No-one writes tragedy, heartbreak and emotional relationships quite like Prowse. Tackling difficult issues with sensitivity, compassion and light touches of gentle humour, this is another superb read.

This was a brilliant read. As soon as I started reading this book I just knew I was going to love it. Highly recommended

Such an emotional read the story was heartbreaking. Amanda gives a realistic insight into the painful experience of loss. Although this is emotional hard to read it is beautifully written about a devastated couple encompassed by grief and learning to live with such a huge loss with elements of hope and strength.

If you have never read her books, you need to start! Each book is just as good, if not better, than the last! You will not be disappointed!
Highly recommend!

I read this book back in 2018 and realized that for unknown reasons I hadn’t written a review but decided that I need to get it off my NG shelf now. Maybe it’s because I struggled with the book despite the robust and tragic theme that I thought would speak to me and would relate to. But I found it difficult to connect with the characters, especially Rachel. I understand grief and processing, but I began to lose empathy for her. I didn’t care for the writing much either, so overall the book wasn’t for me. I hope it works for others. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, albeit two years later - apologies.

Firstly thank you to Net Galley for granting me this book in return for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book and to be honest the Narrator made it even more enjoyable . I could not stop listening and feel it was better than actually reading it - the storyline was compulsive, sad, heart wrenching and funny in parts. I felt the audio book delivered such heartfelt emotions and really made me understand how some people’s childhoods can affect their lives forever. Beautifully written and narrated.

Be prepared as you open this book that your heart will be torn apart and stomped on over and over. The story is nothing short of heartwrenching and I cannot imagine enduring what Rachel and James experience. I won’t go into details because you can get the basic story from the synopsis. However, the journey through their pain is emotional and the way everyone attempts to love and support the family is touching. Ceecee’s story is woven throughout the pages and you find your heart aching as she shares with Rachel through letters of her life and losses. I fell in love with Ceecee and was so glad she was given the opportunity to love Oscar.

The title is a perfect description of the story. What a moving story of Rachel and James as they journey through the devastating loss and struggle to find their way back to a sense of family. It isn’t a quick and easy voyage, but family and friends are there to help them heal and rediscover their love for each other. While a deep and emotionally difficult tale of loss, it is also full of love, hope, friendships, family, and commitment.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

I have read a lot of Amanda Prowse and always find her books incredibly moving.
This was sadder than usual but very beautifully written. I loved the way that Cee-Cee’s story was interwoven with that of Rachel and James.
Amanda Prowse never disappoints but always need tissues!!

This is a pretty heavy topic and heartbreaking to read. You will definitely need a tissue or two. This book highlights the struggle parents face when a child goes missing. If you like family drama and relationship dynamics then this is the book for you.

I usually devour Amanda's books in one sitting but this one I just couldn't get in to - I read about half of it and while the story was well written with well rounded characters it just didn't gel with. me. I found the letters from Cee Cee a little difficult to read, I can see why it was done it just didn't work for me. I tragic story line that in parts was very good.

The coordinates of loss was a good story about loss and heartache. So interesting and captivating. I enjoyed it and would recommend it!

A moving story which tugs at the heartstrings. Definitely worth a read. The characters suffer in their own way and it highlights the enormity of grief and how it affects those close to the lost one. A poignant reminder to look out for those who grieve.

I have had this book on my list to read for some time and this is the first book I have read by her. The writing is good and the subject matter heart-rending. My problem is that I was irritated by Rachel when I should have been feeling sympathy. I found her very selfish, her lifestyle allowing her to wallow in guilt, yes, but also rather too much self-pity. My sympathies lay with James who was left to soldier on and with Cee-Cee who hadn't been able to wallow in her misery but had had to carry on regardless. A very interesting examination of how people deal with loss.
Many thanks to Netgalley/Amanda Prowse/Amazon Publishing for a digital copy of this title. All opinions expressed are my own.

I enjoyed this book, but did find the story dragged a bit for me. It was however a very well written book, a sad story, that tugged at the heartstrings, and you are left wanting to continue to find out what happens to Rachel and James, and whether they learn to live with their grief and loss.
There was a nice ending/conclusion at the end, which was good.

Great story line as Always from Amanda. You can never go wrong with a book from her. Great storyline & well written. An easy read

A beautiful reflective novel of loss and mourning. As a terrible tragedy strikes, a mother is grieving and finding her way to live again. Thank you NetGalley for copy for my review. All opinions are my own.

Absolutely heartbreaking. Another brilliant book by Amanda told in a sensitive manner. Don't read without tissues handy

The book wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either. I struggled a little with the book as Rachel just couldn't see past her grief and blamed everything on her husband, James. James was dealing with his own grief and still trying to keep his life together but Rachel couldn't even do that. She figured the best way to do that is by wallowing and then leaving. I can't imagine ever losing a child and maybe this is how someone would react. The book was very powerful in the grief and you could feel it and feel sorry for Rachel. I would read another book by this author.

The premise of this story was interesting though scary, but as the mum of a young boy, unfortunately I found the storyline too real - the panic that the author manages to convey made this too difficult a book for me to continue with.

This book bored me to tears. I couldn’t get into it at all and I felt like the story and pacing were very choppy. I wasn’t able to make it even halfway through.