Review: Hits close to home
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
“Love Redesigned”, a novel by Jo Iles, is a heart warming story about second chances. We start the novel off with Holly being pregnant despite being on “the pill”. This did not sit well with Daniel, her newly wed husband. Holly has the child, Harry, and moves on with her life. Without Daniel. Years later he is back, a seemingly changed man, and wants to know the son he never wanted. Pro tip: Do not let other people into your relationships, that is just asking for trouble.This novel was not only a great read, but it also connected with me on a deeper level. Like Harry, my father decided he did not want to be a dad. For years it was just me and her. We went to get donuts every weekend at the same cafe where she would ask me about my week. She didn't allow anyone near me. She never wanted me to know about the man who never wanted me.However, back to the novel. It was well written, encompassed a beautiful story of second chances and making new first impressions, and brought to light some real issues. I loved this story more than I thought I would. It covered a heavy topic without making it seem that way. I am impressed with Iles's writing style. An over all amazing novel. 5/5. Indiesently good.