Life’s beautiful for seventysomething influencer Gloria Rose, in her Upper West Side loft with rooftop garden and scores of Instagram followers—until she gets word that her old flame has been arrested for art theft and forgery. Knowing her own involvement in his misdeeds decades earlier, Gloria realizes she could be the next arrest and must flee. But first, she needs to make sure her nieces are protected from any fallout.
The sisters, though in their thirties, are still constantly at odds with each other. Willow, struggling to live up to their mother’s fame as a singer-songwriter, is recovering from a failed album and yet another heartbreak, while Sam is desperate to revive her floundering video game company.
When circumstances out of their control bring the three women back together, they will each have to reckon with and reconcile their interwoven traumas, past loves, and the looming consequences that could either destroy their futures or bring them closer than ever.
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A heartwarming story about family, friendship, and relationships.
This is my second book by Barbara O'Neal, but it's been a few years. I decided to listen to an audiobook for this one, and I am so glad I did. The narrators were fantastic; I felt they brought the story to life. I enjoyed the fact that this book had numerous narrators; it made the plot so much more engaging, and each of the narrators had such vivid emotions for each of the characters that it was impossible not to become invested in the story and the characters. I felt the most connection to Gloria and Willow out of all the characters in the novel. I was curious to know what would happen to Gloria; would she be in trouble for what happened so many years ago? Will she ever see Isaak again? I liked how her story alternated between the present and the past, detailing how she and Isaak met. I can't image how it must feel to not see the man you love for as long as Gloria hasn't. I was captivated by Gloria's story and wanted to find out how it will end.
I adored Willow. She reminded me a lot of myself, with her want to care for everyone around her. I thought she should stand up for herself, especially around Sam, and not let her be treated like a punching bag all the time. Family members should not treat each other like that. I believe that was one of the reasons why I couldn't connect with Sam. I despised the way she treated everyone around her, particularly Willow. I felt sad for Sam at times, but I struggled to like her. Willow took care of Sam when she was sick, but she still mistreated her. I despised her attitude, especially when others attempted to help her. Willow did not deserve it, and I knew she would soon have had enough. As the story progressed, I hoped that the sisters' relationship would improve and Sam would begin to treat Willow better, because if she didn't, she would lose her.
I could not get enough of this book. Just when I thought I'd hit my limit, something new happened, and I kept listening. This story will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. I'm excited to read the rest of the author's book and see what adventures she takes us on.
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