Phenomenal! Catherine Adel is a great writer and does a good job of showing the reader and not just telling. Sara is a complicated and very real. She is not cookie cutter perfect which I personally appreciated. We see the differences between the old and new Sara and the incidents that have shaped the choices that Sara makes. Trigger warning for sexual abuse in this one - but not graphic. I loved this one and think it would make a great film adaptation.

I didn't realize there was a prior book that might have helped me understand some of the decisions Sara made - but this was easily a stand alone story. There is a lot of background included, but I still think reading the first part would be helpful.

It's a difficult story to read and say it was enjoyable, but it makes you think. The characters are well developed and the storyline is intriguing to keep you reading. I was confused by the ending, however I think maybe that's part of where reading her first book would have made this make more sense.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

This book is about Sara who has to leave Chicago suddenly and love to Memphis. She builds a life there and creates a family. This is a story of deep pain. I didn’t like the ending, but thought it was interesting.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin forbthe opportunity to read this novel.

I love this hook so much. I'll be recommending it to everyone i know.

I can't say it any better than this: " With a charismatic cast of characters, The Two Lives of Sara is an emotional and unforgettable story about a community, where family encompasses more than just blood and hidden truths can bury you or set you free."