Trapping the Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley – Review by Kerry Carr

Trapping the Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a lovely coming of age story set in the 1920. It is a short story and I was able to read it in one sitting. The author does an amazing job and the research into the era from the gangsters to flappers this story has it all.
Bethany has lived a very sheltered life with her aunt and uncle. Since her parents died she has been living with them. They have kept her sheltered, trying to turn her into a proper lady. However as Bethany grows she feels a desired to spread her wings and be just like the other girls her age.

With her 18th birthday coming she finally realises this is her chance to get the freedom she craves, however her aunt and uncle has other plans.
Add to this the danger she faces when she catches the eye of a gangster as well as the eye of the policeman and this beautiful emerging butterfly may have her wings clipped before she even stretches them.

I really enjoyed this story. Bethany’s character is very strong and determined and even though she is nieve about life you can see her character growth as the story progresses.

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