The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
With a leading role on a hit TV show and a relationship with Hollywood’s latest heartthrob, Meg Bryan appears to have everything she ever wanted. But underneath, her happiness is as fake as her stage name, Lana Lord. Following a tiny nervous breakdown at her thirtieth birthday party, she books an impromptu trip to Ireland. Specifically, to the village where she and her best friend Aimee always dreamt of moving.
When Meg arrives, the people in town don’t just recognize her, they seem to know her. She quickly―reluctantly―realizes she has somehow slipped into an alternate reality. One where she did move to Ireland as a teenager, one where she never got famous, and―most shocking of all―one where Aimee is alive and well.
She just wants nothing to do with Meg.
Despite her bewilderment, Meg is clear-eyed about one thing: this is a once-in-two-lifetimes chance to reconnect with her friend and repair what she broke . . . or else risk losing Aimee all over again.
Review:
The Other Side of Now was a powerful story about healing and finding yourself. With friendship and love sprinkled in the pages, this magical realism book had me in its clutches. I loved feeling just as lost as Meg and walking in her shoes. It was jaw dropping watching how one different choice could affect so many of those around you. I adored that the story was easy to devour and I loved how much it made me laugh. I also sobbed my eyes out too. And while I understood that ending, I closed the book feeling a little unsatisfied. I needed a look into the future please or I wish I would have known in advance from other reviews what to expect. I still enjoyed the story though, so I am looking forward to whatever Paige Harbison writes next!
PS Cillian was my favorite!
“I love you so much.”
“I love you too.”
“I miss you all the time.” I can barely get through the words.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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