Gina Rae Mitchell

Songs for Your Mother by Gordon MacMillan | Review

A book blog tour from Rachel’s Random Resources.

Thank you to Gordon MacMillan, Hera Books, & Rachel for providing me the information for this tour.

 

Songs For Your Mother by Gordon MacMillan
Published by Hera Books on May 12, 2021
Genres: Fiction, Family Life, Humorous
Format: eBook
Pages: 229

I'm greeted by the strangest sight. A small dark-haired boy is standing there. It’s like he’s a human parcel, delivered to my front door.

‘My name is Luke,’ he says.

When Johnny meets Lauren in a bar in Santa Cruz, there’s an instant connection. On an American road trip with best friend Will, Johnny promises to return to the girl who has stolen his heart.

Until tragedy strikes, forcing Johnny to fly back home without ever seeing Lauren again.

Six years later, Johnny is living his life in London, even if he’s never forgotten the girl with the grey eyes and dark hair.

Until one September morning, he opens his door to find a little boy standing there – a child, Johnny quickly comes to learn, who was created that one magical night. Lauren is dying, and her last wish is to reunite five-year-old Luke with the father he doesn’t yet know.

Thrown into unexpected parenthood, Johnny finds himself navigating school-gate politics, Disney movies, and tantrums, guided by the notes Lauren has written for him.

Life as an instant dad isn’t always easy, but as Johnny and Luke open their hearts to each other, Johnny is about to discover that life’s joy isn’t always where you expected it.

An emotional, feel-good read that will have you laughing while you wipe away a tear – readers of Dani Atkins, Mike Gayle, and Jojo Moyes will be captivated.

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My thoughts on Songs for Your Mother by Gordon MacMillan

Songs for Your Mother by Gordon MacMillan plucks at the heartstrings like a guitar in the story.

The author’s debut novel reaches out to all parents who share the protagonist’s worries about raising their child. From the early pages when young Luke is lost in the store to the final moments Johnny & young Luke share at the mother’s deathbed, this tale grips your heart.

The premise of young lovers separated by fate seems fresh in this story. It’s a story as old as time, but MacMillan makes it his own with his well-written dialogue. The characters have a deep range of emotions and are well-developed.

The plot moves along nicely and concludes without devolving into cliches. I believe any reader looking for a captivating story that can be finished quickly will absolutely love this book.

This story made me smile and reduced me to tears. I strongly recommend this book to readers of every gender and age.

Thank you to the author, Hera Books, and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me a copy of the book to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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