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Goodreads Synopsis
Noah and Kate were meant to be together forever
Married with two gorgeous sons, it looked like they'd got their happy ever after.
But marriage isn't easy. And one day, Kate left, taking their two boys with her.
These days, Noah is a weekend dad - and it breaks his heart. He misses the chaotic mealtimes, the bedtime stories, the early mornings and the late homework.
Suddenly, he decides enough is enough - he has to win his family back. Starting with Kate.
The only problem?
In six weeks' time, Kate is getting married to someone else...
Review
As soon as I read Saturdays at Noon, I knew that Rachel Marks was going to become one of my all time favourite authors. As soon as I heard she was coming out with Until Next Weekend I knew I had to read it and oh my god, this book did not disappoint! I loved everything about it and it has just confirmed that Marks is a favourite of mine!
Told from Noah's perspective we see as he struggles with the change from being married to being a single dad who only sees his children every other weekend. Noah's story is heart-breaking as we watch him spiral as his whole life has changed around him. He is now just a weekend dad and he finds himself missing the simple things that come from having children. He has his flaws but that only makes him more relatable and realistic as a main character who is struggling. I find it rare to read books like this told in a male's POV and Rachel Marks has done it so perfectly and so compassionately.
I loved the side characters involved in this book and felt like they all had so much character, especially Mimi and Harley! I loved Mimi's character and I enjoyed the endless amount of banter between her and Noah! Harley was just a gem, a very chaotic but troubled gem who reminds Noah of when he was a child.
Whilst this story does contain trigger warnings (bereavement, suicide, mental health) they were dealt with sympathy and understanding.
This book was perfect and though it made me cry, it also gave me hope. Things can change, you can change as long as you're willing to put the time in to make those changes. It's also okay to ask for help, to lean on people you trust when things aren't good. I honestly will recommend this book and Rachel Marks till my last breath! Go read her books!
Rating: 5/5 stars
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