A review by lauramcsherry
The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

The Connellys of County Down

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

That’s a SECOND five star in a row book for Tracey Lange ?! I’m not usually one who loves family dramas, but there is something about Tracey’s characters that makes the story riveting. 

Tara is just getting out of prison for a drug trafficking charge when the cop that arrested her shows up to bring her home. While she starts to integrate back into her families lives, she finds out a lot has changed, and not all for the better. 

This family drama unfolds from multiple perspectives and I loved each of the characters. The motivations felt real and I loved the relationship growth by the end. The audiobook was so good, but I had to switch to the physical book by the end to go even faster and find out what happens!