Many thanks to NetGalley, Park Row and Gretchen Anthony for the opportunity to read and review this book - I loved it! 4.5 stars for a very entertaining read - hard to believe it is a debut novel!
Every year, Violet starts out her holiday letter with Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners. And what letters they are! She's already started writing this year's letter as she is in the process of planning a big retirement party for her husband, Edward. However, at the party, a secret is announced about Cerise, their daughter, that literally fells Violet. Violet has always been in control - of her family, her volunteer events at church, even her friends. She tries desperately to delve into Cerise's secrets and keep that control.
Meanwhile, Violet's neighbor and her husband, Eldris and Richard, who are parents to Kyle, Cerise's best friend, are having difficulties too. Richard has lost his corporate job and is now disappearing for stretches without telling Eldris. And Kyle's charity seems to be getting him in trouble with the Feds.
This is a hilarious book - I laughed at the hilarious antics Violet took with her family. But it all boils down to the fact that every family is dysfunctional in their own way - you just have to figure it all out with love. A thoroughly fun read - kudos to all involved in this debut novel!
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