Shaped by the Waves
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Growing up along the Oregon coast, Cassie George has always been fascinated by the ocean. She's used her studies in marine biology as a convenient excuse for staying away from her small hometown ever since her unplanned pregnancy. But when she receives a call that her aunt has suffered a stroke and has been hiding a Parkinson's diagnosis, she knows she must return. Cassie finds a mostly warm welcome from the quirky community--including her high school nemesis, Nora Milford. But Cassie is confused by the mysterious package that greets her as well, containing typed pages telling a story of an anonymous woman who seems to have ties to Cassie's own life. As she begins to read more and investigate its implications, she'll discover who she thought she was and who she wants to become are both about to change.
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A contemporary story with a gentle thread of mystery. Cassie, a single mom, brings her daughter with her back to coastal Oregon when the aunt who raised her has a stroke. There she stumbles smack into secrets her aunt was keeping. In another POV, her former classmate Nora is grappling with finding the half sisters she never knew she had, and preparing for the birth of a third daughter.
I loved the writing style and the emotional connection to the characters. 4-year-old Lark stole my heart right away and Cassie had me soon after. The story wasn't long enough for me...these characters could have easily kept me reading for 500 pages.
I'd love to have a sequel with Nora's story spelled out more. She had so many things going on in her life and I'd have gladly read another 100 pages or so about her. I also really wanted to know Aubrey and Mrs. Collins better and maybe even more people in this small town.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required. This review is based on a finished paperback copy I purchased.
