Unexpected Gift by R.S. Lively

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Whew- this book took me on a roller coaster ride that I’m not quite sure I enjoyed.

From the description I would assume most readers go into the story knowing there are going to be certain dark elements and sadness. The first 30% of the story the sense of loss and melancholy is almost palatable. The author does a fantastic job of walking the reader through the almost insurmountable pain they are experiencing. Brilliant writing! As a reader I was hooked but also ready to move on from the pain and watch the characters grow within themselves and lean on each other.

What I got instead was two adult “children” who bickered, slut shamed, and then had sex with each other. The author didn’t craft a path for growth or redemption. I’m at a loss…





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