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*Paying it forward*

I absolutely adored this book. It wasn’t all action or loud; instead, it felt quiet and subtle at first. We’re introduced to the main character, Tilda. Her world is small and organised, with everything in its place. She lives her life in an orderly manner, even having her food planned out for each day, which remained the same every week. Why all this discipline?

Tilda started her own cleaning business and had a few staff members. However, she struggled to keep everyone at a distance to maintain her safety.

One day, she encounters a young man named Milo, who is homeless and struggling. Her instinct is to help him, but that would disrupt her carefully planned order. Against her better judgment, she decides to help him, even if it means changing her orderly life.

Unbeknownst to Tilda, her act of kindness would have profound and unexpected consequences. They also share more than one thing in common, and her life will be forever changed. Will it be for the better or for the worse?

I found this story deeply moving. Interestingly, the way Tilda lived made me imagine that she was middle-aged, so I was surprised to learn that she was much younger than I had thought. Her reserved and buttoned-up demeanour initially made me think she was cold, but I gradually warmed to her.

Her backstory touched my heart and made me want to cry. I also enjoyed the ending.