Review: Before The Sun Sets, J.R. Vieira

Can a book be tragic and yet so beautiful at the same time?

Before The Sun Sets, by J.R. Vieira, took me on an emotional rollercoaster, hitting me right in the feels with its mix of happy and devastating moments.

It explores grief and depression through a mother's painful journey toward accepting the loss of her son.

With such raw honesty and emotional depth in Vieira's writing style, it was impossible not to be deeply moved, making it an unforgettable read. 

There's one scene in particular which Vieira describes so perfectly well, fully immersing me into the character's horrific life and experiences.

Although not a thriller, it's still one I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a powerful and moving read.

Amazon Synopsis

Ellie feels lost and alone after surviving the car accident that killed her seven-year-old son, Jake. She needs help to cope with her grief and survivor’s guilt, so her doctor prescribes her sleeping pills. These pills do more than help her sleep; they bring her son back.

In her dreams, Jake lives on, her family is whole, and it’s as if the accident never happened. But seeing her son for a few hours at night is no longer enough. She wants more, but the more time she spends with Jake, the worse her health and relationships in the real world become.

The line between Ellie’s worlds begins to blur. When she is deprived of her pills, it threatens everything she has come to believe is real. She wants it all, and she will push past the point of no return to get it.

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