I just had the pleasure of reading this YA novel and am still a bit red-eyed and as I sit and try to compose this review.
Sera and Luke are childhood friends and neighbors on Cape Cod, who share a very special bond. Both were born with heart defects, with Sera receiving a new heart at birth and Luke receiving Sera’s heart valves for his own defect, creating a special bond between the two that has lasted as they’ve grown.
But a missed summer meet up and some family drama has clouded things for the two, complicated by a two-year absence by Sera for reasons Luke knows nothing about. Can these two reclaim their friendship and perhaps something more?
This novel encompasses romance, family drama, friendship, sisterhood and the reality of living with chronic illness with its uncertainty for the future. The Cape Cod setting was especially nostalgic for me, being one of my mst favorite places to visit. The chemistry between Sera and Luke was strong, and their second-chance romance kept me engrossed the entire time – although a tear provoking ending was assuredly coming – it was not the ending I expected…nor wanted. So…have the Kleenex handy, you’ll need them!!
Absolutely worth the read, even for this grandma!!
Tropical Delusions...... 