Many thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown & Company for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful novel by Sarah Crossan. 4.5 stars rounded up for an originally written look into a married couple's affair.
Ana is an estate lawyer, used to dealing with the after effects of death; that is, until the wife of her lover calls her to report his death. Ana met Connor when he came in to write his will and they started an affair that lasted three years until his death. The only other person who knew about the affair was Connor's best friend, Mark. Ana is desperate to talk to someone about her grief and pain over Connor's loss so when his widow, Rebecca, comes into her office to discuss the estate, Ana befriends her.
Written in beautiful verse, this is a glimpse into the pain that is caused by an affair. Ana is devastated and feels so alone but must come to grips with the reality of Connor's feelings for her and for her life with her husband, Paul. This book certainly doesn't condone cheating; in fact, it shows the terrible results to all parties. You do feel Ana's pain at the loss that she cannot fully own because it was secret. You see the devastation that she's doing to her family. But it's the unique writing style, completely in verse, that drew me in and kept me glued to the pages.
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