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In Every Life by Rea FreyPublished by Harper Muse on August 6, 2024
Genres: Contemporary Women Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction, Magical Realism
Pages: 368
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What happens when a husband's dying wish is for his wife to find a new love . . . before he's even gone?
Harper is living a life she never expected. After a failed attempt at making it as an artist in New York while falling for and losing her first love, her dreams crumbled in the span of a week. A decade later, Harper is happily living a simpler life as an art teacher in Chattanooga with her beloved new husband, Ben.
When Ben is diagnosed with late-stage cancer, their whole world shifts. Despite the bad news, Ben comes up with one final wish for his wife: he wants Harper to find a new partner before he dies. When the New York Times sends a journalist to do a feature story about Ben's life, Harper comes face to face with Liam Hale, the man she fell madly in love with all those years ago and never saw again.
Suddenly, Harper is faced with all of those old what-ifs:
What if Harper had ended up with Liam instead of Ben?
What if she'd pursued life as an artist instead of teaching?
What if it had all turned out differently?
After making a wish, Harper wakes up to find herself in a parallel universe . . . where her what-ifs become a reality.
Is the grass really greener, or is she standing right where she should be--no matter the cost?
In Every Life by Rhea Frey is a powerful and emotional story that delves into love, loss, and the paths we choose in life.
From the first page, I was drawn in by Frey’s compelling writing, finishing the book in less than 48 hours. The narrative challenges readers to think deeply about the choices we make and how they shape who we become. It is a heartfelt exploration of life’s unexpected turns and the decisions that define us.
If you appreciate stories that examine love and the complexities of life’s journey, In Every Life is a must-read.
Reviewed by: Orsayor