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Wayward Girls
by Susan Wiggs, Susan Wiggs
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I’m being pedantic but this was an almost 5 star, however I’ve decided on 4.75 stars. Mostly because of the pacing issue in the aftermath of certain things that happened
I loved this book. This is why we read fiction because it educates us.
I had previously learnt of reform schools but for boys and indigenous people. I also knew about the whole sketchy history around adoption for unwed mothers. However, with this book I learnt about the laundry child labour. It broke my heart immensely.
I find it very upsetting when Christians do not exhibit Christ like qualities. The fact that it was people associated with the church doling out these abuses does not surprise me but it is very disturbing. As a Christian, it is a known thing of how churches protect abusers of all kind. Things are changing slowly but surely , there are now opportunities and avenues to tell your story as a survivor. It is extremely difficult and challenges are still being faced.
As with everything in life, the abusers never got their comeuppance.
One thing I truly adored was the friendship between the wayward girls and Mairin’s friendship with Fiona. When I tell you friendships will save your life!!!
Mairin was such a force to be reckoned with. I’m glad that my faves got to escape. My heart did hurt for Kay.
You know who pissed me off? Mairin’s mother, Kevin and Bernadette. I just hate when people a passive. The girls might have forgiven them, I do not.
The romance between Mairin and Flynn made me so happy. Angela finding the love of a good woman after all she’s been through?!! Spectacular
I struggled with pacing after the girls escaped.
However this is a very difficult yet beautiful read. I’m glad to have read this.
I loved this book. This is why we read fiction because it educates us.
I had previously learnt of reform schools but for boys and indigenous people. I also knew about the whole sketchy history around adoption for unwed mothers. However, with this book I learnt about the laundry child labour. It broke my heart immensely.
I find it very upsetting when Christians do not exhibit Christ like qualities. The fact that it was people associated with the church doling out these abuses does not surprise me but it is very disturbing. As a Christian, it is a known thing of how churches protect abusers of all kind. Things are changing slowly but surely , there are now opportunities and avenues to tell your story as a survivor. It is extremely difficult and challenges are still being faced.
One thing I truly adored was the friendship between the wayward girls and Mairin’s friendship with Fiona. When I tell you friendships will save your life!!!
You know who pissed me off? Mairin’s mother, Kevin and Bernadette. I just hate when people a passive. The girls might have forgiven them, I do not.
The romance between Mairin and Flynn made me so happy. Angela finding the love of a good woman after all she’s been through?!! Spectacular
I struggled with pacing after the girls escaped.
However this is a very difficult yet beautiful read. I’m glad to have read this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting