The principal characters in this story are Scott and his mother, Josie. Scott is a nineteen year old, who has a terminal heart condition, but this is no misery memoir – he is conscious that his mother has devoted her life to caring for him and he is determined to find her a new life partner so that she has someone to share her future after he dies. Unknown to her he posts a video online to attract possible candidates and is inundated with replies. She goes on a few unsatisfactory dates, despite Scott’s rigorous vetting process of possible suitors, and these are related with great humour. The other thread to the story, Scott’s illness and decline, is told with great sensitivity, but no morbidness, so although I did have a tear in my eye a couple of times, it wasn’t a book which left me feeling sad. The author really brings the characters to life, with all their natural imperfections, and I felt real affection and sympathy for them. It’s a story which blends tragedy and humour in perfect harmony, and one I really enjoyed. I don’t know Madeleine Reiss as an author, but will certainly try and get her other books on the strength of this one.