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beastreader's review
4.0
The opening scene with the mystery surrounding Regina had my attention. I was very intrigued like Kat to learn more about Regina. When I learned her story; I instantly felt a close connection with her.
As I was reading, I was instantly transported into the story and it was as if I could see everyone and everything. When the ladies traveled to Poland, I travelled with them. Not to leave anyone out as there is also one other person that I want to mention and that is Aniela. She is like the glue to helped to bind Kat and Regina.
Because I was transported into this story it flew by in a bit of a blur. In a good way. Saying that I read it so fast as I could not stop reading. I would recommend this book to other readers. It has a bit of a time travel element that I enjoyed.
As I was reading, I was instantly transported into the story and it was as if I could see everyone and everything. When the ladies traveled to Poland, I travelled with them. Not to leave anyone out as there is also one other person that I want to mention and that is Aniela. She is like the glue to helped to bind Kat and Regina.
Because I was transported into this story it flew by in a bit of a blur. In a good way. Saying that I read it so fast as I could not stop reading. I would recommend this book to other readers. It has a bit of a time travel element that I enjoyed.
bibliovino's review
4.0
Heartwarming tale of a woman who encounters a stranger in her home, who is not as much a stranger as a savior. Kat is reeling from the dissolution of her marriage and an estrangement from her daughter. When a Polish woman suddenly breaks into her home, she feels a pressing need to take care of her. So begins an adventure in family, faith and a little time travel.
I was so moved by this touching story of women who needed each other and formed such beautiful bonds. Especially since they all felt they were doing the wrong things most of the time. What a gift to know you’re not perfect and then have the courage and strength to learn a better way!
The magical touches in the story were beautiful and poetic. The fantastical elements were woven quite seamlessly with the female-centered narrative. I really enjoyed the story. Kat was sometimes frustrating as a character, but is eventually able to make changes and see the world in a different way.
Thank you to Kate Rock Book Tours and the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
I was so moved by this touching story of women who needed each other and formed such beautiful bonds. Especially since they all felt they were doing the wrong things most of the time. What a gift to know you’re not perfect and then have the courage and strength to learn a better way!
The magical touches in the story were beautiful and poetic. The fantastical elements were woven quite seamlessly with the female-centered narrative. I really enjoyed the story. Kat was sometimes frustrating as a character, but is eventually able to make changes and see the world in a different way.
Thank you to Kate Rock Book Tours and the author for my free copy. These opinions are my own.
laurenbdavis's review
5.0
A charming story that combines a feminist perspective with the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, and time travel (can't forget that!). It's funny, touching, and thought provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
sinclairkatelynn's review
3.0
For a debut fiction novel, this was a pretty good book! I wish the back did not mention the "wisecracking medieval queen", as that spoils something about 3/4 through the book (I did not guess the ending, however). I am Catholic, but I had never heard of the Black Madonna, so I appreciated learning more about my own religion.
Overall, I loved the way that Kat grows as a person and becomes more three-dimensional by the end. In the beginning, I disliked her. I felt like her entire personality was dependent on her failing relationships with her daughter and husband, her resentment towards her mother for abandoning her, and her denial of her affair with Chuck.
By the end of the book, Kat grew into herself. She accepted that her husband was cautious about restarting their relationship and she has begun fixing her relationship with her daughter. She starts to create her own relationships, instead of depending on others to be there for her.
While I did not love this, I genuinely do believe this is a great debut fiction novel for the author!
Thank you to the Author and to Kate Rock Book Tours for providing me an advance copy of this book.
Overall, I loved the way that Kat grows as a person and becomes more three-dimensional by the end. In the beginning, I disliked her. I felt like her entire personality was dependent on her failing relationships with her daughter and husband, her resentment towards her mother for abandoning her, and her denial of her affair with Chuck.
By the end of the book, Kat grew into herself. She accepted that her husband was cautious about restarting their relationship and she has begun fixing her relationship with her daughter. She starts to create her own relationships, instead of depending on others to be there for her.
While I did not love this, I genuinely do believe this is a great debut fiction novel for the author!
Thank you to the Author and to Kate Rock Book Tours for providing me an advance copy of this book.
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