A missing heart hits you were it hurts the minute you start reading. I cannot imagine that one person could carry such a huge burden and still function, never mind caring single-handedly for his infant son. I was left reeling as I read page after page. Yet, somehow he still remained positive, trying to find solutions for his problems.

AJ carries a huge secret from his teenage years. Something that shapes his life in the years to come. He loses 2 very important people to circumstance and life. This impacts on all his relationships, without him really being aware of this fact. Even with all this secret heartache he tries to make a life for his wife and son. I did not relate well to Tori. She came across as manipulative as well as cold and uncaring. She was portrayed in a way that made it very hard to have empathy with her. The author touches on mental illness in this book. It highlights how it can tear families apart.

This book gutted me from the very first page. I cheered for AJ all the way, even though sometimes I wondered if he would ever be truly happy and find his heart. I loved Ever. I loved the meaning behind her name. I loved the fact that AJ had a cupcake for her on her birthday every year. I loved that they finally got to celebrate a birthday. This book took me from the levels of deepest despair to horror and then finally to giddiness so profound, it was amazing! I loved every minute, and urge you to read this book. It was simply profound and amazing.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

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