Many thanks to NetGalley, Goodreads, HarperCollins Focus | Harper Muse for gifting me both a digital and audio ARC of this wonderful debut novel by Jessica Guerrieri, with the audiobook beautifully narrated by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Leah's life didn't turn out quite as she planned. Her artistic ambitions have been pushed to the side while she tries to be a good wife and mother. But she can never be as good as her mother-in-law, who always seems to be judging her. Plus, she's keeping a secret that could threaten everything. So she turns to alcohol.
A very personal look at addiction, motherhood, and family and I really liked this story. Leah’s struggles seemed so relatable, and her secrets weighed heavily on her. Add to the mix that her husband was opening a new restaurant and gone so much, her work and time were an afterthought, and a mother-in-law that Leah felt was always judging her and was too involved in their lives. Who wouldn’t want another glass of wine? I thought the portrayal of her alcoholism was done so well – be sure to read the author’s note for the reason. It's also an exploration of the women in our life we need to support us, and how we have to let them in. This is a beautifully-written debut, with characters I cared about, and a story I didn’t want to put down.
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