To the Moon and Back by Melissa Brayden
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, 2020
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Paperback (eARC)
- Page Count: 264 pages
- My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
To the Moon and Back is the 7th Melissa Brayden novel I have read, and it quickly became one of my favourites. The relationship between stage manager Lauren Prescott and fallen movie star Carly Daniel was sweet, intense, and ultimately mature. I rooted for them throughout the story, and my heart ached for them as they worked out issues. There were plenty of plot twists, and while none were very unexpected, all worked perfectly for the story. The pacing was precise, and not once had anything felt rushed.
“You come with a life force, Carly, a presence that draws people to you. You’re special in that way, and just being here with you tonight, I feel incredibly lucky. Getting to know you and seeing that what’s on the inside is just as beautiful as what’s on the outside has been the most amazing journey.”
Lauren
It was easy to feel connected with both characters as Lauren and Carly had very believable and relatable insecurities. We see how they both strived to be honest with each other, did their best to make sensible choices for the time being, and experienced substantial character growths. I always appreciate great character developments, and Brayden had done just that in To the Moon and Back.
This is a story about two people searching for themselves and finding each other. Along with the theatre elements, what is there not to like? Oh, and I think I need the script of Starry Nights now. It sounded like an amazing play. [19 Mar 2020]
I received an e-ARC from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
