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Title: Somewhere Close to Happy
Author: Lia Louis
Format reviewed: Ebook
Source: Netgalley
Publisher: Trapeze
Publication Date: 23rd January 2020
Rating: 4 Stars
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Lizzie James is happy.
She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend since school, and she sees her family every Thursday night for take-away and trashy TV. Lizzie likes her uncomplicated life.
Then a letter arrives one day from her first love, Roman. A letter dated the day he disappeared, 12 years before. As Lizzie uncovers the secrets of the letter, she discovers what really happened the year her life fell apart - and all avenues lead back to Roman.
Lizzie James thought she was happy, or somewhere close to happy, at least. Now she's not so sure.
She has a steady office job (with a steady stream of snacks), has had the same best friend since school, and she sees her family every Thursday night for take-away and trashy TV. Lizzie likes her uncomplicated life.
Then a letter arrives one day from her first love, Roman. A letter dated the day he disappeared, 12 years before. As Lizzie uncovers the secrets of the letter, she discovers what really happened the year her life fell apart - and all avenues lead back to Roman.
Lizzie James thought she was happy, or somewhere close to happy, at least. Now she's not so sure.
A very impressive debut novel, that delves into mental health and some other issues, while also being a journey of trying to rediscover yourself.
It's the story of Lizzie and Roman who were incredibly close when they were teens, until Roman just disappeared out of her life 13 years ago.
She has had no clue where he is, but out of the blue she recieves a letter that leads her to search for him.
Within this search as readers we are treated to chapters dealing with events 13 years ago, which were very interesting, especially the time they both spent in The Grove.
I found it surprisingly fast to read, and it was very hard to tear myself away from the story at times.
I have a feeling that elements of this book will be staying with me for a while, which is always a sign of a good book in my eyes.
Thank you to Orion and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
It's the story of Lizzie and Roman who were incredibly close when they were teens, until Roman just disappeared out of her life 13 years ago.
She has had no clue where he is, but out of the blue she recieves a letter that leads her to search for him.
Within this search as readers we are treated to chapters dealing with events 13 years ago, which were very interesting, especially the time they both spent in The Grove.
I found it surprisingly fast to read, and it was very hard to tear myself away from the story at times.
I have a feeling that elements of this book will be staying with me for a while, which is always a sign of a good book in my eyes.
Thank you to Orion and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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