Powerful. Unforgettable. A standout, 5⭐️ debut worthy of all the praise!

Not many books leave me speechless, but this one did. I closed the pages with my heart full to overflowing. And I did something I never do. I started it over. 

I was completely absorbed by the Bright family and their journey through love, loss, and addiction. Their moments of joy uplifted me, and their times of heartbreak devastated me. 

Damoff beautifully showcases the fullness of life— the breathtaking surprises, the everyday mundanity, the earthshattering mistakes. There was a raw honesty to the storytelling. An emotional resonance within the messiness. And it all felt so soul filling authentic. 

Literally, there was nothing I did not love about this book. The characters were genuine and complex, and the writing was immersive. Damoff embraced heavy topics with such a tender touch, and the storytelling was full of humanity and heart. 

This book was so much more than I could’ve expected. A true bright spot in my reading year. I won’t be surprised when this one ends up on my 2025 favorites list. 

It’s a story that will linger in my heart.

🎧 The cast narration for this book by Ferdelle Capistrano, Joy Osmanski, and Lee Osorio was exceptional. The performances were imbued with authenticity and exemplified the emotional resonance within the text. 

Many thanks to my friends at @simonbooks and @simon.audio for the free #gifted copies of this book. #parnter