Many thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing | Lake Union Publishing for gifting me a digital ARC of the new novel by Barbara O'Neal. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
Veronica is recently divorced and struggling with both a purpose and money woes when she answers a listing for a travel companion. It's from Mariah, a young skier adjusting to an injury that ended her Olympic career. Mariah is also grieving the loss of her mother, Rachel, a famous food writer. Mariah plans to trace the steps of her mom's final, unfinished project as a way to help her heal. The two are accompanied by a former war photographer, Henry, a father figure to Mariah. The trio follow Rachel's last letters to solve a mystery and hopefully heal in the process.
This is a beautifully-written story with travel and food descriptions that will totally immerse you into the trio's trip through London, Paris, Morocco, and India. While both women had some characteristics that drove me crazy (Veronica is totally obsessed with how many calories she's eating and Mariah is not always kind), I loved the healing journey they all took as they forged new lives out of trauma. There's also a theme of mother/daughter relationships throughout. Plus, the mystery of the letters unfolds slowly to keep you turning the pages. Great read!
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