Many thanks to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster | Scribner for gifting me a digital ARC of this wonderful debut novel by Claire Lynch, this month's Read With Jenna Book Club pick. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
In 1982, Dawn is married to Heron and mother to young Maggie, when she met Hazel and her world lit up. Forty years later, Heron received news from his doctor that he knows he needs to share with Maggie, along with the other secret he's been keeping.
I loved the simple, powerful way this story was told and I was equally engaged in both timelines. The world was different in 1982, when the courts and public opinion were not favorable to lesbian mothers. This book explores the issues of motherhood, love and loss, and a hopeful look at moving forward from past trauma. The writing was sparse, beautiful, poignant, and really delves into these characters. I can't wait to read more from this author - a wonderful debut!
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