Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains
It’s a Wonderful Life meets Groundhog Day in USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains’s new novel, as a woman dangerously close to losing it all receives an unexpected Christmas gift that prompts a surprising journey of self-discovery . . . and another chance at happiness.
Diana Merriman, a physical therapist, is probably the only person in the small town of Snow Haven, North Carolina, who isn’t looking forward to Christmas. It’s been three weeks since her fiancé
Linus was critically injured when a car hit him as he biked home from the toy store he owns and manages. Watching him open his eyes is the only gift she wants, but she can’t help losing a little more hope every day.
But an unexpected visit from a friendly neighbor and finding a snow globe of Snow Haven—a gift Linus had hidden in the closet—the night before Christmas Eve changes things in ways Diana never would have imagined. Because on Christmas Eve Diana wakes up to find that it’s not—Christmas Eve, that is. Instead, it’s somehow December 4 all over again, the day Linus got hurt, and as mystified as Diana is, she immediately starts a plan to save her partner from his fate.
Nothing is that simple, of course. Instead of a single repeat of that day, Diana finds herself in an endless loop of December 4, experiencing every possible variation of events. Along the way, she uncovers startling truths about herself, her relationship, and even her career that illustrate the ways she’s retreated from her life—and in the face of life’s slights and outright blows, from her deepest feelings. Suddenly hope is second only to joy as Diana opens her heart to the people she loves in every way she can.
Review
‘Through the Snow Globe’ is a touching and heartwarming tale that I couldn't put down! This is the first book I have read by this author and I definitely will be looking out for what she does next, especially if it is Christmas-themed. I really enjoy this time of the year and I don't read a lot of Christmas books but I am glad I picked up this one as even though it was light-hearted it did address some deep topics!
Diana is a physical therapist and is living with her fiance Linus. Linus is the owner of the local toy store and adores Christmas. Diana is less fussed about it and is aiming for a promotion at work. When Linus is hit by a car on the 4th of December he ends up in up in a coma. Christmas is now looking even bleaker. But when she finds her present from Linus tucked away, a beautiful snow globe of the local town, things get freaky. She is doomed to relive the day of the crash over and over until she can change what happens…
This is really a story of personal growth and trying to find your true self. At first, I didn't like Diane as she did seem quite cold-hearted but as the story progressed and you found out more about her background it showed why she was like this. I loved Linus - who couldn't! He embodied Christmas and his kind heart really shone through!
I flew through this book in one day and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The Groundhog Day aspect of it was extremely well done and it kept the reader guessing about what was happening and what the true purpose of the snow globe was! This is a really warm book that I think lots of people will adore.
Let me know if you pick this one up!
