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A review by drops_everything_and_reads
Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North
5.0
I don't even know how to describe all the feelings I felt when reading this book. I wish I could go back and read it again for the first time; it's funny and sad and happy and thought-provoking.
Maggie North's writing is superb in this single POV relationship-in-crisis romance about Liz and Tobin, a couple at a crossroads when Liz decides she needs and wants to be seen for who she really is, and determines she can only do that on her own, moving out of her home and moving in with her sister and niece - just a few houses down the street. Liz takes improv classes, starts making new friends, starts to say and do "yes, and," even when Tobin asks Liz to try to work on their relationship.
There were scenes that had me laughing out loud, scenes I wanted to cry, scenes I wanted to reach into the pages and hug Liz. And there were scenes in which I felt so seen, where it felt like Maggie had reached deep into my life, my brain, my heart and pulled out some of my deepest vulnerabilities, difficult experiences, hopes and dreams and put them into words that I couldn't dare articulate myself.
It is a romance so we do have an HEA and it is so well earned. It's beautiful and true to the characters.
This book is definitely one of the best books I have ever read.
Huge thank you to Maggie North for providing me with an eARC of her debut book (all opinions are my own), and for being willing to become a friend. It is an honour and joy to know you and I'm so excited for you.
Maggie North's writing is superb in this single POV relationship-in-crisis romance about Liz and Tobin, a couple at a crossroads when Liz decides she needs and wants to be seen for who she really is, and determines she can only do that on her own, moving out of her home and moving in with her sister and niece - just a few houses down the street. Liz takes improv classes, starts making new friends, starts to say and do "yes, and," even when Tobin asks Liz to try to work on their relationship.
There were scenes that had me laughing out loud, scenes I wanted to cry, scenes I wanted to reach into the pages and hug Liz. And there were scenes in which I felt so seen, where it felt like Maggie had reached deep into my life, my brain, my heart and pulled out some of my deepest vulnerabilities, difficult experiences, hopes and dreams and put them into words that I couldn't dare articulate myself.
It is a romance so we do have an HEA and it is so well earned. It's beautiful and true to the characters.
This book is definitely one of the best books I have ever read.
Huge thank you to Maggie North for providing me with an eARC of her debut book (all opinions are my own), and for being willing to become a friend. It is an honour and joy to know you and I'm so excited for you.