“And this may be the only reason we were put on this earth. To say to each other, I know how you feel. To say, Same. To say, I understand how hard it is to be a parent, a kid. To say, Your shell stank and you’re sad. I’ve been there.”

Sandwich is a character-driven novel from the perspective of Rachel/Rocky, a mother of two adult children. It spans over the course of one week and the families’ vacation in Cape Cod, while also having a few flashbacks. It’s a story of motherhood, love, grief, and family.

I struggled for about the first half of this book. While I enjoyed the writing, I was having a hard time relating to the FMC. As a 27 year old childless woman, I definitely can understand the way hormones run our life at times, but could not connect to the hormone imbalances she faced both postpartum and pre-menopause. That said, I really enjoyed the second half. I connected more to the mother daughter relationships and overall message that occurred here. There are lots of funny and relatable moments weaved throughout. For example, I love the way Willa talks to Chicken, with his own Chicken voice. I do this with my pets as well. The story leaves you feeling like you’ve just been given a warm, sandy hug.

This may not be for everyone but if it all sounds like something you’d like I do suggest giving it a try! It’s a short, quick read.

“And keep loving each other massively. Life’s too short for anything else.”