eyes, it is a beautiful way to look at moving on after loss, owning our own story, and the grief process, which never ends. Tom is a flawed individual but wonderful father, and his girlfriend Grace is emotionally mature and strong. This is a great story for those that enjoy; complicated love stories, finding love again, forgiveness and secrets.
The audiobook narrator is female, has a wonderful performance, british accent and subtle emotional context in her performance.
I was very fortunate to receive an advanced ALC/Audiobook from NetGalley and MacMillan Audio. Thank you. I have not been compensated for this review. Book to be published July 8, 2025.
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