Molly J(Cover To Cover Cafe)
Written on Feb 28, 2019
The characters. Oh how I loved them, and some, I loved to hate! As a mama myself, I could feel the emotions that Sonny's mama went through. As a daughter, I hated the feeling. As a reader, I was in awe of the amount of feelings I could go through with Sonny and her family. I smiled, I cried, I wanted to throw the book a time or two when Frank was centered on.
That said, the plot line, albeit a raw, emotion, sometimes tender filled one, was slow. That's what threw me off in the beginning and made me want to give it a 3 star rating. I struggled to get into the book, I struggled to finish it. I am more of a fast-paced kinda gal. But, I pushed through, I conquered, I endured, and I am happy to be able to reflect and learn from this Southern Fiction novel.
Overall, this is a book I can say is worthy of 4 stars. If you are looking for a talented author who created a Southern Fiction novel that will make your heart both happy and hurt at the same time, then grab this one up. If you are looking for a book that is centered around family, even a misguided, broken one, then this is one you need to grab. You'll be seeking forgiveness, you'll be holding tight to those you love, and you'll become a new fan of Everhart's. Despite the slowness of the story, I am looking forward to reading more of this author's work!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Kensington Publishing Company and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*