Theresa Rizzo contacted me via email about The Lives Between Us; she knew I was a Michigander and wondered if I would be willing to read a digital copy and review it for her. I happily accepted; I love reading (obviously) and she is from Grosse Point, Michigan and I love to help out fellow Michiganders.
The book follows reporter Skyler Kendall; she's a bit of a commit-a-phobe and always wants to be the one who leaves first. She is close with her sister, Faith, and with her niece. Unfortunately, her niece is quite ill with a heart condition and is on the waiting list for a transplant. Skyler makes it her mission to find another option but her niece's only other hope lies in embryonic stem cell therapy.
Edward Hastings is a Michigan senator who is vehemently opposed to the use of stem cells and Skyler decides try and end his political career. But of course the senator's best friend, Mark Dutton, is curious about this woman who says and writes all these scathing articles about his friend and seeks her out. Naturally, dating Mark gives Skyler all-access to the senators personal life and the ammunition to achieve her goal in ending his career.
It seems like this book could be predictable, but I promise you it is not. I couldn't put it down and read it in about two days. I was fascinated by all the research and work with stem cells. It's also a fun read if you're from the Detroit area because you might recognize some of the landmarks that are mentioned.
My biggest complaint is probably that Skyler could be incredibly frustrating to read about. I do know people who are also like that, so I don't think it's unrealistic, but you just wanted to sit her down and explain some things to her. She eventually figures life out, and I am happy with how it all goes down within the story. I definitely would recommend this book.
I received this book free of charge for reviewing purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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