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Reviewed by Miche Arendse for Readers' Favorite
The Train to Quebec by Julia Baeten follows Gabriella, a woman in her thirties who feels drained by her routine life and is desperate for a fresh start. After leaving behind a difficult past and an unfulfilling job, she boards a train to Quebec City, hoping to rebuild herself somewhere new. During the trip, she meets Herbert, a mysterious man who leaves a lasting impression on her. Once Gabriella settles in Quebec, she becomes wrapped up in the beauty and history of the city while also navigating complicated relationships and the possibility of love again. Gabriella tries to figure out where she truly belongs and whether she can finally move forward from the pain she has carried for so long.
I honestly enjoyed how comforting and emotional this book felt. The Train to Quebec by Julia Baeten somehow found the balance between heart-racing and cozy. The writing style was simple and easy to sink into. I found myself being able to just relax and read at my own pace, and take in the story without rushing. I especially liked how vividly Quebec City was described because it gave the story such a warm atmosphere and made the setting feel alive without slowing the pace down. Gabriella was an easy character to connect with because her struggles and loneliness felt believable, and I liked watching her slowly open herself up again throughout the story. Some parts of the plot felt a little dreamy and almost surreal, especially with Herbert, but that added to the charm for me. Overall, this was a heartfelt story with growth that kept me invested from beginning to end.
