This book has a lot of buzz surrounding it in the online world, mainly because the other had huge following on her YouTube channel. However, I went into this knowing very little about Carrie Fletcher but loving the sound of the book from the blurb alone, and it didn't disappoint.
The story follows Evie Snow as she tries to make her soul light enough to pass through the door to her heaven. It goes back in time to Evie as a young woman as she learns more about love and life than she thought she could and we witness her as she slowly un-burdens her self of the three secrets that have weighed her down throughout her life.
The book is a wonderful addition to the magical realism genre. Fletcher's writing is stunning and very well crafted. The characters are beautiful and well developed. I felt a real connection with Evie and although the love story between her and Vincent was really enjoyable and compelling, Evie's attitude to life, her willingness to always see the good in things and people and her general positivity was what really drew into the book.
Carrie's representation of LGBTQ+ characters was really good and refreshing. Often in novels such as this representation of LGBTQ+ can be lacking and not only where there several characters openly gay, bisexual, pansexual but they also weren't folded into any stereotypes which can too often happen.
The book has been criticised as it is not clear what era it is set it but I think that's part of the beauty of it. It's magical realism and it's as much about what the other brings to the reader as what the reader brings to the book themselves. The era is left to the readers to decide. There are elements that contradict each other in terms of era, but it's magical realism so if you can not get too hung up on that fact you'll be fine.
It is a bit sweet and over the top at times and not all of the writing is exceptional but for the most part it's great. If you don't like magical realism this wouldn't be for you because it is very heavy on that element.
Overall this book was really enjoyable and I'd recommend it for anyone who needs a bit of magic and happiness.
Until next time,
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