In Promise Me Sunshine, two seemingly opposite people come together in a truly heartfelt, moving story of love, overcoming grief, and learning to live again.

Lenny’s best friend, Lou, was more sister and soulmate than anything else. When Lou died of cancer, Lenny’s world completely collapsed and she can barely hold it together. And by that I mean, she is hanging onto just being a functioning human by the tiniest thread. She takes on babysitting gigs to pay her bills but can’t handle a permanent job. Her current situation also includes her charge’s grumpy, hovering uncle, Miles.

Miles has dealt with his own share of grief and recognizes it in Lenny. And a deal is struck: He’ll help her through her grief and she’ll help him cultivate a better relationship with his niece and half-sister. And then the story really begins.

Promise Me Sunshine was so touching, and really delves into the often irrational grief that comes with losing a close loved one. And Lenny’s grief truly is irrational from an outside observer (but maybe not for someone who’s experienced it before). Miles and Lenny’s relationship slowly grows and develops as they share more and more with each other—feelings, experiences, hearts, pain, love. There are heavy moments, with some light ones too, and just so much feeling. The side characters add fun and interest to the story without overshadowing the main characters.

Promise Me Sunshine  is available March 4, 2025. Thank you to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Rating: 4.3
Themes and Tropes: Grief, Slow Burn, Proximity, 
Steam: Low
Pair With: A wine that perks you up. 

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