How to Walk Away: A Novel

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After giving up on Happiness For Beginners I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this book by the same author but I read the whole thing in a day. Maggie is such a likeable sunshine character and she made me giggle. Her struggle was written well and the story had a good balance of family dynamics, struggles of rehabilitation and romance. I would say the romance side felt a bit unfinished. I would've liked a bit more interaction between Maggie and Iain whilst she was in hospital but overall this is a 4.5 star read.

I enjoyed How to Walk Away and would give it a solid 4 stars. Katherine Center has a very engaging writing style, and the story flows smoothly from beginning to end. It’s entertaining, emotional, and easy to read, with no unnecessary fillers. That said, there were a couple of things that kept it from being a 4.5-star read for me. After such a life-threatening accident, I found the female main character a bit too relaxed emotionally. Given the severity of what she went through, I expected a deeper or more prolonged internal struggle. Toward the final chapters, the story also became a little too unrealistic for my taste. The decision for the female character to attend a wedding in another country felt odd, and the sudden appearance of her crush seemed convenient and overdone. It was a bit “too much” and pulled me out of the story. Overall, though, the novel is well written, engaging, and enjoyable. I’m really enjoying Katherine Center’s books and will definitely continue reading her work.

I don’t think I’ve given a 5* rating this year yet (2020) so here it is! I was so invested in this story. I’m glad I became a part of Books and Jams reading group. This was the monthly pick by book tuber Krista. I loved it. It brought out every emotion you could ever think of feeling. It’s good that this didn’t have quite the ending you would be rooting for. Not in a nasty way, but realistic human life events way. Not everything is tied up in ribbons and bows......yet......the ending was just as fulfilling as any great climax of events. All of these characters lived inside my head for as long as I read it, and, I’m sure beyond time. A book with a punch, a book with meaning and certainly a book full of hope. Just once in a while you get a book that gives you all of the tingles. I’m certainly going to send for her other book lots rave about. Loved it! Some think for such a tragic thing that’s happened the author has made certain aspects too jovial. My dad lost his leg, it was amputated after a tragic accident. Over 30 years ago now! And it WAS tragic and life changing for us all. The medics said he needed support and positivity. Each of us had a role to play. He reached suicidal point as this character does in the story. She gave herself a year. Within a year things change, people change, circumstances change and the disabled person minds change along with those whose also had to adapt around them. What I’m saying is, doom and gloom helped no one. The IMMEDIATE effect is doom, it’s gloom, it’s the pits. But sooner or later you learn life goes on, but in a different way. Like traffic being diverted, the person and family and friends go down the diverted path of life. I thought the author showed a good positive side to this. So I hope no one minds.... I thought I’d share our experience with you

This is the story of a young woman’s recovery after a plane crash.⁣ ⁣ It sounds like it’s going to be a very sad and emotional book but in fact it’s mostly light and fun. I liked the authors writing style and found it very easy to read, so much so that I read it just two sittings! ⁣ ⁣ The first half was really good but the second half for me was just like something out of a fairy tale and, for me at least, very unbelievable! You can also tell that the author did a lot of research but she then included multiple lists of medical terms which felt unnecessary for the average reader and I just skimmed over them.⁣ ⁣ I think fans of JoJo Moyes, Me Before You will like this book and I definitely still want to read things you save in a fire by this author!