(58)Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins

Emma London hasn't seen her grandmother, Genevieve London, since the day she told her that she was a pregnant teenager. The prestigious fashion designer kicked her granddaughter out of the house and that was that. Her boyfriend's family blamed her for the pregnancy and once Genevieve London's money and prestige were gone, they wanted nothing to do with her either.  So Emma moved to Chicago to live with her grandfather and raise her unborn child.  They have a good life in Chicago. Emma is a successful professional and Riley is a smart and well-rounded teenager.  And then one day Genevieve calls.  She is dying and she wants Emma and Riley to come to Connecticut for her last summer.  Emma would rather have nothing to do with Genevieve and she is afraid that the cold-hearted woman will hurt her daughter.  But if there is a chance that Genevieve will leave part of her fortune to Riley, then she can't refuse the request.  Will the London women be able to repair decades of hurt in just one summer?

I have been reading Kristan Higgins' books for many years now and they only get better with each year. It is safe to say that Life and Other Inconveniences is her best work yet.  The author tells the story from many viewpoints,  including Emma, Genevieve, and Miller.   And the chapter where Miller tells the story of his daughter's birth nearly brought me to my knees.  It was so well written and so heartbreaking that I stopped for a moment to reflect on how well the author had done with that chapter. The way she got into Miller's head. His grief.  It was impressive.  Genevieve was a tough character to like.   We know that she hasn't had an easy life, despite being wealthy.  I really did not like the way she was keeping secrets from her family, nor was I sure that I was okay for what she really had planned.  - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS -  I really liked the way the book ended.  Everything was wrapped up nicely, but not perfect. 

Bottom Line - I think Kristan Higgins is officially one of my favorite authors.   Her characters are multi-dimensional.  Her stories are funny and impactful.  And I look forward to every page. 

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• Life and Other Inconveniences by Kristan Higgins
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• Pages: 448
• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 8/6/2019
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• Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for a review.