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Burst by Mary Otis
5.0
A debut novel filled with lyrical writing, powerful themes on mother/daughter bonds, and the complexity of love and family. This is a perfect book club selection with many themes to explore! Thank you Zibby books for the ebook copy of Burst by Mary Otis
I applaud Mary Otis for so effectively creating characters that feel real, Charlotte and Viva are memorable, and for bravely asking readers to examine how loving relationships might not always be right or what we need, and that sometimes our passions and dreams and drive are tinged with elements of self-destruction and pain. The writing and character driven story drew me in and I was rewarded as a reader with an impactful read that I will think about for a long time.
Recommended for: fans of White Oleander, YaYA Sisterhood, and similar reads
I applaud Mary Otis for so effectively creating characters that feel real, Charlotte and Viva are memorable, and for bravely asking readers to examine how loving relationships might not always be right or what we need, and that sometimes our passions and dreams and drive are tinged with elements of self-destruction and pain. The writing and character driven story drew me in and I was rewarded as a reader with an impactful read that I will think about for a long time.
Recommended for: fans of White Oleander, YaYA Sisterhood, and similar reads