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A review by andshe_reads
The Best Days of Our Lives by Lucy Diamond
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
5.0
A truly heartfelt novel that will have you reaching for your tissues many times throughout.
The premise of the story is captivating and remains that way until the very end. We are introduced to many different characters who, despite mistakes they may have made, I grew to love by the end. The family dynamic between the characters has the potential to be complicated, but the author completely pulls it off. It's this that many readers will relate to as there are so many families that are different from the 'Norm'.
There are a few little mysteries along the way which do add to the story - Leni's story particularly, but I feel its these mysteries that help give closure to a devastating tragedy.
Overall, a very tear jerking read with some happiness added in for good measure. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to review this book.
The premise of the story is captivating and remains that way until the very end. We are introduced to many different characters who, despite mistakes they may have made, I grew to love by the end. The family dynamic between the characters has the potential to be complicated, but the author completely pulls it off. It's this that many readers will relate to as there are so many families that are different from the 'Norm'.
There are a few little mysteries along the way which do add to the story - Leni's story particularly, but I feel its these mysteries that help give closure to a devastating tragedy.
Overall, a very tear jerking read with some happiness added in for good measure. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to review this book.