Book Summary: When We Were Friends

By all accounts, Lucy’s handled her divorce well. She’s finally in the cozy, plant-filled house of her dreams. And although she doesn’t fit in with the other divorcées—all busy looking for their next ex—she’s excited to get down to earth and savor the small joys of life.

When Lucy meets Elle, a hip younger woman who shares her same passions, their connection is instant. Taking a chance on kismet, Lucy forges a friendship that fills her days with meaning. She and Elle are inseparable, from sunup to sundown, enjoying the immediate ease and familiarity of each other’s company.

But as Lucy introduces Elle to her circle, a new side of her friend appears. And try as she might, Lucy can’t ignore her misgivings. Who is Elle really? And can their all-consuming friendship survive closer inspection?

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Book Review: When We Were Friends

In a world where many of us rely heavily on long-distance friendships, what wouldn’t many of us give for just one close friend who was also close by? What wouldn’t we be willing to overlook? How much would we be willing to forgive?

I loved Lucy’s character from the start. I completely relate to her deep desire for a friend who shares her interests and lives nearby. Like Lucy, all of my closest friends live in another time zone, so I completely understood why she became so enmeshed with Elle so quickly and fiercely.

There’s everything you could want in a story like this. Obsession. Heartbreak. Betrayal. Ruin. There is also a powerful message on the importance of healing and self-love that I think so many people would benefit from. This rollercoaster of a story ends in a very moving way. I’ve been recommending it to people since I first read it.

Pros:

• Great storytelling
• Twists and turns
• Amazing ending