No Reservations

In this heartfelt tale about the power of friendship, Lister (Closer to You) examines the bonds among a group of middle-aged women, one of whom is dying and pleads with each of her friends to follow her instructions for finding fulfillment in their lives. Yvette tells Joy to end her unhappy marriage and finally pursue her dream of opening a spa. Rochelle, a single mom whose first marriage was toxic, needs to open her heart to a suitor who would love nothing more than to treat her like a queen. And Diane, the fourth member of their circle, should adopt a child, something she’s always wanted to do, despite her husband’s reluctance. The fluid narrative builds momentum as each friend charts a path to keep her promise to Yvette. Though the roads they traverse are often rocky, the destinations they reach are triumphant. This will enchant Lister’s existing fans and gain her many new ones. (Jan.)