My Review - Pieces of My Life - (21/5/17)

Pieces of My Life - By Rachel Dann

5☆ Beautifully Written a Journey of Discovery

Pieces of my Life is such a beautiful, well written story.
It's a Journey of self discovery, relationships, intrigue and friendships.

Kirsty and Harry have been together for many years.
Kirsty and Harry have a beautiful new home, great jobs and the perfect relationship.

Except Kirsty desperately wants to start a family.

So when Harry rings her saying he has some exciting news she hurries home expecting him to devour her and make babies!

However Harry is so far off from being on the same page as Kirsty. ... he wants to go travelling!
He wants to stop the mortgage and the new jobs and up and leave!
Kirsty is devastated!

However slowly she warms to the idea as Harry promises as soon as they get back they will start to try for a baby!

She becomes excited as she missed out on travelling at Uni, so this is a really big deal for her.
She is fully prepared to immerse herself as much as possible planning trips etc.. .

Kirsty and her parents have a very strained relationship.
She has no bond with her Dad and her Mum is a nervous wreck! Both parents separated, she finds it very difficult.

Harry's parents are the complete opposite, A real family unit which Kirsty admires!

The story really begins once they start their travels to South America - Ecuador.

There is something not quiet right about Harry! What is he hiding?
All will be revealed once you read the story. I don't want to give anything away!

With Harry and Kirsty deciding to do some volunteer work, the reader gets to see the real nightmares of womens prison abroad.
Harry volunteers in a school, where Kirsty volunteers in a womens prison.

Kirsty never gave up and her dedication to help the prisoners was so commendable and heartwarming.

Rachel raises some sensitive issues regarding women's prisons but she writes with passion and sensitivity.

Overall I loved Kirsty she is somewhat vulnerable and endearing.
Harry I wasn't always so sure about.. my feelings towards him changed so much throughout the story. But one thing that really sticks out is the selfishness he portrayed. He very rarely thinks how Kirsty might be feeling.

I thoroughly loved reading this beautiful book. I was hooked from the very first pages.
The perfect amount of twists and intrigue, beautiful descriptive scenery and culture, a compelling and captivating read.

Would I recommend this book.... 100% Yes!!

Exquisite Summer read.
Perfect for readers who love Women's Literature, Intrigue and Suspense, books that feature adventure and travel.