Review: 4.5 Stars! Beautiful story of second-chance love
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 22, 2014
THE FACE IN THE MIRROR is a beautifully-written story about second-chance love. Renie and Mitchell had been in love when they were younger and circumstances conspired to drive them apart. They meet up again as adults and thankfully, Mitchell had not given up on them. I loved the way the author told both of their stories in dual POV's, which worked well in this book.I loved Mitchell, he was patient, strong and kind. There is no graphic sex in this book, but the author really makes you fell the strong love between these two, the kind of love that really withstands the tests of time and outside influences. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop but thankfully, Mitchell is patient with Renie and refuses to let go of his one true love. This story spans a lot of time and I loved how Renie really grew emotionally throughout the course of the story. She, too, cannot forget her first love and the incredibly strong bonds they shared.<blockquote>”I was lost. I was nothing, no one without you. I am Renie, a woman who is in love and hopeful that your future has a place for me.”</blockquote>The Face in the Mirror is also a sometimes-painful exploration of family relationships, family secrets  and coming to terms with the sometimes-poisonous figures in your life. The author skillfully explores the incredible story of a mother and daughter's relationship, told through the discovery of Renie's mother's journal. I absolutely loved reading those parts of the book and that part of the story is as strong as Renie and Mitchell's journey together.If you are looking for an emotionally-staisfying, beautifully written book about love and family, then you will love The Face in the Mirror.