This is a fabulous book! I love the what-if concept of this take on real-life events. I find the characters to be written very well. They are believable. The heroine takes my breath away with her grit and determination to do all that she can for her siblings, as well as her family’s reputation. She comes to consider how the actions of her family may have looked to outsiders. As an added bonus, there will be more books to follow in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alison Risherhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlison Risher2023-04-09 13:15:502023-04-17 12:23:24The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Alison Risher
A fictional story of the missing Romanov family, this book is an amazing story of the survival of the Russian princesses. After escaping Russia, they make their way to England. As the oldest, Olga feels responsible for ensuring her sisters are safe. When the opportunity to be a maid for the man who is writing slanderous things about their mother comes about, Olga disguises herself as Olivia Bennett and sets out to confront him. What she doesn’t plan on is falling for the man’s handsome, but troubled son. This is an exciting historical fiction book on the mysterious end of the Romanov family.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2023-04-08 08:48:452023-04-17 12:19:46The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
There are so many books about the speculation of Anastasia’s survival through the Bolshevic captain of the Romanov dynasty during the Russian Civil War. There have been plays, movies, etc., made about Anastasia, yet we very rarely hear anything about the other sisters, the other siblings, the rest of the Romanov Dynasty. This particular time period in history has always fascinated me, and I love reading books about it.
Reading a book about not only the oldest Romanov heir, but all of the sisters combined, was a phenomenal take on this piece of history. I loved the way everything was written, the mystery of it all, the way Olga tried so hard to do what was right through her family and through her loyalty to Russia.
I love this book. It captured me from the first page. The writing style is amazing. The story is utterly captivating and keeps you wanting more and more. I don’t think I’ve read any other books by this author, but I definitely want to. If you love history, historical fiction, and a touch of mystery, I cannot recommend this book enough. It’s a must read, and I’ll definitely be reading it again!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2023-04-07 23:52:432023-04-17 12:18:27The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Lucy Machard
This is an amazing historical fiction book. It is normally not my usual genre but I was caught up in the story from the first page. I am not familiar with the characters of this book, so it felt like an actual story but knowing that it is based off of actual figures, blows my mind. I feel like I might have said more attention in history classes growing up if they were presented like this. I can’t speak on how it portrays the charters based upon the actual events but I can say that this book kept me riveted the whole time. The mystery, the intrigue, the feelings these characters have, the dangers that come with being in the time period they are, all make for a page turning book. I understand that this book is only based off of the actual people and events and has a lot of fictional areas to the story. Knowing that doesn’t ready change anything for me because I didn’t know anything about these characters going into it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Russian history, loves a good historical genre book, and who just wants to escape. I will definitely be reading more books like this. I feel it is a good start at getting your feet wet in this genre if you don’t normally read it. Reviewed by: @bbohls
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara Bohlshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara Bohls2023-04-07 06:17:422023-04-07 11:51:34The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Barbara Bohls
As a former military brat I understand the transient lifestyle we were forced to lead and how it impacted my decisions as an adult as well. Until I married a military man and we have done our best to keep our girls in the same area. The same school system and maintain the same friends for as long as they last here, it is a huge military area. The sense of always giving of yourself and receiving very little in return is a hard life to lead and continually pushes you to want more.
That is what Ju;lie is experiencing, the life of motherhood is not an easy one and oftentimes very lonely. Julie decides she needs to give her kids the childhood she never had. That is until tragedy strikes and they lose someone within their inner circle. Julie tries to tighten the reins on everyone in the family to ensure their safety but in turn only ends up punching them away. Will they ever be able to move past the tragedy or will their family dynamic be the next one?
This is a story about a mother’s love, sacrifice, and the decisions we make that alter our lives forever whether that be good or bad. As someone who has walked some of that life and dealt with guilt that eats at your very soul this book was well written in a way that showcases not only the power of a mother’s love but the strength, perseverance, and survival that goes along with it. I will be recommending this book to others that may connect as deeply as I did to Julie!
This was a wonderful reimagining of the Romanov family. Instead of just one daughter that escapes death, there are 4 daughters. They are all so very different from each other and out in the world alone. Olga, oldest sister, sets out to stop a book from being published that would destroy her mother’s name as well as any prospect the 4 girls have of ever being able to live a life out of hiding. She is not prepared for where this journey will lead her. This story has wonderful characters that you just can’t help but want to get to know. I can’t wait for the next book to come out.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2023-04-05 21:52:552023-04-07 11:42:52The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Michelle Collier
White Picket Fences is a poignant women’s fiction story by Kyle Ann Robertson. This family drama is an emotion infused story of motherhood and marriage and is a family portrait of love, loss, guilt, challenges, complexities, self-examination, family dynamics, self-discovery, and more. Julie Cahill’s transient childhood left her yearning for stability and a place to call home that came with permanent roots. Now with a family of her own, Julie ensures her children to have the experiences she never did. So intent on keeping her dream of home, family, and belonging blossoming that Julie begins to lose herself in the process. Then feelings of guilt cause her to hold on so tightly, that she inadvertently causes a discordant spiral to ripple through her family. Her dreams begin to crumble, and what happens makes for a relatable and heartfelt read. Looking forward to exploring more of Ms. Robertson’s works in the future. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-04-04 23:19:362023-04-07 11:31:53White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Angela Hayes
I loved this book, it keep me engaged, and as a mother and wife, I felt connected to Julie. I completely understand the feeling of being taken for granted, and feeling invisible, like you really matter until you aren’t there to care for their needs, I relate to being boxed in or at least feeling that way and like there is not enough time for everything especially time to chase your owns dreams. I felt all the emotions and would definitely recommend this book to anyone, it is a great heartfelt story, and well written to draw you in and keep you in.
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The story kicks you right in your feelings at the start. A story of taking things for granted and losing your place when you think you are inadequate. As a mother and wife it stirs a lot of things inside you when reading White Picket Fences. Heartbreak and closure in one small book. Guilt ridden, Jules is trying to get her life back together after the tragedy. A great read, that I would recommend not reading in public if you cry easily.
This is such a beautifully written contemporary women’s fiction story. It is wrought with complex family drama. I think that the drama and the emotions are those that many women can really relate to. This looks at the pieces of a puzzle in a marriage, in a family and how many times women struggle to see where they fit. Also, it looks at the point where the person in the mirror is not someone you recognize anymore. The main character throughout this struggles with not knowing herself anymore. She is struggling to see herself and who she is. Things begin to crumble around her and that’s when the story really begins. I definitely cannot recommend this story enough!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Christinehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChristine2023-04-03 15:42:412023-04-07 11:17:18White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Christine Baranek
The Romanov Heiress is a historical fiction story set in an alternate past. We have four Romanov sisters hiding in England in fear for their lives. Olga, the oldest, must do everything to protect them and find the truth in the rumors concerning their mother. Well-researched and thought out, this story gives the Romanov sisters a chance to survive despite the intentions of the Bolsheviks. I have always been fascinated with the stories of the Romanov family. This is an enjoyable and suspenseful read of what could have happened if the girls had escaped. Even though there is so much about the family, this added another layer to the fictional accounts. I enjoyed this book and will be looking for more from this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2023-04-03 14:20:112023-04-07 11:17:00The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Sheri Schrader
Julie grew up in a military family and as a military brat found herself moving from place to place. Nothing in her life was ever permanent and she vowed that when she had a family of her own, they would never experience a life like that. Julie worked hard to achieve that goal and when she got married with kids of her own she ensured that they had a forever home, in a forever neighborhood, complete with forever friends. Going through the motions she did everything for her family to make the best life possible for them but somewhere in the process she not only lost her sense of self but felt trapped in the life she created.
Julie finds herself feeling as though her family takes her granted and does not appreciate what she does for them. In a moment of weakness, Julie does something out of character and takes a moment to herself. That one moment changes everything and when her family needs her the most, she is not there for them. Her life and everything she worked so hard to create suddenly starts to spiral out of control when she loses her young son. Overwhelmed by grief, guilt, and thoughts of what-if, Julie finds herself struggling to keep her family together. The harder she tries, the farther she seems to drive them away.
This was a beautiful and poignant story that had me reaching for the box of Kleenex more than once. Julie’s story is one that will resonate with many women who have experienced similar situations. As a wife and mother, we often overlook our own needs and focus on those of our family. We do everything we can to keep them happy and show them that we love them through the things we do everyday. Cooking them their favorite meal, keeping a clean home, and ensuring everything is perfect. In the process we often feel as though we go unnoticed, feel taken for granted, and feel unappreciated. We lose our sense of self and no longer identify as anything other than who we are when we are with them.
In Julie’s case she struggled with all of this while simultaneously dealing with the sudden loss of a child. She was already feeling a discord in her family life and this tragedy only caused a farther rift between the family. Each member of the family is dealing with the loss in a different way, and they start to drift apart. Suddenly everything Julie holds dear to her is being ripped away from her and she risks losing it forever. This was beautifully written, and I felt as though I was reading Julie’s personal diary about her innermost thoughts and feelings.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-04-03 12:30:482023-04-07 11:16:39White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson. I loved this book. I could really relate to it. Its the story of Julie Cahill who is a Army Brat so she knows what its like to move all the time. She knows what its like to not know anyone in school so she was determined not to do that to her kids. While her marriage seems perfect she is left feeling unappreciated and unloved. She is a great mom and she has given her life 100% to her kids so she is left feeling like a stranger with her husband. Clinging to her kids even more after a horrible tragedy she smothers her kids only to cause permanent damage. Will she lose her husband and kids? This book is so full of emotion and tragedy and the life that’s left after that tragedy. Please keep tissues close by and be prepared to read until you are done with this great book.
This was a really interesting read. I really loved this author’s writing. It felt like the author’s writing was describing my life in parts. As a mother I know the feeling of losing yourself when you have kids. You do everything you can to protect and support your kids that in the process you lose yourself and the relationships you had before the kids came along. Julie Cahill has tricky life growing up. She was always on the move never staying for long periods of time in one place she never felt like she was settled or that a place was home. She vowed that her own children wouldn’t grow up that way. Fast forward and her family are dealing with a sudden loss. No parent imagines they will have to bury their child. Now the whole family are dealing with this loss, Julie’s relationship with her husband is suffering and she is trying to hold on tighter to her girls to protect them like she couldn’t protect her son. Julie is battling grief because the one time she did something to rediscover herself was the same day the accident happened and Curtis was taken away from the family. This is a story of love, grief, loss of a loved one and loss of yourself and about rediscovery. It is a very heartwarming and moving story and there is definately parts that I could relate to.
This was an informative historical fiction read about a time period, family, and historical aspects I have read little about. The author, Jennifer Laam, does an excellent job incorporating factual information with a fictionalized story line of Olga and her family.
The tense and secluded atmosphere the book creates provides tension and tells the “other” side of the story- the more human side- as the four sisters (as well as other characters along the way) try to survive after being smuggled out of Russia during the Romanov era. The emotions and feelings of the characters are enhanced by the descriptions of the settings and daily life the girls (and others) must endure. A 4-and-a-half star read for me!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Crainhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Crain2023-04-02 17:58:252023-04-07 11:09:31The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Jennifer Crain
I really enjoyed this story. It portrayed what many mothers/wives go through – how often we give everything of ourselves to our families, friends, jobs and lose a bit of ourself in the process. This story tugged at my heart – I could feel what each character was feeling and just wanted to help make it all better. Julie and Micheal had a great start to their married life – twin girls, a son… but when death takes someone from our life at an unexpected time, it is hard to pretend that things were okay before the death and that they can go on after. The family each has their own grief and guilt to work through… but it is even more than that. It is realizing that letting go, giving space, and finding yourself is what keeps you together.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tanya Wallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTanya Wall2023-04-02 15:53:422023-04-07 11:08:42White Picket Fences by Kyle Ann Robertson – Review by Tanya Wall, April 2023
White Picket Fences is a contemporary fictional story of loss, love and life and the debut book by Kyle. It is a family drama full of regret and sadness. White Picket Fences looks at the dynamics and complexities of family, marriage and one’s place in it all.
It is a story that many will relate to. I think everyone in a marriage at some point feel like they are not appreciated and taken for granted and at times almost invisible. When looking at the person in the mirror is not someone you recognise anymore, and this is what our MC goes through in this story.
There are a lot of emotions in this heartfelt and gripping tale where one person’s actions change all that they know. Where tragedy becomes a heavy burden to bear. Where everything starts to unravel. Where everything you want to keep you push further away.
Can they ever get back to forever? You will have to read it to see what this family goes through.
Julie is just trying to do the right thing and put her family together again after the loss of her son, Curtis. Oh my, that family would make me lose my mind. I have to say that I would do what she did also. I mean, I could not fathom that type of loss but still… The writing is beautifully done as the author transports us back and forth from the tragedy to current times. We see how the how family adjusts. It’s a lot and you feel all the emotions they are going through. The characters are well-written. Her win daughters are so relatable. I think the only semi-normal one is Roger. I did feel as if I was intruding on a private moment but that is what makes it a wonderfully done family book. Love it. 5 stars for sure. Definitely on my Best of the year for sure!
White Picket Fences is a heartfelt family drama fueled by an honest story of motherhood, written for those of us caught up in our own self-searching journeys. The one thing Julie Cahill knows because of her transitory upbringing as a military brat is that she never had a hometown. So she has made sure her kids would grow up in one forever home, in a forever neighborhood, with lots of forever friends. Yet her dream of a permanent hometown has her feeling fenced in. Set in the Delaware Bay area, Julie has achieved her dreams but struggles with having to accept invisibility, underappreciation, and being taken for granted by her family in trade for her unconditional love. Her guilt over not being available for her family on that one fateful day has her challenging karma by tightening her grip on her daughters and husband, ultimately pushing them away.
Since achieving her Creative Writing Certificate from Emory University, Kyle Ann has authored the children’s book series ” Nissa- The Woodland Fairy.” as writer BB Walsh. is the CWO (Chief Writing Officer) of the blog IF CORKS COULD TALK. And now her first novel WHITE PICKET FENCES with more to come. Kyle Ann’s a retired Physical Therapist Assistant with most of her education coming from raising four children who are all out of college, happy in their own space, and paying their own bills! She spends as much time as possible reading, writing, golfing, gardening, and enjoying a glass of wine with friends and family. KyleAnnRobertson.com
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One of my favorite genres to read, and this one didn’t disappoint. I’ve not read this author before but based off this book I can’t see what else she has! This was a very interesting plot line that kept me hooked the entire time. This pulled on every emotion you can think of. It was great! You should read this today!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Westermanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Westerman2023-03-31 20:43:032023-03-31 20:43:03The Romanov Heiress by Jennifer Laam – Review by Ashley Westerman
This book was absolutely phenomenal. Learning Russian history, especially the tragic story of the Romanov family has always gotten my interest. Reading from a different perspective of the family was eye-opening. Following the story of Olga and her sisters was absolutely heartbreaking. Doing everything she can to keep them safe while trying to clear her mother’s name she meets a young lord that she is employed to as Olivia. The feelings are there but things become very complicated. The story makes you feel all of the feels and all of the heartbreak. I loved reading this book and will add it to my ever growing library!
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The Romanov Heiress By: Jennifer Laam Review by: Susan Ratchford 5 Stars
The Romanov Heiress is a whimsical telling of what could have been! A heart wrenching tale of the sisters’ escape and beyond through the eyes of the oldest sister Olga. With intricately weaved secrets and almost mystery about their German Princess mother Alexandra. I was completely encapsulated by this work of historical fiction and could not stop reading! Jennifer Laam uses beautiful language that transports you to another time and vivid imagery that lets you feel everything, including the danger, uncertainty, and fear the sisters face. I relate a lot to Anastasia being the youngest in my family and I specifically enjoyed watching her growth, as well as Olga’s growth throughout the book. I am obsessed with Laam’s style and I will definitely be picking up more of her books! I highly recommend this book to all lovers of historical fiction or just wonderful reads!
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I really enjoyed this book. My normal genre tends to be historical romance and this hit the spot. Between the fiction and diary entries, you can see the author put a lot of work into building the characters. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series.
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This book by this author is one that I was really not prepared for! It was so full of twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting, even though I read the description of the book before I started! I couldn’t put it down! The brain character takes you on a wild ride as he deals with his own self induced trauma of keeping the secret for so many years. I love how the author really breaks down every layer of his intense emotional strain. I didn’t want to put this one down for one second! Of course there is a warning necessary for anyone who is unable to handle the sensitive topics covered, please be advised!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2023-03-30 00:20:492023-04-07 10:21:34The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Ashley McMillon
This is a great historical romance and the first book that I have read by this author. I thought that it was really well written, detailed and genuinely interesting. The author has created a storyline that feels true to its time. I found myself connecting with the story and I really enjoyed watching it unfold. The characters really worked well with the story that was being told. I liked that we really got to know them and could watch their journey unfolding. I thought this was a thoroughly enjoyable story and I look forward to discovering more of this authors work.
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I was hooked from the very beginning. I absolutely love the fact that the MC is all-women as it makes a refreshing change from the all-male MC novels I’ve read. But not only is it all-women, they’re dedicated to making a positive difference, taking down the human trafficking rings.
I love Tink, she is so relatable in that she wants to make a difference but has so many things going on, she’s feeling overwhelmed. I’ve certainly felt similar so her strength to persevere is very inspiring, even at the height of danger. Her strength in her struggles and her determination in helping others makes her a wonderful character to root for. I also liked Ellington and thought he was a great fit for Tink, and not only does his background assist in helping with the mission to bring down the traffickers, but it could also help him save Tink. I loved the way they came together and really enjoyed seeing their chemistry grow into something more.
The author’s writing style engaged me from the beginning and made the story easier to get lost in – the descriptions painted a vivid picture of the scenery and characters.
It’s clear that each woman of the MC has their own story and I hope to read more about them as the series progresses! I’m very happy that I found this series, the idea of the all-women MC is brilliant, but the fact they are all strong women doing good while being fierce bikers makes it even better. On to the next!
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First let me lead with TRIGGER WARNING FOR RAPE! This book wasn’t bad. I enjoyed it and it really kept me reading. I had parts where I just had to stop and ask myself “ummmm is this really for me?” But I kept reading because I just needed to know how it ended. I don’t want to give anything away in my review so I will keep this one very very brief.
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Clint was supposed to be Ben’s best friend. After a party were a girl was assaulted Ben starts contemplating. Then Ben realizes they were just drinking buddies. I liked the book it was a fast read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Diazhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Diaz2023-03-24 22:03:552023-03-28 09:36:20The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Angela Renee Diaz
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111172258-the-summer-i-went-crazy” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Summer I Went Crazy” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1677500344l/111172258._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/111172258-the-summer-i-went-crazy”>The Summer I Went Crazy</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16725711.Laura_Koerber”>Laura Koerber</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5438632515″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> Just as a fair warning that this book does talk about a sensitive topic so do read it at your own risk. Ben has nothing to gain by slumming it for lack of a better word but he has everything to lose. When he lets himself be talked into going to a party with a few friends he never intended becoming a witness to a S.A. He has carried this guilt of not coming forward with him for forty years and is now finally ready to come forward. How different would his life had been if he had made that call all those years ago? This story is told from Ben’s point of view so we get to delve into his thoughts and emotions. Although he did not speak up for the victim at the time he was ready to right a wrong. This is definitely a story that will have you engaged from cover to cover. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-03-24 21:15:002023-03-28 09:34:52The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This is an emotional and engaging read, which grabbed my attention from the first line and held it until the last. Written from the point of view of Ben, a well educated young man from a rich family, who spend their summers in Europe. Ben was on a fast track to success, off to Yale, with family connections to plenty of influential people and future job opportunities, and then, he witnesses a rape. Although at the time he’s not sure if it is rape, as he is drunk, as is the girl and so is everyone else, but it plays on his mind, for forty years until he makes a phone call. At the heart of this book it’s a coming of age story, but it’s also an honest and sensitive look at how a rape affects all those involved. It’s an original storyline, in that it’s written from not only a young man’s point of view, but also from a witness to a rapes view point, and I think it works well. It’s a difficult read, as its so well written I felt totally immersed in the story, and so felt everything that Ben did. The difficult subject matter is written about with sensitivity, and the story definitely gets the reader thinking. After all the story shows how one drunken summer night can change your whole life.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2023-03-24 13:01:052023-03-28 09:33:19The Summer I Went Crazy by Laura Koerber – Review by Jennifer Gordon
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