This is the story of two very different women who are brought together and become unlikely friends. Sasha Davis is a depressed, nearing-40, professional ballerina whose career ends abruptly in an accident; Evelyn Burt is the ebullient, still-teenager who enters Sasha's life as a caregiver.
When I began reading this book, the characters seemed cardboard and cliché. I was, at first, reading the book out of duty, having received a copy to review from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group. After a few chapters, though, I was hooked. I was pleasantly surprised by the way the characters develop through the novel's timeframe, especially Evelyn; her relationships with Sasha, with her parents, and with her boyfriend chronicle a growing maturity. And there's a happy ending:)
I give this book a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5. It's a fun read, once you get going.
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Hey, I'm always up for something to read! I liked your review because it was short. I often feel I have to write a dissertation when I review books, which keeps me from getting my reviews written.
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good job, erin! me too, i'm always up for a good read! cheers, maria
ReplyDeleteHope things are going well for your family...And good luck with the new addition!
ReplyDeleteI always like a new book. Thanks for doing this giveaway.
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