Once in Every Life

I loved this book. I loved the concept of reincarnation with its emphasis on love. I loved the long and frustrating chances that Tess/aka Amarylis/aka Lissa had to take to get to her chosen guy, Jack. It was like reading a wonderful dream. Even if parts of Tess living in the 1870s seemed a little too easy to believe, her determination was on point.

I kept waiting, impatiently, for Tess and Jack to connect. The author threw some great obstacles in their path to keep them apart.

I'm probably the worst person to ask to review this book because I seem to love everything Kristin Hannah writes. I think we may have been separated at birth. She explores so many topics I'm intrigued by. In this case, the thought of someone having a second chance—or in this case, a first chance—at real love thrills me.

I think upon death, everyone should be shown a series of pictures (as Tess is by Carol, her spirit guide) to pick the person they think they should be given a chance to have a loving relationship with. I mean, really, isn't that what life should be about? Not were you successful at picking winning stocks? Or were you tops in your career? I probably wouldn't pick anyone better than I did in real life, but I'd like to try.

I couldn't put this book down. I hope you like it too.