A review by busyreading
Second Chances by Charity Norman

4.0

This was a very moving and heartbreaking story which I really enjoyed.

Martha and her family have moved from London to New Zealand to start a fresh after her husbands business collapses.
Four year old twins Finn and Charlie are quite excited about the move and are delighted with their new home. However sixteen year old Sacha is not thrilled with moving and is having trouble settling in. Martha is also pleased as her husband Kit stops drinking and starts doing his painting again.
But Martha and Kit don't see the signs of just how unhappy their daughter is until one tragic night threatens to destroy them all.

Finn gets rushed to hospital after falling from the balcony of their home. From here the story alternates between the past, building to the events immediately proceeding Finns injuries.
This is a very compelling and emotional read about a family in crisis and how you sometimes need to hit rock bottom before you can find your way back to the top.
I couldn't put this book down and I have no hesitation in recommending it.