The Star Side of Bird Hill

I loved this book from half way through to the end. Unfortunately, I felt like the first half was not essential to the story and enjoyment of the second half. I liked the writing style, and I enjoyed the descriptions of the island, and the way New York was compared to Barbados. I've never read anything set in Barbados before, so that was also a plus for me. The relationships between the grandmother and her granddaughters was beautiful, and seeing Hyacinths journey to accepting her role as permanent primary caregiver was heartwarming.