Wednesday, April 8, 2026

4.8.2026 - Yesteryear

 Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House | Knopf for gifting me a digital ARC of this amazing debut novel by Caro Claire Burke, just selected as the Good Morning American Book Club Pick for April.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!

Short synopsis - Natalie is a Christian mom influencer/trad wife, showcasing her perfect life on a farm with her husband and kids.  But reality is much different of course.  So when Natalie wakes up one day in 1805, can she really make it as a pioneer woman?

This book is worth all its hype - it's just so good.  It's on the long side, but once you start, you won't be able to put it down.  I'd stay away from any spoilers so you don't ruin your reading experience.  It will be the perfect book club pick because there's so much to unpack here.  It's turning an eye to the darker side of social media and its effects on children being a part of things without proper consent just for more likes.  The writing is perfect - dark humor, biting satire, suspenseful, and mind-blowing.  I loved it - so hard to believe it's a debut novel.  Don't miss this one!

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