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thepagelady's review
4.0
This book was a wonderful read! With the two timelines you're able to get glimpses of Emily and Stevens' younger years but also a better understanding of their relationship! The realistic feel of this book is what I enjoyed the most! A lot of people will be able to relate in some way with this book! Which for me just made this an even better read! It's a book about family and and sometimes things can happen to stretch that bond, beyond repair well you'll just have to read the book to find out!
rockstarcat0_o's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
caseysilk's review
4.0
A sweet touching story of sibling ties. Katy Regan has a lovely style of writing.
mehart21's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
This book had me feeling all the emotions! Suspense and dread and hope. And the twist made me gasp aloud!
However it was a slow burn and the ending felt rushed. I was left with a desire to know more about the gaps
However it was a slow burn and the ending felt rushed. I was left with a desire to know more about the gaps
danidsfavereads's review
3.0
This is a sad but also heartwarming story about family.
It dives into the topic of homelessness and how siblings can come together after years apart and living different lives.
I could sense there was something to the event that pushed Emily and Stephen’s lives in the direction they went.
As someone in the mental health field, I could see that the way Emily approached reconnecting with Stephen wasn’t going to be super effective. And I wish we saw a bit more about the challenges of Stephen becoming stable.
Overall this was an enjoyable read that includes some heavy topics.
It dives into the topic of homelessness and how siblings can come together after years apart and living different lives.
I could sense there was something to the event that pushed Emily and Stephen’s lives in the direction they went.
As someone in the mental health field, I could see that the way Emily approached reconnecting with Stephen wasn’t going to be super effective. And I wish we saw a bit more about the challenges of Stephen becoming stable.
Overall this was an enjoyable read that includes some heavy topics.
chloecamillewittenberg's review
3.0
While the content was good, the ending didn’t give me much closure. I need to see all the big plot things played out, so the way Emily’s last pov goes nowhere was not it for me. More slow burn than I like. Wasn’t bad, wasn’t my favorite.
kimhamiltonn_'s review
2.0
Dry, slow, and predictable with an MC who is blind to her own privilege and overly naive, despite working with the homeless on a regular basis.
purrfectpages's review
3.0
Growing up, Emily and Stephen were as close as siblings come. Emily always looked up to her older brother, knowing that he was there to protect her no matter what. He also instilled in her a love for nature- something that they both would, in varying degrees, carry with them into adulthood.
But as the years went by, things changed. First their parents got divorced. Then their mother got remarried to a man who kept the entire family on edge. As a result, Stephen and his stepfather were constantly at odds. Then day their relationship hits a climax that changes things forever.
In present day, Emily and Stephen are estranged, their lives taking very different paths. Where Emily has a steady job and a nice apartment, Stephen has struggled with addiction and homelessness. Suddenly, their lives intersect again in the most unexpected of ways. Emily is thrilled, but Stephen’s ghosts still plague him. Can these two siblings ever be free as the birds they once watched together?
How to Find Your Way Home is a sad book about how changes in life’s trajectory can set one on an unexpected course. It also explores many relationships-brother and sister, parent and child, and even, man and nature. Each relationship is touched upon with different levels of care and detail, some more nuanced than others.
In the end, How to Find Your Way Home has a hard time finding its voice in spots, but pulls things together for the most part, in the homestretch.
But as the years went by, things changed. First their parents got divorced. Then their mother got remarried to a man who kept the entire family on edge. As a result, Stephen and his stepfather were constantly at odds. Then day their relationship hits a climax that changes things forever.
In present day, Emily and Stephen are estranged, their lives taking very different paths. Where Emily has a steady job and a nice apartment, Stephen has struggled with addiction and homelessness. Suddenly, their lives intersect again in the most unexpected of ways. Emily is thrilled, but Stephen’s ghosts still plague him. Can these two siblings ever be free as the birds they once watched together?
How to Find Your Way Home is a sad book about how changes in life’s trajectory can set one on an unexpected course. It also explores many relationships-brother and sister, parent and child, and even, man and nature. Each relationship is touched upon with different levels of care and detail, some more nuanced than others.
In the end, How to Find Your Way Home has a hard time finding its voice in spots, but pulls things together for the most part, in the homestretch.
sallymentzer25's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this heartwarming story of a brother and sister who, due to unfortunate circumstances, were apart for 15 years. I was engaged in the story from the beginning. This well-written novel flowed back and forth in time, relating the details which led to the sibling’s separation and their efforts to salvage their relationship. There is suspense as the narrative builds until eventually by the end, the whole story is revealed. The characters’ relationships with family and the emotions expressed were realistic and believable. I know nothing about bird watching; therefore, it was interesting to read about the passion of birdwatchers and the descriptions of the wetlands of Canvey Island in England. I think this book would appeal to book clubs, or anyone who enjoys a novel about sibling relationships and family dynamics in general. Thank you to Book Browse and NetGalley for this e-book.