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Mitzy would actually stand up to Richard and tell everyone about the dangers of smoking. I liked that it was a probable ending, but not one that was aggressively depressing.

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emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Good, but it took awhile to get into the plot. And then there was not much resolution, which was probably the point but still

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Maddie Sykes is unceremoniously dropped on the doorstep of her Aunt Etta who lives in Bright Leaf, North Carolina - the tobacco capital of the East Coast. When her aunt is suddenly diagnosed with pneumonia and hospitalized, Maddie goes to stay with her aunt's friend Mitzi, who is married to the owner of the biggest tobacco plant in the county. On top of worrying about her aunt, Maddie is also responsible for the gowns her aunt was hired to make for the annual gala for all the tobacco wives.

During her time in Bright Leaf, Maddie gets to know how important the tobacco industry is to the town and how important the employer is to everyone in the area. When Maddie accidentally picks up a confidential letter that details what the company knows about the dangers of smoking - especially on pregnant women.

The narration of this book was fantastic. I truly enjoyed the different characters and the way in which they were portrayed; each had an attitude and personality all their own and were easily distinguished from each other. The narration definitely added to the charm of the story.

This was a different kind of historical fiction than I am used to and I really didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. This was a wonderfully well-told story that not only explained the tobacco manufacturers' process and thinking but there are also strong tones of feminism and the desire to improve the life of the poor.

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honeycrispp's review

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Very immersive and fun, the descriptions are beautiful and you truly feel a part of this little North Carolinian town. It’s kind of a gentle-impact, escapist tale with strong feminist themes. It centers around our 15 year old protagonist, Maddie, and her adventures navigating the most memorable and impactful summer of her life. It’s a little idealist, a little slow and there’s a lot of ruminating on ethics and morality— which coming from the perspective of a “do no wrong” teenage protagonist can wax a little righteous if not tiresome. At the end of the day it’s a great book to unwind to, it’s a wonderful beach or poolside read and I would revisit it if only for the (spoilers) very rare satisfaction of everything pretty much going the best it realistically (and unrealistically) can. You don’t see that often in a book and it’s just the balm I needed.

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

\DEBUT NOVEL REVIEW ✨ Thank you, William Morrow, for gifting me a copy of The Tobacco Wives {partner}

Genre: Historical Fiction
Time: 1946
Format: 📖
Pub Date: 3.1.2022
Star Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

"Imagine living like that. Not having to hold your breath every time the checkout girl rings up your groceries, not having the shame when you have to put something back. Not having to worry. "

Adele Myers has such a beautiful way of writing that I couldn't stop reading; it was full of rich, vibrant details that brought the characters and their stories to light. I devoured this novel in less than 24 hours and knew that it would be a 5 star for me very early on.

One of my favorite sections of the book featured Maddie picking out the color swatches for the wives - the details were perfect and made me feel like I was in the room with her. My ONLY complaint about the book is that I wish Myers had included sketches of the dress and hats. I need to see what inspired all the outfits!

Without giving anything away, I also appreciated the end of the story. Obviously, everything couldn't be wrapped up in a pretty bow because there was still a lot that would go into (and honestly still is) the awareness and prevention of smoking. But, I loved that Myers gave the readers one more chapter to spend with some of the characters.

🥰 Believable & lovable characters
👌🏽 Ending was well thought out
💜 Cornelia may be one of my favorite characters
🤩 Beautiful descriptions of the people, town, & fashion
🧐 Has a bit of mystery to it
🕰 Post WWII

❌- due to the nature of the book, there were references to infant death, birth defects, and miscarriage. If you have any questions or concerns, please DM me.

This was a debut novel for Adele Myers, and I can't wait to read what she writes next! I had so many people message me for my review on this book, so I hope I've convinced you to go out and pick it up from your local bookstore! 😘

If you could be successful at any hobby, what would it be? I would LOVE to be able to make my own clothes (and it does not look like I made my own clothes…)

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mzynda's review

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challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.25

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