Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster | Atria Books for gifting me a physical and digital ARC of the latest book by Nick Fuller Googins, author of The Great Transition, which I loved. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Four women - Bertie, the single mom of twins, Ara and Emma, and youngest daughter, Josie. Emma and Ara found short-lived fame as the band Jojo and the Twins, but Ara's addictions put an end to that. While Josie is the youngest, she's the one who takes care of everyone and everything while still trying to have her career as a scientist. When Ara lands in jail, she must finally face her demons and her family.
Just what will or won't we do for the survival of our family? I got pulled into this story right away about the messy lives of these siblings, and their absent mom. The story goes back in time to learn more about Bertie and her passion for social justice that left her to basically neglect her girls. The sibling dynamic felt so realistic, even though all families are different in their own ways. I liked the scientific aspects of Josie's work, and thought the Butterfly & Reptile World was a fascinating place. But it's the emotional pull between all the characters that makes this book a winner.
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