“Hold on, the daffodils are coming.”

In 1968, Eloise falls fast in love… but things don’t quite go her way as she moves from London to California. Presently, Valentina is in the midst of a divorce and is heading to London to deal with her late mother’s estate, wondering where her life is heading. As their stories intertwine through the book, both find solace in a small London neighborhood.

A lovely and emotional dual-timeline story of a mother and daughter, With Love from London speaks to the hope of the future even after bad things happen in our lives. While much of the plot is predictable, there are unexpected extra sweet spots written in that left me smiling. This is a great, relaxed comfort read, with a cozy bookstore setting in much of the book, lovely supporting friends, and ode to the power of books. I am left with such a pleasant feeling after reading this one. I’ve read all of Sarah Jio’s books and am once again reminded of her excellent use of words to bring happiness, comfort, and hope.

Thanks to Ballantine Books for the copy of this ARC!