A review by nebulous07
The Locked Away Life by Drew Davies

5.0

The Locked-Away Life is my first Drew Davies book. This read tugged my heart on so many levels. It follows the story of Esther, a woman in her eighties who has retreated from the world. While finding temporary comfort in her manor, past events still plague her mind. On the other hand, Bruno is an eighteen-year-old trying to find himself and wishes to leave town. Esther seeking internet lessons, brings Bruno into her life. What follows is a mesmerising story of confronting fear, taking chances, closure, family relationships and resilience. Esther's words of wisdom are so pure, and Bruno's actions make him a remarkable character. There were many moments when I laughed and got teary-eyed. These two characters grow on you like a warm blanket on cold winter's night. If you're looking for a heartwarming and heartwrenching read that celebrates what it is to be human, do not skip this one. A 5-star read all the way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an eARC. This honest review is left voluntarily