The two lives of Lydia Bird - Josie Silver

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird" by Josie Silver is a heartfelt and emotional novel that explores themes of love, grief, and moving on after loss. The story centers around Lydia Bird, a young woman whose life is shattered when her fiancé, Freddie, dies in a tragic accident just days before their wedding.

Devastated by the loss, Lydia struggles to find a way to cope with her grief. She begins to experience a unique and surreal phenomenon: at night, she falls into a dreamlike state where Freddie is still alive, and they continue their life together as if nothing has changed. In these "dream" moments, Lydia is able to relive the moments they missed, but she also faces the painful realization that the life she’s holding on to is a fantasy, and her waking life is one without Freddie.