Thank you to @amandacoxwrites, @revellfiction, and
@greatreadsbookpromo for the gift copy of Things We Cannot Keep.
Do you have a special item from a friend or relative that
helps you remember them?
Tess Holcomb has built a business with a partner,
Amos, in Alabama to repair time pieces and other family treasures. She has kept her past in her past and has
moved on with her life. That is until Elliot Sullivan appears at her shop. Is he looking for forgiveness after eighteen
years or does he have an ulterior motive?
My thoughts on this novel:
· I was intrigued by Tess. I wanted to know more about her past and why she wanted to start a new life. I like how the story unfolded and gave me all the details.
· Timeless Restoration was such a unique shop. The stories of the items that were to be restored were so interesting in themselves.
· I enjoyed the mysterious package and how they worked together to solve the mystery.
· This novel had great characters, especially Tess, Elliot, and Amos.
· I enjoyed the themes of forgiveness, redemption and choosing happiness.
· I would categorize this book as second chance romance, contemporary romance, road trip, clean read, and inspirational.
· I loved thinking about the history of the mysterious watch and all the lives it impacted.
· There is trauma in this novel from childhood abuse.
· I think this would be a great book club pick as it would prompt a lot of discussion.
Overall, Things We Cannot Keep by Amanda Cox is a
compelling, heartfelt story with great characters.
