Reviews

Graceland by Nancy Crochiere

rmarcin's review

4.0

Olivia wants her daughter to take her to Memphis to see Graceland one more time before she dies. Olivia was a soap opera star in her prime, and had met Elvis, having her picture taken with him. Her first daughter, Beth, died at just 4 years old. Now, her other daughter, Hope, doesn't want to tell her mom why she absolutely cannot go to Memphis. Dylan, Hope's daughter, agrees to take her grandmother. So begins a chase by Hope and her friend George/Jordan to get to Memphis before Olivia and Dylan, so they don't blow up Hope's life and expose her secret!
A family story of love, loss, and chasing dreams. A mad race and some sweet moments!

maribethzm's review

3.5

i love reading any book set in memphis and i love a good dysfunctional family. this book had both and more. but, everyone seemed to be a little much at times.

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

3.0

A multigenerational road trip family drama full of secrets and the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. Former film star actress, Olivia has a last wish to visit Graceland but when she asks her daughter to drive her is surprised by her refusal. Instead, her granddaughter Dylan helps her break out of the care home and fulfil her wish.

Along the way secrets come to light in this big-hearted story with a great cast of secondary characters. I liked but didn't love this one and enjoyed the audio narration by a full cast. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review. Recommended for fans of books like A thousand miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase.

jilliebeanreads8's review

5.0

Another book I cannot wait to sell! I loved the relationships between mother, daughter, granddaughter and cross-dressing cousin/uncle! They were all flawed and yet that’s what made them real. The road trip where all the things go wrong is such a fun trope. Definitely gonna be a great beach rec this summer.

bonniereads777's review

4.0

This is a sweet and captivating story of three generations of women--an elderly actress, her daughter, and her teenaged granddaughter, and an unauthorized trip to Memphis to see Graceland one more time. The characters are easy to connect with, and secrets are revealed as the plot unfolds.

This is a fun escape of a novel that will make you smile.

I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

cberlin's review

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Transphobia

Minor: Miscarriage, Child death, and Death of parent

rialowenschuss's review

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really fun and sweet — three generations of women. 

ktinch89's review

3.0

This book is fully unhinged

amandamalool's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

michaela_arguin's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0