This book surprised me in all the best ways. Character-driven and emotional, I was completely enthralled with the lives of the Joseph family. Their relationships were so genuine and flawed and every character felt like a real person to me. I honestly felt like I was part of the family at times!
I loved that at the heart of the story, there was a mystery surrounding the death of the person in the church attic. While not necessarily the primary focus, it added a depth and interesting layer to the story.
I also loved all the backstory with Marley and the Joseph family. We really got to know them and understand them. While I never quite came to terms with Marley's mother-in-law and how she treated Marley or her grandbaby, I could certainly picture it.
Marley was such a strong protagonist and I absolutely adored her. I really admired her work ethic and her plights were so relatable to so many women.
All in all, if you love a character-driven novel, this is one you absolutely cannot miss. I already miss the Joseph family and can't wait to read more by Burns.
Thank you to Celadon and NetGalley for the copy.
I loved that at the heart of the story, there was a mystery surrounding the death of the person in the church attic. While not necessarily the primary focus, it added a depth and interesting layer to the story.
I also loved all the backstory with Marley and the Joseph family. We really got to know them and understand them. While I never quite came to terms with Marley's mother-in-law and how she treated Marley or her grandbaby, I could certainly picture it.
Marley was such a strong protagonist and I absolutely adored her. I really admired her work ethic and her plights were so relatable to so many women.
All in all, if you love a character-driven novel, this is one you absolutely cannot miss. I already miss the Joseph family and can't wait to read more by Burns.
Thank you to Celadon and NetGalley for the copy.