And So It Was for Mary
by Aaron Denius
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Pub Date 1 Mar 2026 | Archive Date 23 Feb 2026
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Description
If given a second chance at life, would you love differently? Would you mend broken relationships? Would you follow your dreams?
Homeless and estranged from her family, Mary, a guitar savant with big dreams and little hope, is on the verge of letting her life slip away. Just before taking a fatal mix of alcohol and pills, the spirit of a guitar legend appears before her to offer her guidance and a glimmer of hope.
Mary takes advantage of this second chance by getting clean through rehab, falling in love with an actress named Leila, and pouring her soul into her music. When she's diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, Mary is faced with the decision of barely living or living harder with the limited time she has left. Navigating her grief with the help of her family, Mary comes through on the other side ready to show the world why her life mattered.
This 14-track playlist of Mary's life highlights the highs and lows of a tragically beautiful life. With raw wisdom and inspiring philosophy, this story invites readers to look deep within themselves and find the difference between being alive and living.
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Featured Reviews
This was a fascinating concept and enjoyed getting to know Mary in this novel, it had that feel that I was looking for and enjoyed from the description. It had that element of realism and enjoyed getting to go on this journey with Mary's second chance. The characters were so well written and enjoyed the overall feel of them, it was tragic and beautifully written. I'm glad I got to read this and enjoyed the way Aaron Denius wrote this.
I received an ARC of this book thanks to the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This poor character has the worst luck. It makes my heart hurt for her and everyone involved. I loved the story and it will definitely sit with me for a long time. Definitely recommend.
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