To the Moon and Back

4 stars Brayden rarely disappoints.

I always enjoy Melissa Brayden's work and To the Moon and Back is no exception. It did take me a couple of chapters to get a good understanding of the characters and where the story might go. It was a little slower start than some of her previous works. Once established, the story took on an enjoyable direction. Lauren and Carly are very opposite at the beginning, Carly being the Hollywood actress that expects the world to come to her and Lauren who is a stage manager who at one time had wanted to act, but gave it up.

I liked how there was playful flirting going on with Carly from the very beginning and how that developed into a relationship between the two women. Their relationship developed in what felt like a very realistic way. As it progressed and their careers went in opposite directions, the emotions were very true to what many people would feel if their dream life was being taken away. In the end, both characters really matured which allowed their relationship to thrive.

The realism of the relationship and their interactions make this a book that I will enjoy coming back to in the future. It is highly recommended.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.