Many thanks to NetGalley and Algonquin Books for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest novel by the wonderful Caroline Leavitt. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Ella and Jude were teenagers in desperate love for the first time in their young lives. While Ella's mother, Helen, is supportive of their relationship and treats Jude like one of her own, Jude's father, a powerful judge, is opposed. When Ella is accused of the attempted murder of the judge, her world comes crashing down. She discovers she's pregnant in jail and Jude is nowhere to be found. When she is released, she wants nothing more than to be reunited with the daughter she gave up.
I absolutely loved this book. It is beautifully written, gripping, tense, and will make you feel all the feelings. It covers love in so many aspects - that all consuming angst of first love, the love of friends and family, the special mother/daughter bond, and eventually mature love. It's about second chances and being able to trust others with your secrets. These characters felt real and I was so invested in their stories. This is my new favorite book from Leavitt - must read!
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