Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the opportunity to read and review a digital copy of the latest novel by Bill Clegg - 3.5 stars rounded up for a wonderfully-written character novel.
The book mainly centers around Dana, Jackie and Lupita whose lives intersected in different ways when they were teenagers. In the present time, we see how those lives turned out and how the decisions made back then influenced so many others. Dana was the daughter of very wealthy parents and lived lives the other girls couldn't imagine. Jackie became her best friend while Lupita's family worked for Dana's. We learn how secrets, misconceptions, jealousy and loyalty all come into play into these relationships.
The writing is beautiful and it draws you into these characters. However, with so many different POV and timelines going back and forth, it was a bit confusing to keep everyone's story straight. Plus, none of the characters really resonated with me or were extremely likable although I found myself relating to bits and pieces of their stories. It is a great character study to see how our actions really affect others.
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