Erica Zaborac’s Caroline’s Purpose is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about loss, faith, and rediscovery. It follows Caroline Davis, a once-promising athlete and equestrian whose dreams are shattered by injuries and tragedy. As she navigates college, broken relationships, and haunting memories, she struggles to find purpose in a life that feels hollow. Through new friendships, reluctant encounters with horses, and a reawakened faith, Caroline slowly learns that healing isn’t about returning to who she was, but about embracing who she’s becoming.

I knew this book would be emotional right from the start. Zaborac writes with such sincerity that it’s hard not to feel Caroline’s pain right alongside her. The story never rushes her healing, and I appreciated that. Caroline’s fear, anger, and guilt feel raw, and they hit close to home. The writing is clean and direct, never flashy, and that simplicity lets the emotions breathe. I loved the moments with Luna, the weanling filly, those scenes carried a quiet grace that said more about healing than any speech could. The faith elements were woven gently, never forced, and they gave the story warmth instead of weight.

The dialogue is straightforward, and I admired how Zaborac balanced heartbreak with hope. Connor’s steady kindness and his belief in purpose grounded the story when things got heavy. The pacing dipped in a few middle chapters, but the emotional payoff near the end made up for it. The book reminded me how fragile and strong people can be all at once. It left me thinking about how pain doesn’t always end neatly, and maybe that’s okay.

I’d recommend Caroline’s Purpose to anyone who’s ever had to start over. If you’ve loved something, lost it, and had to figure out who you are without it, this book will speak to you. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy stories about resilience, second chances, and quiet faith. Caroline’s Purpose feels like a blend of The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks and It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, but with a gentler heart and a stronger thread of faith running through its core.

Pages: 222 | ASIN : B08P57Z37B