Natalie, a veterinarian, has lost everything. Her husband has left her, and her sons Stephen and Danny have died in a horrific school shooting. At a conference she listens to a speech by a man, Andrew, who runs an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Reeling from the pain from her losses and from PTSD, she goes with him to volunteer at his sanctuary. She befriends and helps a damaged, suffering elephant named Sophie, (also with PTSD) who helps her deal with her grief, along side new friends.
"You know, one of the reason I started this sanctuary is because the best way to treat broken animals is with broken people. Each fixes the other."
So grab the tissues, I'll wait.
I sobbed openly throughout this book, which is unusual for me as this doesn't usually happen to me in novels. This was beautifully written. I could feel her crushing pain. Some parts are written for Sophie, the elephant's viewpoint, and I could feel her pain as well. I could feel the humid heat of the Thai air. I could hear the giggles of the children and the barking of the dogs.
The character are fully formed and well rounded. This book has a lot of heart. I can't recommend it enough. 5 stars.
Many thanks to Amberjack Publishing, NetGalley, and Dawn Reno Langley for a complimentary digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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