If We Ever Get There (by Laura Barrow)

I really enjoy books that have a dual timeline … especially when they are well written. And the author does a great job with bridging the two time periods. It was a little difficult to read about Effie Baker’s life taking a sudden turn with the end of her 19-year marriage. I could so identify with this character in that respect! Having the POV from Effie in the present and letters from her grandmother, Lolly, to Patsy Cline in the past was fun to experience. I loved watching Effie grow and discover who she really was and what she wants for her life. I found myself humming along to some of the songs from Lolly’s letters. There is a little romance, some paranormal aspects, and the efforts Effie takes to face life struggles head on. I found myself chuckling at times and tearing up at others. Such a wonderful reading experience and I strongly encourage you to put this one on your to-be-read list. I enjoyed it so much that I plan to go back and read her first book, Call the Canaries Home. I am so impressed that this is only the author’s second book to be released. She has such wonderful potential and I can’t wait to see what her future books hold in store for my reading pleasure.

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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