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

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

I enjoyed this book. This is a good medium-fast paced book/audiobook. 

Quick plot: Smart and slightly naive aspiring astronaut girl is forced to grow up as a secret grows and changes her whole life forever. 

I appreciated the strength of the FMC, Lorraine. 

The very clear and quick setting of the scene (North Carolina suburbs) and time period (1960’s) made me feel like I was there. 

The different points of view and flashback scenes were intriguing and enjoyable. 

I liked the narrator. Her American accents helped the story. It took a few chapters to get used to Susan doing the guys’ voices but then it was good after that. Very talented to manage so many different characters so quickly. Her voice helped you empathise with the characters.