Overall Take:
Beautiful story that deals with some deep trauma in a delicate way.
Star Rating:
5 Stars
Genre:
Fiction
Synopsis:
Ten years after an unspeakable tragedy caused Claire to flee her hometown, she finally feels content. She finally opens up and allows herself to go on a date. It’s with Erik, but he has a messy life. His ex-Annabelle is still deeply engrained in his life, and he has three children, including a set of twins.
Just when Claire thinks that life is going to be good now, a woman from her past arrives and threatens everything.
Will everything she’s worked so hard for during the past decade fall apart?
Thoughts:
This book was sheer perfection. What a book about forgiveness and what it takes to be a “good” mother. This book explores some non-traditional thoughts, and deeper meaning to being a good mom. This book also really made me question what can be forgiven, and how long we should go before forgiving someone. I think all too often we are our own biggest critics, and are least likely to forgive ourselves, and that was showcased throughout the pages in this novel.
I adored Maribeth Fischer’s writing. It was so beautiful and vibrant. The characters were so well written and developed. They all had great backstories and they came out in a wonderful way. I enjoyed how the plot unfolded. It was done in a way that kept me on the edge of my seat with anticipation, and that’s not a normal feeling when I’m reading contemporary fiction.
This book does deals with trauma, and I would say if you have triggers surrounding birth and associated conditions then please proceed with caution. I was a little thrown by them, but I think that the book handles the topics well and with the care that they deserve.
Funnily enough, when I requested this book on netgalley, I mistook her for another author, but it ended up being a happy mistake, because I cannot stop thinking about how much I loved this one.
Publication Date:
August 20, 2024
Author:
Maribeth Fischer
Page Length:
368 pages
Publisher:
Dutton Books
Thank you to:
Thank you to @duttonbooks and @netgalley for this e-arc book.
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