The Memory House by Rachel Hauck

I feel like I had been in a reading slump over a few weeks and had been finding it difficult to find a book that just absolutely grabbed my attention. I knew I needed to read this book, and wanted to, but I was afraid of being disappointed in it. You see, I've been reading a few authors that usually never disappoint me and for some reason lately, they have. Maybe it's me and a new season in my reading life. I don't know. So I was nervous when I picked up this book by one of my favorite authors.

I slowly opened the book, intending to only read maybe a few pages and set it down. To my delight, I was sucked in immediately and couldn't put it down! It has been awhile since a book grabbed my attention from the get go. It was like I had just been dunked into water on a hot day! It was so refreshing to enjoy reading!

I loved the rawness and the dialogue between the police officers. I loved the topics she dealt with, even though it was a touchy topic. And so long after 9/11, I really was thankful that she wouldn't let her readers forget that horrible day or the effects it still has on people today.

Beck was a refreshing character. She wasn't perfect! She was a real life, hot mess, like all of us are. I think that's why I clicked with her. She was dealing with some really hard things in the midst of some really hard things. She had to overcome so much, but was also in a way, given a fresh start.

Dear Everliegh was a beautiful story woven throughout the pages that I never expected. I couldn't figure out how these two ladies lives would cross each other. Her story was so tragic, especially in light of some of the recent tornadoes that have swept the nation in the past few weeks.

And then we meet Don, who is just as raw as Beck. Another thing that I really appreciated about these characters are that they live in worlds that I don't know a whole lot about. I don't know a lot about the world of a police officer or the one of a sports agent. So that kept my attention as I was learning of the interactions each was having in their own fields, too. I will say, my heart absolutely broke over Beck's circumstance and one of her co-workers. But once again, that was part of what gripped me....how would God redeem this story?

I've read so many of Rachel Hauck's books, but I think this one is my favorite so far. It's definitely one I highly recommend!

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I received a complimentary copy of this book. No review was required, and all thoughts expressed are my own.