4.25⭐️
Wow.. this book took me by surprise! When I started it I was a bit wary as I wasn’t connecting with the narrators voice but I persevered. And thank goodness I did! Very quickly I settled in and realized that his calm vocals completely suited the MMC and the story at hand.

Ryan Ennis did a fabulous job. I felt like I was at a reading for the book. It felt personal. Like the narrator was reading just for me. That may seem strange but it was something about how he voiced it. It made me not want to pause when I had to do other tasks. He gave enough emotion to engage the reader but without getting dramatic and influencing how one would picture the action taking place. In the end it made me want to seek out other books narrated by Mr Ennis as well as more titles by the author Michael Thompson.

For the prose itself it weaves magical realism into such an emotional topic of facing mortality. It’s a book that is hard to characterize as it has a touch of many genres. This is a great book to read for a book club as there is much that the readers can discuss.

It comes out on May 21st 2025. It’s definitely one to put on your TBR for women’s fiction lovers


I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC from Tantor Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My rating system since GoodReads doesn’t have partial stars

⭐️ Hated it
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, really not my cup of tea (potentially DNF’d or thought about it)
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but nothing special
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really enjoyed it! Would recommend to others
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! Will circle back and read again

Dr. Charlie Knight is a small town doctor who suddenly develops an extraordinary condition. Whenever he treats a patient, he feels an intense headache, the colors in the world around him seem to drain, and then a number forms in his brain. Soon he realizes that the number represents how many days the person has left to live.

What would you do if you knew exactly how many days someone had left to live? That’s the question I was asking myself as I read this poignant, thought-provoking novel. I went through all the feels, grinning as Charlie uses his power for good, and my heart cracking in two at the moment he realizes his new ability is both a blessing and a curse. Although some of the themes are heavy, the author treats them tenderly and the book ends on an open-ended but hopeful note. Audiobook narrator Ryan Ennis strikes a kind, understated, and mellow tone, just right for Charlie’s character.

If you’re looking for a romance, the gentle second-chance romance between Charlie and Gen is more of a side plot and might not hit the spot for you. But if you’re looking for thoughtful contemporary fiction with a touch of magical realism, this one is for you. Also perfect for fans of “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick, “Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty, and “Expiration Dates” by Rebecca Serle.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Tantor Audio for providing me an advance copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook arc. This story would be great for fans of The Measure, as it follows a Dr who suddenly can see how many days a person has left. Upon keeping track he tells one patient that she has one day left and she goes out and kills herself instead of giving her family farewells like he thought that she would. Then following him through the grief of his decision and the the outcome of his choice to tell someone that they were about to die.

Charlie Knight is a doctor with a difference, while my GP can’t even predict when someone may answer their phones Charlie is predicting how many days patients have left to live. Is it a gift or is it a curse, above all should you interfere with fate?

It’s not a new question really, but it is one worth pondering and I’d dare say a great talking point for a book club pick, what would you do if you were suddenly able to tell people exactly how long they have left. Charlie initially confused by this gift tries to use it for good, to help the patients enjoy the life they have, but of course it isn’t long before he comes across patients with very limited numbers of days, and soon wonders if his friendly advice was the right thing to do. Charlie soon avoids asking simple questions like How are you? In the hope of avoiding seeing everyone’s number.

There’s a second chance romance arc to the story with Charlie’s ex Genevieve back in town, and while it was quite nice it really was a sideline so I’m not quite sure I’d pitch this as a romance, I mean there is romance but the gift really is the story.

3.75 🌟

Ryan Ennis narrates exceptionally well.

My thanks to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧

All The Perfect Days was a unique & thought provoking novel. Michael Thompson’s writing took a fresh perspective on the magical realism & romance genre. I don’t typically read novels in this genre, however, when I read this book’s synopsis, I knew this was one I had to give a try. I am so delighted that I did. Thompson lifted me out of the everyday happenings and reminded me what’s important in life.

This story was a fictional portrayal about Charlie Knight, a conscientious family doctor who discovered he had an unusual gift. He could vision the exact number of days a person had left until they died. He used his gift to help his patients, family and friends make the most of their relationships, travel and retire. But his gift came with awful consequences and Charlie realized there are things he didn’t want to know.

The question at the heart of this book wasn’t a new one “What would we do if we knew the exact length of someone’s life?”, yet it was a clever and intriguing read. I appreciated that the plot was character based and that it explored the relationships Charlie had with his patients, co-workers, family, and his newly returned ex, Genevieve. I also appreciated the small town ambiance and the glimmer of connections Charlie had with those in his community. Thompson blended the magical realism with the romance subplot seamlessly.

While the story explored themes about relationships and family and the messiness of living life together in community, it had the potential to go deeper, but this story maintained a lightness throughout. I liked that it didn’t have to be heavy to get its message across-again a refreshing take on an otherwise somber matter.

Overall, All The Perfect Days wasn’t at all what I had expected. It was more than I expected. It was intriguing, thought provoking, and had me engaged from start to finish making it impossible to put down. In a world that often feels out of control, Thompson created a comfort in his story-the idea that magic exists, and that love will prevail. If you loved The Measure you will certainly find this book fascinating as well.

Thanks to Net Galley and Tantor Audio for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.