Dear Lily

'Oh my gosh...! Laugh-out-loud hilarious and give-me-a-box-of-tissues-heartbreaking. I loved it so much!... Beautiful.' _Tales of a Bookbound Mum_, 5 stars The must-read book of 2019! Equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking, fans of Jojo Moyes, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and One Day in December will love this special novel by Drew Davies. Dear Lily, Its me, Joy, your much wiser and (very slightly) older sister. I thought Id start a new tradition of letter writing now that were long distance. On the plane over here, I began to cry in seat 21C. I think the magnitude of it finally hit me, after everything that happened I havent even unpacked yet the only thing Ive taken out of my suitcase is Harville, your beloved childhood teddy. Sorry for stealing him, but I need him more than you do. Every time I look at that little brown bear I think about our childhood. Remember that dance we made up to Annies Its a Hard Knock Life? (Remember the broom choreography?) Im also sorry for abandoning you Ive always been your agony aunt, and a buffer in your infamous shouting matches with Mum. But I had to leave, Lily, I had to. Anyway, Im here now. Im here to start over, and to face up to the past. I want to learn to laugh again, and to find someone to love who will maybe even love me back. You always told me I was just getting by, not actually living, so Im finally doing it. Wish me luck, little sister. Love, Joy x A beautiful book-club read for anyone who has ever hit rock bottom, longed for a fresh start, or needed to heal a broken, aching heart. Readers absolutely love Dear Lily: I absolutely loved this book!... Made me laugh out loud I am sad to say goodbye to these vibrant characters. I will miss them. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars Loved, loved this beautiful book... I laughed, I cried. I will be gifting this book to friends Grab this book youre in for a treat. NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars I fell in love This book was so funny and romantic, but at the same time, extremely emotional. Her letters to Lily broke my heart and then turned around and put it back together again. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars A heartbreaking, yet heartwarming read, I cried, I laughed then I cried some more. Fabulous! Goodreads Reviewer This book shook me to my core! It is filled with such heartache, beginnings, and life emotions It was the perfect ending to a perfect book!! Literacy Indulgence, 5 stars A cute, endearing, heartwarming, hilarious, tear-jerker of a book. I found myself crying and then suddenly laughing out loud at the same time. If you are a fan of Eleanor Oliphant or cute little rom-coms, this book is for you. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars This book was exactly what I needed... I've never read anything written by Drew Davies before but his writing is so beautiful raw, honest laugh out loud funny. I will read this book again and again. NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars A charming read that will warm your heart and then turn around and break it. Laugh out loud funny and heart-achingly sad, this is one that will play on all of your emotions. Goodreads Reviewer A mixture of funny and teary. Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars Charming, heartwarming I found this a delightful story that packed an emotional wallop. Goodreads Reviewer Fantastic Quirky and lovable book!... It tugged at my heartstrings and made me laugh out loud. NetGalley Reviewer
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