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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
The Roof Above by Gail Dwyer is a military fiction novel set during the early 2000s amid the War on Terror. The story follows Kelly McGowan, who initially dreams of an exciting future with her fiancé, Matt, a newly commissioned Army lieutenant. However, when Matt returns from Iraq emotionally distant and burdened by a secret from his past, Kelly is forced to confront her own doubts about their relationship. Seeking refuge at her aunt's beach house, Kelly faces not only her inner turmoil but also a devastating hurricane, ultimately embarking on a journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Author Gail Dwyer brings a lot of authenticity and empathy to military relationships in this moving novel, offering a poignant portrayal of love and hardship during wartime. The recent contemporary setting is sensitively handled with the feelings of people who were really there always in mind. The descriptions of authentic military life are penned with multi-sensory details of every sight, sound, and physical sensation of living in such a tense situation. Dwyer’s exploration of personal growth and resilience in the face of adversity is both inspiring and relatable, and her characters carry a strong mantle of bravery and everyday heroism that’s imbued deeply into the dialogue and action of the novel. Kelly’s emotional journey sits at the core of all this with close narration that lets us feel her every heartache, creating a compelling and immersive tale that has us rooting for her and Matt from cover to cover. Overall, The Roof Above is a poignant and powerful drama that I would highly recommend.
