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The blurb:
Grace is a young single mother, who receives life
changing news. She has cancer and her best chance of surviving, is to find a
bone marrow transplant from a family member. As Grace is adopted and her
previous attempt at connecting with her birth mother failed, this causes her
some problems. With the help of her friends she bravely embarks on a journey of
discovery to find out who her biological parents are. This search will bring
her from Dublin to Wexford where she must unravel a web of lies and deceit that
has spanned over thirty years.
And just when she thinks life can get no more
complicated, Jack’s father Liam is back in town full of remorse and he’s made
it clear that he’s not leaving until he’s won her back. Liam was the love of
Grace’s life but can she trust him ever again?
Helping Grace muddle her way through her cancer
treatment and complicated love life are her friends – Tara, Sean, Abby, Tom and
Gerry. Tara is Grace’s cousin and is happily married to Sean and they are
desperate for a baby of their own; Abby, Grace and Tara’s friend from college
is single and looking for her one true love which is proving difficult, whilst
Tom would be happy if his boyfriend Gerry for once didn’t max out their credit
card!
Beyond Grace’s Rainbow will bring the reader into Graces world where
friendship, courage, loyalty, laughter and above all love are abundant. The
story will bring you on an emotional journey with Grace and her friends that
will have the reader both laughing and crying at the turn of a page.
My Opinion:
*Book provided by author in
exchange for an honest review*
Grace is a beautiful and
strong character and they way Carmel included Grace’s cancer into the story is
amazing. It’s such a delicate and difficult topic, but Grace’s character and
personality were ready to fight it no matter what.
I think it’s so
courageous to include this in a novel and Carmel did it brilliantly.
I was able to dive into
this story and it took me on a journey full of emotions including, laughter,
sadness, love, loyalty, friendship, strength and more.
Well, Grace is the main
character and I loved her instantly. She seemed so real and authentic. So did
the other characters, her friends Tara, Sean, Abby, Tom and Gerry. They are
such a strong bunch and it was great to read that they would do anything for
each other. We got to read about the stories of all Grace’s friends and every
single one of them had their own special and unique story to share.
Then there was Liam,
Grace’s ex and the father of her son. He returns into her life just as she’s
diagnosed.
He was an alcoholic, but
he’s changed now and he’s an awesome character. You can feel his love for Grace
and Jack through the book and he’s so sweet, caring and perfect.
Now to Jack, cute and
adorable Jack, Grace and Liam’s son. I love that little boy, full of energy and
such a darling. They way he is with Grace and Liam too, so sweet. I adored the
scene where Jack and Liam prepared a little surprise for Grace with a drawing Jack made.
Grace was adopted and we
also get to know her real mum Catherine. Her story is hard and she has
difficulties sharing it. The way Grace’s and her relationship developed, was so
nice to read about.
I cried a lot during this
book, I’m really emotional so that’s pretty normal. This novel is so emotional,
gripping, charming, touching, funny, sad, poignant and just BRILLIANT. It made
me laugh at one time and cry soon after, that’s a great gift for an author to
have. Carmel is such a talented writer with a beautiful style and fascinating
ideas. I can’t wait to read more of her stories, MARVELLOUS!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
Rating:
My possible cast:
Grace: Scarlett Johansson
Liam: Chris Hemsworth
Jack
Tara: Lyndsy Fonesca
