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Book Review of Before We Were Yours

Before We Were Yours
Before We Were Yours
Author: Lisa Wingate
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Hardcover
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A well-written story based on tragic real life events, this heart-wrenching novel left me in a book hangover for days. The author takes you to the edge, then puts just enough hope in to keep the reader from despair. A story that needed to be told, with implications for generations. I really liked the present day end of the tale, with the added romance and intertwining of the two main stories. I didn't want to stop reading until I found out what happened to them all.
Recommend to readers who like southern fiction with difficult subjects, like poverty, child abuse, human trafficking, political corruption, and alcoholism.
4.5 stars

(An e-book was provided by NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.)