The Origins of Iris by Beth Lewis
Iris thought she had it all, a loving wife, a stable job that she loved, and a nice apartment in the city. Her new life was the perfect escape from her family and trauma from the past. Since her dad died, she never really felt like herself, but her wife, Claude, made her feel like she was on the moon. But one day, everything got turned around. Her relationship with Claude was falling apart, she was forced to leave the job she loved, and she stopped talking to her best friend, Ellis. After years of staying in the same unhappy place, Iris decided to run away on a journey to discover herself. I’ve never read a book about self discovery before, and honestly I was worried that I wouldn’t enjoy it, but I was very wrong. The story flips back and forth between the past and the present, unlocking pieces of Iris’s past life that allow you to understand why she is how she is. The book focuses on themes of grieving, abuse, and stepping away from what you know is wrong for you. Watching Iris’...
