One last chance for redemption.

Synopsis

The Book of Us is a story of the complexity of forgiveness and the friendships that change our lives forever. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Diane Chamberlain.

We’ve got some important things to talk about. It’s time.

Cass and Loll used to be inseparable. They met at university and they made sense, like two halves of a whole. They had planned their lives around each other, writing down their dreams in The Big Book of Our Life – the things they wanted to achieve, the places they’d go after they finished university. But then one night changed everything.

Seven years later, Loll receives a letter from her old friend. The coming year will be the year they both turn 30, but Loll might be making it to 30 alone. Cass has cancer. Loll had believed she would have her whole life to come to terms with Cass’ betrayal, but time is running out. Cass’ final wish is to complete The Big Book of Our Life, but has enough time passed to heal old wounds?

My review

Cass and Loll were best friends. They did everything together, and even wrote The Big Book Of Our Life, writing everything they wanted to do together.
But one moment ruined their friendship forever.

Seven years later, Loll is facing a divorce when she received a letter from her former best friend. Cass has cancer and has not much time left.
Her last wish is to complete The Big Book, but can Loll put everything behind her and spend these lasts moments together?

This story caught my attention and never let it go.
It’s a story about friendship, forgiveness and love.

Initially I disliked Cass, because I thought I knew what happened. And I would have done the same thing as Loll, just break all contact. Because the level of betray was just too big…
So when Loll agreed to be part of the last adventure, I admired her, because it takes a lot of guts to spend time with someone that broke your heart in the worst way.

The first encounters are a bit forced, and they avoid the big elephant in the room. But slowly, as more time is spend together, the bond that initial existed, somehow finds his way back.
Spending their time together, finishing their bucket list is a way for both of them to reconnect and face their demons.
Because there is always more in a story then just one side, and when the truth comes out, it was even worse than I thought…
And it was not totally the fault of the person we thought…

Slowly the story evolves to a beautiful tale of adventures, rediscovering each other and why there was this initial bond.
And let’s not forget about Veronica… very mature for her age, but still a child… she brings a breath of fresh air through the whole story with her enthusiasm, and by just being her.

This story shows how life can take a certain direction, but also about how real friends somehow always find their way back together.
And that forgiveness can make the lives of those involved better, allowing each other to move on and give the friendship a well-deserved second chance.