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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
This book is for anyone touched by the adoption triad who doesn’t see representation of adoption other than trauma and loss. For this adoptive mama in waiting, it was the exact right book for me right now. I would recommend this book to anyone!
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I loved this book about adoption. It shows how choices are important and it shows how adoptions aren’t a last resort. They can be a first choice and can be beautiful.
This book was a hot mess! Way too many characters and plot lines going on and none of them were believable or jived with the other. Convoluted and confusing.
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book is a fresh take on an adoption story, most of which are usually one note. The central thesis of this book is a heartwarming one: family comes in all shapes, sizes, and makeups. Some parts dragged on and were a bit repetitive, and I found many of the scenes to be overloaded with kitschy dialogue and extended metaphors that I could have done without, but overall recommend.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book just wasn’t for me. I tried. I really tried but I just could not get into this book and be entertained. For me, it seemed repetitive and a little messy. I think it could’ve been a great page turner with a little tweaking but for me it wasn’t great.
I enjoyed the book. It gets kind of rambly and long but it is an interesting storyline.
Laurie Frankel has such a beautiful way of writing complex topics and bringing unique insights to light.
Maybe even 4.5 stars :)
Maybe even 4.5 stars :)