This is the story of Amy who, after a traumatic event begins to hoard items and shut herself off from the world but when two little boys move in next door and start to explore their new surroundings they knock over some of her much loved possessions and uncover some items that might help her give her the answers she has been looking for.

Everything about this book is beautiful! I absolutely adored this book, it was so much more than I thought it was going to be. I thought it was paced perfectly, I was turning the pages to find out what had happened in the past but also what was going to happen in the future. I really felt for Amy, you could tell she wanted her life to change but the pull that keeping the objects had on her was so hard to overcome. I also enjoyed that each chapter focused on an item, it really helped build a picture of the kind of things she had been collecting and why. The descriptions were spot on and I could really picture her clambering up her stairs with all the books wedged between boxes!

My favourite character by far was Charles, his father was also lovely but there was just something so innocent and beautiful about him that I just wanted more. To be honest all the characters were so well written that I like them all, even the ones that at first I hated grew on me as their stories unfolded.

This is a perfect uplit choice if your in need of some wonderful character interactions and a great big hug in book.

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. I read this book pretty much in one sitting as it drew me in from the beginning and didn't let go until the end. I loved the character of Amy and I wanted to know why she had become the person she was, I raced along wanting to get to the end but at the same time feeling sad because once I had finished the book I would no longer be able to spend time with the wonderful characters. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know as I found it utterly beautiful.

I really enjoyed this. I found it particularly enjoyable considering the year that's in it . It was such a lovely book and I'm sure I'll re-read.

An exquisite tale of love, mystery and longing. 

Amy collects objects such as broken ornaments and cigarette lighters. It starts of small but then her surroundings begin to stifle and suffocate. Neighbours are concerned about her hoarding  but Amy is just rescuing all the things folk no longer want and giving them a home. Those objects mean something to her and they have feelings of their own. 

The story is based around a mystery. Amy's boyfriend and best friend have dissapeared. What happened to them?  And how did Amy become this way? 

The story is so well crafted that I was desperate to know. However,  I also didn't want it to end as I fell in love with Amy and knew I'd miss her after the last page. I was entranced by her journey. 

I adored the children in the story and how they interacted with her especially little Charles. 

What a beautiful tale of making room in one's life to fully enjoy all that this world can offer us. 

Highly Recommended.