Birdie Greenwing has been at a loose end ever since her beloved twin sister and husband passed away. Too proud and stubborn to admit she is lonely, Birdie’s world has shrunk. But then some new neighbours move in to the house next door.

Jane has come to Brighton for a fresh start, away from her ferociously protective mother Min. While Jane finds it hard to stand up for herself, her daughter Frankie has no problem telling people what she does and doesn’t want. Ada Kowalski has come to England to follow her dreams, but her new life is harder than she expected.

When a series of incidents brings their lives crashing together, the three find that there is always more to a person than meets the eye …

My Thoughts:

When Birdie Greenwing’s beloved husband and sister pass away, Birdie does not know how she is going to live without them. She has not one else left in the world. But when she gets new neighbours, these people may be able to help Birdie turn her life around. There are three sets of people in this book and to see how their lives intertwine makes for emotional reading. I choked up quite a bit as I really felt for not just Birdie but also for Jane and Ada. They are real life situations which Ericka has dealt with in a sensitive manner, I found it such a well expressed and moving story that I just didn’t want to put down. I was sad when it came to an end. You will need tissues for this story. It is a story that makes you appreciate what you have in your own life and if you know a neighbour that could be struggling, to go and see if they need any help. Little things can really change someone’s day. Such an inspiring story and I loved Birdie so much.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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