Its my pleasure to be on the blog tour for this endearing read.
Detangling the plot:
One small act can make a big difference.
Violet Strong is strong by name but not by nature, or so she thinks. She listens but never talks about herself. She’s friendly but doesn’t have many real friends. She’s become good at keeping people at a distance ever since she left home at 18 and never looked back.
But when Violet is forced to return home to care for her estranged mother, Glenys, she quickly finds out that life as a carer isn’t easy. Feeling overwhelmed, she’s forced to turn to the other local carers, including childhood friend Adam, for help. Although returning home still feels like a mistake, maybe it will help Violet right some wrongs. After all, she can’t keep running from her past forever, and in learning to look after others, perhaps Violet can start to finally love herself.
Bobs and Books honest review:
This book really is here for unrepresented world of carers. The concept of a support group I hope people will see as a good idea and make this a reality. Tammy is a truly lovely character and I love how she develops. She's thoughtful, and doesn't always get it right which makes her all the more endearing. Again, great to see a learning disabilities character thrive as this is rarely portrayed.
Violet's story is an interesting one and as the past unravels, even more so. The sense of community beaming out this book is uplifting, and heart warming at a time where it feels like its needed most. Adorable, emotional and I'm jealous I can't sit down and have a cuppa with these gorgeous characters.