Bookish Thursday - What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes
Yep, another book review for WOW-Women on Writing of Caitlin Forbes book, What Comes Next.
Book Summary
An empowering and heartfelt novel about the complexities of family, the power of sisterhood, and the bravery it takes to choose happiness when all seems lost.
"My life is perfectly fine."
Alex has pretended this for years―despite an emotionally absent father, a best friend drifting away, and a floundering dog-training business. At least Alex has her sister, Meredith, a driven polar opposite. But both their lives are upended when their estranged mother dies of a genetic condition that the sisters have a fifty-fifty chance of inheriting. For Alex, a world without her mother is uncomfortable. But a world without Meredith is unthinkable.
Alex suggests a pact to which Meredith tentatively agrees: In three months they’ll get tested. Until then they go after everything they’ve ever wanted. Alex is finally stepping out of her comfort zone and opening herself up to new relationships. Or maybe reconnecting with an old one. Nathan, a boy who once broke her heart, needs a trainer for his mixed-breed rescue. Alex can’t resist.
As sparks rekindle, and time passes much too quickly, Alex discovers more about herself, her sister, and her mother than she ever imagined. And that everything in life―especially happiness―comes with a risk worth taking.
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
ISBN-10: 1662528116
ISBN-13: 978-1662528118
ASIN: B0DZY6Q16W
Print length: 317 pages
Purchase a copy of What Comes Next on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Bookshop.org. You can also add it to your GoodReads list.
About the Author
Caitlin Forbes is a Maine-based author who writes stories that explore the messiness of relationships—from sisterhood to romance to the tricky relationship we have with ourselves. When not writing, you can find her chasing after her toddler (or her dog) and exploring small-town New England life.
You can follow the author at:
https://www.caitlinforbesauthor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/caitlin_forbes_author/
Now for my opinion...
First off, and you will be able to read more next week, I have rescued a dog in the past. And Noel was an integral part of our life for about 16 years. Even the vet was surprised she lived that long, because she was a year or two old when we rescued her.
Anyway...
The book was good. I really enjoyed reading it. And it made me think about a couple of things. First, would I want to know if I had the potential to have a life-threatening genetic illness. Would I live my life differently if I knew?
But on the other hand, what about my daughters?
My mother passed due to breast cancer. I take after my dad's side of the family, not that it would stop me from being able to have breast cancer. I worried about them.
Then there is Remy. Do we give up on an animal because of some trauma in their life which affects their lives? Do we give up on a person because of some trauma in their life?
While the book may seem a bit bleak, it is actually very 'hopeful'. And who can't use 'hope' in their lives.
Check these out for other people's opinions...
Blog Tour Calendar
December 8 @ The Muffin
Join us at the Muffin as we celebrate the launch of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes. We interview the author and give you a chance to win a copy of the book.
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
December 9 @ Kaecey McCormick's blog
Join Kaecey's blog for a guest post from Caitlin Forbes about why she writes and what inspires her.
https://www.kaeceymccormick.com/blog
December 11 @ Knotty Needle
Judy shares her thoughts about What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
December 12 @ CC King's blog
Stop by Caitrin's blog for a guest post by Caitlin Forbes on the struggle and process of publishing a debut novel.
https://www.caitrincking.com/blog
December 15 @ Sarandipity's
Visit Sara's blog for an excerpt from What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://sarandipitys.com/blog/
December 18 @ Knotty Needle
Stop by Judy's blog again for her response to our tour-themed prompt about her own dog rescue story.
https://knottyneedle.blogspot.com/
December 19 @ Nicole Writes About Stuff
Stop by Nicole's Substack for a contribution from Caitlin Forbes.
https://nicolepyles.substack.com
December 20 @ A Wonderful World of Books
Visit Joy's blog for an excerpt from What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/
December 20 @ Author Anthony Avina's blog
Visit Anthony's blog for an excerpt from What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://authoranthonyavina.com/category/blog-tours/
December 21 @ Chapter Break
Visit Julie's blog for a guest post by Caitlin Forbes about the importance of fiction, particularly book club fiction, in this crazy time.
December 23 @ What Is That Book About?
Visit Michelle's blog for an excerpt from What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://www.whatisthatbookabout.com/
December 26 @ Words by Webb
Visit Jodi's blog for her review of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://www.jodiwebbwriter.com/blog
December 28 @ StoreyBook Reviews
Stop by Leslie's blog for a guest post by Caitlin Forbes on why she included dogs in her book What Comes Next.
https://storeybookreviews.com/
January 2 @ Nicole Writes About Stuff
Stop by Nicole's Substack for a feature of What Comes Next in her weekly newsletter.
https://nicolepyles.substack.com
January 3 @ Seaside Book Nook
Visit Jilleen's blog for her review of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
http://www.seasidebooknook.com/
January 4 @ Author Anthony Avina's blog
Stop by Anthony's blog for his review of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
https://authoranthonyavina.com/category/blog-tours/
January 8 @ Writer Advice
Visit B. Lynn Goodwin's blog for her review of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes.
January 9 @ Writer Advice
Stop by B. Lynn Goodwin's blog for a guest post by author Caitlin Forbes about the question of inheritance - of what we inherit versus what we get to choose.
January 10 @ Just Katherine
Stop by Katherine's blog for her review of What Comes Next by Caitlin Forbes. You'll also have a chance to read her response to our tour-themed prompt about whether if she had an incurable condition and if she would want to find out.
https://justkatherineblog.wordpress.com/
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