When Magnolia Jones finds her daughter's travel journal, she can think of no better way to honour her life than setting off on the gap year trip that twenty-three-year-old Brontë had dreamed of taking.
It was meant to be Brontë's adventure, but perhaps following her daughter's footsteps around the world is exactly what Magnolia needs to piece her broken heart back together and begin to heal.
As her travels take her further away from home, memories of a long-ago summer come flooding back. Magnolia barely recognises that girl she used to be - the dreams she had, the freedom ahead, the midnight kisses on the beach with curly-haired, brown eyed Jackson.
Maybe, just maybe, in this magical place that is somewhere only they know, Magnolia is about to discover that her journey isn't over - it's just about to begin...
It was meant to be Brontë's adventure, but perhaps following her daughter's footsteps around the world is exactly what Magnolia needs to piece her broken heart back together and begin to heal.
As her travels take her further away from home, memories of a long-ago summer come flooding back. Magnolia barely recognises that girl she used to be - the dreams she had, the freedom ahead, the midnight kisses on the beach with curly-haired, brown eyed Jackson.
Maybe, just maybe, in this magical place that is somewhere only they know, Magnolia is about to discover that her journey isn't over - it's just about to begin...
Well quite simply put this in my opinion is Cathy Bramley's best book to date. Do not be fooled by the cover your not going to get some fluffy light hearted forgettable romance, this one is an emotive read that follows Maggie who after the tragic death of her daughter and navigating both the grieving process as well and a void that has been left decides that she is going to embark on her daughter gap year travel plans in her daughters place.
We journey along with Maggie as she visits a number of exotic places as she takes on different challenges and sees different sites but more than that we watch as she goes on a journey of healing and self discovery.
I was really touched by this book and it was clear to see that the author has not only done extensive research for this book but has also literally poured her heart and soul into this book and it can be felt in every chapter. Although for some this may not be a tear jerker if you are lucky enough to not relate to the subject matter in any way, you will still find it emotionally charged.
I really did't want this book to end or to leave Maggie behind because she really was a courageous and remarkable woman but what I will say is the ending was a wholesome one that left me with a hopeful smile on my face.
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