The Book of Tomorrow - Cecelia Ahern

Previously I've read two books by Cecelia Ahern - PS I Love You and If You Could See Me Now which were cute entertaining reads but nothing I got excited about. The Book of Tomorrow was a total different Cecelia Ahern reading experience for me! I seriously didn't want it to end. There's always something magical in Ahern's books and this one really is a beautiful fairytale adults and teens alike can enjoy.

From Cecelia Ahern's site:

Tamara Goodwin has always got everything she’s ever wanted. Born into a family of wealth, she grew up in a mansion with its own private beach, a wardrobe full of designer clothes, and a large four poster bed complete with a luxurious bathroom en-suite. She’s always lived in the here and now, never giving a second thought to tomorrow.

But then suddenly her dad is gone and life for Tamara and her mother changes forever. Left with a mountain of debt, they have no choice but to sell everything they own and move to the country to live with Tamara’s Uncle and Aunt. Nestled next to Kilsaney Castle, their gate house is a world away from Tamara’s childhood. With her Mother shut away with grief, and her Aunt busy tending to her, Tamara is lonely and bored and longs to return to Dublin.

When a travelling library passes through Kilsaney Demesne, Tamara is intrigued. She needs a distraction. Her eyes rest on a mysterious large leather bound tome locked with a gold clasp and padlock. With some help, Tamara finally manages to open the book. What she discovers within the pages takes her breath away and shakes her world to its core.

My thoughts:

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a joy to pick up since the cover of the book is beautiful and fits the story perfectly. Ahern makes the characters come alive and keeps the reader guessing till the very end. Even though Tamara is a teenager, she's very easy to realate to. I really enjoyed the fantasy of the book and the magical atmosphere. Ahern describes the setting wonderfully and it's easy to get lost in the story. This is a book to curl up to and read in one sitting. I've read so many painful books lately that this was exactly what I needed!