A review by lydiavsbooks
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A brilliant book! This definitely sits towards the literary side of thriller, but keeps its pace up with the dual timeline storytelling that I personally really enjoy. 

It follows a child who murders at the age of 8, what happens to the girl and who she becomes. But really its a story about abuse, neglect and motherhood. Its beautiful, upsetting, and compassionate.

 I really enjoyed the reading experience and I expect it will be a memorable one.
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