Author: E. J. Post
Publisher: BDA Publishing
Date Published: April 16, 2024
This was a beautifully written story about the aftermath of trauma, and the consequences of the way our society deals with mental health issues.
In the wake of a mass shooting, Ellie is at once called both a hero, and a killer, and even accused of cheating on her dead husband. She and James are both dealing with their PTSD, and cling to each other for emotional support. But both must deal with survivor’s guilt in their own way. It’s also about forgiveness of oneself, and of others.
I love how Ellie was portrayed. She is honest with herself and others, without displaying the naivete that is too common in FMCs. Her inner and outer struggles were visceral.
This book was almost lyrical in its use of prose, and I am grateful to the author and BDA Publishing for an advance reader’s copy.
Background photo courtesy of Jay Rembert at Unsplash.
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