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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I can’t believe that I’m leaving the first review for a book. I can’t believe that I read a book with zero idea, with no any reviews given to it yet and by an author I have never even heard of before. I can’t believe that I haven’t read any books by this author. I can’t believe myself.
Well this book will definitely hold a good place in my mind and heart for what it was. This book is about two sisters, Iris and Lily who were not on speaking terms for two decades. Their mother goes missing when they were little in Australia and a secret that Iris is hiding, makes a drift in their lives. But when their mother’s backpack is found years later, they get back together and try to figure out what exactly happened.
This book walks mainly through Australia but give us a glimpse of America as well. I loved the description and depiction of Australian cities and I felt like I’m living their life. This book had so much emotions and revelations every other page. And had me gasping for breath.
I’m pretty sure that I am going to go digging through this author’s previous works and I won’t stop!
Well this book will definitely hold a good place in my mind and heart for what it was. This book is about two sisters, Iris and Lily who were not on speaking terms for two decades. Their mother goes missing when they were little in Australia and a secret that Iris is hiding, makes a drift in their lives. But when their mother’s backpack is found years later, they get back together and try to figure out what exactly happened.
This book walks mainly through Australia but give us a glimpse of America as well. I loved the description and depiction of Australian cities and I felt like I’m living their life. This book had so much emotions and revelations every other page. And had me gasping for breath.
I’m pretty sure that I am going to go digging through this author’s previous works and I won’t stop!
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
Great story. Pace was slow but steady and still kept you intrigued. Some parts were frustrating because you just needed to know the answers. Loved how the book ended. Gave all the answers to questions and was heartfelt.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to this book on every drive I took in my car. I wanted to know more each time. It was great to listen to a story set mostly in Australia and knowing that the names of towns had not been changed. I want to do the road trip that the sisters and their kids made in this book. They made it sound like so much fun, even if they were on the hunt for answers.
This gripping novel had me hooked and I was left with my questions answered and a bundle of emotions.
This gripping novel had me hooked and I was left with my questions answered and a bundle of emotions.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Compelling, twisty, deep character development
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Murder
This was very good and way exceeded my expectations!