Forever, Interrupted

Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again and created a heartfelt and emotional story that is so real and raw.

After a six month whirlwind romance Elsie Porter elopes with the love her life Ben Ross in Las Vegas. And as they are settling into the excitement of newlywed life tragedy strikes and Ben is killed in a freak accident.

In the aftermath Elsie meets her mother in law Susan for the first time. And they both must come to terms with the their shared loss and learn how to navigate a life without Ben together.

What a beautiful exploration on the far reaching impact of grief following the loss of a loved one. This story showed the raw and ugly journey towards healing.

Elsie's pain was palpable and leapt off the pages. I commiserated with her in her grief because I would be as inconsolable and last without my husband.

I enjoyed the inclusion of the mother in law Susan who played a major part in helping Elsie to heal and process her loss.

And the tender friendship with the older library patron George was so sweet.

This book broke my heart and simultaneously put it back together piece by piece. Such a powerful book.