The Book of Second Chances
Description
A charming, uplifting novel about love, loss, and finding your way in the world, perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and The Keeper of Lost Things.
Emily can't remember the last time she left the house. Or spoke to anyone besides her grandmother, beloved children's author Catriona Robinson. After Catriona's death, Emily is at a complete loss . . . until she gets an unexpected letter from the woman she loved most.
Catriona has revealed there might be one last, lost unpublished manuscript in her wildly popular book series. And she's left a secret diary and trail of clues that only Emily can follow. From London to Paris to Verona, Emily traces her grandmother's past, finding out more about her family -- and herself -- than she ever imagined possible. Hopeful and adventurous, The Book of Second Chances celebrates books and bookstores, the power of imagination, and having the courage to shape our own destinies.
My Review
This is a sweet book. At first I was not such a fan of Emily but as I got further into the story, you could say that Emily. Despite not really getting to know Emily's grandmother very well before her death; I did love Catriona right away. As more details came out about her and the things she did for Emily made me just fall in love with her more.
Then there is Tyler. He was likable and an nice addition to this story. He helped Emily on her book adventure to solve her grandmother's mystery. The clues that she left for Emily each had a personal meaning. Which brings the readers closer to Emily and her grandmother.
While, I did like this book. I did find the pacing to move slowly. It did not seem as if the story really did pick up and start until about a third of the way into the story. Yet, I still did enjoy reading this book and would read another book by this author.
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