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A review by alexa_milanomoyer
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
4.0
I was so happy to receive this ARC through a Goodreads giveaway!
I was first introduced to Josie Silver through [b:One Day in December|38255337|One Day in December|Josie Silver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573862622l/38255337._SX50_.jpg|56132017] and it became one of my favorite books of the year. When I saw that she was coming out with a second book, I was so excited to read it.
This book tells the story of Lydia Bird, who loses her fiance Freddie on the night of her 28th birthday. Lydia is heartbroken but discovers another world where she and Freddie are still together. Alternating between a world with Freddie and a world without Freddie, this story tells the two-year story of Lydia's life following Freddie's death.
There were times that this book had me feeling heartbroken. Reading about Lydia's grief made my hear hurt and brought tears to my eyes. But one of the things that I enjoyed both about Silver's books are the positive portrayals of female relationships. Often times, I feel like there's animosity or conflict between the main female characters; there's one friend who is always in the shadow of the other or two sisters who love each other but are always competing or taking the other for granted. But in [b:One Day in December|38255337|One Day in December|Josie Silver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573862622l/38255337._SX50_.jpg|56132017] the relationship between best friends Laurie and Sarah was so positive that it was refreshing. Similarly, in this book, the relationship between sisters Lydia and Elle was one of the best that I've read about. They supported each other, cared for each other, and turned to each other when they needed them most.
Other than Elle, Lydia is surrounded by a wonderful cast of supporting characters including her work friends, her mom, and hers and Freddie's best friend, Jonah. At times very sad and at times heartwarming and positive, this book was complex but cute. I have enjoyed both of Josie Silvers books so far and I look forward to reading the next one!
I was first introduced to Josie Silver through [b:One Day in December|38255337|One Day in December|Josie Silver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573862622l/38255337._SX50_.jpg|56132017] and it became one of my favorite books of the year. When I saw that she was coming out with a second book, I was so excited to read it.
This book tells the story of Lydia Bird, who loses her fiance Freddie on the night of her 28th birthday. Lydia is heartbroken but discovers another world where she and Freddie are still together. Alternating between a world with Freddie and a world without Freddie, this story tells the two-year story of Lydia's life following Freddie's death.
There were times that this book had me feeling heartbroken. Reading about Lydia's grief made my hear hurt and brought tears to my eyes. But one of the things that I enjoyed both about Silver's books are the positive portrayals of female relationships. Often times, I feel like there's animosity or conflict between the main female characters; there's one friend who is always in the shadow of the other or two sisters who love each other but are always competing or taking the other for granted. But in [b:One Day in December|38255337|One Day in December|Josie Silver|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573862622l/38255337._SX50_.jpg|56132017] the relationship between best friends Laurie and Sarah was so positive that it was refreshing. Similarly, in this book, the relationship between sisters Lydia and Elle was one of the best that I've read about. They supported each other, cared for each other, and turned to each other when they needed them most.
Other than Elle, Lydia is surrounded by a wonderful cast of supporting characters including her work friends, her mom, and hers and Freddie's best friend, Jonah. At times very sad and at times heartwarming and positive, this book was complex but cute. I have enjoyed both of Josie Silvers books so far and I look forward to reading the next one!