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Written on Sep 3, 2020
Kate Bowman is a new author for me and so I wasn't sure what to expect. The story was intriguing, not only due to the older main character but also for the spinning aspect.
The Spin I'm In is an interesting story knitting elements of Woman's Fiction, mystery, and romance together. It was quite fascinating to read about the process of spinning - something I've always been curious about but have never done. And as Martha acquired sheep and a Border Collie, neither of which she had any idea how to care for, I also learned a few things about them. And I'm a huge fan of learning new things through fiction.
I liked Martha and Riley and loved his son, Jake! Riley's love and care for his son touched my heart. I also enjoyed Martha's love for Jake and the gentle way she was able to help Riley see how to better deal with the issues related to his Asperger Syndrome.
The community was described in enough detail that I could picture it; the closely-knit women who loved fiber, the the farmer neighbors who brought her meals and laughed at Martha's attempts at caring for her lambs.
I was surprised at the mild swearing throughout the story as I did not seen any content warnings. This took away from my enjoyment of the book. There are also Martha's (and her friend's) lustful thoughts toward Riley and a closed-door sex scene. It is clear that the characters do not have any qualms about sex outside of marriage.
If you enjoy Woman's Fiction and are not opposed to these things, you may want to give the For the Love of Fiber series a read.
Read my full review at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.