Like I Can Love - Kim Lock - Mel's Bookshelf

Like I Can Love – Kim Lock

(4.3 / 5)

I have been getting really sick of series lately. It seems every book I read is the first in a series. Sometimes its good to curl up with a good stand alone novel. Thankfully this was a fabulous one! I really enjoyed Like I Can Love. Another Aussie author to look out for!

The story revolves around the present day Fairley, and her childhood best friend Jenna, whose story is told in flashbacks. Jenna was found in her house after committing suicide. She appeared to have a perfect life, with a devoted husband and gorgeous young son. But lots of secrets lay beneath the surface. Fairley must figure out what brought her best friend to do this. The story is also told through letters from Jenna’s mother to Jenna, divulging a huge life-changing secret.

I loved the way this book was set out. I really enjoyed the changes between past, present and the letter from Jenna’s mother. It was super easy to follow and flowed really well. I found it quite a quick read because I was so immersed in the story.

I really enjoyed Jenna’s story. From the first whirlwind of love with her and her husband, to reading about the absolute horrific emotional and physical abuse that he put her through. It made my blood boil and created such an angry response in me as I was reading it. In a good way! Totally lost in the story! I hated him so much! It was so well written. At first you think what a great guy he is and then you begin to see things change. Completely believable also, and I am sure it is a familiar story to a LOT of women out there who have experienced similar things.

Jenna’s experience with her new baby resonated a lot with me, apart from the terrible husband thankfully… Although I didn’t have post natal depression, that first year was HARD. Harder than I ever imagined. Some of the scenes with her son Henry really took me back!

Oh and what a twist! Totally didn’t see that coming at all! Really well done and super clever! Thought it was fantastic!