A review by stephsnextread
The Book Swap by Tessa Bickers

4.0

This book was not what I expected, and I really liked what it turned out to be. It was a love story, but not a typical romance book. It was a story of grief and loss, betrayal and forgiveness, friendship and family. 

Erin is deep in grief over losing her best friend to cancer when she accidentally donates her cherished copy of To Kill A Mockingbird to a little library. It surprisingly turns up a week later with new notes in the margins, and a pen pal friendship has begun. It is an emotional read that follows the characters’ journeys to healing. 

This book beautifully references beloved classic novels while also being a fresh take on contemporary romance. I had a little trouble following the transitions in the timeline, but that is my only complaint. I highly enjoyed this book and recommend it to book lovers wanting an emotional story about second chances.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing, Tessa Bickers, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.