A Curve in the Road
By Julianne MacLean
Genres: Women’s Fiction, Modern Romance, Adult Fiction
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For Abbie MacIntyre, life is perfect. She has a fairytale marriage, a son about to graduate high school, a close relationship with her mother, and a career she loves. What more could she want? But life can and did change in an instant one fateful night when a drunk driver shatters the illusion. Her quest for answers leads her down a path that darkens before it brightens again. Along the way, she finds true strength in forgiveness. A Curve in the Road is an emotional journey of self-discovery and healing.
My Rating:
A Curve in the Road is a book to get lost in and lose all track of time. However, the plotline is laughably foreseeable to anyone familiar with popular drama tropes. Comparable to a soap opera, secrets unravel as Abbie rebuilds her life. Additionally, there is one twist near the conclusion of the story that I did not see coming, though in hindsight it was obvious. One last shake-up to smooth out a loose end.
Despite its predictability, this book has depth that makes Abbie come to life. She displays a level of concern for her son’s well-being that is the hallmark of motherhood, and the struggle to keep it together for him is admirable. She sacrifices her happiness for his sake, forcing herself to dig deeper into her own soul. Every animal lover will relate to the worry over her dog’s health, too.
But the thing that makes Abbie resonate the most is her vulnerability. It is a testament to the power of healing. Her resilience is the magic that turns the heart-wrenching beginning into a heart-warming ending. This is the first book I have read by this author, but I will seek more.
