The Book of Us
by Andrea Michael
What readers are saying about
The Book of Us:
“The depth of each of the characters in this story was spectacular… It was a growing experience for me as a reader to follow their travels”
“Sensitively written, poignant, heartwarming and uplifting.”
“I love how emotionally invested I was by the end of the story; I was crying freely and shamelessly(You got what you aimed for Ms. Michael).”
“A powerful book of lost friends coming together again in the face of death… It certainly brought tears to my eyes”
“There is so much to learn as you become absorbed in these women’s adventures together! PS- *tissue alert*”
“Vibrant, believable, characters and an absorbing plot”
“The book is full of happy moments that make you want to keep turning the pages and equal heartbreaking ones too… I loved the book, it was so honest… If you want to go on a journey of love, laughter and tears this book ticks all the boxes.”
I agree!! Can you be best friends forever? Get to know Cass and Lindsay- their secrets and dreams. I highly recommend The Book of Us.
Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources for the opportunity to read this book and participate in the blog tour. Also thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins One more Chapter for a review copy.
The Book of Us- Learn More
The Book of Us is a story of the complexity of forgiveness and the friendships that change our lives forever. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain.
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The Book of Us
Cass and Loll used to be inseparable. They met at university and they made sense, like two halves of a whole. They had planned their lives around each other, writing down their dreams in The Big Book of Our Life – the things they wanted to achieve, the places they’d go after they finished university. But then one night changed everything.
Seven years later, Loll receives a letter from her old friend. The coming year will be the year they both turn 30, but Loll might be making it to 30 alone. Cass has cancer. Loll had believed she would have her whole life to come to terms with Cass’ betrayal, but time is running out. Cass’ final wish is to complete The Big Book of Our Life, but has enough time passed to heal old wounds?
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JENA’S REVIEW
The Book of Us by Andrea Michael
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Snuggle in to your coziest sweatshirt, grab your favorite beverage and comfort snack, settle your dog or cat by your reading chair and savor this lush, lyrical, almost literary, emotional contemporary women’s fiction. Cass and Lindsay, “Loll” were best college friends.They planned to be friends forever, and so they created a “book of us” and filled it with their dreams and bucket lists- everything they would do together. Until they weren’t together or even friends. Seven years later, when Cass faces a crisis, and Loll still doesn’t respond, can the “book of us” bring then back together?
As a young woman, I had a friend similar to Cass- the luminous woman everyone was attracted to and everyone loved. Like Loll, I worried more and was cautious, the “good girl”. The author has Loll tell their story, in the third person-I was glad this wasn’t an alternating chapters book. Loll never forgave Cass for making a terrible mistake, although Loll doesn’t know the whole story. The moment that ended their friendship is the backdrop to the story, and it still haunts both Cass and Loll. Can they learn the truth and forgive each other?
Cass and Loll reunite on a New Year’s Day, 7 years after the unforgivable act. Cass has a young daughter. Due to Cass’s health, Loll agrees to go on a bucket list trip with them. As they travel to Finland, Spain and Australia, Loll and Cass tentatively reach out to each other.
The truth is revealed to the reader at the end of the story, and it’s sad how much hurt came about because Cass and Loll could never really connect and learn the truth. But did it really matter- they still had the “book of us”.
If you are a crier, you will sob through this story. The book is well-written and shows us the souls of both Cass and Loll. Cass’s young daughter is well-drawn, adorable, spunky and real. Perfect for beach read season. This book could easily have a sequel- that would be lovely.
Thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter, Harper Collins for an advance review copy. This is my honest review.
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Meet the Author
Andrea Michael writes books to explore complicated relationships. Having trained in using writing for therapy, she really believes in the magic of stories to change your life. Failing that, sparkling wine and obnoxious sing-a-longs also do the trick.
Andrea works in content marketing, and runs Writing for Wellbeing workshops. She lives in Hertfordshire with her fiancé and their crazy cat, and can be found reading in a comfy corner or digging something at the allotment.
You may also know her from her romantic comedies written as A L Michael.
Andrea is represented by Hayley Steed at Madeleine Milburn. The Book of Us is her thirteenth book. She’s hoping it’s lucky.
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