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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
The story while not always super engaging did leave me thinking about relationships, family, and what it is like "coming home" and being around your siblings as adults. I liked the touch of childhood nostalgia and although there was more to the story than just that it leaves me missing my brothers and looking forward to visiting them soon.
I thought it was going to be like Glass Castle, but glad it wasn't. It was very predictable though.
I enjoyed this novel, it’s nothing crazy special and somewhat predictable but I appreciated the story line. A few things I did not like was the repeat of “sent to prison” and instead of describing a feeling Natalie felt it was just straight up said, not making it super impactful.
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use
I was reeled in by a description that said “perfect for fans of Claire Lombardo’s The Most Fun We Ever Had,” and I was BAMBOOZLED. THAT book is a Top 10 all-time. THIS one felt a little generic and was nothing like it, other than a family drama. Very cliche, very surface level, too predictable and too fluff for me. The plot is great, but the execution was too beach-read for me, which was not what I was looking for.
I enjoyed the story, related to the protagonist, and felt like it had a lot of potential for the first half of the book. The second half took a nosedive, and there were loose ends that felt unresolved. Overall, a fine beach read.
I was so excited to read this book for the #biglibraryread. This book could’ve been soooo good, but just wasn’t. The premise was great - a sister looking for forgiveness and a fresh start after severely wronging her siblings - but the way it played out was all too unrealistic and quite juvenile. I kept waiting for it to get better, but more side stories just kept being added and convoluted the storyline further. Skip this one - I DNF’d at 46%.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes