Hillary L. (hjlamay) -
Helpful Score: 2
I love when a person has the courage to stick by their convictions, whether they change over time or not. Regardless, love is worth fighting for, and I love seeing Claudia's character develop over time. I enjoyed the twist w/ Tucker. I also loved the Gift of the Magi tie-in. It's one of my favorite stories. I especially enjoyed Giffin's willingness to candidly delve deep into a topic that is avoided much too frequently, in my opinion, unnecessarily. I could relate to Claudia's struggle on many levels, despite my desire for children, when the time is right. I never grew up focusing solely on having children, but rather, having children would be the icing on the cake if/when I found a man I could trust with not only my heart and soul but theirs as well, understanding my fears based on my tumultuous childhood. We all have our own motivators in life and I love Giffin's exploration of Claudia's.
