A review by kstonecypher
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese

adventurous emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This one blew me away. When it started I thought it might be a sort of mediocre romance novel of scandal in Salem society. It was so much more than that! The pace really picked up after describing the main character's early life in Scotland and soon the author wove an intricate web of characters with dynamic motives and developing stories. Of particularly note is the author's incorporation of black voices and characters, which add significant depth to the setting as well as the development of the main character and love interests. The author described the experience of isolation and a feeling of being outcast as a single mother and abuse survivor vividly in a way that many can relate to. This really added emotion to the story. I loved this book and can't recommend it enough!
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