Adorable, adorable, adorable! From the first line to the last, this book about one woman’s accidental and unintentional self destruction and journey to reclaim and rebuild her life was inspiring, entertaining and absolutely delightful. Elise Chidley is a writer to watch!
SUMMARY:
Lizzie Buckley has a life many women dream of – a gorgeous husband, a beautiful home and darling (when they’re not fighting) three-year-old twins. But ever since the birth of her children, she’s had a fantasy about locking herself in her bedroom for twenty-four hours with a good book and a box of chocolates.
Unfortunately, her husband James doesn’t understand her feelings. And when Lizzie unburdens herself in a flaming email to her sister Janie, then hits send at the wrong moment and accidentally shoots it off to James instead, her fairytale life gets a big dose of reality. With the word “divorce” ringing in her ears, Lizzie finds herself moving out and embarking on a totally different life – working hard to reinvent herself as a runner, a gardener, and a writer of children’s books.
But despite transforming her body, her neglected career, and her libido (courtesy of the local landscape gardener), Lizzie can’t get over her soon-to-be ex. As Lizzie discovers, sometimes the fairytale ending is just the beginning of the real story.
I so enjoyed reading this book and the journey that Lizzie travels back to her true self is so inspiring. The key to a great story, one that keeps you entertained and enthralled and has you caring about the characters, is the voice. This novel has such a strong and resonant voice that I was sad to finish it. I am eagerly anticipating Elise Chidley’s next novel.
