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When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle: A Haunting Tale of Love, Loss, and Redemption

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When You Were Mine is a powerful and moving novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows Avery, a young woman who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her husband, Finn. As she navigates her grief, Avery begins to see Finn in her dreams, and their conversations help her to heal and find a way to move forward.

When You Were Mine

by Rebecca Serle

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2303 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	351 pages

The novel is beautifully written, and Serle's characters are complex and relatable. Avery is a strong and resilient woman, but she is also deeply flawed. She is struggling with guilt over Finn's death, and she is afraid to love again. Finn is a charming and loving man, but he is also a bit reckless. He is always pushing the limits, and his death leaves a huge hole in Avery's life.

The novel's central theme is the power of love. Even though Finn is gone, his love for Avery continues to sustain her. It helps her to heal, and it gives her the strength to move on. The novel also explores the importance of redemption. Avery is haunted by the guilt of Finn's death, and she believes that she does not deserve to be happy. However, through her conversations with Finn, she begins to realize that she is worthy of love and happiness.

When You Were Mine is a hauntingly beautiful novel that will stay with you long after you finish it. It is a story about love, loss, and redemption, and it is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

About the Author

Rebecca Serle is the author of several New York Times bestselling novels, including In Five Years and The Dinner List. She is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Michigan Law School. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

Discussion Questions

How does Avery's grief manifest itself?
What does Avery learn from her conversations with Finn?
How does Avery find redemption?
What is the novel's central theme?
What did you think of the novel's ending?

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When You Were Mine

by Rebecca Serle

4.2 out of 5