A review by mcmbennett
The Moon, the Stars, and Madame Burova by Ruth Hogan

4.0

I am new to Ruth Hogan, but I am definitely putting her on my list to read. She has developed a lovely story with such vibrant and unique characters. There are quite a few characters, but they are so well done. She deftly weaves her story through the intersection of the storylines of two main characters and dual timelines. There is a bit of a mystery as Billie is searching for her biological parents, and there are themes throughout the book regarding honoring promises and keeping secrets, racism and bullying, finding identity and love. I really enjoyed her creativity, and the book had some dogs as characters which is always a plus for me. This magical and ultimately uplifting book was a delight to read.