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I received this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Copy provided by Forever (Grand Central Publishing).

Grace Johnson can not escape the feeling that her life is on autopilot鈥攗ntil her husband announces he is done with their marriage. Grace has a choice: wallow in humiliation or reluctantly grant her outlandish mother鈥檚 seventieth birthday wish with a road trip Graceland. Buckle up, Elvis. We are on our way.

Now the two are hightailing it from El Paso to Memphis, leaving a trail of sequins, false eyelashes, and difficult memories in their wake. Between spontaneous roadside stops to psychics, wig mishaps, and familiar passive-aggressive zingers, Grace is starting to better understand her Elvis-obsessed mama and their own fragile connection. She may even have another shot at love. Apparently the King really does work in mysterious ways. But after all these years, will it ever be possible for Grace and her mom to heal the hurts of the past?

A big-hearted, big-haired story about a mother and daughter crossing the thousand miles between them. A Thousand Miles to Graceland is a book with heart, which often makes up for the occasionally weak writing. I am still unsure if we actually needed the romantic interest at all. Chase also seems to be a capable writer, but I found both of her main characters unrealistic and unlikable. I feel like if the author had flushed out her characters more and given more time to their repairing their relationship, It is a good premise, the eccentric mother could have been fun if she had not been so selfish. I am obviously in the minority, so if this seems like a book that you would enjoy - one of an estranged mother and daughter traveling to Graceland - then check it out and decide for yourself.