- Title: The Bucket List
- Author: Rachel Hanna
- Genre: Women’s Fiction
- Takes Place: South Carolina
- Main Character: Jill
- Other Characters: Monica, Levi, Annie, Lila
- Stars: 5
Wow, Just wow. That is how this book left me feeling. Rachel never disappoints. This book had me captivated by the very first word until the very end.
Jill’s best friend, Monica , dies way too young. To Jill’s surprise, she is in Monica’s will, but there is a catch. Monica left her a bucket list that she wants Jill to complete. She has to complete each task and then blog about it. Monica’s lawyer will keep up with the blog to confirm that each task is completed.
Jill has anxiety and she is not adventurous at all. Her husband died suddenly 15 years ago and it takes everything in her just to get out of the house. Of course her best friend Monica was the complete opposite and would go on all sorts of adventures. This is Monica’s way to get Jill out of her comfort zone.
This book was very relatable. I loved all of the characters but I could really relate to Jill in so many ways.
It is hilarious, sweet, romantic and all about discovering things about yourself that you didn’t know existed. I highly recommend this book.
Quote from the book:
“Anxiety is a thief. It steals your focus. It steals your fun. It steals your peace. It steals large chunks of your life as you zero in on your symptoms and your thoughts instead of paying attention to everybody around you. For the first time in my life, I’m determined to defeat it. I’m determined to tell it to sit in the back seat while I take us on the rides. Instead of letting anxiety drive, my new goal is to put it in the trunk.”
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