Overall Take:
This is one of those books you’ll read and it will stick with you a while, I recommend buying a copy.
Star Rating:
5 stars
Genre:
Family drama, romance
Synopsis:
Marley is new to town, and the first thing she sees is the Joseph brothers. The more she gets to know them, the more she becomes part of their family. She starts dating one brother, but quickly falls for the other. As she integrates into their life, their mother fades away, and Marley becomes the woman of the house, and leads them all.
Thoughts:
This book is one that is going to stick with me a while, it hits deep, and it is so beautifully and elegantly written. I absolutely loved reading this one and felt transported to the characters’ world.
This is a slow burn, character driven book, that really gets to the heart of the characters. I loved how the characters developed and the story unfolded through their eyes. Life doesn’t always work out how we plan it, and this book is a showcase in that.
So much happened in this book, but at the same time, so little happened. It is a strange thing to describe. I think most of all, this book is about family, the family we get at birth, and the family we find and develop. While no family is perfect, family means being there for each other in times of need, and this book highlighted several different ways that can be shown. This book really highlighted how complex family is.
This book made me emotional and it was so deep. There was love, and loss, and togetherness. At times I wanted to cry, and at others I felt a lot of joy. It was a journey and it toyed with my emotions, and one I would sign up for again.
If you are looking for a truly amazing book, then I suggest you check this one out, you won’t want to miss it. I think that this one would make a great book for discussion, so maybe a book club?
Thanks for my copy to:
Thank you so much to Celadon, @celadonbooks for sending me a copy of this one, and @netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Publication Date:
January 2, 2024
Page Length:
319 pages
Publisher
Celadon Books
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