Well written and powerful story topic of alcoholism - interesting life from a young age to adulthood - how she handled going to college - boyfriends - meetings - job - etc. - some incite of what triggered the addiction over & over...... all the characters were interesting - ( )

WOW! What a fantastic memoir. I loved the way she wrote this book, it was funny and honest and vulnerable. I am also sober and just loved the way she described so many of the things we go through, and the ups and downs.
I felt engaged throughout the whole book, and wanted to go back and read the first book she wrote after finding out this was a sequel. Lynn really gives a voice to the sobriety journey and it especially as a woman. I loved her passion for the outdoors and hiking and found it so relatable to my own journey, thoughts and feelings.
I appreciated the honesty and jabs are herself and life throughout this book. While her story is very serious, she is able to articulate it in a fun, easy way even when discussing these very large and important pieces of her life.
The short chapters really made it a quick read, and the story flowed so well from section to section. Even though nothing about sobriety is easy, funny or calm she was able to discuss it in such a way that you kind of forget how hard it really is, when you read someone who went through all the same things.
This was a fantastic book, and memoir and I would love to read more of her.

Absolutely, beautifully written!! I couldn’t put it down. After reading the book, I want to read all the works this author has written and hopefully plans on writing! If you love memoirs than you will love this book ( )

Though dealing with the serious topic of alcoholism, this well-written, very candid memoir uses a casual, light voice and is quick to get through. It centers on a period of the author’s life when she has gotten over her cocaine addiction (dealt with in the first book of the series, which I have not read). She is now apparently sober and undertaking a fresh start, doing graduate work. But it is apparent that she is still fighting with addiction. We watch (cringing) as she starts to drink, with her excuses and delusional claims of being in control. It gets somewhat repetitive as we go through a series of scenarios in which she is tempted by alcohol, and goes through some mental anguish before giving in. We see some of the collateral damage that her drinking has on her ability to form and sustain relationships. Yet she manages to graduate and hold down a serious job, (making me wonder if anyone I know is secretly battling alcoholism.) The story finally changes directions towards the end of the book when, through therapy, the author gains some self-awareness and develops coping skills. I appreciated learning of her (life-saving and overdue) personal growth here.
This is book three of a 3-book series but works totally fine as a standalone. I had read and enjoyed book 2 in the series, about the author’s father, a narcotics detective who becomes a drug-trafficker (and introduces her to cocaine).
I won a free copy of this book (thanks to the author & publisher!) and am voluntarily providing an honest review. ( )

This sequel to Midnight Calling finds Lynn in a seemingly much better place. Having kicked her massive cocaine habit and settling in to her new life as a graduate student in Washington, things seem very much improved. As she acclimates to her new life, she faces some of her old temptations - men and alcohol. We watch as the temptations grow too hard to resist, and soon, Lynn is drinking to excess. Infused with humor and self-deprecation, this book will resonate with anyone who has faced temptations - whether for chocolate or for more insidious substances. A compelling read, full of heart and honesty. ( )