Olive

Synopsis

OLIVE is many things.

Independent.
Adrift.
Anxious.
Loyal.
Kind.
She knows her own mind.

And it’s ok that she’s still figuring it all out, navigating her world without a compass. But life comes with expectations, there are choices to be made and – sometimes – stereotypes to fulfil. So when her best friends’ lives branch away towards marriage and motherhood, leaving the path they’ve always followed together, she starts to question her choices – because life according to Olive looks a little bit different.

Moving, memorable and a mirror for every woman at a crossroads, OLIVE has a little bit of all of us. Told with great warmth and nostalgia, this is a modern tale about the obstacle course of adulthood, milestone decisions and the ‘taboo’ about choosing not to have children.

Source:https://www.emmagannon.co.uk/books

My Thoughts

I simply loved it. I loved it.

I resonate with Olive SO much and this is the first book I have read about a woman who chooses not to have children. The topic was handled with flair.

I enjoyed the characters and their development throughout. I loved the dynamics of the 4 friends and it came so close to my heart. The topic of friendship was also executed with finesse.

I even learned a few things about myself and that is saying something.

The writing was easy and I did not have to figure out anything. I was invested from the start.

If you are someone who chose not to have children and feel lost, uncertain, even judged – please read this. Firm recommendation from my side.

I am still crushing my TBR (to be read) pile! Only 6 more to go!

On to the next book!

E xx