I just finished The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, and honestly, it was sweet. Nothing super flashy or groundbreaking, but still a story that’s like a warm little hug.
The setup is that a young journalist gets stuck with what she thinks is a punishment assignment—writing an obituary for an elderly woman. BUT THEN there’s life lessons from a spunky, dying woman.
The story kind of unpacks the way Mrs. Kip “died” to herself. It’s a beautiful thought, and there are definitely some moments that made me smile.
I will confess I started skimming toward the end. It felt a little long and a bit contrived. Still, it’s standard Christian fiction in the best way—lessons learned, hearts softened, everyone walks away better for it.
If you like stories about unexpected friendships, life lessons, and a little faith sprinkled in, this one’s worth picking up. Just maybe don’t expect a twist ending.
