Wow, I was absolutely not expecting to go on the rollercoaster of emotions that this novel sent me on.
Saving Missy follows Missy Carmichael, after the loss of her husband. Missy is lonely and stuck in a repetitive rut. A trip to the local lake changes the coarse of her life, as she meets new people and makes new memories.
This book is a heart wrenching love story. But the focus isn’t just on romantic love, it considers the love between friends, and the love that can blossom between a human and an animal. The relationship between Missy and Bobby was so pure and beautiful. I found myself cuddling my cat a little closer, relishing her warmth and love. It was a beautiful reminder of how much animals can change someone’s life.
I admit, at the beginning I was not Missy’s biggest fan. I wanted to shake her hard and tell her to get a grip. But as she started to come out of her shell, and let others in, I really warmed to her. Her transformation throughout the novel was one of the best I’ve ever read. The glimpses of her past, both happy and sad, really helped to ground her character. This book really highlights how important love is in life, no matter where we get it from.
This book isn’t the book for you if you want a Hollywood blockbuster romance. But if you want a look into pure and realistic, life changing love, then I wholeheartedly recommend this book to you! It is so easy to read (although very emotional at the end) and is the first book I’ve read with an 80 year old lady as the protagonist. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.
Saving Missy follows Missy Carmichael, after the loss of her husband. Missy is lonely and stuck in a repetitive rut. A trip to the local lake changes the coarse of her life, as she meets new people and makes new memories.
This book is a heart wrenching love story. But the focus isn’t just on romantic love, it considers the love between friends, and the love that can blossom between a human and an animal. The relationship between Missy and Bobby was so pure and beautiful. I found myself cuddling my cat a little closer, relishing her warmth and love. It was a beautiful reminder of how much animals can change someone’s life.
I admit, at the beginning I was not Missy’s biggest fan. I wanted to shake her hard and tell her to get a grip. But as she started to come out of her shell, and let others in, I really warmed to her. Her transformation throughout the novel was one of the best I’ve ever read. The glimpses of her past, both happy and sad, really helped to ground her character. This book really highlights how important love is in life, no matter where we get it from.
This book isn’t the book for you if you want a Hollywood blockbuster romance. But if you want a look into pure and realistic, life changing love, then I wholeheartedly recommend this book to you! It is so easy to read (although very emotional at the end) and is the first book I’ve read with an 80 year old lady as the protagonist. I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.