Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Rosie Storey. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Poppy is feeling stagnant in her personal life with her boyfriend, Sam, and utterly devastated over the loss of her sister, Dandelion. She starts spending time at her sister's apartment and discovers Dandelion's phone, which contains unanswered messages from a stranger in her Hitch dating account. She makes an impulsive decision to meet him just once to see how it would feel to be the much more adventurous sister. Jake is also dealing with issues over his failed marriage and his unresolved grief over his mother's death and his father's abandonment when he was younger. The connection between Poppy posing as Dandelion and unaware Jake is immediate and strong. Poppy faces some huge choices.
I really liked this book and fell immediately into the story. The writing is wonderful, making a book mostly about grief and resolving past trauma both funny and endearing. While neither of these characters makes good choices, they are still relatable in their feelings. Plus, who among us hasn't made bad decisions along the way? There are plenty of other interesting characters too, from Jake's ex and her new boyfriend, to Dandelion's best friend. Ultimately, it's a hopeful story about second chances and moving forward. Will be anxiously awaiting more from this author - great debut!
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