She’s not ill. She’s not in imminent danger. But she is sure it’s going to happen.
Because many years ago… she’d made a promise to a stranger, in the woods. Elena’s mother was in hospital, after a life-threatening accident. The promise would keep her mother safe, but put Elena’s own life at risk, instead, when she grew up and turned thirty.
Elena put the promise to the back of her mind, over the years. But she’s twenty-nine now, and when something happens that puts her life in danger, she remembers. And she knows.
But Elena hasn’t done everything yet. She’s not brave like her daredevil friend Rory. But she’s also not ready to give up on life. Not before she’s been to Paris. She always wanted to skydive too. She’s never even fallen in love.
Without the promise of tomorrow, can she fulfil all her dreams before fate comes for her?
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This book follows the intertwined journeys of Elena and Rory, two friends and co-workers, as they navigate personal challenges together. When Rory’s apartment undergoes renovation, Elena offers him a room, bringing them closer. Elena, haunted by the belief that she will die when she turns thirty, is determined to embrace life by taking on new experiences before her birthday. These include falling in love, traveling to Paris, and trying extreme sports. While Rory appears spontaneous and adventurous, he is driven by personal struggles of his own.
As Elena confronts her fear, tied to a promise she made to a stranger at age ten, Rory helps her take risks while teaching her the importance of caution. Their friendship deepens, especially during their trip to Paris, and Elena eventually confides in Rory about her secret. Together, they grow emotionally, supporting one another in overcoming their fears.
The novel, filled with emotional and heartwarming moments, delivers a hopeful message about courage, friendship, and living fully.
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