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When Ava Green turns twenty-eight, she discovers this will be her last birthday. The cancer she thought she'd beaten three years ago is back, only now it's terminal and she's not going to waste any of the time she has left. All she truly wants is the one thing she's been dreaming of since she was a little girl: a wedding. There's only one problem. She doesn't have a groom.
Ava's friends and family rally around her to help throw the wedding of her dreams -- without the husband-to-be. As word spreads on social media, the bridal planning goes viral, attracting the attention of a prominent women's magazine. And when a photographer volunteers to help document the whole event, it becomes heartbreakingly clear that it's never too late to discover the love of your life.
Includes a reading group guide!
Ava's friends and family rally around her to help throw the wedding of her dreams -- without the husband-to-be. As word spreads on social media, the bridal planning goes viral, attracting the attention of a prominent women's magazine. And when a photographer volunteers to help document the whole event, it becomes heartbreakingly clear that it's never too late to discover the love of your life.
Includes a reading group guide!
352 pages, Paperback
First published December 11, 2018
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Tammy Robinson
22 books194 followersTammy Robinson is a contemporary author from the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. After years spent working her way around the world, Tammy settled back in New Zealand, where she met her husband. They now have three children and live on a farm. She published her first six novels through Amazon before she was signed to Hachette, who published DIFFERENTLY NORMAL and PHOTOS OF YOU, with several worldwide translations. PHOTOS OF YOU has been optioned for film by LA Production company MRC Film, to be produced by Elizabeth Cantillon. Tammy's ninth book, BACK TO YOU, will be published April 27th 2021 by Hachette.
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March 8, 2019
This was a very sweet tear-jerker. Ava has battled breast cancer at a very early age and now at the tender age of twenty eight it has recurred terminally. One of her dreams is to be married and she decides to carry this out even though she has no man in her life. The whole community gets involved when her plight goes viral, and surrounded by her loving friends and family, they help make this happen. Ava's story and wedding is shown in a magazine and some beautiful moments are captured of her via a talented photographer, with whom a relationship forms. This is very insightful writing, Ava is wise beyond her years in her acceptance and wisdom surrounding death and living, and a majority of this wisdom is imparted to the reader through a magazine column she writes. It makes you think about your existence and place in the world.
Small paragraphs made this very easy to pick up and put down and all in all was a very enjoyable and easy to read story. The writing did remind me of Nicholas Sparks as alluded to on the cover.
Small paragraphs made this very easy to pick up and put down and all in all was a very enjoyable and easy to read story. The writing did remind me of Nicholas Sparks as alluded to on the cover.
January 5, 2020
”Love has no past, and no future. Love just is.”
An absolute tear jerker!
Receiving the news of a cancer diagnosis is life changing. To be in remission and to have it return several years later is devastating. To be only 28 years of age when this happens is heartbreaking. Ava Green has been given this news, and this story is about her journey.
For me, this book really puts life into perspective. Not to “sweat the small stuff”. Easier said than done, I know. And this is something that Ava learns, as she tries to focus on the time she has left, to make the most of it. Ava makes the decision to celebrate her life with all of her special people – family and friends that she loves – via a “wedding” for (not to) herself. It sounds wacky, but it works. And it’s a gorgeous idea. Ava’s biggest fear is that her loved ones won't remember her when she’s gone, or if they do, they’ll only remember the ending. Rather than all the good bits in between. She wants to be remembered for more. We join her and her nearest and dearest, as they bring the “wedding” to reality. It’s a wonderful way to gain insights into her personality & that of her friends and family as they support her in this endeavour.
”When you are face to face with your own mortality, you don’t want to be thinking, if only I’d been braver. Be brave now. Take chances. What have you got to lose?”
Of course the gorgeous NZ backdrop just adds to the loveliness of what is, essentially, quite a sad story. But I certainly don’t mean this in a negative way. It simply cannot be anything but a sad story, due to the unfairness of the cards some people are dealt.
This book has so much emotion going on, it could easily charge a light bulb. But it’s subtle, and beautifully done for all the power it holds. There are moments of utter beauty and hope. There’s love, humour and utter sadness. It’s all here, displaying the circle of life with all of its highs and lows.
A new friend recently said to me that every day is a new day, and there’s always somebody out there who is having a worse time than you. I took this on board when reading this, and truly got the sense of that with this story. To be thankful for each moment, and Ava actually discovers for herself that she needs to spend what time she has left in "the moment". The past can’t be changed, and the future will be as it will be.
I'm so lucky to have another bookworm at work who lent this to me. It's always so nice to discover something wonderful entirely by accident.
A tip: don’t read this on the bus (like I did). It’s very difficult to maintain decorum. You will only embarrass yourself by sniffling!
”Nothing is permanent. Not feelings, not people, not sandcastles.”
🌾 💖 ”Dance in the rain. Build a snowman. Dive into a big pile of autumn leaves. Swim naked in the ocean; swim anywhere you can, anytime you get the chance…walk barefoot through a paddock of wildflowers…Study the night sky, and then sleep under the stars…Watch the sun rise. And then watch is set…Enjoy every moment of it, for those of us who no longer can.” 💖 🌾
December 14, 2019
Oh my god.... my poor heart!!
Photos of You is absolutely phenomenal!! I don't think my review will do this book the justice it deserves but I definitely will try!
Tammy Robinson is a master storyteller that weaves the words so beautifully and effortlessly across the pages. The words behind this story leave you completely and utterly breathless. This book took a piece of my soul and left me cherishing what life really is about and how it's never to late for love.
There are too many quotes that I fell in love with but one that really stuck with me
"I find love that day. There, beside a waterfall so powerful it has changed the shape of the land, I receive the ultimate reminder of life."
Yes, is this story about a woman dying from cancer? Yes, it is and it's sad as shit... not going to lie. But, it's SO much more then what you would expect. I fell in love with Ava, James, and her family. Who wouldn't?
Let me leave you with this and I hope this leaves a mark on your heart like it did mine. Tammy, thank you for your powerful words in this book.
" Love is all gone too soon, the years go too fast. We fool ourselves into believing we are important, and we place too much emphasis on the wrong things."
5 phenomenal stars!
Huge thank you to Forever Publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Publication date: 2/18/20
Published to GR: 12/14/19
Photos of You is absolutely phenomenal!! I don't think my review will do this book the justice it deserves but I definitely will try!
Tammy Robinson is a master storyteller that weaves the words so beautifully and effortlessly across the pages. The words behind this story leave you completely and utterly breathless. This book took a piece of my soul and left me cherishing what life really is about and how it's never to late for love.
There are too many quotes that I fell in love with but one that really stuck with me
"I find love that day. There, beside a waterfall so powerful it has changed the shape of the land, I receive the ultimate reminder of life."
Yes, is this story about a woman dying from cancer? Yes, it is and it's sad as shit... not going to lie. But, it's SO much more then what you would expect. I fell in love with Ava, James, and her family. Who wouldn't?
Let me leave you with this and I hope this leaves a mark on your heart like it did mine. Tammy, thank you for your powerful words in this book.
" Love is all gone too soon, the years go too fast. We fool ourselves into believing we are important, and we place too much emphasis on the wrong things."
5 phenomenal stars!
Huge thank you to Forever Publishing for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
Publication date: 2/18/20
Published to GR: 12/14/19
January 5, 2020
2 💔💔 ⭐️s
Although this story was heartbreaking, I had a hard time to finish it. There were many parts that kind of frustrated me because they were full of catchy phrases as to studiously create sentiments.
I wasn’t convinced with James and Ava’s relationship and I didn’t feel their connection. It felt very coerced.
I am sorry to say that I wasn’t thrilled by Photos of You.
Although this story was heartbreaking, I had a hard time to finish it. There were many parts that kind of frustrated me because they were full of catchy phrases as to studiously create sentiments.
I wasn’t convinced with James and Ava’s relationship and I didn’t feel their connection. It felt very coerced.
I am sorry to say that I wasn’t thrilled by Photos of You.
September 24, 2018
This book left me a soggy, weepy mess. Tammy Robinson’s characters are realistically flawed but heartbreakingly endearing. Photos of You is a deeply emotional story that will remind you that life is a gift, and it’s never too late for love.
March 2, 2019
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With a front cover endorsement that states, ‘If you like Nicholas Sparks you’ll love Photos of You’ and the romantic couple featured within a stunning coastal backdrop, I was keen to explore my first title by Tammy Robinson. The January book club title for the Hachette initiative Books with Heart, I couldn’t resist delving into Photos of You. This book has all the feels and more. Delivering a rush of emotions from laughter, tears, anger, joy and sadness.
Likened to both Nicholas Sparks and Jojo Moyes, Photos of You is described as a powerful love story. It begins and ends with Ava Green, a young woman aged just twenty eight when she is given the news that her cancer is back and she only has a small amount of time to left to live. Ava’s reaction is to ensure that the cancer that has spread throughout her body does not overrule her. She is going out fighting and she is determined to have her own wedding day, despite no groom. When friends, family and social media all act as Ava’s fairy godmothers, Ava’s last wish begins to come to fruition. When James, a photographer comes into Ava’s life, it changes her world. She begins to consider letting true love into her life, but will she break her heart and James’ heart in the process? Photos of You is about acceptance, love, support and learning to let go.
When Kelly Rimmer, one of my favourite Australian authors, issued Photos of You a big plug (her cover quote is on the back of the book) I knew I had to read this title. I have been wanting to read a Tammy Robinson title for some time now. I have her previous book on my TBR mountain shelf. After reading Photos of You, I am going to try my hardest to squeeze in Differently Normal. Robinson is a lovely storyteller, she has an excellent grasp of characters, dialogue and human emotions. There is a depth to her writing that I came to appreciate very much. It is almost like Robinson is reaching into your soul. Photos of You is incredibly emotional, tender and life affirming.
Ava is a young woman who quite literally took my breath away. She was stoic, admirable and determined. I couldn’t believe she managed to withhold her final cancer diagnosis for as long as she did. Ava is still incredibly human, we see her moments of despair, her breakdowns and her fear of dying. Her biggest fear is being forgotten, which I am sure is a sentiment many of us feel.
‘I want to spend the time I have left with my loved ones. I want to give them memories of me to last their lifetime. I don’t want them to forget me. It’s an irrational fear because I know they won’t, but that’s the thing I fear most. Being forgotten.’
Rallying around Ava are a bevy of vibrant supporting characters. Ava’s loyal and giving friends, clearly heartbroken by the loss of their friend and Ava’s loving parents. When Ava’s plans to get married before she dies without a groom is made public, so many strangers enter Ava’s world. Each has their own story and personal connection to Ava’s journey. It startled me that so many members of the public who didn’t know Ava personally strived to honour her in their own special way.
When James, Ava’s love interest enters the equation, the book is turned on its head. It becomes a love story with a difference. We learns of Ava’s hopes, fears and her innate need to protect James from heartbreak. Again, Ava amazed me. She was always putting others ahead of herself. There are sad, happy and displeasing moments in their relationship. Robinson is a gentle and insightful storyteller and she manages to convey all that we would expect to occur in this high emotion situation.
It is easy to classify Photos of You as a simple cancer story with some romance thrown in. I can assure you, there is much more to this story. I experienced plenty of clarity while reading this book. It was also a BIG wakeup call. It reminded to stop stressing and worrying about insignificant details in life. It could very well be your last moments to walk on this earth. Every moment should count and no second should be wasted. Photos of You is a story about embracing the impossible. It also reminds us that sometimes, love can come at the most unexpected times, and we should go with the flow!
I suspect this is just the beginning of a beautiful reading relationship between Tammy Robinson and I. Photos of You will leave you breathless, teary and thankful for the life you lead.
‘I tiptoe amongst the stars, along with the Milky Way. Hitch a ride on a comet, dance with the man in the moon.
I am star dust, blow on me too hard and I will disintegrate.’
**** 4.5 stars
With a front cover endorsement that states, ‘If you like Nicholas Sparks you’ll love Photos of You’ and the romantic couple featured within a stunning coastal backdrop, I was keen to explore my first title by Tammy Robinson. The January book club title for the Hachette initiative Books with Heart, I couldn’t resist delving into Photos of You. This book has all the feels and more. Delivering a rush of emotions from laughter, tears, anger, joy and sadness.
Likened to both Nicholas Sparks and Jojo Moyes, Photos of You is described as a powerful love story. It begins and ends with Ava Green, a young woman aged just twenty eight when she is given the news that her cancer is back and she only has a small amount of time to left to live. Ava’s reaction is to ensure that the cancer that has spread throughout her body does not overrule her. She is going out fighting and she is determined to have her own wedding day, despite no groom. When friends, family and social media all act as Ava’s fairy godmothers, Ava’s last wish begins to come to fruition. When James, a photographer comes into Ava’s life, it changes her world. She begins to consider letting true love into her life, but will she break her heart and James’ heart in the process? Photos of You is about acceptance, love, support and learning to let go.
When Kelly Rimmer, one of my favourite Australian authors, issued Photos of You a big plug (her cover quote is on the back of the book) I knew I had to read this title. I have been wanting to read a Tammy Robinson title for some time now. I have her previous book on my TBR mountain shelf. After reading Photos of You, I am going to try my hardest to squeeze in Differently Normal. Robinson is a lovely storyteller, she has an excellent grasp of characters, dialogue and human emotions. There is a depth to her writing that I came to appreciate very much. It is almost like Robinson is reaching into your soul. Photos of You is incredibly emotional, tender and life affirming.
Ava is a young woman who quite literally took my breath away. She was stoic, admirable and determined. I couldn’t believe she managed to withhold her final cancer diagnosis for as long as she did. Ava is still incredibly human, we see her moments of despair, her breakdowns and her fear of dying. Her biggest fear is being forgotten, which I am sure is a sentiment many of us feel.
‘I want to spend the time I have left with my loved ones. I want to give them memories of me to last their lifetime. I don’t want them to forget me. It’s an irrational fear because I know they won’t, but that’s the thing I fear most. Being forgotten.’
Rallying around Ava are a bevy of vibrant supporting characters. Ava’s loyal and giving friends, clearly heartbroken by the loss of their friend and Ava’s loving parents. When Ava’s plans to get married before she dies without a groom is made public, so many strangers enter Ava’s world. Each has their own story and personal connection to Ava’s journey. It startled me that so many members of the public who didn’t know Ava personally strived to honour her in their own special way.
When James, Ava’s love interest enters the equation, the book is turned on its head. It becomes a love story with a difference. We learns of Ava’s hopes, fears and her innate need to protect James from heartbreak. Again, Ava amazed me. She was always putting others ahead of herself. There are sad, happy and displeasing moments in their relationship. Robinson is a gentle and insightful storyteller and she manages to convey all that we would expect to occur in this high emotion situation.
It is easy to classify Photos of You as a simple cancer story with some romance thrown in. I can assure you, there is much more to this story. I experienced plenty of clarity while reading this book. It was also a BIG wakeup call. It reminded to stop stressing and worrying about insignificant details in life. It could very well be your last moments to walk on this earth. Every moment should count and no second should be wasted. Photos of You is a story about embracing the impossible. It also reminds us that sometimes, love can come at the most unexpected times, and we should go with the flow!
I suspect this is just the beginning of a beautiful reading relationship between Tammy Robinson and I. Photos of You will leave you breathless, teary and thankful for the life you lead.
‘I tiptoe amongst the stars, along with the Milky Way. Hitch a ride on a comet, dance with the man in the moon.
I am star dust, blow on me too hard and I will disintegrate.’
**** 4.5 stars
January 29, 2020
Reviewed on: Ashes Books & Bobs.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Grand Central Pub/Forever for the chance to read this title early.
Maybe it's morbid, but I can't help being drawn to end-of-life books. Whether it's old age or an untimely death by cancer, I'm a fan of those end-of-life reflections and the deep questions these books inevitably make us ponder. When I saw my friend, Megan, was reading Photos of You, I deviated from my meticulously cultivated TBR (facepalm) and knew I had to read this book. It resulted in a wonderful impromptu buddy read and, as usual with Megan, fantastic conversation.
One of the most pleasant surprises in reading Photos of You was the New Zealand setting. Somehow, I've never managed to read a book set on this lovely island, which provided plenty of learning opportunities. I didn't realize how foreign New Zealand was for me, so naturally, I learned new words like Antipodean (referring to inhabitants of New Zealand and Australia) and even discovered constellations I didn't know existed (The Southern Cross). The opposite seasons to those we experience in the Northern Hemisphere are always fun to read about as well since they're vastly different from what we experience in say, January. In those ways, this novel was ...well, novel.
As Megan and I agreed, the characters felt like real people the author might have known. Even the secondary characters in this story shined, with personalities that jumped off the pages. This made the story feel more personal and kept me rooting for everyone throughout. The romance wasn't, for me, the main focus of the book, but it sure made me more invested in the story. I couldn't get enough of James and his kindness. He was definitely a highlight!
I was certain this would be a tear-jerker, ugly cry-type of story, but unfortunately, that moment never came. I hoped to be more invested in events taking place, but I found them to be quite predictable. I hoped to feel more of an emotional connection and a sense of loss after the investment of time and the love of the characters, but that link between the pages and my heart was missing.
Nonetheless, this was an enjoyable story with an excellent message. It's always good to take a moment to take stock of our lives and be reminded of its true importance. All of us get caught up in the mundane and the trivialities of life, which helps to make books like this one so essential. I also appreciated the other lessons the author wove into the story, as well, like being one's own advocate for their health.
Photos of You releases February 18th.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Grand Central Pub/Forever for the chance to read this title early.
Maybe it's morbid, but I can't help being drawn to end-of-life books. Whether it's old age or an untimely death by cancer, I'm a fan of those end-of-life reflections and the deep questions these books inevitably make us ponder. When I saw my friend, Megan, was reading Photos of You, I deviated from my meticulously cultivated TBR (facepalm) and knew I had to read this book. It resulted in a wonderful impromptu buddy read and, as usual with Megan, fantastic conversation.
One of the most pleasant surprises in reading Photos of You was the New Zealand setting. Somehow, I've never managed to read a book set on this lovely island, which provided plenty of learning opportunities. I didn't realize how foreign New Zealand was for me, so naturally, I learned new words like Antipodean (referring to inhabitants of New Zealand and Australia) and even discovered constellations I didn't know existed (The Southern Cross). The opposite seasons to those we experience in the Northern Hemisphere are always fun to read about as well since they're vastly different from what we experience in say, January. In those ways, this novel was ...well, novel.
As Megan and I agreed, the characters felt like real people the author might have known. Even the secondary characters in this story shined, with personalities that jumped off the pages. This made the story feel more personal and kept me rooting for everyone throughout. The romance wasn't, for me, the main focus of the book, but it sure made me more invested in the story. I couldn't get enough of James and his kindness. He was definitely a highlight!
I was certain this would be a tear-jerker, ugly cry-type of story, but unfortunately, that moment never came. I hoped to be more invested in events taking place, but I found them to be quite predictable. I hoped to feel more of an emotional connection and a sense of loss after the investment of time and the love of the characters, but that link between the pages and my heart was missing.
Nonetheless, this was an enjoyable story with an excellent message. It's always good to take a moment to take stock of our lives and be reminded of its true importance. All of us get caught up in the mundane and the trivialities of life, which helps to make books like this one so essential. I also appreciated the other lessons the author wove into the story, as well, like being one's own advocate for their health.
Photos of You releases February 18th.
January 7, 2022
I don’t know if it’s because I’m an Enneagram 4 or because I’m dramatic, but sometimes I just I’m in the mood to be really really sad and pick up a book I know it’s going to make me bawl my eyes out and break my heart. And who in the world hasn’t in some way or another been affected by cancer?
So after I read up description of this book I thought this would be perfect for my mood right now, but I just could not connect with any of the characters. I think the pacing of this was off, and the idea if this book is sadder than the actual book.
I’m am though, grateful for the reminder of Self Examinations (breasts) and being your own advocate when it comes to your Health and your happiness.
So after I read up description of this book I thought this would be perfect for my mood right now, but I just could not connect with any of the characters. I think the pacing of this was off, and the idea if this book is sadder than the actual book.
I’m am though, grateful for the reminder of Self Examinations (breasts) and being your own advocate when it comes to your Health and your happiness.
February 29, 2020
The few words on the front cover of this book as well as the photographs clearly showed that this would be an emotional read. I received this book from the publisher and because I receive so many print arcs it probably went on my bookshelf. I have to apply to a friend of mine who also gets these and told me that this was a tearjerker which was no surprise but also a five star review.
I have to agree with her completely. Having had very close relatives, including my parents that have succumb to this horrible disease I knew that reading this story would be tragic. I knew that it could break me. There are a lot of books that I will not read because of possible triggers. And just as I imagined, I was indeed triggered, yet I kept on reading it because it was impossible to put down.
Ava Green beat cancer. However that disgusting disease has a tendency to come back in some cases. That is what happened to her. She is 28 years old and will not live to see her 29th birthday. The disease is now beyond treatment.
Most of us have dreams as children. Ava’s biggest dream was to have a beautiful wedding. Despite the fact that there is no groom, her friends and family stand by her and help her plan the day of her dreams. They pull out all the stops and soon a magazine is involved. When the magazine photographer Lucas Gable meets Ava, both of their lives are changed forever.
I think this is a book that needs to be read. We are all affected by cancer in one way or another. Hopefully this book will gain the traction it needs in order for us to be reminded to make the most out of our lives. Tammy Robinson has written this book in an incredibly touching manner. I loved the writing style as well as the full on commitment and unyielding love Ava was fortunate to have experienced. This book just might be my top read of 2020.
Many thanks to Forever for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
I have to agree with her completely. Having had very close relatives, including my parents that have succumb to this horrible disease I knew that reading this story would be tragic. I knew that it could break me. There are a lot of books that I will not read because of possible triggers. And just as I imagined, I was indeed triggered, yet I kept on reading it because it was impossible to put down.
Ava Green beat cancer. However that disgusting disease has a tendency to come back in some cases. That is what happened to her. She is 28 years old and will not live to see her 29th birthday. The disease is now beyond treatment.
Most of us have dreams as children. Ava’s biggest dream was to have a beautiful wedding. Despite the fact that there is no groom, her friends and family stand by her and help her plan the day of her dreams. They pull out all the stops and soon a magazine is involved. When the magazine photographer Lucas Gable meets Ava, both of their lives are changed forever.
I think this is a book that needs to be read. We are all affected by cancer in one way or another. Hopefully this book will gain the traction it needs in order for us to be reminded to make the most out of our lives. Tammy Robinson has written this book in an incredibly touching manner. I loved the writing style as well as the full on commitment and unyielding love Ava was fortunate to have experienced. This book just might be my top read of 2020.
Many thanks to Forever for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
March 1, 2020
Poignant
Heartbreaking
Hopeful
If this was to be your last birthday ever, what would you wish for. For Ava Green, all she dreamed of was to one day be able to get married. The cancer Ava thought she beat three years ago is now back, and back with a vengeance. Her whole community and family rally around the chance to give Ava the wedding of her dreams and Lucas Gable may be the one to be able to make her wish come true.
I absolutely loved this book. I felt that the story line was solid and any book that leaves me in a sloppy mess, is one heck of a book for this woman with a hear of steel. It takes a lot for me to get weepy and this one opened the flood gates for me. I loved that! Robinson is truly a talented writer that could write with such passion, dialogue and a realistic and well written characters that you will absolutely fall in love with.
Overall, this was an amazing book that tugged at the heartstrings, delivered with a strong message and yet left he reader with a satisfaction that only a true gem of a read can deliver.
Heartbreaking
Hopeful
If this was to be your last birthday ever, what would you wish for. For Ava Green, all she dreamed of was to one day be able to get married. The cancer Ava thought she beat three years ago is now back, and back with a vengeance. Her whole community and family rally around the chance to give Ava the wedding of her dreams and Lucas Gable may be the one to be able to make her wish come true.
I absolutely loved this book. I felt that the story line was solid and any book that leaves me in a sloppy mess, is one heck of a book for this woman with a hear of steel. It takes a lot for me to get weepy and this one opened the flood gates for me. I loved that! Robinson is truly a talented writer that could write with such passion, dialogue and a realistic and well written characters that you will absolutely fall in love with.
Overall, this was an amazing book that tugged at the heartstrings, delivered with a strong message and yet left he reader with a satisfaction that only a true gem of a read can deliver.
December 29, 2018
This is a heart-wrenching story, so beautifully written, it is moving and I loved it from start to finish, yes I cried a lot but there were lots of smiles throughout as well, the courage that Ava Green and her family and friends show is also very uplifting and moving, make sure you have a box of tissues while reading this one and I do recommend that you read it.
So where do I start to describe Ava Green, beautiful fun loving twenty eight year old, she has now been told that this will be her last birthday, for the cancer that she thought she had beaten before has returned, what should she do make a bucket list get in as much as she can, or do the one thing that has always been her dream and that is get married, yes there is no groom and not a lot of money but wants a celebration of her life a party to end all parties, and with the help of her best friends Kate and Amanda and her loving Mother and Father the planning begins.
When a Facebook page is created more people get involved even a magazine and there are now to be articles and photo shoots around the country and when Ava meets photographer James Gable her heart beats a little faster, there is an instant attraction and the more photo shoots the closer they get, could she be falling in love now at this time in her life and find happiness so close to having to say goodbye?
I am tearing up writing this review and I do hope that I do this book justice, because it is beautiful, Ava, James, Kate, Amanda and her Mum and Dad where so real on these pages I felt like I could hug them all, but above all Ava is so honest and caring and loving, I do highly recommend this book, it is one that will stay with me for a long time, one for the keeper shelf, MS Robinson it is fabulous and amazing thank you.
So where do I start to describe Ava Green, beautiful fun loving twenty eight year old, she has now been told that this will be her last birthday, for the cancer that she thought she had beaten before has returned, what should she do make a bucket list get in as much as she can, or do the one thing that has always been her dream and that is get married, yes there is no groom and not a lot of money but wants a celebration of her life a party to end all parties, and with the help of her best friends Kate and Amanda and her loving Mother and Father the planning begins.
When a Facebook page is created more people get involved even a magazine and there are now to be articles and photo shoots around the country and when Ava meets photographer James Gable her heart beats a little faster, there is an instant attraction and the more photo shoots the closer they get, could she be falling in love now at this time in her life and find happiness so close to having to say goodbye?
I am tearing up writing this review and I do hope that I do this book justice, because it is beautiful, Ava, James, Kate, Amanda and her Mum and Dad where so real on these pages I felt like I could hug them all, but above all Ava is so honest and caring and loving, I do highly recommend this book, it is one that will stay with me for a long time, one for the keeper shelf, MS Robinson it is fabulous and amazing thank you.
February 1, 2020
Updated Review: February 1,2020
I received a complimentary copy of this Ebook ARC from the author, publisher, and netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Ava is a 28 year old girl who dreams of travelling the world and more. Alas, her cancer has returned and is terminal. Ava is determined to live life to the fullest with the days she has left to live and her final wish: To have a celebration of her life by having a wedding ceremony for her friends and family. Will she be able to have this wish come true? Read on and find out for yourself.
This was a pretty good and heartfelt story. If you enjoy stories about living life to the fullest as well as stories about family and those you consider family, be sure to check out this read when it officially comes out to bookstores and wherever ebooks are sold on February 18,2020.
I received a complimentary copy of this Ebook ARC from the author, publisher, and netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Ava is a 28 year old girl who dreams of travelling the world and more. Alas, her cancer has returned and is terminal. Ava is determined to live life to the fullest with the days she has left to live and her final wish: To have a celebration of her life by having a wedding ceremony for her friends and family. Will she be able to have this wish come true? Read on and find out for yourself.
This was a pretty good and heartfelt story. If you enjoy stories about living life to the fullest as well as stories about family and those you consider family, be sure to check out this read when it officially comes out to bookstores and wherever ebooks are sold on February 18,2020.
February 21, 2020
Ava is 28 when she learns her cancer is back and it’s terminal. She knows she doesn’t have much time left so she tries to make the most of every day. Ava’s one dream has always been to have a wedding. She doesn’t have a groom but her family and friends help her plan the special day as a celebration of her life. There is so much to learn from this book from the emphasis on being a strong advocate for your own health to living you life fully in whatever way you choose to. The book makes you stop and think about your own decisions in how you spend the precious time we have to live. It’s a tough read as Ava’s health declines. Have the tissues handy but make sure you pick up this book.
Thank you HBG Canada for the free review copy!
Thank you HBG Canada for the free review copy!
April 10, 2020
Thank you NetGalley and Forever for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Photos Of You
By: Tammy Robinson
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
Photos Of You is not a put a smile on your face kind of book. I'll tell you truly that it is sad, like depressing sadness. The story is good. Ava, age 28, has terminal cancer, but she has a dream to fulfill before she dies. Ava decides to have a wedding, even though she doesn't have a groom. Her story garners national attention, and that brings a few surprises to Ava. At times, it's a bit overdramatic and hard to believe. Still, overall, the idea of the story is good and touching and will hold great appeal among readers of women's fiction. I'm not a big fan of sad stories, so it's a matter of taste.
Photos Of You
By: Tammy Robinson
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
Photos Of You is not a put a smile on your face kind of book. I'll tell you truly that it is sad, like depressing sadness. The story is good. Ava, age 28, has terminal cancer, but she has a dream to fulfill before she dies. Ava decides to have a wedding, even though she doesn't have a groom. Her story garners national attention, and that brings a few surprises to Ava. At times, it's a bit overdramatic and hard to believe. Still, overall, the idea of the story is good and touching and will hold great appeal among readers of women's fiction. I'm not a big fan of sad stories, so it's a matter of taste.
February 16, 2020
Poignant, pensive, and profoundly moving!
Photos of You is a beautifully written, emotional novel that takes you into the life of the young, twenty-eight-year-old Ava Green as she spends her last months of life reaping as much joy and pleasure out of each day, savouring all the little things, enjoying time with those she loves, doing the one thing in life that she’s always wanted, and falling in love for the first time.
The prose is eloquent and insightful. The characters, including all the supporting characters, are strong, compassionate, and endearing. And the plot is an absorbing, heart-wrenching tale of life, love, family, friendship, kindness, honesty, acceptance, generosity, romance, humour, introspection, and loss.
Overall, Photos of You is a moving, reflective, bittersweet tearjerker by Robinson that does a remarkable job of reminding us of what’s truly important in life and highlighting the sheer power of love.
Thank you to Forever & Grand Central Publishing for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Photos of You is a beautifully written, emotional novel that takes you into the life of the young, twenty-eight-year-old Ava Green as she spends her last months of life reaping as much joy and pleasure out of each day, savouring all the little things, enjoying time with those she loves, doing the one thing in life that she’s always wanted, and falling in love for the first time.
The prose is eloquent and insightful. The characters, including all the supporting characters, are strong, compassionate, and endearing. And the plot is an absorbing, heart-wrenching tale of life, love, family, friendship, kindness, honesty, acceptance, generosity, romance, humour, introspection, and loss.
Overall, Photos of You is a moving, reflective, bittersweet tearjerker by Robinson that does a remarkable job of reminding us of what’s truly important in life and highlighting the sheer power of love.
Thank you to Forever & Grand Central Publishing for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
February 21, 2020
You will need a box of kleenex for this book. It was one I could not put down at all. Tears pouring down my face and sobbing. But oh so good. The best book I have read so far this year.
Ava turns 28 and finds out that the cancer she had 3 years ago is back and there is nothing they can do for her except to manage the pain. She is upset of course and knows she will never marry or have children. She is an only child so her parents will be losing their only child. Her 2 best friends are there for her throughout everything. Her best friend, Amanda, posts on social media and what happens is unbelievable. The outpouring from strangers is so unreal. Her friends and family decide to help her throw her wedding without a groom and she wants to do this to say goodbye to everyone and to celebrate her life. A woman's magazine finds out and they want to cover her story and get her words out there on what her life is like.
It is a day later after reading this book and I am still wrecked. This author makes you have all the feels.
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for this book to review.
Ava turns 28 and finds out that the cancer she had 3 years ago is back and there is nothing they can do for her except to manage the pain. She is upset of course and knows she will never marry or have children. She is an only child so her parents will be losing their only child. Her 2 best friends are there for her throughout everything. Her best friend, Amanda, posts on social media and what happens is unbelievable. The outpouring from strangers is so unreal. Her friends and family decide to help her throw her wedding without a groom and she wants to do this to say goodbye to everyone and to celebrate her life. A woman's magazine finds out and they want to cover her story and get her words out there on what her life is like.
It is a day later after reading this book and I am still wrecked. This author makes you have all the feels.
Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for this book to review.
December 11, 2018
4.5⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a beautiful and beautifully written story, some of it was like poetry to me and really touched me.
'We simply drifted apart like wispy clouds on a summers day. The sum of the parts that made up Us disentangled so stealthily and so slowly that it wasn't even painful.'
I knew before starting this that it was going to be a teary read and I wasn't wrong, but it was a lovely read and we can all take something from this story and from Ava and the way she though, the way she dealt with knowing she didn't have long left to live and the advice she gave.
'Another moment, another memory. What happens when I am gone? Do my memories cease to exist along with me? If so does that wipe the moment from the world? There must be some endless, universal memory bank of moments. There has to be. Otherwise we are all just fleeting blips on a machine, gone in seconds, forgotten, no trace left behind, in a hundred years time, who will know I stood here on this spot. Life is gone all too soon, the years go too fast. We fool ourselves into believing we are important, and we place too much emphasis on the wrong things.'
I fell in love with Ava and her family and friends, and with James (who wouldn't fall in love with James). As Ava deals with dying and the plans are made for her dream wedding we learn what truly matters in life. And we learn how we touch people who we've never met, like a ripple effect lives can be changed from our experiences. As Ava says, 'always choose love'.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Australia for a copy in return for an honest review.
'We simply drifted apart like wispy clouds on a summers day. The sum of the parts that made up Us disentangled so stealthily and so slowly that it wasn't even painful.'
I knew before starting this that it was going to be a teary read and I wasn't wrong, but it was a lovely read and we can all take something from this story and from Ava and the way she though, the way she dealt with knowing she didn't have long left to live and the advice she gave.
'Another moment, another memory. What happens when I am gone? Do my memories cease to exist along with me? If so does that wipe the moment from the world? There must be some endless, universal memory bank of moments. There has to be. Otherwise we are all just fleeting blips on a machine, gone in seconds, forgotten, no trace left behind, in a hundred years time, who will know I stood here on this spot. Life is gone all too soon, the years go too fast. We fool ourselves into believing we are important, and we place too much emphasis on the wrong things.'
I fell in love with Ava and her family and friends, and with James (who wouldn't fall in love with James). As Ava deals with dying and the plans are made for her dream wedding we learn what truly matters in life. And we learn how we touch people who we've never met, like a ripple effect lives can be changed from our experiences. As Ava says, 'always choose love'.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hachette Australia for a copy in return for an honest review.
September 27, 2018
I loved this book! I couldn’t keep it together with all the emotions it provoked. Tammy is a wonderful storyteller and I feel so inspired to live my best life after reading this book ❤️ life is so fragile and why not make the most of every second. It’s an uplifting, reflective, bittersweet and powerful journey.
February 23, 2020
*NetGalley Review*
This story is a perfect reminder about living life to your fullest and not waiting until you’re dying to make it count. I loved the support that Ava had from her parents and two best friends. They loved her, listened to her, let her be and gave her a kick in the butt when needed. There was a romance with the photographer, James but I didn’t quite feel the connection between the two but it was nice seeing them fall for each other.
This was my first time reading a book by Tammy Robinson and she has left me a blurbing mess. I teared up twice when I first started reading and was able to hang on until the last few chapters. I was a wreck and full out crying as this story reminded me of a good friend and her battle that she sadly lost with cancer. This book also had me doing a lot of self reflection as I myself haven’t been living life to the fullest and that is something I need to change. This was a well written, heartbreaking story that will stay with me for a very long time.
This story is a perfect reminder about living life to your fullest and not waiting until you’re dying to make it count. I loved the support that Ava had from her parents and two best friends. They loved her, listened to her, let her be and gave her a kick in the butt when needed. There was a romance with the photographer, James but I didn’t quite feel the connection between the two but it was nice seeing them fall for each other.
This was my first time reading a book by Tammy Robinson and she has left me a blurbing mess. I teared up twice when I first started reading and was able to hang on until the last few chapters. I was a wreck and full out crying as this story reminded me of a good friend and her battle that she sadly lost with cancer. This book also had me doing a lot of self reflection as I myself haven’t been living life to the fullest and that is something I need to change. This was a well written, heartbreaking story that will stay with me for a very long time.
October 21, 2018
Oh Tammy another well written book that touched my soul. The many happy tears were what I needed yesterday so I recommend reading this if you feel like a good cry. Well done.
February 22, 2020
2.5 Stars / 1 Steam Fans
Sadly, unless you are looking for a story that continuously bashes you over the head with grief, death, and cancer, then Photos of You is probably NOT the book for you. Grand Central Publishing provided a physical copy of Photos of You, and Netgalley provided an ebook. I was very excited about the premise behind exploring the last year of someone's life after being given a terminal diagnosis. However, Photos of You was torture for me, and when something happens around the 85% mark it almost got chucked across my living room. As I said to start Photos of You is very heavy in the themes of grief, death, and cancer virtually to the point that I am reevaluating my medical history. Maybe that is the point, but I wasn't a fan. I gave it a fair chance to recover, which it never did.
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Sadly, unless you are looking for a story that continuously bashes you over the head with grief, death, and cancer, then Photos of You is probably NOT the book for you. Grand Central Publishing provided a physical copy of Photos of You, and Netgalley provided an ebook. I was very excited about the premise behind exploring the last year of someone's life after being given a terminal diagnosis. However, Photos of You was torture for me, and when something happens around the 85% mark it almost got chucked across my living room. As I said to start Photos of You is very heavy in the themes of grief, death, and cancer virtually to the point that I am reevaluating my medical history. Maybe that is the point, but I wasn't a fan. I gave it a fair chance to recover, which it never did.
Video review available in Week 8 Feb 16 – 22 weekly book reviews.
For other video book reviews, check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
April 30, 2021
This was a really sad, emotional story, but it was beautiful too. I knew what was coming at the end, but I was still pretty sad about it. This book tell us to live our life fully, like everyday is the last day and I felt that so much. Photos Of You will stay in my mind for a long time. It's the kind of a story you just don't forget.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2020
Photos of You by Tammy Robinson transported me back to a very familiar but painstaking time in my life. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer when I was in my forties. Although, my outcome was very different to the one presented in this book, it was still a very scary and emotional time in my life. Having lived through my ordeal, I once again had to summon up courage and a brave face for both of my daughters, then in their early thirties, when they were both diagnosed with breast cancer. As a mother, it was one of the hardest times in my life so I easily related to the mother in this story. I am so grateful that we are all healthy now but when the word "cancer" is attached to any diagnosis it is very frightening and everyone reacts differently. I believe that part of the reason why I liked Photos of You so much was because of the positive attitude Tammy Robinson gave to Ava Green and her determination to live out whatever time she had left to live to the fullest. Ava was not going to feel sorry for herself or allow others to do that either. As much as I admired Ava, it was very hard to hold the tears back as she lived her life on her terms.
The day Ava Green turned twenty-eight years old, she learned that her cancer had come back. It was hard to hear and comprehend everything her doctor was telling her. His words settled over her. The cancer she fought so hard to beat three years ago was not only back but was now terminal. Ava decided right then and there that she was not going to waste any time she had left on treatments. They would make her sick and weak and waste the precious days and months she had left to live. Ava left the appointment feeling numb, scared and unsure. How she was going to tell her parents about what she just learned? As Ava arrived at her parent's home, she was greeted by her parents and closest friends and family. They were all there to help her celebrate her twenty-eighth birthday. How could Ava break this devastating prognosis on what should be a really happy day? Somehow Ava found the strength to tell her parents and her two best friends, Kate and Amanda. She would need their support and rely on their strength. Faced with her own mortality, there was one dream Ava could not let go of. Ever since she was a little girl, Ava dreamed of having a really big wedding. She even had a wedding board and always told her friends what she imagined it would look like. Ava decided that day, that the only thing she really wanted to happen in the time she had left was for her childhood dream of having that big wedding with all the bells and whistles come true. That was the only thing she wanted and needed. She knew she was missing the groom but that didn't matter to Ava. To make it happen, the closest people in Ava's life and the entire community, rallied together to make Ava's dream come true.
Along Ava's journey, the one thing Ava began to advise young women about was to "Be a better advocate for your own health." As for her wedding, her message was, "I'm not doing this to be self-indulgent, or because I want everyone to see me look pretty in a big white dress. I'm doing this because I can. Because it's the one thing I've always wanted, and it's the only thing I can have any control over." Ava's message at her wedding to those that would mourn her passing was, "Grieve for me for a short while, and then be thankful for each day that you are still here. Some things we can't control, but there is so much we can. Choose to be happy. Choose to be grateful, for both life and the small moments it consists of. Choose kindness over hate. Always choose love. Even if you are as scared as you can possibly be, choose love. When you are face-to-face with your own mortality you don't want to be thinking, If only I'd been braver. Be brave now. Take chances." Ava was a strong and admirable young woman that took hold of what life dealt her and made the best of it in the ways she could.
Photos of You by Tammy Robinson was heartfelt, hopeful, sad, moving and beautiful. There are parts where I smiled and parts where I could not hold back my tears. The actual idea for this story came from an on-line article Tammy Robinson's agent sent her. The article was about another woman suffering from a terminal illness. She was a beautiful young Japanese woman whose last wish was to have a photography shoot with her wearing lots of different wedding dresses. That was how Photos of You was conceived. I really liked this book a lot and recommend it highly.
I received a complimentary copy of Photos of You from Forever and Grand Central Publishing and Tammy Robinson through a give away I entered and won on goodreads in exchange for this honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The day Ava Green turned twenty-eight years old, she learned that her cancer had come back. It was hard to hear and comprehend everything her doctor was telling her. His words settled over her. The cancer she fought so hard to beat three years ago was not only back but was now terminal. Ava decided right then and there that she was not going to waste any time she had left on treatments. They would make her sick and weak and waste the precious days and months she had left to live. Ava left the appointment feeling numb, scared and unsure. How she was going to tell her parents about what she just learned? As Ava arrived at her parent's home, she was greeted by her parents and closest friends and family. They were all there to help her celebrate her twenty-eighth birthday. How could Ava break this devastating prognosis on what should be a really happy day? Somehow Ava found the strength to tell her parents and her two best friends, Kate and Amanda. She would need their support and rely on their strength. Faced with her own mortality, there was one dream Ava could not let go of. Ever since she was a little girl, Ava dreamed of having a really big wedding. She even had a wedding board and always told her friends what she imagined it would look like. Ava decided that day, that the only thing she really wanted to happen in the time she had left was for her childhood dream of having that big wedding with all the bells and whistles come true. That was the only thing she wanted and needed. She knew she was missing the groom but that didn't matter to Ava. To make it happen, the closest people in Ava's life and the entire community, rallied together to make Ava's dream come true.
Along Ava's journey, the one thing Ava began to advise young women about was to "Be a better advocate for your own health." As for her wedding, her message was, "I'm not doing this to be self-indulgent, or because I want everyone to see me look pretty in a big white dress. I'm doing this because I can. Because it's the one thing I've always wanted, and it's the only thing I can have any control over." Ava's message at her wedding to those that would mourn her passing was, "Grieve for me for a short while, and then be thankful for each day that you are still here. Some things we can't control, but there is so much we can. Choose to be happy. Choose to be grateful, for both life and the small moments it consists of. Choose kindness over hate. Always choose love. Even if you are as scared as you can possibly be, choose love. When you are face-to-face with your own mortality you don't want to be thinking, If only I'd been braver. Be brave now. Take chances." Ava was a strong and admirable young woman that took hold of what life dealt her and made the best of it in the ways she could.
Photos of You by Tammy Robinson was heartfelt, hopeful, sad, moving and beautiful. There are parts where I smiled and parts where I could not hold back my tears. The actual idea for this story came from an on-line article Tammy Robinson's agent sent her. The article was about another woman suffering from a terminal illness. She was a beautiful young Japanese woman whose last wish was to have a photography shoot with her wearing lots of different wedding dresses. That was how Photos of You was conceived. I really liked this book a lot and recommend it highly.
I received a complimentary copy of Photos of You from Forever and Grand Central Publishing and Tammy Robinson through a give away I entered and won on goodreads in exchange for this honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
December 12, 2018
I read this book in one go, finally finishing it at 3am, tears streaming down my face.
The author is a master storyteller, clearly, and the story of Ava and her "wedding" was a very powerful one. We read about tragic stories all the time, particularly in womens magazines, and it was not unbelievable at all that a whole country would get emotionally involved in Ava's story and try to help her out. Being 28 and knowing that you are dying, is certainly enough to tear at the heartstrings.
Having said all of that, this was a story of love (in all it's guises - from friends, from family, from a romantic interest), of acceptance, of seizing the day. Ava and Lucas certainly had a lovely dynamic but I loved her friends and family as well.
Yes, this was a sad and poignant tale indeed, but it was also beautifully written, and the tears that I shed were not just for the inevitability of what happened with this young woman, but HOW it all happened.
A well-deserved 5 stars from me.
The author is a master storyteller, clearly, and the story of Ava and her "wedding" was a very powerful one. We read about tragic stories all the time, particularly in womens magazines, and it was not unbelievable at all that a whole country would get emotionally involved in Ava's story and try to help her out. Being 28 and knowing that you are dying, is certainly enough to tear at the heartstrings.
Having said all of that, this was a story of love (in all it's guises - from friends, from family, from a romantic interest), of acceptance, of seizing the day. Ava and Lucas certainly had a lovely dynamic but I loved her friends and family as well.
Yes, this was a sad and poignant tale indeed, but it was also beautifully written, and the tears that I shed were not just for the inevitability of what happened with this young woman, but HOW it all happened.
A well-deserved 5 stars from me.
February 18, 2020
ALL. THE. STARS.
This book hit me right in the feels. I cried SEVEN times, SEVEN. I truly felt the emotion in this book and this was everything I was hoping it to be!
This book made me want to call up my friends and family at 12:30 in the morning, mid read, and tell them I love them as tears were pouring down my face. I’ve made several plans since then. Be more to those around you. Do more. Connect. Call your friends and family for a meal, drink or outing. Spend more time with your children, nieces and nephews. Travel if you can. Just live your best life.
This book.. with all it’s emotion, love, and sadness is now my favorite book I have ever read. I have been recommending it to everyone. I also recommend it to you. Please pick this up when you can, but have a box of tissues ready. You’ve been warned.
This book hit me right in the feels. I cried SEVEN times, SEVEN. I truly felt the emotion in this book and this was everything I was hoping it to be!
This book made me want to call up my friends and family at 12:30 in the morning, mid read, and tell them I love them as tears were pouring down my face. I’ve made several plans since then. Be more to those around you. Do more. Connect. Call your friends and family for a meal, drink or outing. Spend more time with your children, nieces and nephews. Travel if you can. Just live your best life.
This book.. with all it’s emotion, love, and sadness is now my favorite book I have ever read. I have been recommending it to everyone. I also recommend it to you. Please pick this up when you can, but have a box of tissues ready. You’ve been warned.
January 15, 2019
I literally read this in the space of 10 hours today around kids activities and housework. I couldn’t put it down. Lots of ugly crying, anger and so many of the feels. Having nursed a loved one through the cancer journey, I can say that this book was incredibly and heartbreakingly accurate. It was also beautiful, affirming and created a feeling of gratitude. Highly, highly recommend. I gave it 5 stars on Goodreads which is unheard of lol
February 12, 2020
Unfortunately, I just did not connect with the characters in this one. The plot was heartbreaking but there was something keeping me from resonating with emotions of the characters. I was expecting this to be an ugly cry for me but ended up relatively dry-eyed!
Thank you to Forever for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to Forever for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
February 21, 2020
For any reader who loves Lurlene McDaniel as a kid, this is the story for you as an adult. Tammy Robinson painted a beautiful picture of love in an excruciatingly difficult time and sent some powerful messages of advocating for your own health.
‘Photos of You’ was heartbreaking and beautiful, bittersweet and perfect. It will stick with me for a long, long time.
‘Photos of You’ was heartbreaking and beautiful, bittersweet and perfect. It will stick with me for a long, long time.
September 24, 2018
What a read! Lovely, heart-warming and devastating all in one book. There are wonderful characters, some laugh-out-loud moments, and floods of tears.
December 17, 2018
A beautiful, heartbreaking story about a young woman's last year on this earth. Thanks to Book With Heart for my copy of their December Book Club read.
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