Bethany stared at her phone ringing and vibrating on the table. She eyed it like a haunted artifact in a horror movie. You don’t touch something like that. Curiosity leads to danger. You don’t open yourself to the possibility of bad things happening, right?
She desperately wanted to let it go to voicemail, but was conflicted by her desire to be a good friend to Jenna. She was also worried that if she didn’t answer it, they would both lose work. And, for Bethany, the work Jenna brought in was the type of work that fed her spirit and made the more boring aspects of her life bearable.
Bethany reached for the phone and hesitated. She didn’t know what this person wanted or if she could even help. Jenna had indicated nothing about the call other than it was scheduled for today.
Bethany’s safe life, of seeing the results of her choices and being able to decide in advance which way she wanted things to go, has ended. She’s now making choices with unanticipated results, just like everyone else.
Official synopsis:
Now Bethany must navigate an increasingly chaotic life without her supernatural safety net. As embarrassing incidents pile up and long-buried emotions surface, she realizes her gift may have been holding her back from truly living. With help from her best friend Jenna, her surprisingly supportive ex-husband Caleb, and a mysterious spiritual guide named Fiona, Bethany learns that real power comes not from controlling outcomes, but from having the courage to embrace uncertainty.
A heartwarming contemporary fantasy about learning to take risks, face fears, and open your heart to life's possibilities - even when you can't see what's coming next.
Bethany had the potential to just be annoying, but the imaginative story of her redemption arc luckily made her a charming and quirky character by the end of the book. Her power had, indeed, led her to manipulate all of the circumstances and people around her. She was completely oblivious to this originally. Realizing her supernatural power while she was in high school made it just a survival technique for someone with her social anxiety. Not many high schoolers would be ready to sacrifice their comfort for the overall well-being of anyone else.
The important part was Bethany’s realization both of her responsibility in overusing her gift, and seeing what it may be like to be happy instead of just calmly surviving. The telling of her dream sequences was beautiful and insightful.
Overall, the story was original and enjoyable. Hopefully the loose ends will be tied up in another book. This book earned 4 out of 5 stars and was entertaining and inspiring. Those who like contemporary stories with what may be called almost a spiritual angle will appreciate this story from Bethany’s life.
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Becki Bayley is a wife of almost 20 years, and a mother of two children. She enjoys reading and doing LEGOs. Check out her other reviews and commentary on her blog, SweetlyBSquared.com.
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