Review Delicate sister relationships, family shenanigans, and a fake marriage make for a heartfelt story in How Simi Got Her Groom Back by Sonali Dev. Rupi and Simi fled their home in Mumbai years ago, but both followed different paths to get to America. Simi is doing everything by the book for her legal status.… Continue reading How Simi Got Her Groom Back by Sonali Dev
Smoke on the Wind by Kelli Estes resonated with me more than I had anticipated. She delivers astounding imagery within her story, taking readers along the West Highland Way in the past and present, for survival and for leisure. But the true strength of this novel is the undeniable bond between mothers and sons across time and space, and how far a mother is willing to go to ensure the safety and protection of her child.
Leslie Gray Streeter presents a strong debut fiction novel with Family & Other Calamities. The story was well-paced with a great balance of humor and reflection on grief. Dawn is going through it after losing her husband earlier in the year. The last thing she needs is the family drama that comes with her visit back home to give his ashes to her brother-in-law. As the story progresses, we get flashbacks that offer insight as to her long-standing beef with her former mentor, Joe. The more we learn, the more we share Dawn’s rage at how everything turned out. Which makes the final showdown that much more satisfying.
