A review by _no__shelf__control_
The Girls We Sent Away: A Novel by Meagan Church

challenging emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Its 1960 and Lorraine is a high school cheerleader, hoping to be prom queen, and heading to be valedictorian. She has big dreams for herself and wants to be the first American woman in space. She has loving parents and boyfriend, Clint. Lorraine seems to have her future figured out until she finds herself pregnant. Now, all she has is shame. 

This was a slow read for me and didn’t end the way I was hoping it would. I felt like the plot had huge potential for a story that would just grab you and not let go, but I actually felt quite underwhelmed and a bit bored. I do think that this time in history, The Baby Scoop Era, is definitely an important and interesting time, and it should be shared.

Thank you to Netgalley, Meagan Church, and the publishers for this free ebook. This review is 100% my own and honest opinion.