Review of Safe & Sound: A Novel by T.S. Krupa

When Jill met Jay Greenfield she knew she had found her forever love. She was a kindergarten teacher, he was a high-powered attorney and their lives were perfect. But when a tragic accident takes Jay’s life, this young bride is left to pick up the pieces.

Jill finds herself a young widow facing multiple decisions she thought she had a lifetime to decide. With support from her childhood best friends, Lanie and Stella, Jill attempts to piece her life back together. With nightmares plaguing her dreams and the struggles of constant grief over Jay’s passing, Stella and Lanie keep near constant vigilance over her.

In the process of settling the estate, Jill learns that her husband was not quite the man she thought he was. She finds herself transported to the small beach town of Oak Island, North Carolina. But the fairy tale ending she envisioned no longer exists. She must face the reality that Jay is gone as she finds herself having a chance at love one more time.

Safe and Sound follows a yearlong journey of love, loss, friendship, and conquering the unexpected.

T.S. Krupa was born in New Haven, CT. She was raised in a blended Polish-American household. She has one younger sister who currently lives abroad with her husband and daughter. T.S. Krupa earned her Bachelor’s degree at Franklin Pierce University, Master’s at Texas Tech University and will earn her Doctorate of Education from North Carolina State University in 2014. She played field hockey at Franklin Pierce University for four years and is in her sixth year of coaching a local club team. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and dog.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review

To be honest, I’m a bit on the fence with this story. I felt it was somewhat interesting and whilst it was a good read it had a lot of emotion. I loved the strength that came in Lanie and Stella for Jill.  I think it lingered in grief more than recovery for a little too long. Maybe that’s just me. It’s a weird one I guess because if I lost my other half, grief would be never ending.  I just don’t know if I like it in books. All in all a good read though so I give 4 stars 🙂

 

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