Start by doing what’s necessary; then doing what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Kate Hewitt is quickly becoming one of my favourite author's. Her writing is heartfelt and feels true to real life. The characters are flawed and believable, the book is compelling and touches on many sensitive issues. The two narrators of this story, while not always likable, are authentic. It was interesting to see the dynamics develop between Maria and Nathan as they learn more about each other. I know there is a death in the story but it isn't the main focus, it's more about what happens after.

I had held hope in my hands, like a butterfly about to take wing.
Kate Hewitt's writing flows so effortlessly and easily. Her poetic prose gripped me right from the start and I found myself having to stop as the story really impacted me in so many different ways. Hewitt shows the human side to immigration and war, really hitting home that these are people who have struggles in their life, but they are still people with the same feelings as anyone else. There was a twist to this story as we try to figure out what happened to Laura and it is a real tearjerker. Near the end I was so emotional and teary eyed.

Thank you NetGalley, Kate Hewitt and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an impartial review; all opinions are my own.

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