The Shoe Diaries by Darby Baham: Review

I find myself gravitating more and more to stories with older characters – late 20’s and up. I am over the Young Adult stories that tend to exhaust me with the angst and drama.

This upcoming new release I was able to review is the perfect womens fiction and second chance romance for those that love to read a story about how to adult. Growing up, taking risks, great girlfriends, and fabulous shoes. Read on for my thoughts.

The Shoe Diaries by Darby Baham
Publisher‏: Harlequin Special Edition; Original edition
Pub Date: January 25, 2022
ISBN-13 :‎ 978-1335408365

OVERVIEW:

It’s never too late to put your best foot forward

From the outside, Reagan “Rae” Doucet has it all: a coveted career in Washington, DC, a tight circle of friends and a shoe closet to die for. When one of her crew falls ill, however, Rae is done playing it safe. The talented but unfulfilled writer makes a “risk list” to revamp her life. But forgiving her ex, Jake Saunders, might be one risk too many…

The Shoe Diaries by Darby Baham Review

Rating and equating your life to shoes might be a bit farfetched, unless you have the closet, and apparent unlimited funds, for fabulous shoes. This story is a journey through finding your insight to who you are and growing beyond your own self limitations. Having friends that know and love you, and you loving and supporting them. But it also learning to trust yourself and others with your heart.

Close friends know you better than you see and know yourself sometimes and I enjoyed the journey that Reagan took through her work and self development. Learning to trust yourself and your heart can be a huge journey and we traveled that journey with her. Multiple ups and downs, disappointments, but growth continued throughout with a positive spin.

One thing that was sad was that fact that we had to wait until the end to see what would happen with Jake. I somehow felt it could have been so much more. I missed an epilogue that would have leveled up The Shoe Diaries and brought in the “sigh” factor to wrap it up in a sweet bow.

Overall, this was a great read, written in a beautiful, insightful way that will inspire you to look at your relationships, friends, and happiness with your life. We all deserve great things and to live happy.

4 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.