A review by ebbybzg
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver

3.0

Good enough. That's really the best description I can give for how I feel after reading this book. Josie Silver is a great writer, and it's definitely a quick and captivating read, but I never really figured out what it's about. I loved Lydia's journey and self-discovery and all that, but I didn't love the ending or

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her alternate reality relationship with Freddie. Quite frankly, he seems like a tool! And the fact that she ends up with Jonah did feel cliché and a bit rushed during the last 50-100 pages of the book. Nothing before that gives a real indication that they should be together for any reason other than a mutual loved one who died.

I'm glad I read it, but I wouldn't give it a glowing recommendation.