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marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
A mixed bag, but there are some goodies in it.
I received an ecopy of this through netgalley; however all opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this through netgalley; however all opinions are my own.
nicolemhewitt's review
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
I was really excited to read this anthology because of my personal connection to adoption: my youngest is adopted. In general, the stories were very short, which made them a bit harder to connect to. Still, some of these were gems.
A few of my favorites were “Up by a Million,” “Happy Beginning,” “The Take Back,” “Jar of Broken Wishes,” and “Upon the Horizon’s Verge.” That last one was my favorite and has stuck with me the longest—it had a really interesting twist and a bit of magical realism.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via ALA Annual ’17 in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
I was really excited to read this anthology because of my personal connection to adoption: my youngest is adopted. In general, the stories were very short, which made them a bit harder to connect to. Still, some of these were gems.
A few of my favorites were “Up by a Million,” “Happy Beginning,” “The Take Back,” “Jar of Broken Wishes,” and “Upon the Horizon’s Verge.” That last one was my favorite and has stuck with me the longest—it had a really interesting twist and a bit of magical realism.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via ALA Annual ’17 in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
litagentsaritza's review against another edition
5.0
This book should come with a stack of tissues. In fact, I think I will make sure to gift it with a box of Kleenex to everyone I know. I loved it so much!
literarilyjess's review
4.0
This was wonderful. Eric Smith has brought together talented writers with the skills to explore the wide range of circumstances and emotions surrounding adoption, resulting in something truly special. I was engaged from start to finish. A must read.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!
shannonxo's review
4.0
This was a really nice read. As someone who has been unaffected by adoption or foster care, this was interesting to read. The anthology has a good mix of stories, ranging from contemporary to fantasy, from tales of adoption, foster families and giving up a child. There were only a few that I couldn't get into and had to skip through. I've never read an anthology before, and I found myself quite envious of the amazing writers involved because I have never been able to write a short story—it always keeps snowballing into something else, bigger and bigger. With several of these stories, I was upset when they ended. They left me wanting more, so for those authors I will definitely look at their works. My favourite story hands down was Dave Connis' contribution. I can't remember the last time I read a story so powerful as that one. Brought me close to tears. My only real complaint about this anthology as a whole was that it went a bit on the longer side. I had to put it aside at about the halfway mark, just to switch gears and refresh so I could come back to it wanting to read it.
venusfawn's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the concept behind this book, and I loved the abundance of creative stories dealing with the meaning of home, love, and family. There were a few stories I especially loved; Strong Enough, A Kingdom Bright and Burning, Lullaby, A Lesson in Biology, Broken Stars, Moving the Body, and Peace of Paper. A few were admittedly weird, some even a tad confusing, and there were a few I didn’t care for at all (Salvation and Empty Lens). The stories were all very short, and some of them I almost wish were full blown novels because the plots were so interesting. But plenty of others I felt were just the exact right length, even only being a few pages long. Thank you to whomever had the idea to make an anthology of adoption stories. As an adopted child myself, I greatly appreciate it and I enjoyed reading this book.
cupcakegirly's review against another edition
5.0
OhMyHeart...this book should come with a pallet (not a box) of tissues.
My Top 5 (in no particular order)
The Take Back
Peace of Paper
Up By A Million
These Broken Stars
Ink Drips Black
Read it.
My Top 5 (in no particular order)
The Take Back
Peace of Paper
Up By A Million
These Broken Stars
Ink Drips Black
Read it.
illbefinealone's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the idea behind this collection more than I liked the collection. Short stories about adoption, all of them with happy endings? Yes please. But the execution let me down a little, I feel like most of the stories were rushed and ended abruptly. It was more of a glimpse into a story, then a story itself. There’s a lot of interesting glimpses into potentially beautiful stories, making me wish there was at least a little bit more.
What was absolutely enjoyable though was the abundance of different writing styles displayed. Each author brings something different to this anthology, therefore making it special.
I’m really torn between recommending this book or not, it all depends on what you enjoy in a book? If you want plot or character development, I’m sad to say that there isn’t enough material for that part to shine. If you’re a fan of writing styles, this one is the perfect book to enjoy that.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Actual rating: 3.5
What was absolutely enjoyable though was the abundance of different writing styles displayed. Each author brings something different to this anthology, therefore making it special.
I’m really torn between recommending this book or not, it all depends on what you enjoy in a book? If you want plot or character development, I’m sad to say that there isn’t enough material for that part to shine. If you’re a fan of writing styles, this one is the perfect book to enjoy that.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Actual rating: 3.5
rayraymakay's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mororke's review against another edition
4.0
When I saw this available, and read the description, I was excited to get it read. It did not disappoint me. Some of the stories are heartfelt, while others are funny, but they all give a small glimpse into the world of adoption, and being adopted.
After reading Nikki Sheehan’s Goodnight, Boy, I needed a story about adoption that would make me feel good. Some of the stories, I thoroughly enjoyed and was disappointed when they ended. While not every story was amazing, they were all really good.
I myself haven’t been affected by adoption, but I can imagine the stress, not only for the parents, but also for the adopted children. I feel that Welcome Home will have a story that will really resonate with them.
After reading Nikki Sheehan’s Goodnight, Boy, I needed a story about adoption that would make me feel good. Some of the stories, I thoroughly enjoyed and was disappointed when they ended. While not every story was amazing, they were all really good.
I myself haven’t been affected by adoption, but I can imagine the stress, not only for the parents, but also for the adopted children. I feel that Welcome Home will have a story that will really resonate with them.