A review by bottomofthebookshelf
The Shop Before Life by Neil Hughes

4.0

*Thank you to Book Sirens and the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review*

This book was a refreshingly unique read for me! The way everything was explained in this pre-life was believable and I could really picture every scene. I found myself engaged in this beautiful world and all of the things that go wrong at The Shop Before Life. Beautiful at certain times, and witty at other times; this book is truly a gem.

I’m only rating this book 4 starts, however, because I couldn’t stand the protagonist Faythe for the better part of the story. Her decisions frustrated me and I had a hard time feeling for her character until closer to the end of the book.

Overall, I recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique read about fate, humanity, and the power of belief.