Book Review:  How To Mend A Broken Heart by Rachael Johns

 

 

 I have read quite a few of Rachael's novels, and must say that this one is my new favourite of hers!
Having read The Art Of Keeping Secrets a while back , I was already familiar with the main character Felicity and her friends and family. I really enjoyed how the reader gets to experience more of Felicity in this book. Whilst How To Mend A Broken Heart is not a sequel, the two books are linked, and I liked having that familiarity and the back story, so I do recommend reading The Art Of Keeping Secrets to gain further insight into Felicity's life and enjoy more of her, even though this makes for a perfectly entertaining stand-alone novel.
As mentioned, Felicity is the main character, and she has been separated from her husband for 4 years. She has two adult children, and enjoys a career as a taxidermist.
When she discovers that her ex has a new partner, Felicity feels as though she needs a change in her life, so when the opportunity arises for her to travel to New Orleans to work in a taxidermy store, she seizes it. Felicity isn't used to being so spontaneous, but realises that this change to her daily routine is just what she needs. It isn't long before she falls in love with the New Orleans way of living.

Meanwhile, Felicity's daughter, Zoe is happily married and hoping to start a family, but her world is shattered when she finds out that her husband is cheating on her. On a whim, she quits her job and follows her mother to New Orleans, unbeknownst to Felicity.
What follows is a journey of self-discovery for the two women. They make some great relationships, and experience some fantastic opportunities in New Orleans.
I love how Rachael really bought the surroundings of New Orleans to life. I feel as though I know so much more about the culture, cuisine, jazz music, nightlife and traditions of this city.   
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and am giving my followers the opportunity to win a copy of it, along with another great book. Head to my Instagram or Facebook post for further info.