Many thanks to NetGalley, St Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of the new novel by Jessica George, with the audiobook perfectly narrated by Isabel Adomakoh Young. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!
Two strangers are going through big changes in their lives. Remy's debut novel was based on her three best friends and became an instant bestseller. But now she's stuck on a follow up, just as her friends are forging their own new paths. Plus, she now has another major decision to make. Simone loves her job as a teacher, but her side job pays for the lifestyle she desires; unfortunately, that side job also separated her from her family.
As many books as I’ve read, not too many books focus mainly on female friendships. Plus, as we grow in different ways, friendships change, for better or worse, and who talks about that? Or about how difficult it is to make new friends as we get older? I loved this author’s debut, Maame, and she once again shows her prowess in creating characters and their arcs that you will care about. Told in alternating viewpoints between Remy and Simone, their connection soon becomes clear as the book progresses. There are serious topics explored, but also plenty of humor and camaraderie. I thought the narrator's voice was beautiful - smooth, easy to discern characters, and so enjoyable to list to. Wonderful!
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