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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
sad
fast-paced
emotional
informative
sad
Upon finishing this book I was angry and hated the ending. Reflecting on my emotions, it is not the ending of the book I hated but the injustices of what was done to these young girls that found themselves pregnant out of wedlock.
This is my first novel by Meagan Church and I will definitely be back for more!
I liked her writing style and finished this book in 2 days. She really made me want to know what was going to happen with Lorraine next so I flew through it.
This is a sad historical story about a "home for unwed mothers" and Church did a good job helping me feel empathy for what these girls were going through, and some of the awful things that were done during that time period. I liked that she didn't just try to tie up everything with a happy bow at the end but she still gave a little bit of a hopeful ending for our main character.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I liked her writing style and finished this book in 2 days. She really made me want to know what was going to happen with Lorraine next so I flew through it.
This is a sad historical story about a "home for unwed mothers" and Church did a good job helping me feel empathy for what these girls were going through, and some of the awful things that were done during that time period. I liked that she didn't just try to tie up everything with a happy bow at the end but she still gave a little bit of a hopeful ending for our main character.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The summary was interesting but the book never got deep enough to be reflective and introspective. It was very surface level.
Lorraine Delford’s story is equal parts heartbreaking and enraging. Set in the 1960s, the novel follows Lorraine, a high-achieving teen with dreams of space exploration, whose plans are derailed by an unplanned pregnancy. Her disloyal boyfriend abandons her, and her parents, more concerned with appearances than their daughter’s well-being, whisk her away to a maternity home. Here, Lorraine endures a stifling regimen of “ladylike” lessons, where she’s pressured to give up her baby to restore her family’s “honor.”
The narrative digs into Lorraine's inner turmoil, highlighting her strength and fierce love for her unborn child. The author skillfully immerses readers in Lorraine's despair and determination, illustrating a chilling reality: societal views on teen pregnancy have changed little since then. Fathers often evade responsibility, and young women still face heavy judgment. Lorraine’s struggle against a system built to erase her agency is both gripping and enraging.
This book is thought-provoking and ideal for a book club discussion, as it confronts family, societal pressures, and the heartbreaking sacrifices some parents demand. Readers will root for Lorraine, but the novel doesn’t promise simple answers, only a raw exploration of autonomy and resilience. 4 stars
** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a comp of this book. The opinions are my own.
The narrative digs into Lorraine's inner turmoil, highlighting her strength and fierce love for her unborn child. The author skillfully immerses readers in Lorraine's despair and determination, illustrating a chilling reality: societal views on teen pregnancy have changed little since then. Fathers often evade responsibility, and young women still face heavy judgment. Lorraine’s struggle against a system built to erase her agency is both gripping and enraging.
This book is thought-provoking and ideal for a book club discussion, as it confronts family, societal pressures, and the heartbreaking sacrifices some parents demand. Readers will root for Lorraine, but the novel doesn’t promise simple answers, only a raw exploration of autonomy and resilience. 4 stars
** Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a comp of this book. The opinions are my own.
