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ALL THEY NEED TO KNOW
Eileen Goudge
Lake Union Publishing
September 24, 2024
335 pages
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I initially chose this book because I remember reading one by this author (many years ago!) and thoroughly enjoying it, reading far into the night. It was Garden of Lies. Since most authors improve their storylines and writing styles over time, I was excited to read this one.
The premise sounded promising. But, it didn’t take long to get bogged down with unnecessary details. Example: a detailed description of the layout of a coffee corner in a hair salon. It was not relevant to the story, and, I didn’t need to know about it. There were more. Detailed descriptions of outfits worn by other characters. Totally a waste of words which had no bearing on the plot.
But, I read on…….and, despite my negative comments above, I got pulled into the story. Kyra, the main character has run away, across the country, to escape a bad situation. She stops in a small town and makes a life for herself. There is a wonderful rescue dog involved, named Ranger. And a wonderful circle of supportive friends.
This story is about friendship, new beginnings, resilience, learning to trust.
After the rough start to the book, I enjoyed it. It was good to watch Kyra evolve into the strong woman, which was hiding within all along. I love Ranger, he could be called Super Dog. And, I especially loved the strong bond of the group of women. There are a few tense moments towards the end.
I’m rating this 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.
I did not realize that it is Book 1 of a series. I’m glad that it is a stand alone book. I’m not a fan of series. Usually, by the time the follow-up comes out, I have forgotten too much of the previous one to enjoy the next one.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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