So much depth of character. Both timelines were intriguing with powerful relationships. Loved this one.

This book is not only a gem.. it’s a diamond. I am writing this through tears — such a beautiful story that wrapped up so well.

Augusta is an ass but I laughed out loud at her multiple times, she’s very relatable. I feel like most readers will find something in this story they can relate to, whether it be the representation of mistakes and how they shape the way our lives turn out, or a hint of magical realism that makes things a bit more interesting. This book is funny, wholesome, cozy, mysterious, sad, happy and suspenseful all at the same time and I will not be able to recommend this enough but I predict this is going to be one of the best books of the year.

5 stars ✨

Thanks NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the audiobook arc!
The audiobook was wonderful and I can’t wait to get a physical copy as soon as possible.

This lovely story demonstrates that you’re never to old for a second chance. Love truly an conquer all

Absolutely loved this story & pacing/voice of the narrator.

I previously read this eARC and listened to this later but the audio really adds something to the story.

A seventy nine year old pharmacist is finally forced to retire. She moves to a retirement community in Florida and is stunned to realize that her estranged childhood sweetheart also lives there. Told via duel timelines in the 1920s and 1980s, we slowly piece together the story of their heartbreak while alternating with their reunification 60 years later.

This book was so lovely and I enjoyed every moment of it. There was never a point where I felt bored or disengaged; it captured my attention early and kept me invested throughout. The secondary characters - an aunt whose homeopathic remedies seem magical to a child, mobsters during prohibition, charming seniors in the retirement community - add to the richness of the story. Although Augusta and Irving's relationship is at the heart of the story, it also probes at larger questions including the difficulty of a woman who wanted to have both a career and a relationship at a time when this was unusual. There's a touch of magic in this story of second chances!

I thought the narrator did an excellent job.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing me with an advanced copy of this audiobook via NetGalley.