When Jules and her single mother moved to the small Alabama town where Michelle’s family had lived for generations, the two third graders became instant best friends. The closeness lased until after high school graduation. For college, Jules went to New York City where she hoped to pursue a career in publishing while Michelle stayed home and became the consummate sorority girl.
Now Michelle is getting married to the man of her dreams. Jules is chagrined to learn about the engagement first from Instagram, but when Michelle asks her to be the maid of honor, she agrees. This is the beginning of a year the will test their friendship and bring individual challenges that help them grow.
This is a sensitive and well written book. Anyone who has a best friend from childhood will enjoy this book. Both Michelle and Jules are well defined characters. Their problems are real and the way they deal with them, while not always perfect, reminds us of their own trials as a twenty somethings.
The story is quite emotional. This is not a sugar coated friendship, but you’ll remember the characters, and their struggles, and probably think of your own best friend.
I received this book from Dutton for this review
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