The Solo Honeymoon

Praise for The Solo Honeymoon

“A visceral memoir about honeymooning alone amid the shock of her fiancé’s sudden death weeks before their wedding… Murphy conjures the liminal strangeness of grief, honing in on its sharpest, most surreal aspects… This profound look at learning to live with unfathomable sorrow resonates.” —Publishers Weekly

“A moving account of a brave response to a particularly cruel twist of fate, deeper and truer than TikTok could ever tell.” —Kirkus

“Beautifully told and wise beyond its years, The Solo Honeymoon is a testament to the enduring nature of true love. In the wake of the loss of her fiancé, Murphy articulates a grief as beautiful and expansive as the globe she traveled in his memory.” —Abby Maslin, Washington Post bestselling author of Love You Hard

“The Solo Honeymoon is Laura Murphy’s raw, honest, and devastating journey after the sudden death of her fiancé. Despite the fog of grief, and her deep ties to her Newfoundland home, family, friends, and her dogs, she decides to take their planned honeymoon alone. Millions on TikTok follow her journey, encouraging her to go on. Now readers will have the chance to accompany her further and more deeply on her remarkable road of love, loss, and survival. Laura won my heart with her courage and honesty. Her story will win yours.” —Shelley Saywell, author of If Only Love

“A heartfelt journey through love and loss, The Solo Honeymoon is a touching reminder of the resilience found in embracing life even in the face of deep sorrow and celebrates the enduring power of love. Perfect for anyone who has ever loved deeply.” —Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, bestselling author of Closer Together