Greta is a bit of an awkward, pathetic character, she kind of bumbles through her days & creates these uncomfortable situations wherever she goes. She keeps a tight hold on her life, keeping things predictable & contained. It was almost too much for me at first, I wasn’t sure if I could enjoy this book because of the cringeworthy situations she seemed to constantly be in. I did manage to push on though & now I’m finished, I’m glad I did. This was actually a very sweet read. I ended up loving the storyline, Greta is living out something all of us could only dream about - a rich person/friend leaves her an incredible experience in his will that changes her life. I closed the book overwhelmed with a warmth I wasn’t expecting. This was a beautiful story. I loved it.

Favourite quote: “You know the word ubunto?” She shook her head. “It means, “I am who I am, because of you”. Everybody we meet changes us a little, no?”…. “What you do today, impacts me… and what I do, impacts you. We are all connected. That is humanity.”