Catherine Ryan Hyde never disappoints and her latest, My Name is Anton, might be my new favorite. Loved this book. Loved the characters, loved the interactions and loved how we learn the stories of the two main characters as the book unfolds. Could not put this one down and I highly recommend.
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

My Name is Anton by Catherine Ryan Hyde is an excellent novel that drew me in from the first page to the literal last.

Ms. Hyde has a true talent of creating real, raw, complex, and rich characters that have real-life challenges and relationships with one another, and with life. Without giving the plot away to other readers, I truly enjoyed reading the story of Anton and Edith. The prose was smooth and effortless, the plot intricate, and an ending that was satisfying.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately ( as of the date of this review there is not a listing on BB for this book) and will post it to my Amazon and B&N accounts upon publication.

There are moments in time where a twist of fate can change the course of your life forever. This was the case for Anton when his parents left him one Christmas alone, at home. He was looking through his new telescope and witnessed a woman across the way being abused by a man. He makes his way over there the next day and “meets” Edith, and so begins a journey of happiness, undying love, paired with some drama and heartache. It’s the story of the rare moments when you meet someone who will hold your heart, no matter the odds. The story of family and all the imperfections, amidst the love shared.

The characters were well developed and easy to connect to. The story spanned over a long period of time with Anton and Edith at the focal point. Anton’s family dynamics and drama was also mixed into the story. Overall great read, with lots of themes and a heartwarming conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley & Lake Union Publishing for the ARC. It was a pleasure to get to read this story and share my review.

My Name is Anton by Catherine Ryan Hyde is another spellbinding read from an author who never fails to miss the mark. The tale of Anton and Edith is a love story for the ages, and one that will stay with you for a very long time.

Anton is only eighteen years old when he loses both his brother and his hand in a tragic accident. Left to spend the first Christmas after the tragedy alone, Anton is still grappling with the harsh reality of his new circumstances when he witnesses his neighbour being abused by her husband. Anton takes it upon himself to intervene, and a friendship is soon born between himself and thirty-three year old Edith. Needing a place to hide from her husband, Edith stays with Anton over the holidays, and as a bond quickly forms, Anton knows that he has found the great love of his life.

This is a story with love at its centre, but it also explores the definition of family, and the meaning of belonging. Spanning decades, from 1959 to present day, a beautiful story of devotion unfolds, and you will be swept up in the journey from beginning to end.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for this ARC.

A lovely page turning novel about loving and letting go. Anton and Edith are both well developed and characters that are easy to like at root for. Both these people and their own traumas to deal with and the reader will be drawn in an emotional ride. As with each and every other book by this author, this book is well worth reading. Many readers will relate to the events the character endure and as in her other novels, Catherine opens our eyes to see life at both its worst and it’s best.

Another fabulous book by the great Catherine Ryan Hyde. This book spans over 55 years and it’s just wonderful, as is every single book she writes!!!! Heartwarming and just amazing from beginning to the end!!! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. Highly recommend!!

This is not a book I would normally read so I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The theme of unselfish love throughout the story was very well done and touching. Anton shows repeatedly that he puts the needs of those he loves before what he truly wants for himself, no matter how hard, putting real love into action. I appreciated following Anton's growth through tragedy and heartbreak. This is a good read about real people and how relationships and love shape them.

I absolutely adored this book. It made me feel things the entire way through, and I finished the book in about twelve hours. Anton is a young adult who had a traumatic year. As he tries to move past it, he crosses paths with Edith. Anton was able to help Edith and their stories were forever intertwined. I was crying and tearing up until the very last page. I highly recommend this book.

Very few people in life get it right. Most people have many regrets and things they would change. The lucky few just seem to divinely understand what is good and right. This novel is a beautiful story about just such a man. The author has provided a stunning view into one mans whole life, his victories, his losses, love, heartbreak and everything in between. You will fall in love with these characters and you will root for them. In the end you will consider yourself lucky to have met them. This story will touch you and resonate with you long after you’ve read the last page.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the eARC.
What a heartwarming read! This was not my usual kind of book, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance, because it was sooo good.
18-year old Anton is still getting over the death of his brother, as well as the loss of one of his hands, when his parents decide to go on vacation for Christmas, leaving him all alone. He happens to see a neighbor, Edith, being abused by her husband. This event will shape the rest of his life.
The main characters of this story are wonderful, especially Anton, who is such a good boy and man, you can't help but love him.
I absolutely loved this book and recommend it highly!

I got this book last night and finished reading it this afternoon. In typical Catherine Ryan Hyde fashion, once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Not because it was thrilling with many twists and turns like many books out there, but because I immersed myself in Anton's life. Catherine has a way of writing characters that are alive and make me really care about them. Do not miss this book! It's an amazing, sweet book about people's lives.

This book was great! It was so easy to lose yourself in the story, and kept you turning pages to see what happened next! Will definitely be recommending!