Fireworks Over Toccoa
Jeffrey Stepakoff
3*
"Every so often that story comes along that reminds us of what it’s like to experience love for the first time—against the odds, when you least expect it, and with such passion that it completely changes you forever."
"Fireworks Over Toccoa takes us to a moment in time that will resonate with readers long after the book’s unforgettable conclusion. A devastating and poignant story, this debut novel will resonate with anyone who believes in love."
- synopsis from Goodreads
Fireworks Over Toccoa by Jeffrey Stepakoff is the story of Lily Davis Woodward, a young woman whose husband has been gone for three years, fighting in WWII. Right before her husband is to return home, Lily meets a handsome stranger in a starlit field, and this chance encounter forever changes the course of her life.
I enjoyed this book for it's value as a sweet, endearing love story, but there were a couple of reasons why I did not love it. For one, I felt that it was very similar to a Nicholas Sparks novel, so it didn't feel very original to me. Another reason was because it was such a quick read; the plot was fairly simple and some of the characters weren't as developed as they could be in my opinion. Had the author taken more time to flesh out the characters and develop the plot more thoroughly, I would have given it a higher rating. Not a masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but I think that this book would be a great read if you're looking for something simple and enjoyable.
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