Written by Josie SilverReviewed by Diana Iozzia
Reading an author's sophomore book prior to reading the author's first book is an interesting experience. After thoroughly enjoying "The Two Lives of Lydia Bird", I knew that I had to read "One Day in December". After receiving access through the app, Libby, to the audiobook, I began listening. I found myself instantly hooked by the first appealing chapters, of meeting Laurie and Jack. The two characters in this story accidentally meet, are unable to speak to one another, and finally meet a year later. Through the year, Laurie has been absorbed with finding Jack, calling him "Bus Boy", due to his sitting on a bus stop bench when she first saw him. They meet each other once more, as Sara, Laurie's roommate and best friend, introduces Jack as her newest boyfriend.
We continue through the lives of Jack and Laurie, read flawlessly by Eleanor Tomlinson and Charlie Anson. The characters' lives take a number of twists, turns, and strange events that typically occur in a higher level romance. I believe that Silver's romance novels are a higher quality than others in the genre, similar to the stories of Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Although I am uncomfortable when romance novels include cheating, it was a small event that was handled improperly by the characters, showing that infidelity causes great and negative consequence.
I also enjoyed the smaller characters that we learned about: Billy, Luke, and especially Oscar.
The story takes place over years, so I was delighted with how the character development finalized. I do have to say that during some points of the story, I highly disliked Jack, but his atonement was duly noted.
I highly recommend this novel, especially in the audiobook format. I never felt the story dragged on or that listening to 10 hours worth was too much. This is great to listen to while walking, while cooking, and while going to sleep. I thoroughly enjoy Josie Silver's writing and look forward to reading her books in the future.
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