A review by astoriareader
Saving Noah by Lucinda Berry

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

SYNOPSIS
  • Adrienne’s fifteen-year-son, Noah, finds out that her fifteen-year-old son molested two young girls while he was their swim coach. He's sentenced to eighteen months in a juvenile sexual rehabilitation center.
  • Adrienne refuses to give up on him, but her husband isn’t on the same page.

MY THOUGHTS
  • Be sure to investigate trigger warnings before reading this one.
  • I absolutely LOVE Lucinda Berry. She’s an extremely talented writer.
  • This was a very thought-provoking, deep, and emotional read. I never thought I would feel bad for Noah, but Berry’s writing made me truly sympathize for him. 
  • Adrienne was a frustrating character, as she is in denial about a lot. I, however, felt for her because you can tell that she is a mother that loves her son & in an impossible situation.
  • Unique read. Well plotted. Hard, but excellent read.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️thought-provoking, unique, challenging read. love Lucinda Berry! be sure to investigate trigger warnings.
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