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katyisreading's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
Thank you to Atria Books for my free copy!
Plot: Daisy Shoemaker feels stuck in her life as a mom, wife and part-time home chef on Philadelphia’s main line. When she accidentally receives emails meant for a high-powered consultant named Diana, the two become friends and Daisy gets a glimpse into the life she could have had. But, as they get closer, we learn that their meeting isn’t accidental, and Diana is hiding a decades-old secret that could upend Daisy and her daughter’s world.
There were a few plot lines that I didn't think tied up as neatly as I would've liked, but overall I loved this book! Comparing this to @jenniferweinerwrites’ other books, I would say it’s ALL FALLS DOWN meets BIG SUMMER - it has the depth and themes of AFD but is set in the same “world” as Big Summer. The narration splits between Daisy, Diana, and Daisy’s daughter Beatrice, and all three characters are well-developed and intriguing. And it gets bonus points for all the scenes set in Philly 🥨 🔔
TW: sexual assault, discussions around infertility
Plot: Daisy Shoemaker feels stuck in her life as a mom, wife and part-time home chef on Philadelphia’s main line. When she accidentally receives emails meant for a high-powered consultant named Diana, the two become friends and Daisy gets a glimpse into the life she could have had. But, as they get closer, we learn that their meeting isn’t accidental, and Diana is hiding a decades-old secret that could upend Daisy and her daughter’s world.
There were a few plot lines that I didn't think tied up as neatly as I would've liked, but overall I loved this book! Comparing this to @jenniferweinerwrites’ other books, I would say it’s ALL FALLS DOWN meets BIG SUMMER - it has the depth and themes of AFD but is set in the same “world” as Big Summer. The narration splits between Daisy, Diana, and Daisy’s daughter Beatrice, and all three characters are well-developed and intriguing. And it gets bonus points for all the scenes set in Philly 🥨 🔔
TW: sexual assault, discussions around infertility
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Infertility
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