This book was very emotional. It definitely immersed the reader in grief, but it was missing the exploration of healing/coping I would have liked to see.

This was a touching story of a grieving woman and her family. Overall, I found the plot a bit repetitive, and would have enjoyed more exploration of the Quentin/Eve relationship and Quentin himself. There were plot tangents that could have been left out - like Eve's relationship with a man in her art class, which was unrealistic and cheapened the message of the book.

An absolutely gorgeous story that pulls you in, holds you close, then flings you as far as your emotions are able to carry you. Worth every tear, and every smile.

I enjoyed learning about traditions associated with recovering in Africa-- but I didn't enjoy the rest of the book-- it didn't feel realistic.

I think this was extremely difficult to read coming out of the pandemic. Having lost both my parents to drug abuse and then my aunt who raised me right before the pandemic, I was not prepared to read this. My fellow book club members felt the same way. There should have been a forewarning about the trauma some may face before reading this book. Definitely not what I was looking to read or would recommend.

What an interesting story and complicated lead character! This book was quite mysterious and definitely a bit sad. Onyi Nwabineli's clever writing kept me rooting for Quentin and Eve even when all hope was lost. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

I’m often a big fan of books that really depict grief in a real way, and this one definitely fits that bill. You’re there in bed, unshowered, with Eve as she navigates fresh grief. You follow her as she tries (and fails) to go to group therapy, as she flies off to a far away hotel to wallow on her own, and as she has these minute moments of healing. It really is a spectacularly done book, and one I really enjoyed and recommend.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Eve is blindsided by her husband, Quentin’s suicide and struggles to cope with her grief and guilt since she didn't see it coming and feels like she could have prevented it. Her family and friends do their best to support her as she spirals in a state of self-destruction and learns to navigate life without Quentin.

The author did a great job presenting a touching, well-written story about such an emotionally tough subject. My favorite element is the cast of characters rallying around Eve, from her Nigerian family constantly supporting her in her darkest days to the new friends she makes at drawing class. But here were parts of the plot that were unnecessarily repetitive.

While this isn't the type of book I normally read, I enjoyed it and I know other readers will too.

This book was a difficult read because of all the emotions it makes you feel. The grief and pain is so real in this book and it's so well written that you feel it all. Eve's family was incredible and made me feel a part of it in the best way. Definitely check all trigger warnings with this!

Thank you #netgalley for an early read of #somedaymaybe

This book handles grief really well. I have no clue what I would have done in a situation where my significant other would unalive themselves without any warning. For Eve to navigate death alongside having a meddling mother-in-law and being preggo is a lot.

This book is beautifully written and provides a beautiful character arc from start to finish.

This book begins with the main character, Eve finding her husband's dead body after he committed suicide. Throughout the book, she struggles to find her way through the pain of losing the love of her life. People in her life try to help her through the grief process but she is stuck for a while. I kept wishing she would find her way through a little quicker. Her family was extremely supportive of her and tried to help her through everything. Eve loses her job as a result of her grieving. She took drugs to help herself. Throughout the book, she tried pushing everyone away from her. Eve eventually escaped from it all by going to another country. In the end, she realizes what she really needs and finds her way through the grief.

This was a difficult read. For anyone struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, this would not be a good book to read. Also, anyone who lost a family member through suicide may have difficulty reading this book.

Loved. Absolutely loved. What a freaking gut punch but also touching and funny? A compelling example of the ways in which grief enfolds us. Despite its sadness, I also felt hope. So dang good.

This was such a sad book, but I still loved it. It’s a work of art, truly, and a beautiful portrayal of grief and the aftermath of losing someone suddenly and senselessly. The main character, Eve, loses her husband to suicide and grapples with despair and confusion. She becomes deeply depressed, and her incredible family rallies around, trying to support her and help her find a reason to go on. Meanwhile, Eve is constantly harassed by her mother-in-law, who is grieving the loss of her only son in ways that seem toxic and selfish. This book showed how complex people are, and how we deal with grief differently, and how it can destroy us but how we can live with it too. It’s slow and thoughtful, analytical and smart, and just devastating. If you pick this one up, be prepared to move slowly through and savor the language and craft. And although it’s sad, it does have hope and even humor, so I left the book feeling more awe and gratitude than any lingering sorrow.
Thank you HTP books for the advance copy—took me months to get to it, but I’m glad I did.

Someday, Maybe is a heartbreaking story about Eve as she is suffering from grief from her husband, Quentin's unexpected death. He died from an apparent successful suicide attempt leaving her with no explanation. The story follows her as she tries to venture her grief and look for closure with the help of her family.

Onyi Nwabineli wrote a difficult yet beautiful story that explores how a person’s death could impact their loved ones' lives and their grieving process. The story is told through Eve’s first-person perspective, which helps immensely with connecting with her as she first-hand tells us her struggles and guilt after her husband's death. The way Nwabineli wrote the story it was easy to imagine all of the feelings Eve went through after the tragedy. I felt like I was going through the same emotions as Eve at times. The book was not easy to book to get through, but I loved the way the book illustrates the power of having a great support system for comfort. Eve's close family members and friendships pulled her through her darkest days after feeling remorse for his death. They were all supportive and loving and knew how to care for her needs, which is vital to attain after a tragedy. I also loved that Eve managed to look at their past with such enjoyment and fondness.

I am fortunate enough never to have someone close to me commit suicide, but this book could be triggering for some people. This book may also be very depressing to read. I would heartily recommend reading this, but please do not go in lightly.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Harlequin Publishing for giving me a copy of the book.

TW: Suicide

In Someday, Maybe, grief is a thing. A monster that sits on your chest and won’t let you breathe.

Eve’s husband, Quentin (Q), commits suicide. She didn’t see it coming and comes unmoored.

She lives in London, as does her large British-Nigerian family that surrounds her with love and support. Her circle of friends do too.

Q was from a wealthy, influential family. His mother is accustomed to having things her way. She wants to control him in death as she did in life. She blames Eve for his death and is relentless in her need to punish her. She is equal parts petty and powerful.

Eve is pounded by waves of grief and loss. Reading along, you wonder if she will come out on the other side before the book ends.

My only quarrel with the book is that Q’s mother was so irredeemably evil that she didn’t seem like a real person. It wasn’t enough of an issue to drop the rating.

Someday, Maybe is a read that sticks with you, and I recommend it.

I received this Advanced Reader Copy of Someday, Maybe from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

That was a hard read. If you have any trigger warnings for grief or suicide, I would steer clear. I have a few Nigerian American friends, so I imagine the Nigerian British upbringing is rather similar. If you have the chance to listen to this on audio, I would highly recommend that route.

We often put people that die on pedestals. It seems ingrained in the human condition. But to put your son on a pedestal in life seems to be indicative of nearly every immigrant woman I come across. Why is that? Why do we not value daughters? Daughters are the ones that care for you when you grow old. And again, why is that? Why is that burden placed on them? I'm sure studies have been done on this, but that's my main takeaway here.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

Eve have just lost her husband and her world is falling to pieces around her. The man she’s loved for more than a decade is now lost to her, and he didn’t leave a note. This story follows Eve through her difficult journey through her own grief, and that of those around her.

I loved reading this story to see how Eve changed throughout, but was still true to herself. The storyline flowed in a way that made sense, and didn’t leave any part of the grieving process out.

I loved this book so much! It destroyed me, put me back together again, and destroyed me. I felt every emotion with this book.

Well, this wasn’t the easiest book to read, content wise. There is so much heartache and grief, but the endearing love from Eve’s family helped lift the sadness. This book explores a lot of matters of the heart: grief, sadness, relationships, family, self doubt, regret. It’s heavy for sure, but also inspirational and the writing is gorgeous!

Don’t have adequate words to express what this book has done to me. As someone who has experienced the grief of losing someone important, this story is the one that has come closest to describe how it feels for me.