review by wendy’s house

Darby and Russell have been friends since they were young children and remained friends throughout their university days and into their working ones.  Russell asks Darby to be the executor of his will, to which she agrees.  He states in his will, that he does not want any organs to be donated in the event of his death.  Unfortunately, Russell is killed in an accident and before Darby can get back to their hometown, his stepmum has his organs donated to various people.  Darby and her family try to understand why she has done this and also why she is trying so hard to become a member of different organizations in the area.

The novel will have you in stitches of laughter on one page and in tears on another.  The author is extremely descriptive of the landscape and areas around the Horseshoe (Baton Rouge neighbourhood).

This book involves kidnapping, research, dolls houses (which Darby builds for children), love, laughter and lots more.