I went into this expecting a light-hearted story where dogs create a warm and fuzzy feeling.  That is not the case. Instead, they are more akin to background cast in a play.  The real focus here is on the humans and all of their flaws. There were lines scattered throughout the book that I think Waller really hit the nail on the head in describing what it means to be human, and I love finding those like buried treasure.  However, I do like an unlikeable character every now and then.. but George was too much and I found his chapters hard to read.  Character growth did feel a little too concentrated to the last 10% of the book, but that's just me being picky. 

Overall, a story that tackles loss with brutal honesty and reminds us that our canine friends are always there to remind us to be human. 

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review!!!