So I received this book as
an ARC. It was definitely not my normal read. I primarily read
fantasy/sci-fi/horror/thriller type books, and it always surprises me when I read
a book out of these genres and enjoy it. I can honestly say that I enjoyed this
book. At the onset of the story we are introduced to three sisters who are
trying to get by in a time when morals and opinions were high, and times were
difficult for women. The sisters have already lost their mother and father to
illnesses and the younger siblings, Vivian and Nellie are dependent on their
older sister Rose to bring in the money and look after them.
I won’t go into any more
detail about the story as things start happening very quickly and I’m not one
for spoilers. The book was beautifully written and once I was invested in the
characters (which doesn’t take very long) the chapters began to disappear
pretty quickly. It is at its core a story of love and sisters in a time of
female hardship. When women could love freely without consequence. When what
your neighbours knew about you or could know about you forced women into life
shattering choices. That can ultimately tear your family apart. It also shows
the change in times and how the love and support of your family can change
everything. A beautifully written story about love, family and life time bonds.
I will add just as a slight
criticism that I thought the ending sort of dropped off. I would have loved the
ending to have had a little something more to it. Having said that that could
be the point, that their story hadn’t truly ended, I guess it’s just my
personal feelings. I would recommend this book even if it’s not your normal
read as it is a captivating story.
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