Afterward

by

Bristol Vaudrin

Unputdownable tale of the aftermath of a man’s attempt on his life and the impact on his partner.

Afterward by Bristol Vaudrin is a riveting tale of the aftermath of one partner’s tragic actions and their impact on the other. When Lauren comes home to find her boyfriend unconscious from his attempt on his own life, she naturally calls 911 and gets help. But as Kyle heals, his journey to recovery takes a road to an unexpected destination. 

Lauren thought she was living her best life with Kyle and was taken completely by surprise by his actions. She had built her life around him, making his friends hers for the previous four years, with her mother being the only tie to her life before Kyle. 

The plot follows Lauren from her frantic discovery, through his weeks in the hospital and treatment, and all the emotions she experiences as she tries to return to the life they lived before. Lauren’s narrative is gripping as she navigates the initial confusion and numbness she feels, along with the scrutiny of friends and coworkers, as the truth about Kyle’s “accident” slowly emerges. Her voice is distinctive, often laced with humor, regardless of the stage of her own journey. 

I recommend AFTERWARD to readers of literary, women’s, or healing fiction. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advance Review Copy from the author through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours.