Publisher: 30th March 2022 by Harlequin Australia & HQ Fiction
Pages: 419 pages
How I Read It: ARC book
Genre: contemporary, women’s fiction
My Rating: 4 cups
Synopsis:
Sometimes serendipity comes knocking, and life leads us to the most surprising places ...
It's never too late to find your true self.
While very pretty, the tiny town of Melrose isn't where Erica thought she'd be at almost fifty. And working in a funeral home and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, while navigating her grief as a recent widow, is not how she thought her life would look either. But she's committed to her lovely new boss, Walter, who gave her a chance when she so desperately needed it.
Erica's friends and daughters back in Adelaide cheer her on as she discovers a genuine love for her new job, forms friendships and immerses herself in the local community. But why is she being plagued with fresh bouts of anxiety and flashes of partial memories of her brother Mark who died when she was eleven? Why is there so much about him she doesn't know and can't remember? And why does it feel like it's more about her than him?
But she has to put it all aside when, despite being happy and settled, Erica is suddenly called upon to step up and face her deepest fear. If she can, what will she discover about herself and her past? And what will it mean for her future?
My Thoughts
‘..too many people took too much notice of what others thought they needed, including random strangers, rather than listening to themselves and chasing their own dreams.’
Another winning contemporary story by Aussie author Fiona McCallum. This is the story of Erica and the journey of self discovery she goes through after suffering from PTSD. Her life has not been the easiest, yet with the help of friends, she gains the confidence to face her fears, work through them in order to make a better future for herself.
Her Time to Shine is a heartwarming read, I love it when characters overcome personal adversity and learn through their trials. I particularly appreciated how Fiona demonstrates that the journey can occur no matter what one’s age. Grief, trauma, anxiety or even starting anew can affect us all very differently and at varying times of our lives. Overcoming it takes courage. Fiona shows us that with the right support, anything is possible.
Reflective, sincere, compassionate and insightful - this is a story that is sure to have something for everyone as it takes you on an emotional journey where you are sure to come out richer on the other side.
‘All the pieces that had come together over her lifetime to put her there were
too mind-boggling to contemplate. But one thing she was sure in her soul was that now was absolutely the right time for this, with who she was and what she’d learnt.’
This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.
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