The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese
Genre: Contemporary
Publisher: Bethany House Publishing
Publication Year: 2023
5 Stars
The Words We Lost is a poignant tale of loss and the way our childhoods shape us. The depths of who we are and our actions and reactions are built and informed by everything from the way we were raised and the people we spent time with, to our gifts and the way those are spoken over as we grow.
The characters were so real, they felt like living, breathing people that I could touch if I tried hard enough. My heart ached through this story as I saw myself and some of my own journey reflected in elements of each character.
Nicole Deese has a way of transporting the rawest and most personal of experiences into characters that mirror who we are at our core. There is an ability to relate with a fictional character and somehow feel safe to process what is in our hearts.
The story was one that had me turning pages, held my interest late into the night and kept me coming back for more. The emotional intelligence and development was off the charts and the story, while hard and heavy at times, was also one infused with so much hope, light, truth and beauty.
The ways scars form into beautiful things, how thorns protect the roses and the pains create depth and strength of healing.
Truth was found in this story. Hope was found in this story. Healing was found in these words.
Highly recommend. Five shining stars.
*This book was given to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and in no way influenced by the author or publisher.
