The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

2.95/5⭐️ predictable, sappy ending. Feel good read. This light hearted read was done in an effort to take a break from my typical murder thrillers books before I started up again for fall. This was a cute read. Definitely not worth the physicality of readying it (much better in audio). I guess there was a lot I loved and a lot I hated, so it really just rounds out to this being an “okay” or likeable book. I had a hard time with some scenes because I felt like the author was rephrasing the same point over and over and over again. But then again I guess I understand and it was her attempt to capture the spiraling of thoughts that death of a loved one puts us in. I wanted to hear more about the bad side of Freddie though. We only get one glimpse of it and i don't know. I know that it would have screwed up the plot but I just have reserved feelings. I really feel like the characters needed more work. I had a hard time relating to or investing in them. This book did drag and there were times I didn't think it needed to be as long as it was. Plot points didn't make the book any better and were unfollowed closely enough to have made it matter. Overall okay book as a “palate cleanser” for better romance books or books of different genres.