Terms Of Inheritance the best, funny, uplifting beach read you need this summer 2022 by Michelle Upton

 This was the loveliest story, all about mother/daughter relationships,  and sister relationships. It's poignant, funny and relaxing. A great first novel!

When Jacki tells her daughters that she is dying, they are stunned, and have difficulties coming to terms with it. Jacki is a larger-than-life character, and still young. She's been a neglectful mother, putting most of her energies into her business on the Gold Coast in Qld, which has made her tremendously wealthy. The four women all have different relationships with her, and Rose, one of the daughters hardly speaks to her, for various reasons.

They are even more shocked to find that they each have a task to do before they can claim their inheritance, and they all have to complete their tasks in three months! Otherwise, the money will go to charity. Of course, none of them want to fulfil their tasks, but Jacki knows that, and she has given each of them something that suits their personalities, but which they will find a difficult challenge. Jess, for example, has to stay in a relationship for three months. Isla has to find herself, and there is a hilarious scene which concerns her going to a meditation retreat. Mel has to run a marathon, and Rose has to write a children's book. I was with them every step of the way as they all experienced different trials and tribulations, discovering more about themselves, and their relationships along the way. I was sorry to  finish this book!

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.