A review by chrissyz
June in the Garden by Eleanor Wilde

emotional hopeful relaxing sad medium-paced

3.75

I wasn't sure where this story was headed when it began and I was very pleased with how it all ended. June is a character that will tug at your heartstrings as she learns to navigate life without her mother. Though it has a tone of sadness throughout there are some touching moments and some actions, thoughts and behaviours that reminded me of Molly from The Maid by Nita Prose. We are never told but June seems to be neurodivergent and the author does a wonderful job capturing the inner world and unique characteristics of June.
I also liked how gardening played a role in keeping June comforted and that the. ending gave us some answers about her parentage.
If you are looking for a slower story that follows a unique young woman as she sets out to find family you will want to pick this one up. It may just bring a tear to your eye!