Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt is melodramatic with abandonment, attempted murder, abuse, an unplanned pregnancy, prison, and more. However, the relationships, particularly of mother with daughter, are explored with care and ring true. The grief Helen, Ella, and Marianna suffer at the hands of the "system" and of the people in their lives rings true. The idea of forgiveness - for others, from others, for ourselves, and from ourselves rings true. For me, this is a memorable story.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2024/06/days-of-wonder.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and a publisher's blog tour.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2024/06/days-of-wonder.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and a publisher's blog tour.
