I really enjoyed this gorgeous portrayal of Sophie’s triumphs and struggles – a really emotional read.
Sophie is successful at everything. She has always given 100% and always makes everything work – that is until she wants a baby.
I loved that this really brought into perspective that so often we (and the people around us) take things for granted. Especially the ability to have a child. It’s a given that as women, we should just be able to get pregnant and give birth.
In reality, the miracle of childbirth is just that. A miracle. And for many, things just don’t happen.
As a mother, I always find books with this content really emotional. It brings back memories for me of my own children – but also tugs at my hearstrings for all the women who aren’t able to have their own.
I really loved Sophie. I loved seeing all her successes and was rooting for her throughout the whole book.
The writing style was totally immersive. From the character portrayal and development to the descriptive settings – this really captivated me and transported me into Sophie’s world.
An absolute joy to read.
This was my first encounter with this author and I’m lucky enough to have another book to review soon, Geraniums. Having loved this one, I’m really looking forward to getting started on that one soon.