A review by margardenlady
The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Lili is an artist, struggling to raise her two daughters after her husband is killed in a car accident. Sounds grim, but she is plucky and funny, accompanied by a cast of quirky characters and wonderful descriptions of both emotion and location. This was a lot of fun!