This book, while mainly about Seth's journey through sobriety after alcoholism, is striking and poignant for any and all of us. The way he writes is powerful and poetic and incredibly raw. I didn't know what to expect and definitely didn't anticipate connecting with any of the themes, but I loved this one and would recommend it to anyone who has felt stuck in a pattern they know they need to break free from.

If I thought Seth's writing was poetic, I don't even know what to call Amber's. WHAT A COUPLE. This book is stunning. Beautiful. Gorgeously written. You can tell Amber is a poet by nature, with eyes that see wonder and art in everything, and with the ability to wrap it all up in words that just give you chills and quiet you with their lyricism. It's an incredible story of redemption and grace and finding the way home again. An absolute must-read. Between Amber's memoir and Seth's, this family feels like a dearly beloved friend of mine.

I've seen this book everywhere, and although I've made an effort not to buy fiction that I typically don't re-read, I bought this one earlier this fall. I couldn't get enough of it. I read it through in two days. Even when the plot seemed slow, I kept reading, eager to find out more of Lotto and Mathilde's story. I should have guessed (but didn't) that this book would be told in two parts-- the fates, then the furies-- ultimately telling the twisted, layered, complex, intricate story of a marriage. This takes the prize for best fiction I read this year, which is not an easy feat considering how many great books I read in 2015. Grab this one ASAP!