Eat the cake
By Annie Cathryn
Published by Moon Ray Books

Annie Cathryn has written a wonderful story I could only wish for if tragedy and grief were to be part of my journey. Beautiful written, with pockets of compassion, humour and thoughtfulness. Something a girl can only dream of when her luck is running out.
As the story unfolds and pieces of the puzzle are revealed, Leah begins to hear her own advice, understand what she needs which enables the healing process to begin.

Leah Wright has a successful podcast advising others about life’s trials and tribulations. But her heart is in pieces after the tragic death of her husband.
Running on auto-pilot, not accepting she needs time and maybe a break, her sharp response to one of her listeners turns sour.
Now is the time for some self care, as her career topples in the balance.
Will she see it from another’s perspective?
Will she follow her own advice?
Will she face her fears and come out stronger or will her followers cancel her?

After a bouquet of flowers arrives at her door with a note from Elliot, Leah later discovers an itinerary for the surprise trip to Florence that he never had the chance to give her. Accompanied by her sister-in-law, they fly to Italy and uncover a scavenger hunt filled with some of Leah’s fears: flying, ghosts, looking after a pet to name a few.

How could he have known what she would need to hear and do months after his death?
Why did he leave her so much to face all alone?
From clue to clue, Leah builds her strength to face her fears supported by her extended network. To finally confront her secret guilt is the only way she can carrying on being Leah or she will remain broken forever.

Full of tender, heartfelt moments, Annie Cathryn explores aspects of grief, loneliness and pure sadness that will resonate with anyone who has experienced grief. But remember the realisation, relief and enlightening moments of joy outweigh the emotional pain.

Joanne Bardgett - teacher of littlies, lover of Children’s literature.
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