ROLLING TOWARDS CLEAR SKIES
Catherine Ryan Hyde
Lake Union Publishing
November 12, 2024
293 pages
Catherine Ryan Hyde has done it again. She has written a book that is easy to read, has a good storyline and I couldn’t wait to see how things turn out.
This book is about a blended family. Normally, this creates resentment and chaos in the beginning. This time it involves a mother with two teenage girls who brings in two more teenage girls, initially as foster children, but adoption is in process. Naturally, it is not a fairy tale. The two sets of girls are opposites. The new sisters are well-mannered, polite and grateful. The original sisters are not!
It is interesting how differently the 2 sets of girls deal with their new lifestyle. Actions and words are hurtful. Mom makes mistakes. But, they are all human.
I love how this author often brings dogs or other animals into her stories. Animals are always therapeutic, as is the case in this book. This time it was a homeless, scared dog who wormed his way into a family in turmoil.
I don’t think this is one of the author’s top three books but definitely enjoyable. Can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
I was happy with the ending. Very realistic!
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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