‘A Sky Full of Stars’, by Dani Atkins.

Thanks to Head of Zeus, via NetGalley, for the early copy to review. 

I love reading Dani’s work and I devoured this book in two days. Once I turned the first few pages, I knew I was in for a treat that kept me glued to the pages, right till the end.

About the story: 

When Lisa married Alex, she gave his life meaning. She was a professional astronomer: a stargazer. And when she gazed at Alex, she saw that behind his tough exterior was a man she could love.

Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then Lisa dies in a train crash, and their universe is destroyed. Alex is shattered by loss, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of being a single father to a six-year-old boy. How can he and Connor carry on without Lisa lighting up their lives?

Then Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because she died. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. Perhaps, after all, the future is written in the stars...

This was an extremely special and well written book. In true Dani style, this romantic story included some difficult and challenging events which are based around medical situations, which I love. It was well thought out and kept me gripped. The characters were likeable and I even found myself wanting to be friends with them all. At times it was utterly heart breaking and I needed lots of tissues, but throughout the story it was rewarding and uplifting at times and I just loved it. 

5 out of 5. 

This is out 4th February 2021.