Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Lily is back with another book! And this one really touches on a lot of different issues.
Different Worlds follows Annelise, a struggling college student who’s just been laid off from her waitressing job, and Natasha, the heiress to a billion dollar beauty company. The two are from vastly different sides of the poverty line. Different Worlds.
Natasha is supposed to succeed the company from her awful uncle at the end of the summer, but only three months since the death of her mother, Natasha’s depression is at its lowest. Her uncle, who has been pushing Natasha to attend events and meetings despite struggling with her grief, posts an ad for a “caretaker,” offering thousands for the summer months leading up to the succession.
After Annelise applies and is hired for the job, the two get off to a rocky start. But despite how much Natasha wants everyone in her life to think she’s okay, she needs someone like Annelise. And Annelise just might need someone like Natasha, too.
This book did a great job of tackling some big issues in a good way. Lily didn’t hide how ugly depression could be, and she made it clear that depression is just as difficult as any physical illness, and grieving is a process that takes time. Reading as these two figured out how much they had in common, growing from it, helping one another, made this story heartwarming.
If you’re looking for a good enemies to lovers story, this one is for you!