Destiny is alone and proud of the way she came through a lot of trauma. She lost her mother at a very young age, her father disappeared from her life to pop up at long intervals and then disappeared again. Brought up by a loving community, she is today having a thriving carpentry business and is very well settled in her little town, surrounded by people she loves.
The arrival of Albert her father, out of the blue who has decided to stay permanently puts a spanner in the works of Destiny's very orderly life. She is angry and puzzled in turn as to why he should pull a trick like this and expect to be warmly welcomed. A double whammy comes up when a long ago adopted sister turns up with her daughter in tow. How Destiny has to handle a situation with a very ready made family is the story here.
Emotionally the story was trying. We were dealing with relationships which were bitter and acrimonious and an unknown sibling who was very nice but her own tragedy to tell. The story telling was bitter sweet but a very welcome read.
The book was sent to me by Netgalley for an unbiased review courtesy of Lake Union Publishing.
It does sound like an emotional read. I've read one of her other books so I'd give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with the book, but it sounds like Destiny would have a lot on her hands!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is terrific. This does sound wrenching.
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