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A review by sbojo32
The Secret of You and Me by Melissa Lenhardt
2.0
This was billed as a romance, and I get it was, but it was tough. The Secret of You and Me is the story of two women, now adults living their lives. They were in love as teenagers and living in a very conservative Texas town, were unable to be who they truly were. This led to mistakes on both their part, getting caught and doing things to save their own reputation.
Sophie stays in Texas, gets married and has a daughter, living life as a closeted lesbian. Nora joined the military and then moved to DC. She never settled down, instead choosing unavailable people to have flings with. Nora's father dies, which means Nora needs to return to Texas. She reunites with Sophie and their passion hasn't faded.
However, Sophie's mom (and family) weigh heavy on her mind. This book showcases the struggles that homosexuals feel when they cannot be who they truly are. When they live in an area that will not accept them or have family that will not accept them, they stay closeted, and it isn't easy.
I think I wanted more from this book. I felt it was the same refrain - I wish we could be together, but how when it would be so hard - over and over again.
Sophie stays in Texas, gets married and has a daughter, living life as a closeted lesbian. Nora joined the military and then moved to DC. She never settled down, instead choosing unavailable people to have flings with. Nora's father dies, which means Nora needs to return to Texas. She reunites with Sophie and their passion hasn't faded.
However, Sophie's mom (and family) weigh heavy on her mind. This book showcases the struggles that homosexuals feel when they cannot be who they truly are. When they live in an area that will not accept them or have family that will not accept them, they stay closeted, and it isn't easy.
I think I wanted more from this book. I felt it was the same refrain - I wish we could be together, but how when it would be so hard - over and over again.