25th April, 2025 in Recommended Reads

Beautiful Losers by Alix Galvin

“I don’t want to tell Ari that everything will be okay and the people you love will always be there, because I’m not sure it will and I’m damn sure they won’t.” The novel, Beautiful Losers, by Alix Galvin, delves into the renovated life and endeavors of its protagonist, Fiadh Murphy, as she reinvents herself by hosting a bed and breakfast in another country with her young son, Ari.  As she attempts to repair a property, more severely dilapidated than she recalled signing up for, she is the caught in the midst of caring for a cast of characters, including a famous journalist guest, Jack Hamilton, quickly discovering that his opinion can either bolster or destroy her newfound dream. Beautiful Losers explores Fiadh’s experiences that not only shape her, but also reveal the depth of her empathy and strength.