katietotallybooked 's review for:

The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood

5.0

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Here’s a book club read that I would likely have passed by otherwise. But I’m glad I didn’t, because it was wonderful! I was engaged in the writing and the story completely. While some of it was predictable, other parts were surprising and I was in tears by the end. I enjoyed that there was a active book club in the storyline, and I think it might be a great idea to spend a year reading everyone’s books that matter the most in my own club. I will definitely pick up an Ann Hood book again. It’s mainstream fiction, with writing that is light and which flows well from beginning to end. However, it still covers themes of loss, grief, relationships, and moving forward which can make it relatable to a reader.