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Beneath the Sycamore
Beneath the Sycamore follows the story of Eleanor Fausett–A young lady with a heart of gold and memories too treasured to simply “let go” of, as her best friend, Peter Langston tells her to do. For the last eight years, Eleanor's life has been, with its exceptions, perfect. She has the best twin sister she could ask for and the most amazing friends in the world. However, when her life is thrown into complete turmoil, she is no longer allowed the freedom to be young and unafraid. This story is relatable, romantic, captivating, funny, and is sure to inspire a great many people around the globe who struggle with change.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2023
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August 31, 2023
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the first book of the author's that I've read and I wouldn't mind reading more from her. The book's blurb gives you an idea of what to expect, though be aware that book explores the loss of family members, grief, and controlling and abusive a few on page slaps behavior. It's a good and sweet third person dual pov coming of age story.
Eleanor is carefree and enjoying the simplicity of her life until things change as she's reaching the brink of young adulthood. She has no choice but to follow the path Jack, her older brother, has decided for her yet that doesn't mean she accepts it. Eleanor is stubborn, makes her displeasure known, and will hold on to the days of her youth until the very last moment. Part of that includes spending time with Peter, her dear friend and secret crush. Peter is a few years older than her but his family's circumstances forced him to grow up at a young age. While he likes spending time with her like they used to do when they were children, he also knows that things cannot stay the same and shares his realistic words with her.
Because of their situations, there is lots of pining and the romance is a clean slow burn. While they spend a lot of time together, the romance is a subplot as the main focus of the story is Eleanor's journey as she grows older. From the start, it's easy to be drawn into Eleanor's world and wonder how will she deal with the circumstances she finds herself in. I enjoyed the memories, flashbacks and present ones, that she shared with her friends and how their relationships stayed the same yet changed as time passed. There was all sorts of conflict but it wasn't overwhelming and was interesting to read. The resolutions are all satisfying too. I'm greedy so would've liked to read a bit more at the end of the story but it was fine as is. Overall, Eleanor's story is one that readers may enjoy and maybe feel nostalgic about their own youthful days.
Eleanor is carefree and enjoying the simplicity of her life until things change as she's reaching the brink of young adulthood. She has no choice but to follow the path Jack, her older brother, has decided for her yet that doesn't mean she accepts it. Eleanor is stubborn, makes her displeasure known, and will hold on to the days of her youth until the very last moment. Part of that includes spending time with Peter, her dear friend and secret crush. Peter is a few years older than her but his family's circumstances forced him to grow up at a young age. While he likes spending time with her like they used to do when they were children, he also knows that things cannot stay the same and shares his realistic words with her.
Because of their situations, there is lots of pining and the romance is a clean slow burn. While they spend a lot of time together, the romance is a subplot as the main focus of the story is Eleanor's journey as she grows older. From the start, it's easy to be drawn into Eleanor's world and wonder how will she deal with the circumstances she finds herself in. I enjoyed the memories, flashbacks and present ones, that she shared with her friends and how their relationships stayed the same yet changed as time passed. There was all sorts of conflict but it wasn't overwhelming and was interesting to read. The resolutions are all satisfying too. I'm greedy so would've liked to read a bit more at the end of the story but it was fine as is. Overall, Eleanor's story is one that readers may enjoy and maybe feel nostalgic about their own youthful days.
August 25, 2023
With the love between siblings and friends, the unexpected moments, and the beloved Tree in The Wood, we are captivated by the way the main character sees and feels the world around her as moments begin to happen that she did not see coming. Beneath the Sycamore is set in England in the 1800s.
Perhaps the best way to describe Eleanor Fausett would be as Chloe K. James wrote, "...yet she endured. And endured. Like a tree" (James 245). Her perseverance truly stood out in this book. She was able to realize so much about herself.
The Fausett siblings, her friends and Peter Langston all provided so much support into helping Eleanor Fausett become her person. The story between Peter and Eleanor was really special as much as the relationship between Eleanor and her siblings was.
I really love how much all the characters interacted and how much their stories were connected. Chloe K. James had chapters for other characters. I really adored that we are able to see these other perspectives as this let their story grow onto you. The book was really well-paced and really was a great read. I was really excited to figure out what would happen next and kept wanting to read everything in one go!
This story is an amazing read for everyone.
Perhaps the best way to describe Eleanor Fausett would be as Chloe K. James wrote, "...yet she endured. And endured. Like a tree" (James 245). Her perseverance truly stood out in this book. She was able to realize so much about herself.
The Fausett siblings, her friends and Peter Langston all provided so much support into helping Eleanor Fausett become her person. The story between Peter and Eleanor was really special as much as the relationship between Eleanor and her siblings was.
I really love how much all the characters interacted and how much their stories were connected. Chloe K. James had chapters for other characters. I really adored that we are able to see these other perspectives as this let their story grow onto you. The book was really well-paced and really was a great read. I was really excited to figure out what would happen next and kept wanting to read everything in one go!
This story is an amazing read for everyone.
September 7, 2023
Read as an Arc! Loved this book! It does deal with PTSD so bewarned if that is a trigger!!
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