Eve is a famous novelist, who even has one of her books turned in to a Hollywood movie. If you’re familiar with Sophie Kinsella’s work, this might sound familiar. That’s because Eve’s story is Sophie’s story, with some liberties taken. What you might not know is that all of Eve’s story, including the grade 4 glioblastoma brain tumor she is diagnosed with, is Sophie’s story.

This fictional retelling of some of what the author went through after her diagnosis and surgery in 2022 is incredibly moving. If you’re a parent, it makes you think about how you would tell your children such life-altering news. If you’re a partner, it makes you wonder how the two of you would deal with a diagnosis such as this. There is humor to be found in the telling, but there is also grief and sadness. The overarching themes to me were hope and perseverance. Whether you are familiar with Sophie Kinsella’s past books or not, this is a story it is worthwhile for anyone to read, maybe especially those who have been personally touched by a cancer diagnosis.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sophie Kinsella, and Random House Publishing Group – Random House for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Author: Sophie Kinsella

Genre: General Fiction/Women’s Fiction

Publication Date: October 8, 2024 

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)