I listened to the audiobook version of this because that was the only way I was going to be able to get it finished in time for my book club meeting (where we didn't even end up talking about the book because no one else in attendance had finished it, but we did drink Mai Tai's, so it was still a great meeting and book connected.) I really liked this narrator. While the male voices were fairly similar, the didn't sound like complete caricatures, which is a rather big deal to me.

This story started off in the worst possible way, with a funeral on the day a wedding was supposed to be taking place all because the mega witch almost mother-in-law figured all the family was planning to be in town that day anyway. Seriously, she quickly demonstrated to me that she's basically heartless. I would have been perfectly happy to have not encountered her again for the rest of the story. Obviously I didn't get that wish as she's a somewhat major secondary character.

This book is full of mystery (duh, it's a mystery) and it had me hooked wondering how things would play out. I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what Thomas's role was in things. He definitely seemed to be a very shady character to me pretty much from the start. There were twists that threw me for a complete loop, things I never saw coming. And the ending freakin' broke my heart. It was a seriously not cool way to end the story (except it's also totally cool because the frustrated cries of "WHY!?!?!" are probably music to Ms. Lonsdale's ears.)

Overall I give Everything We Keep 4 out of 5 stars.

This debut from Kerry Lonsdale takes a startling turn and ends with a final twist. I found myself loving the ending.

I need to admit I read the first third of this book and then took a break. I picked it up again later with a sense of renewed interest to finish it. I'm not one to discard books, I finish them. So in interest of my honest review, I wanted to disclose that fact.

I'm glad I finished the book. I believe I got lost in the middle but the final third of the book was worth finishing. It's always nice to find out how things work out. Kerry Lonsdale does a nice job of wrapping up the story. I'd be interested to see what she can do with future story development.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley from the publisher for my honest opinion.

Greatly enjoyed this book...didn't go where I thought it was leading...much better ending!!

I did not leave a review- this book just wasn't a good fit for me

A fast paced, moving debut novel. All time great opening sentence - "On our wedding day, my fiance, James, arrived at the church in a casket." How could you not keep reading from there? The unique opening of the novel- holding a funeral when it was supposed to be a wedding- is a surprising intro which engages the reader immediately. The novel is immersed with wit and surprisingly uplifting. There is doubt if James is really dead and a mystery to solve. It is a fun, interesting read with a unique ending as well.

This story was pretty good, a little predictable for my taste though. There were a few unexpected twists and an interesting ending. Not a total waste of time.

Usually a book pulls me in by the first couple of pages, but rarely does a book pull me in from the first sentence! Kerry managed to do exactly that - what a way to start a story! I loved the pace - it was quick but not rushed. The main characters were well developed and the twist was something I did not see coming! (*POSSIBLE SPOILER)
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Not only that, but even after it was being revealed, I still wasn't sure if I could believe what I was reading - like I was waiting for it to really be a case of mistaken identity! Also - it made me really want to drink her coffees - and I hate coffee! The descriptions were so vivid I could almost taste her brews... That being said, the story was intriguing, well thought out, and overall quite enjoyable. I'm really excited to know she's working on a sequel!

A keep you guessing until the end novel about young love and mature love and lost love, as well as the journey to finding a purpose. Suspenseful and intriguing, you'll want to know what happened to James and what will happen to Aimee.

Heartbreak of loss of loved one with a twist. Recovery story.

I received an electronic copy of this book for free from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed Kerry Lonsdale's first book. I think it was an excellent first novel. My interest was kept throughout the entire story and I felt a connection with all of the characters. I am looking forward to reading her next book. I would recommend this book to all.

This book by Kerry Lonsdale is absolutely fantastic! I loved the storyline, the characters, and the setting. It is a deeply moving novel that will keep you reading well into the night.

I really liked this book. I was enthralled and intrigued all the way through. The epilogue left me yearning for a sequel. This is definitely one I'll recommend!

Interesting debut by Kerry Lonsdale. As women's fiction, I appreciated the complexity of the characters, the development of a planned life that didn't go as planned. Lonsdale did well keeping the story moving and keeping it in my mind to want to know the next twist or reveal.