I’ve said it before and I will not hesitate to say it again: Taylor Jenkins Reid knows how to write a story that takes her readers on a journey that is, much to their dismay, fleeting but, fortunately, completely unforgettable. Forever, Interrupted is no exception – it follows our protagonist, Elsie, who loses her husband in a freak bike accident a week after marrying him.

The book explores grief and how it has many forms depending on the person experiencing it. It sheds light on how life goes on, no matter how much an individual may wish for it to be put on hold, even if for just a moment. I find this to be a very important read because of how it discusses the process behind mourning and how, though heart-wrenchingly difficult, it is a normal, natural and necessary process to experience.

Like every other book of hers I’ve read, Forever, Interrupted is an absolute page turner, with nearly every chapter ending on a cliffhanger that makes it impossible to stop reading on.

The book is structured very cleverly, with it going back and forth between the past and present, a form the writer is masterfully skilled at executing in every book that she has crafted, including Forever, Interrupted.

Taylor Jenkins Reid has become the author whose works I could read blindly, simply because they are her design – her work is consistently captivating and I am never disappointed by her stories. She always includes a plot twist that could come at any time (I for one am never prepared, hence the multiple gasps that take place whenever there’s a book of hers in my hands!)

I caught myself smiling like a Cheshire cat oftentimes at the relationship explored in this book – it’s one that anybody would and does want, which is what it makes it so compelling to read about.

I’m not sure how long it’s been since I read an ending and felt this immense sense of closure. The way Taylor Jenkins Reid closed this story is a testament to how important it is to assure your readers that they are taken care of, from the very first page turn to the last. It’s that careful attention to detail that makes for loyal readers who will always return to the writer who promises to deliver just that.

Sincerely,

Sheeza