Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
"Love presented itself in all manner of different ways, even in places where she could barely see its existence. Love could be all but invisible, but still it was there ...." - Little Wishes by Michelle Adams
I didn't expect this novel, with its pretty cover and unusual size, to break my heart. Little Wishes is a British dual lifeline story ("Then" and "Now") of true love separated by 50 years. The "Then" storyline is set on the Cornish coast, and I could easily place myself there since the prose has such a strong sense of place.
I was surprised to read reviews calling it a sweet, quickly-read romance. For me, this was deeply emotional, especially the 'Now' timeline. If a reader recently lost a loved one due to a prolonged illness, this novel could be a trigger. While not every aspect seemed realistic, much of it rang true.
I didn't expect this novel, with its pretty cover and unusual size, to break my heart. Little Wishes is a British dual lifeline story ("Then" and "Now") of true love separated by 50 years. The "Then" storyline is set on the Cornish coast, and I could easily place myself there since the prose has such a strong sense of place.
I was surprised to read reviews calling it a sweet, quickly-read romance. For me, this was deeply emotional, especially the 'Now' timeline. If a reader recently lost a loved one due to a prolonged illness, this novel could be a trigger. While not every aspect seemed realistic, much of it rang true.
