See You On The Other Side

by Laura Lukasavage

Blissfully happy, newlyweds Sam and Jane are looking forward to years of building their life together. But the reality they thought would be theirs is shattered by tragedy when Jane dies.

Now both Sam and Jane are lost in the darkness alone. Unable to see any way forward. Only by finding her way to peace can Jane help pull Sam out of the depths of his grief.

But can he be saved when the love of his life has been ripped away from him, taking the future they planned together with her?

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First published July 20, 2021

Reviews

[Ricardo Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on my tablet using the Kindle app.

This is the third book by this author I have read, and I really like her writing style and the topics she chooses. The subjects are so relatable and real that everyone can feel the story as their own in one way or another.

This time, we are presented with a story of loss and subsequently overcoming it. Sam has lost Jane shortly after marrying her. Just as they were starting their life together, everything was suddenly shattered. Sam goes through all the different stages of grief, while Jane enters and discovers the afterlife and its inhabitants. I really liked how the author makes Jane "interact" with Sam's story even after her death.

A truly original and well-written story that you can read quickly.

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blurb: Sam and Jane are newly married and totally devoted to each other. Then Jane dies suddenly, which rips Sam's world apart, but it's not just him who is struggling to adjust. Jane is too and the only way to move on is to help Sam move on too.

Overview: This book surprised me. Not only did it tug at my heart strings, but also made me really and seriously think about what it means to have faith. It really reminded me of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig so if you enjoyed that book then I recommend this one. Plus, this book is by a self published author like myself so I was very happy to read and review it.

Good Points: A nice fast read, which covers some very emotional but important topics. Likeable characters and relatable too especially for anyone who has been through loss. A heart warming story that I really enjoyed. Nice short chapters so was a quick read. It's a very tough subject to write about and the author did a great job of approaching it and talking about God as well.

Not so Good Points: The ending wrapped up extremely quickly and at times I thought the characters could have been more developed as the majority of it was only about their grief.

Trigger warnings: Deals with the death of a loved one.

Final Thoughts Using 3 Words: Sad. Thoughtful. Touching.

[R&C Christiansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was gripping from the first page to the last. It tells a deep and intricate story of life and learning to love again after loss. Sam and Jane are two beautiful people torn apart by tragedy. The story of how she helps him move on had me feeling a variety of emotions. The book is written beautifully, and although I am not religious, I found this story captivating and inspiring.

The scenes were vivid as if I was there. I felt what the characters felt through all the stages of grief and then learning to heal. So if you want to drift into a story about true angels, life, and death or get lost in the pages that depict strength, pain, and beauty, this is it. Five stars all the way.

[Sarah Festa · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a while since I cried whilst reading a book, but this one tugged on my heart strings.

This story follows a young married couple, when tragedy takes Jane's life at only 22, just 8 months into marriage.

We follow Sam, her now widowed husband, going through the stages of grief as he battles with his wavering faith in God. And Jane, who adjusts to the afterlife and tries desperately to help Sam find his faith again and move on to live a good life.

This is a short novel, but it is powerful in its words. If you need a good cry, this is a good book for you.

[Oldbookishwoman · Rating 4 out of 5]

See You On The Other Side, is a story of love, grief, faith and finding peace.
It is story of Sam and Jane who have been recently married, careers they love and their whole life ahead both sharing a strong faith and belief in God.
Then in a split second it is all taken away from them.
Told separately from Janes and Sam's point of view, the author takes on the journey through Sam's loss and all the emotions you go through and Jane who fights to encourage him move forward, to carry on living.
An emotional and healing story.

[Astrid Aurelius · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a quick, easy read that explored the idea of how to pull yourself back from the abyss of tragedy. The author did an excellent job exploring the stages of grief from the MC's perspective, and how messy and confusing coping can become when you don't really know how to move on from losing someone you love.

I loved the message emphasized at the conclusion of the story and I hope that it gives other readers a perspective worth considering. Well done, Laura!

[Daria M Paus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and emotional story about love, faith, and learning to live (and love again) after loss. Even though I’m not religious, I found the story inspiring. What happens after we die? Jane finds the answer and Sam is left behind to deal with the loss of the person he loves the most. We get to follow him through the stages of grief and the author does an amazing job showing this from his POV.

[Lisa Valentine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful book.
Love, loss and heartbreak.
I devoured this in one sitting.
A beautiful read.
Jane and Sam are just starting their lives together when that's ripped away from them. Jane suddenly loses her life. I felt the characters emotions, connected with them and found myself lost in the world that the author had created. I enjoyed walking through the stages of the character's grief and liked the way the story showed the emotions at different time frames.
A truly beautiful and emotional read.
Perfect for a day/weekend off!

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most of the stories I’ve read where a character dies focus on the grief of the person left behind- it was interesting to think what the person who died might go through and how they find peace in the afterlife.
For the most part I found the story engaging and I was rooting for the characters.
This story really pulled at my heart and in some way, gave me a nice sense of peace, to think that our loved ones may be watching over us and wishing nothing more for us than to continue living our lives.

[Laura Daleo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jane and Sam had everything and then suddenly it was all taken away. We are taken through their emotional journey in the touching pages of See You On The Other Side. I wasn’t sure what I was reading at the start of the book, but it was quickly made clear. Laura Lukasavage has created an imaginative and beautiful love story of what happens when someone dies and their loved ones who are left alone and devastated. You feel Jane’s and Sam’s emotions of loss, grief, pain, anger, and what it takes to love again through excellent POV writing. It is a touching, thought provoking, and feel-good story. I highly recommend this book. Excellent read!

[Tiffany Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet story

This was a sweet story. I enjoy reading things with a different perspective, thinking about the what-ifs and maybes. I thought Sam and his journey through the grieving process was well done.

[R.S Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

incredible.

See You On The Other Side is a such a heartwarming story. It follows Jane, a recently deceased newly wed guiding her grieving spouse to find peace and happiness.
At times I found myself becoming a little frustrated as Jane ignored the advise of others to leave Sam to grieve. But I soon found myself warming to what she was doing.
This is a tale of complete selflessness. From the very beginning of her journey on the other side, Jane only wants the best for Sam. And she will stop at nothing until she is satisfied that he is happy, content and at peace with his life. Only then will she finally let go and find peace herself.
I have to admit there are parts in this book that made me emotional, but rest assured I cried happy tears. This a story of real, heartwarming love and everything you’ll do for the one that you love.

[Bruce Spydar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching, thought-provoking read.
I recently came across this author on Instagram, and was intrigued by this book. See You On The Other Side begins with Sam and Jane, a newly married couple, suddenly being parted by Jane’s death. It then tells the story of the aftermath from two perspectives: Sam, who is left behind, trying to move through grief and continue with his life; and Jane, who is looking on from the dimension of an afterlife.
We all have our own perspectives of death, both about what it means to us when other people die, and also our expectations about what death holds for us. I found this book a fascinating and imaginative perspective, coming from an author who has been affected by more than her fair share of death at a young age. It’s a touching, thought-provoking read.

[Rimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!! This story is so good.

• The story is short, 160 pages and is a quick read.
• It is very beautiful, touching and heartbreaking. And I like it.
• The story is all about faiths and beliefs in God, finding peace and learning to move on.
• I like the dual perspective, Sam, who left behind and Jane, from afterlife.
• First of all I never read anything like this before so it's a unique story to me as well as emotional and thought provoking. I like the characters too.
• There's a lot of confusing scenes as well as some repetitive dialogues too.
• But overall I had a great time with this book and definitely would recommend.
• Rating:: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Rebecca Sotirios · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel is a nice and quick read, covering some very emotional but important topics. The characters are very likeable, which makes the story more relatable, giving the reader a chance to understand and feel for them.
It's a very tough subject to write about and the author did a great job of approaching it, and exploring the stages of grief, she also talked about the belief in God also.

Overall a very enjoyable and distressing novel, great job Laura.

[Maria P · Rating 4 out of 5]

'See you on the other side' is a gripping book from the first page to the last. It tells a deep and sad story of life and what comes after a loss of a loved one.

[Aubrie Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story follows the lives of the main characters; Jane and Sam , who were torn apart by tragedy. It's an emotional read about love, belief, and surviving the loss of the person you hold dear... A very heart touching novel.

[Dee Osah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam and Jane are young and having the best times of their lives when tragedy strikes in their first year of marriage. From the first chapter, I was hooked by the clever depiction of how Jane shows up at her own house and we know something is wrong, but we never expect it’s actually that because most of these stories don’t focus on the character in Jane’s position, and when they do, it’s awkward or macabre. Not this time. Lukasavage writes well and has done an excellent job showing the various stages of grief from both sides, the one left behind and also the one who leaves.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the story is quite sweet, especially in how Jane roots—and goes to great lengths—for Sam’s happiness, even though said happiness can’t be with her. Jane’s actions were mind-blowingly wonderful, along with her interactions with the other woman she pushes into Sam’s life to provide him with desperately needed comfort. As Jane finds out what happens after we die, she’s still fully invested in Sam’s future. A comforting heartwarming thought that our loved ones who are gone are still watching us, and hoping for the best alongside us, and so we must move on as well.
The subject of God is omnipresent, which I loved, because I love a good Christian book, and unlike most, the novel stays realistic in how Sam questions everything and struggles with his faith, so you don’t have to be a Christian or religious to enjoy and take something from this story. Sam’s dad almost had me tripping when he showed up with that religious combativeness in response to Sam’s grief, but Dad ended up being great, and it was a nice touch depicting the complex relationships between misunderstood fathers and their misunderstood sons.
I did have a problem with the big picture execution in the way the story is told to us, especially at the end with the short, episodic updates on Sam’s life I thought could have been handled better, but the story was original and engaging, thoughtful and powerful, and did exactly what it was created to do. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Well done, Laura Lukasavage!

[Simpu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A look of pure concern imbeds itself into Sam’s facial features as he removes his hands from my face to take mine in his.

“Jane, what is it? What’s wrong?”

I take in a deep breath as I look him in the eyes and blurt out the words before my nerves stop me once more, “I’m dead.”

Sam, startling me, jumps up off the couch as if he were just punched in the gut. I see anger forming in his features as his hands become fists at his sides, knuckles whitening in protest. “Jane, that isn’t funny.”

“I’m not trying to be funny.” I reply sadly.

It gave me goosebumps when I read the title ‘See You On The Other Side’, thinking it would involve something dark or sinister. Little did I know that I was about to read a book about death, but from a different perspective.

‘See You On The Other Side’ is a story about the death of a close one, and the pain and loneliness experienced by those left behind. It is a different love story of a young couple that went way beyond the edge of life. Selfless love is wanting to see the other happy even if it hurts you and this book is a great example of that.

As it is obvious from the title, ‘See You On The Other Side’ is a story about death and the story starts with one. It takes you through the anger, pain and loneliness and at the same time makes you realize death is not just an end, but a new beginning. Though Jane is a life away from Sam, she helps him get peace, faith and life back to his life that was lost to him after losing Jane.

This book brought me to tears. I am surprised at the maturity and the clarity of the author's thoughts and her knowledge about life in general, especially considering the age of the author at the time of writing this story. Through her simple yet full- of- feeling words, Laura has described the agony of death and loneliness. Though it is heart-wrenching in the beginning, you will experience peace and warmth towards the end that stays with you even after reading.

This is definitely a one- of- a- kind love story and I strongly recommend reading this for the upcoming valentine’s day.

[Lana Orndorff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jane and Sam have just started their married lives together when a tragedy takes Jane's life away. Each of them must work through this devastation on their own in order to move on and find peace where they are. Honestly, I struggled with connecting to this book, but as always, reviews are very subjective and there were definitely things I appreciated about this work.

Things I loved:
-The overall concept of this book is what initially drew me to it. A young woman's life ends so soon and unexpectedly just as she is starting to build a beautiful life with a man she loves. Heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and devastating to think about. Just my kind of book.
-The beginning. Learning about Jane and Sam's life and love for one another from Jane's perspective as she walked home. We do not yet know the devastating news she has to tell him. She is so in love with him and what they are building together. The second she tells him what she came to say, my heart broke for them. The phone call scene and everything that leads up to it is my favorite part.

Things I wanted more of:
-Character development. I felt like I only got a surface understanding of who Sam, Jane, and Monica were. I wanted to know so much more about all of them outside of their grief and Jane's tragic death. I think I would have been able to relate to them more toward the middle and end of the book if they had been developed a bit more.
-An ending that somehow involved Jane and Sam seeing each other again as the title suggests. I was happy for Sam and Monica, but I wanted there to be more direct contact with Jane and Sam throughout the book. Obviously, this would not be a realistic depiction of life and death, but I guess I imagined there being a stronger fantasy element to the book.

See You on the Other Side wasn't really for me, but someone with a Christian background dealing with the loss of a loved one may find comfort in Sam and Jane's story.

[Melissa Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Life After Death Book

I have read several of Laura Lukasavage's books. Many of her books are young adult, paranormal and fantasy. This book was particularly good especially if you have lost a loved one and are grieving. The book starts out with the main character named Jane. She dies suddenly of an aneurysm. Her husband is Sam, and when he discovers that his wife is dead, he struggles with all of the major psychological issues from denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. In spirit form, Jane reaches out to her old husband to try and console him. Another spirit named Jacob is consoling Jane and trying to help her cope with her own death. Sam at first goes it alone and tries to keep to himself as he goes through the normal stages of grieving. He meets a friend named Monica, and Monica is very caring and friendly to Sam. She listens to him and is there for him while he is going through learning to accept the changes of his life. The most interesting part is the reaction of Jane. I was thinking she, in spirit, would be jealous, angry, upset to see her husband with another woman. Instead of being angry, there was a certain peace about Jane, that she no longer had to struggle in life or struggle to win favor with people because her life was over, she was able to let that part rest. The book went on to follow Sam and Monica's life together and also followed Jane's life. How Jane coped with realizing her own death, how she detached herself from the people she was so close to in life. It's really an interesting book because life after death and people's spirits still being alive can be a real experience for some. The smell of an old perfume, the passing of light, the closing of a door, the shifting of pages from a desktop, could all be signs that a recently deceased is trying to communicate with the living again. This is a great book to read if you're coping with the loss of a loved one. This book makes you think.

[Charlotte Brough · Rating 3 out of 5]

See You On The Other Side begins with Jane’s ‘spirit’ returning home for the final time to inform her husband, Sam, of her death, before she moves on to the other side. As Sam is forced to navigate his new life without her, Jane watches on from above, desperate to ease his pain in any way she can so they can both find peace without each other.

This book is very faith-based, which isn’t clear from the description, and I probably wouldn’t have chosen it had I known, as that’s not my thing. As Jane is already dead when the book begins, we don’t really get to see the dynamic of her and Sam’s relationship, other than what’s told to us in her memories, and the conversation where she tells him she’s dead. I also found it hard to connect with the characters, as we don’t get to explore them on a very deep level, or learn much about them outside of their relationship. Conversations between Sam, Monica and other characters are often quite stilted and repetitive, and again, don’t reveal much outside of the main plot points and things we already know. It would certainly benefit from a copy edit, as there are a number of instances of odd punctuation and grammar,

The premise is interesting; as is mentioned in the book, people always think about those left behind, but not where the one who had to leave ends up, and this story presents a concept of Heaven very similar to life as we know, only more peaceful. The different stages of grief are explored, however not in much depth, and I would have liked to see more of Sam’s struggles and raw emotions through these steps, as they seemed to pass quite quickly. There is a wonderful sense of hope throughout, and a happily ever after, which I imagine may provide comfort to readers going through a similar loss. It’s a quick read with a lot of potential; it just didn’t have the emotional depth I was looking for and there was a little too much God-talk for me.

[Mariana Berdianu · Rating 4 out of 5]

The themes of unconditional love, faith, and death were magnificently addressed and developed. It was easy to become attached to Jane and to appreciate her. The beginning of the book was extraordinary: it created a lot of confusion, but everything made perfect sense when the author revealed the mystery, helping us understand every detail. The ending was also satisfying. However, I wish Jane had achieved a better outcome for herself.

POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD

Now, let’s move on to the aspects I struggled with as a reader:
1. Initially, Jane is 22 years old, then, in a later chapter, she is 23. It’s a minor detail, but for someone with a good memory like me, it was bothersome.
2. The way everyone around poor Sam handled his emotions felt a bit surreal. The man needs time to grieve for the love of his life! I feel that in reality, no one would behave like that, putting so much pressure on him so soon.
3. The statements about depression were dangerous. Having gone through depression myself, I can say it is not the end of everything. The author repeatedly describes it almost as a fatal disease, as if, once you get it, you can’t get out of it unless it decides to leave on its own. This is absolutely not true. You can be very proactive in fighting it, as I have won the battle several times. It’s wrong to tell people that they can’t fight depression when, in reality, they can. Perhaps it would have been wise to consult a doctor before writing such harsh and false statements.
Conclusion: Despite these shortcomings, I cried more than once and was grateful for a new idea the author gave me: that our loved ones don’t stay in touch with us because they love us and want us to move on as soon as possible. Well-deserved 4 stars, and will be looking forward to reading Laura’s next books!

[Brenda Ridgley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Living through loss in life and death

We are dropped into the lives of young newlyweds Jane and Sam, still quite in love, and quickly discover that something is amiss. In the midst of her passing, Jane “visits” Sam one last time to deliver the news of her death with love, heartache, and encouragement. Throughout the story and from the heavens above Jane orchestrates a few encounters to help Sam heal and move on.

Areas of appreciation:
-I loved the author’s vision of heaven, the community above, continuing to “live” with purpose, and the joyful eternal life we all hope for.
-Sharing Sam’s struggle with his faith, yet coming out strong.
-The quick but sweet love story within.

Areas of opportunity:
- I could not relate to the extent that I would have liked to with the immediate and shocking death of Jane. I did not know her backstory or the story of her relationship with Sam. Monica entered the picture very quickly and I was not sure how I felt about that. I did not feel I knew her either. A little character development would have made a substantial difference for me.
- I was holding on tight for an ending that included some kind of connection between Sam and Jane communicating “See you on the other side”. Even if Sam had just vocalized in his final “Thank You” to Jane when he was living a blessed life in the last chapters. That could have tied it up nicely.
The book is a quick read. I was drawn into the storyline and concept and appreciated much of the work but would have loved further development of the characters so that I could be more connected to their emotionally trying times. See you on the other side shares the author’s Christian beliefs and some may find that rewarding. The book may be especially appreciated by individuals experiencing a loss.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book hit hard. "see you on the other side" is a beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and the painful journey of moving forward after tragedy. from the start, i was drawn into sam and jane’s world—their love was so real and full of promise, which made the sudden loss all the more heartbreaking.

what really stood out to me was the dual perspective. we don’t just see sam drowning in grief, we also follow jane as she navigates the afterlife. this added so much depth to the story because it wasn’t just about the one left behind; it was also about the one forced to say goodbye. their connection doesn’t just disappear, and the way jane tries to help sam move on, even when it hurts, was both beautiful and devastating.

the writing style is simple but effective, pulling you right into the emotions of the characters. the grief is raw, messy, and honest—sam’s struggle felt incredibly real, and i appreciated that his healing wasn’t instant or easy. the book does lean into themes of faith, which might not be for everyone, but it’s done in a way that feels natural to the story rather than preachy.

if i had one critique, it would be that the ending felt a little rushed. i wanted a bit more time with sam’s journey towards healing, especially as he started to find new love. jane’s presence fades a bit toward the end, and i would’ve loved a final moment between her and sam that tied everything together in a more emotional way.

overall, this book was heartbreaking yet hopeful. it’s not just a story about loss, but also about love in all its forms—how it lingers, how it changes, and how it can guide us through even the darkest times. if you’ve ever lost someone, this book will resonate deeply. keep tissues nearby.

[Philomena's Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Being an avid reader of anything spiritual or connected to the possibility of there being an afterlife I was really eager to read See You on the Other side written by Laura Lukasavage. The premise hooked me in as Jane and Sam have just started their lives together as man and wife and are looking forward to the coming years, when their lives are ripped apart by Jane’s sudden death. The book started really well with Jane walking into her house and telling her husband she had died this truly surprised me as I wasn’t expecting the death to be so sudden however it was executed especially well. Sadly for me this was the only part of the book I thoroughly enjoyed and I only kept on reading in hope I would see some real raw emotion from the characters, but for me it just fell at that hurdle and some of the conversation’s they were having didn’t seem natural and were repetitive in places. I expected to feel really emotional reading the book as others have said in their reviews and I have been when reading books of a similar nature but I couldn’t connect with the characters as the character arc’s weren’t explored in detail enough to make me really be compassionate for their plight. I wanted to be right alongside of them as they explored each stage of grief. Haven’t said all that I do believe this book has great potential if the three main characters are developed more and the last few scenes aren’t as rushed as it jumped to 2 years later, then three months after that then five years later rather quickly. If the author was to revisit the book and develop the idea further I would definitely read it again.

[Carmel Audsley · Rating 3 out of 5]

started to read, and then to write, in order to feel closer to her mother. She has taken this experience of profound loss and used it to create the worlds of Sam and Jane, newlyweds who are torn apart when Jane dies. Written in the first person, Jane describes how she had made a positive impact on Sam’s life and in the opening scenes as she enters her house, given that the reader is aware of the premise, you know that it is her spirit and that Jane has already passed away. We follow her to a place, let’s call it Heaven, as she tries to come to terms with the fact that she will never be with her husband Sam again. Then we switch back to Sam and how he is feeling on learning that she has passed, and back and forth as we follow each person’s story. There were some inconsistencies in descriptions and not enough character development. A character has jade eyes on one page and the next page he has lime eyes and later on emerald eyes; he has raven hair and later he has chocolate-coloured hair. There were some typos, commas missing, repetition of words, and strange phrases, for example, ‘which warrants me a look of hurt in his eyes’. Sentence structure could also be improved upon. When people go to the other side, would they see and touch flesh and blood people and talk about time periods, such as days, as though there is no transition after death, just more of the same as on earth? It’s interesting the different concepts everyone has about recognising others when we pass, as we are told it is our spirit only that moves on. There is heart in this story, but it needs professional editing to smooth the rough edges.

[Emirhan Korkmaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

See You On The Other Side is an emotional journey where Laura Lukasavage crafts a tender, heartfelt story about love, loss, and the enduring connection that transcends even death.

The novel introduces us to Sam and Jane, blissfully happy newlyweds whose future is abruptly torn apart when Jane dies unexpectedly. Told through alternating perspectives, the book allows us to feel the rawness of Sam’s grief and the ache of Jane’s longing to comfort him. Sam’s struggle with the crushing weight of loss, his crisis of faith, and the slow, fragile process of moving forward is portrayed with authenticity. At the same time, Jane’s journey in the afterlife adds a unique layer, exploring what it means to let go while still holding on to love.

Lukasavage’s depiction of the afterlife is both imaginative and grounded, steering away from overly saccharine portrayals and instead offering a space that feels strangely familiar—full of rules, consequences, and the bittersweet echoes of life left behind. The emotional beats hit hard, especially for anyone who has experienced profound loss, but there’s also a quiet thread of hope woven throughout, reminding us that healing is possible even when it feels out of reach.

While some secondary characters could have benefited from deeper development, the core of the story, Sam and Jane’s bond, remains compelling and authentic. Their love feels real, not just because of the romance but because of the way it’s tested by grief, distance, and time.

[Karen Inkle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking read!

How would someone react if their wife came home from work and announced she was dead and had just returned to say goodbye? Sam's wife Jane died young but with her appearance, Sam is in denial and refused to believe she has gone. Jane crossed over and was shown around her new home. But she desperately wanted to visit her husband again to help him come to terms with her passing and move on, but at what cost?
A lovely, touching and beautifully written story, penned from the perspective of both the dead person and the loved one she leaves behind. I really enjoyed this book and, from someone who has experienced loosing someone, I could relate to the different steps and emotions that are experienced. We all have different beliefs about what happens when our time is up and we pass but this story gives a warm and comfortable feeling of how it could be. There is also an underlying message that the author gets across and that, whilst we grieve in different ways, there are stages and emotions that can go through and it is OK to feel anger, frustration, sadness etc etc these are normal feelings. The characters had conversations that showed raw emotion and sometimes a little strange but quite believable. Although the ending felt a little rushed and jumped too many years to quickly, I really enjoyed this thought provoking storyline.

[Kit Derrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

To begin with, this novel has a very strong opening and interesting premise, and the initial scene of Jane and Sam is quite beautiful. I was looking forward to where it might go, but Jane’s journey, which I was looking forward to seeing develop, seems to fade into the background, and I’m afraid the very rapidly told subsequently events held few surprises for me.
Unfortunately, I’m obviously not the demographic this book was aimed at, and I think I was a little unprepared from the description, as, following such a powerful beginning, it seems to swiftly change into more of a Christian self-help parable than a novel for me, reminding me a little of the Celestine Prophecy in approach, with the message overtaking the characterisations. I really wanted to like this more, so will finish review for the audience I think it may most appeal to.
The book is a very easy read and has an interesting viewpoint on the afterlife (no spoilers). It will no doubt appeal and bring comfort to those of Faith, exploring the loss, fear, anger and confusion of a bereavement, for both the bereaved and the deceased. The narrative explores loss and redemption, and is, in essence, a love story for all involved.