A Likely Story

In “A Likely Story”, Leigh Abramson weaves a tale of stolen frame and a woman's quest to reclaim it against a backdrop of ‘90's New York City and framed around a young woman, Isabelle, an aspiring writer, and her novelist father Ward. Abramson plays with our notions of good and bad, deftly illustrating that no one is either one or the other, but a spot on a continuum depending on the circumstances, the point in time, and the people who surround us. Isabelle's journey in particular is layered and relatable and in fact, the strength of the novel lies in its authentic voice. This is Abramson's debut and her flawed characters and multiple POV's seem channeled through her real life experienced. It's a thoroughly enjoyable read and she's definitely an author to watch.

My thanks to Net Galley and Atria Books for providing me with an ARC for early review.