The Key to My Heart by Lia Louis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed all of Lia Louis’ previous books so I knew I was going to like this one, too, and I was not disappointed!
This is the story of Natalie who lost her husband two and a half years ago and she’s still mourning him and is stuck in a house that is falling apart and a job that she doesn’t love. She gave up her musician past but now she regularly plays the piano in a subway station where no one knows her. Until someone starts leaving her the notes for songs that are meaningful between her and her dead husband.
There aren’t a lot of characters in this story so the “mystery” isn’t hard to guess. But of course this story is not about the mystery. It’s about moving on, about friendship, betrayal, about living others’ lives. About friendship and honesty and beautiful characters that will stay with you long after you’re done reading.
Loved this story.
with gratitude to Atria Books and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review
