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This is such a sweet book! It truly is. But why is it that every novel about a woman who cheats and/or leaves her husband, part of the story is always the guilt and shame she feels? Why can‘t there be a book about a woman who cheats joyfully? Who cheats and has the best sex of her life which she refuses to regret? A woman who leaves her husband, never cooks again, lives on cheese, crackers, and novels and revels in being alone? Recommendations??

Eleanor Oliphant vibes. Written in four parts is this story that doesn't really have a typical story arc but golly if I didn't instantly feel like I knew these characters. Maybe it's because I have people in my life that I could picture in each of their roles and made me open my eyes a little wider, maybe it was the complete trust they shared as sisters despite so many different locations, lifestyles, childhood memories... Not sure but it works.

Um, this just isn‘t working for me like I expected. And I‘m seeing that others took a few tries to get into it as well…. I‘m just really not into stream of consciousness style of writing…. So I‘m bailing now, but may try again another day.

I guess the third time really is the charm - After two unsuccessful attempts to connect with this book, I found my groove on the third and final try. And I‘m glad for it. I ended up really enjoying The Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by debut author Jeannie Zusy.This is an honest, realistic look at family obligations, expectations, frustrations, grievances and ultimately love. A twee bit too long - #NowAvailable #ARC

#NetGalley #ARC #NowAvailable I started and stopped this book twice. Hoping the third time is the charm 😉

15% in, I almost gave up on this one, but I‘m glad I stuck with it. This debut novel centers around three sisters (in their 50s), Maggie, Ginny and Betsy. Ginny has some special needs, and after having a serious diabetic episode, Maggie moves her closer to her in NY to oversee her care. Bets is a free-spirit famous surfer who lives in CA, owns a surf shop and rarely visits (or calls). Maggie is separated from her (also free-wheeling) husband🔻