A review by oliviarweaver
Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams

4.0

4.25 stars. This was a lovely novel about of young woman who decides to go home, to the family she hasn’t visited in a decade, for Thanksgiving. Penny was never the golden child, she didn’t meet her parents’ unrealistic expectations growing up; not like her twin, Phoebe. She was the daughter who married the guy they didn’t approve of, got divorced, and moved across the country. In her visit home, Penny is forced to face many of the demons of her past and must navigate her tumultuous relationship with her family, in order to self reflect and heal. This is a heartwarming story about family, forgiveness, love, and new beginnings. I enjoyed it tremendously.