Many, many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for allowing me to read an early copy of the sophomore book by Sarah Damoff, author of The Bright Years, one of my top reads for 2025. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 bright stars (can I give it more?).
Young parents April and Leo are at a crossroads in their marriage when their house catches on fire. They take refuge with April's parents, Deb and Billy, who are going through a crisis of their own, as Billy has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's.
I typically try to review books close to their publication date. But when I was approved for an advanced copy of this book, I just couldn't resist starting it since I loved her debut so much. And trust me when I say that this one is even better. I am not a crier, but I found myself in tears throughout this book, as well as highlighting so many passages that just touched my soul. While I'm personally dealing with a mother with Alzheimer's, this book will touch everyone because it deals with human issues and emotions. Told from multiple POVs with flashbacks to how these relationships started, so many themes are dealt with in such quiet ways, focusing on family and all that is required to stay in a loving, healthy, long marriage. I loved both these couples and especially felt for Deb. I finished this book, cried, and wanted to read it again. This is an absolute must read - preorder it, do whatever you have to in order to get it in your hands as soon as possible. Bravo!
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