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The Day She Came Back
When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient—she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim’s funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead.
As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.
To live a full and happy life, Victoria knows she must not only uncover the truth, but find a way to forgive her family. But after so many years, is trusting them even possible?
As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.
To live a full and happy life, Victoria knows she must not only uncover the truth, but find a way to forgive her family. But after so many years, is trusting them even possible?
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First published July 7, 2020
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Amanda Prowse
83 books1,967 followersPrevious Book: 'Swimming to Lundy', published th August 2024'.
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
Latest Book: 'This One Life', published 7th January 2025.
Next Book: 'Ever After' published 7th August 2025.
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author whose thirty-two novels, two non-fiction titles and ten novellas have been published in dozens of languages around the world. Published by Lake Union, Amanda is the most prolific writer of bestselling contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also consistently score the highest online review approval ratings across several genres. Her books, including the chart topping No.1 titles 'What Have I Done?', 'Perfect Daughter', 'My Husband's Wife', 'The Girl in the Corner' and ‘The Things I Know’ have sold millions of copies across the globe.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda has appeared on numerous shows where her views on family and social issues strike a chord with viewers. She also makes countless guest appearances on BBC national and independent Radio stations including LBC, Times Radio and Talk FM, where she is well known for her insightful observations and her infectious humour. Described by the Daily Mail as ‘The queen of family drama’ Amanda’s novel, 'A Mother's Story' won the coveted Sainsbury's eBook of the year Award and she has had two books selected as World Book Night titles, 'Perfect Daughter' in 2016 and 'The Boy Between' in 2022.
Amanda is a huge supporter of libraries and having become a proud ambassador for The Reading Agency, works tirelessly to promote reading, especially in disadvantaged areas. Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Praise for Amanda Prowse:
'A powerful and emotional work of fiction' - Piers Morgan
'Deeply moving and emotional, Amanda Prowse handles her explosive subjects with delicate skill' - Daily Mail
'Uplifting and positive, but you will still need a box of tissues' - Hello!
'A gut-wrenching and absolutely brilliant read' - The Irish Sun
'You'll fall in love with this...' - Cosmopolitan
'Deeply moving and eye opening. Powerful and emotional drama that packs a real punch.' - Heat
'Magical' - Now magazine
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June 3, 2020
The Day She Came Back is the newest release from one of my top-five favorite authors, Amanda Prowse. The Queen of Domestic Drama and a prolific writer of emotionally charged contemporary fiction has another hit on her hands, and I am thrilled to share an early review. I have read all of her works from the last five years and plan to shuffle my way back through the earlier ones I missed, before I knew anything about her.
Imagine being an eighteen-year-old girl in England, raised by your much older grandmother because your own parents died from drug overdoses. You lost your grandfather years ago, you have no siblings or aunts and uncles, and you're a bit of an outcast at school. But you're sweet, and you are generous, and you have so much potential. At least you have a wonderful best friend and a lovely little crush on a boy at school... perhaps life might be okay... until your nana, Prim, passes away unexpectedly. How tragic and sad, and it breaks your heart. But then... everything changes the following days at nana's funeral. Someone you thought long gone shows up with a shocking twist!
Prowse knows how to lure you into comfortable nostalgia and love... she makes you feel the true pain of a young girl who now has no one to help her through the grief. Sure, she has a bestie and her family, and her nana's beau, but it's not the same. I felt my eyes tear up when Victoria was home alone for the first time... you know things can't possibly be okay again for her. She is alone in the world now. I understood her reckless behavior, her desire to be someone different. Victoria shows us the downside of being heartbroken on multiple levels, and then... finally, we see a glimmer of hope. The crush seems to return her feelings!
As quickly as we feel the pain, our hopes rise and we see the potential for Victoria to heal. But it won't happen, and things will take a very long time to truly turn around. Prowse paints the characters with just enough detail to give you all you need to take the picture and run with it yourself. I heard the music at the party Victoria throws. I smelled the breakfasts she and her crush make each morning. I felt the change in this young woman when she is hurt a second time by someone who devastates her in a terrible way.
It's rare others than Prowse can generate this kind of emotion from me... but when she does, I am all in. I can't wait to find out what's next in this dynamic author's mind.
Imagine being an eighteen-year-old girl in England, raised by your much older grandmother because your own parents died from drug overdoses. You lost your grandfather years ago, you have no siblings or aunts and uncles, and you're a bit of an outcast at school. But you're sweet, and you are generous, and you have so much potential. At least you have a wonderful best friend and a lovely little crush on a boy at school... perhaps life might be okay... until your nana, Prim, passes away unexpectedly. How tragic and sad, and it breaks your heart. But then... everything changes the following days at nana's funeral. Someone you thought long gone shows up with a shocking twist!
Prowse knows how to lure you into comfortable nostalgia and love... she makes you feel the true pain of a young girl who now has no one to help her through the grief. Sure, she has a bestie and her family, and her nana's beau, but it's not the same. I felt my eyes tear up when Victoria was home alone for the first time... you know things can't possibly be okay again for her. She is alone in the world now. I understood her reckless behavior, her desire to be someone different. Victoria shows us the downside of being heartbroken on multiple levels, and then... finally, we see a glimmer of hope. The crush seems to return her feelings!
As quickly as we feel the pain, our hopes rise and we see the potential for Victoria to heal. But it won't happen, and things will take a very long time to truly turn around. Prowse paints the characters with just enough detail to give you all you need to take the picture and run with it yourself. I heard the music at the party Victoria throws. I smelled the breakfasts she and her crush make each morning. I felt the change in this young woman when she is hurt a second time by someone who devastates her in a terrible way.
It's rare others than Prowse can generate this kind of emotion from me... but when she does, I am all in. I can't wait to find out what's next in this dynamic author's mind.
May 20, 2024
EXCERPT: The woman shook her head. 'No, your name isn't Victoria.'
'Okaaay,' Victoria raised her eyebrows, thinking she would get this conversation over as quickly as possible and make her way back into the house. Even the maudlin, quiet gathering of the pensioner bees was better than this. 'What is it then?' she challenged, intrigued. 'What's my name?'
'Victory.' She smiled. 'Your name is Victory.'
The woman searched her face and Victoria saw a brief reflection of something so familiar it made her heart jump.
'Victory?' She bit her lip. 'Is that right?'
'Yes. A strong name, a name that I thought would see you through anything.'
Victoria took a step backwards.
Her heart beat loudly in her ears and her stomach flipped with nausea. Whatever this was, whatever joke, prank or deception, she was not enjoying it and wanted to be anywhere else. It was as if her feet had grown roots in the mud and, as much as she wanted to run, she felt stuck.
'I don't know why you would say that to me. Who are you? Who did you come with? Because I will see if they are ready to leave.' Still she was torn between wanting to throw the woman out and being polite: it was a funeral, after all. She was aware she had raised her voice slightly.
'Who am I?' The woman's tone suggested the question almost pained her.
'Yes, who are you?'
ABOUT THIS BOOK: When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient—she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim’s funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead.
As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.
To live a full and happy life, Victoria knows she must not only uncover the truth, but find a way to forgive her family. But after so many years, is trusting them even possible?
MY THOUGHTS: Another 'I couldn't put it down' read from Amanda Prowse.
I read The Day She Came Back overnight, a box of tissues handy for the second half. I cried tears of sadness, sympathy, and joy. Prowse does human emotion so eloquently, so realistically, that the reader is transported into the book alongside the beautifully crafted characters. She understands grief, and anger, and how, when someone is hurting, they lash out at the ones who love them. Which is exactly what Victoria does. Her world is turned upside down, and she is angry with everyone whose life is unaffected. She is eighteen years old, alone, vulnerable, and ripe for the picking. With the whole foundation of her life ripped out from beneath her, Victoria reacts, and reacts badly. Some version of her story is played out multiple times every day all around the world. I wanted to reach out and hug her, she became that real to me. I also, at various times, wanted to ground her, slap her, and give her a reality check or two. Very realistic characters. All of them.
The Day She Came Back is a beautifully poignant story of a young woman finding her place in the world. There is nothing predictable about Prowse's writing. When I was expecting the storyline to go in one direction, she took it in another. The plot is as superbly crafted as the characters.
Five very tear-stained but smiling stars.
😪😍❤😪😍
#TheDaySheCameBack #NetGalley
'I used to sit there in a warm spot like a sun-puddling cat and read.'
'I love to see people in love. I think it is one of the most hopeful sights known to man. I think that as long as people love one another, then there is hope.'
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Prowse was a management consultant for ten years before realising that she was born to write. Amanda lives in the West Country with her husband and their two teenage sons.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review and others are also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
'Okaaay,' Victoria raised her eyebrows, thinking she would get this conversation over as quickly as possible and make her way back into the house. Even the maudlin, quiet gathering of the pensioner bees was better than this. 'What is it then?' she challenged, intrigued. 'What's my name?'
'Victory.' She smiled. 'Your name is Victory.'
The woman searched her face and Victoria saw a brief reflection of something so familiar it made her heart jump.
'Victory?' She bit her lip. 'Is that right?'
'Yes. A strong name, a name that I thought would see you through anything.'
Victoria took a step backwards.
Her heart beat loudly in her ears and her stomach flipped with nausea. Whatever this was, whatever joke, prank or deception, she was not enjoying it and wanted to be anywhere else. It was as if her feet had grown roots in the mud and, as much as she wanted to run, she felt stuck.
'I don't know why you would say that to me. Who are you? Who did you come with? Because I will see if they are ready to leave.' Still she was torn between wanting to throw the woman out and being polite: it was a funeral, after all. She was aware she had raised her voice slightly.
'Who am I?' The woman's tone suggested the question almost pained her.
'Yes, who are you?'
ABOUT THIS BOOK: When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient—she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman attends Prim’s funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead.
As the two women get to know each other and Victoria begins to learn more about her past, it becomes clear that her beloved grandmother had been keeping life-changing secrets from her. Desperate for answers, she still struggles to trust anyone to tell her the truth.
To live a full and happy life, Victoria knows she must not only uncover the truth, but find a way to forgive her family. But after so many years, is trusting them even possible?
MY THOUGHTS: Another 'I couldn't put it down' read from Amanda Prowse.
I read The Day She Came Back overnight, a box of tissues handy for the second half. I cried tears of sadness, sympathy, and joy. Prowse does human emotion so eloquently, so realistically, that the reader is transported into the book alongside the beautifully crafted characters. She understands grief, and anger, and how, when someone is hurting, they lash out at the ones who love them. Which is exactly what Victoria does. Her world is turned upside down, and she is angry with everyone whose life is unaffected. She is eighteen years old, alone, vulnerable, and ripe for the picking. With the whole foundation of her life ripped out from beneath her, Victoria reacts, and reacts badly. Some version of her story is played out multiple times every day all around the world. I wanted to reach out and hug her, she became that real to me. I also, at various times, wanted to ground her, slap her, and give her a reality check or two. Very realistic characters. All of them.
The Day She Came Back is a beautifully poignant story of a young woman finding her place in the world. There is nothing predictable about Prowse's writing. When I was expecting the storyline to go in one direction, she took it in another. The plot is as superbly crafted as the characters.
Five very tear-stained but smiling stars.
😪😍❤😪😍
#TheDaySheCameBack #NetGalley
'I used to sit there in a warm spot like a sun-puddling cat and read.'
'I love to see people in love. I think it is one of the most hopeful sights known to man. I think that as long as people love one another, then there is hope.'
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amanda Prowse was a management consultant for ten years before realising that she was born to write. Amanda lives in the West Country with her husband and their two teenage sons.
DISCLOSURE: Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK via Netgalley for providing a digital ARC of The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse for review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own personal opinions.
For an explanation of my rating system please refer to my Goodreads.com profile page or the about page on sandysbookaday.wordpress.com
This review and others are also published on Twitter, Amazon, Instagram and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
September 13, 2020
All the feels! Confession time, this is my first Amanda Prowse. Not certain what I’ve been waiting for? This book had all the elements that I love in a story: compelling characters✅ intriguing storyline✅ clever dialogue✅ perfect pacing✅ emotion✅ heart✅ angst✅ friendship✅ victoria is 18, a little awkward, a little anxious, but she’s got a great Bestie and a loving grandmother. When Victoria‘s grandmother unexpectedly passes away she is devastated and alone. Then while at her grandmothers funeral a woman approaches her and tells her that she is her mother. The problem is, Victoria‘s mother is dead. So what in the world is going on? Has Victoria‘s entire life been a lie? How could her caring grandmother have lied to her?
Victoria was such an authentic, relatable, compassionate, and sympathetic character. The way she acted out after all this was thrown at her was so genuine. Also loved her friendship with her BFF. I listen to the audiobook and I absolutely love the narration. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the book was narrated by Amanda Prowse, she did such a great job! She gave Victoria such a lovely voice, I felt like I knew the girl. Such a sweet, well toll, emotional family drama with a perfect ending.
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*** Big thank you to Amazon UK for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***
Victoria was such an authentic, relatable, compassionate, and sympathetic character. The way she acted out after all this was thrown at her was so genuine. Also loved her friendship with her BFF. I listen to the audiobook and I absolutely love the narration. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the book was narrated by Amanda Prowse, she did such a great job! She gave Victoria such a lovely voice, I felt like I knew the girl. Such a sweet, well toll, emotional family drama with a perfect ending.
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*** Big thank you to Amazon UK for my gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ***
July 10, 2020
5☆ An Utterly Compelling, Poignant and Engrossing Story, I Couldn't Put Down!
I'm a huge fan of Amanda Prowse's books and once again she has written a Poignant, Utterly Compelling story of Betrayal, Trust, Heartbreak, Secrets, Discovery, Grief, Forgiveness, Addiction, Starting Over and Moving On.
I don't want too go too much into the plot as the blurb sums it up far better than I could, plus I don't want to risk giving anything away.
The Characters are beautifully observed, complex yet relatable and Prowse has this way of making her Characters spring to life on the pages.
Victoria's Character will get under your skin, she's 18, lost everything she ever cared about and then she's thrown head first into the most shocking of discoveries, that will change her life and everything she has ever known forever! My heart broke for her.
THE DAY SHE CAME BACK is a totally absorbing read that's beautifully written, an
engrossing storyline and will tug at your heart strings.
Amanda writes the most mesmerising and amazing stories, she makes you feel every single emotion in one book. Trust me when I say I hardly ever shed a tear not even watching films, but Amanda just has this way of making me feel those raw emotions.
As I said before I'm a huge fan of her books, and if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading her books.
I highly, highly Recommend you Start with this one!
Thank you to BOTBS Tours for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
You can Find this Review and all my Other Reviews on My Blog :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2020/0...
I'm a huge fan of Amanda Prowse's books and once again she has written a Poignant, Utterly Compelling story of Betrayal, Trust, Heartbreak, Secrets, Discovery, Grief, Forgiveness, Addiction, Starting Over and Moving On.
I don't want too go too much into the plot as the blurb sums it up far better than I could, plus I don't want to risk giving anything away.
The Characters are beautifully observed, complex yet relatable and Prowse has this way of making her Characters spring to life on the pages.
Victoria's Character will get under your skin, she's 18, lost everything she ever cared about and then she's thrown head first into the most shocking of discoveries, that will change her life and everything she has ever known forever! My heart broke for her.
THE DAY SHE CAME BACK is a totally absorbing read that's beautifully written, an
engrossing storyline and will tug at your heart strings.
Amanda writes the most mesmerising and amazing stories, she makes you feel every single emotion in one book. Trust me when I say I hardly ever shed a tear not even watching films, but Amanda just has this way of making me feel those raw emotions.
As I said before I'm a huge fan of her books, and if you haven't yet had the pleasure of reading her books.
I highly, highly Recommend you Start with this one!
Thank you to BOTBS Tours for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
You can Find this Review and all my Other Reviews on My Blog :-
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2020/0...
February 10, 2021
Please....
Please.....
Pass me the tissues and a nice cup of tea.
I so know once I pick up one of Amanda Prowse books, more often than than not my heart is in for a break. This author can take the ordainary people and given some extraordinary circumstances and the reader is just sucked totally invested.
I imagined Prim, I imagined all of them including the house.
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You get so many emotional thoughts over this scenario that you are asking “why” “who would do that” “I wouldn’t do that”.
As things start to unravel you just can’t help but see everyone’s side, everyone’s point of view.
How would you feel if someone was you’re whole life and they lied to you?
This book did make me cry. I couldn’t help chatting to my hubby about this. His reaction was “sound good and I’d watch it if it was a movie or drama” (he doesn’t read much)
A story I’ll remember.
I took one star off because in some parts it was a bit repetitive.
Please.....
Pass me the tissues and a nice cup of tea.
I so know once I pick up one of Amanda Prowse books, more often than than not my heart is in for a break. This author can take the ordainary people and given some extraordinary circumstances and the reader is just sucked totally invested.
I imagined Prim, I imagined all of them including the house.
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You get so many emotional thoughts over this scenario that you are asking “why” “who would do that” “I wouldn’t do that”.
As things start to unravel you just can’t help but see everyone’s side, everyone’s point of view.
How would you feel if someone was you’re whole life and they lied to you?
This book did make me cry. I couldn’t help chatting to my hubby about this. His reaction was “sound good and I’d watch it if it was a movie or drama” (he doesn’t read much)
A story I’ll remember.
I took one star off because in some parts it was a bit repetitive.
September 3, 2020
This is my first book by Amanda Prowse and after reading it I can understand why she is popular. This book was a satisfying read as it covered all the bases of what makes a good contemporary fiction. The emotional turmoil, confusion and reactions of 18 year old Victoria Hansen who when soon after the death of her beloved grandmother Primrose finds out that her mother, who she thought had died of a drug overdose when she was a baby, is actually very much alive and that her grandmother was complicit in this lie, is very relatable. Victoria does a few things against her norm just to get back at her grandmother's memory, her mother and the few well wishers she has--she is emotionally hurting and her behaviour towards her friends and mother is a reaction to that hurt. However, she soon realises the error of her ways and thus begins her journey towards trying to understand the decisions both her grandmother and mother made all those years ago for her better future and making peace with it.
I liked everything about this book-- the storyline was simple yet interesting, the characters were well drawn out, the dialogues were fresh, emotional, funny and witty (especially the ones between Victoria and her BFF Daksha) and the pacing of the book was smooth.
I received an e-Arc of the book from the publisher Amazon Publishing UK and the author via NetGalley.
The book was published on 7th July, 2020.
I liked everything about this book-- the storyline was simple yet interesting, the characters were well drawn out, the dialogues were fresh, emotional, funny and witty (especially the ones between Victoria and her BFF Daksha) and the pacing of the book was smooth.
I received an e-Arc of the book from the publisher Amazon Publishing UK and the author via NetGalley.
The book was published on 7th July, 2020.
March 2, 2025
This is so cute and sweet, had a lot of fun reading it.
June 12, 2020
When her loving, free-spirited grandmother Primrose passes away, Victoria is bereft, yet resilient—she has survived tragedy before. But even her strength is tested when a mysterious woman, Sarah, attends Prim’s funeral and claims to be the mother Victoria thought was dead.
The story then follows Victoria's search for the truth and her struggle to trust and forgive to live a full and happy life,
This book is a powerful family drama filled with grief, guilt, love and forgiveness. While I loved all the characters my absolute favourite was Victoria's best friend, Daksha.
Overall an enjoyable and easy read. While this is my first read by this author, I am definitely looking forward to read more from her.
Thank You to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for this ARC!!
The story then follows Victoria's search for the truth and her struggle to trust and forgive to live a full and happy life,
This book is a powerful family drama filled with grief, guilt, love and forgiveness. While I loved all the characters my absolute favourite was Victoria's best friend, Daksha.
Overall an enjoyable and easy read. While this is my first read by this author, I am definitely looking forward to read more from her.
Thank You to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for this ARC!!
November 3, 2020
The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse is a tale of familial love, fear, coping with grief, and how one must understand the intention behind a lie told by a loved one. The protagonist is an 18-year old Victoria who, on her grandmother's funeral, finds out that her mother is very much alive, and not dead as she was told throughout her childhood by her now dead grandmother. The story then revolves around how Victoria overcomes the emotional burden of such a lie, and how she goes on to make peace with her estranged mother.
The familial relationship between the three generation of women is depicted beautifully. The rebellious nature of the teenager protagonist under dire circumstances, and then her coming around to make amends for her unruly behavior, make for a natural read.
With an interesting and a well-paced storyline, the book makes for a satisfying read, and leaves me craving for more works by the author.
Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.
Verdict: Recommended.
The familial relationship between the three generation of women is depicted beautifully. The rebellious nature of the teenager protagonist under dire circumstances, and then her coming around to make amends for her unruly behavior, make for a natural read.
With an interesting and a well-paced storyline, the book makes for a satisfying read, and leaves me craving for more works by the author.
Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.
Verdict: Recommended.
July 4, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Victoria's beloved grandmother Prim has passed away and she has been left feeling very much alone as Prim was the only family she's had. Victoria's mother died of a drug overdose when she was a baby and her father also died before she was born.
After Prim's funeral, a woman turns up and tells Victoria that she is her mother and Victoria is left in shock, anger and disbelief. How could her beloved Grandmother lie to her all these years? Why did her mother abandon her and go along with such a lie? Why has she suddenly turned up?
This book is another fantastic read by Amanda Prowse, who takes domestic dramas and spins them into fantastic stories that are not only relatable but tug at your heart strings and connect you to others and help you understand what others have to go through. This book was no exception and draws you in from the first few chapters.
Victoria's beloved grandmother Prim has passed away and she has been left feeling very much alone as Prim was the only family she's had. Victoria's mother died of a drug overdose when she was a baby and her father also died before she was born.
After Prim's funeral, a woman turns up and tells Victoria that she is her mother and Victoria is left in shock, anger and disbelief. How could her beloved Grandmother lie to her all these years? Why did her mother abandon her and go along with such a lie? Why has she suddenly turned up?
This book is another fantastic read by Amanda Prowse, who takes domestic dramas and spins them into fantastic stories that are not only relatable but tug at your heart strings and connect you to others and help you understand what others have to go through. This book was no exception and draws you in from the first few chapters.
August 18, 2020
"The Day She Came Back" by Amanda Prowse was a pleasant read!
This is the first novel I have read from this author and I can see by all the 5 star reviews, she has quite a loyal following. So why am I not as excited as everyone else about this book? I liked it but it just wasn't a "jump up and down, gotta go tell the world all about it" type of 5 star read for me.
I enjoyed the depth of the story line, Victoria's struggles and how she muscled through them so bravely. The epilogue describing the details of how Victoria's life moved forward gives this book a shift in genre to more of a Coming-of-age story rather than Women's Fiction. Beyond that, this book felt ordinary and certainly not 4 or 5 star worthy!
But, I did like it.
Thank you to Goodreads and Amazon Publishing for a free e-book copy of this book. This has been my honest review.
This is the first novel I have read from this author and I can see by all the 5 star reviews, she has quite a loyal following. So why am I not as excited as everyone else about this book? I liked it but it just wasn't a "jump up and down, gotta go tell the world all about it" type of 5 star read for me.
I enjoyed the depth of the story line, Victoria's struggles and how she muscled through them so bravely. The epilogue describing the details of how Victoria's life moved forward gives this book a shift in genre to more of a Coming-of-age story rather than Women's Fiction. Beyond that, this book felt ordinary and certainly not 4 or 5 star worthy!
But, I did like it.
Thank you to Goodreads and Amazon Publishing for a free e-book copy of this book. This has been my honest review.
June 29, 2020
Thanks Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read and giv my honest review of this book
This book takes place in England, which may explain why I had such a hard time in getting into it.
Victoria is left an orphan to be raised by her 84 year old grandmother, which is a hoot in herself. Wow, to eat fruit stem and all cracked me up. I found Victoria and her bestie to be very childlike... but I guess when you are 18 you are like that.
Tragic strikes when Victoria looses her grandmother very unexpectantly and finds herself not only dealing with her death, but the appearance of her mother Sarah, who she was led to believe was dead.
Took me a very long time to get thru this book, all very tragic indeed.
This book takes place in England, which may explain why I had such a hard time in getting into it.
Victoria is left an orphan to be raised by her 84 year old grandmother, which is a hoot in herself. Wow, to eat fruit stem and all cracked me up. I found Victoria and her bestie to be very childlike... but I guess when you are 18 you are like that.
Tragic strikes when Victoria looses her grandmother very unexpectantly and finds herself not only dealing with her death, but the appearance of her mother Sarah, who she was led to believe was dead.
Took me a very long time to get thru this book, all very tragic indeed.
June 19, 2020
I’m in the minority with my 2 star rating but I just tried several times to get into this book but I’m sad to say I just cannot connect to any of the characters! Sorry to say but I gave up at 48% which is longer than I usually last on a book I’m not liking. I tried, I really did! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.
August 11, 2020
The Day She Came Back is classic Amanda Prowse. Every emotion is felt throughout the book.
An 18 year old girl losing her last family member, leaving her feeling so alone and lost. Getting her heart messed about with by people she loves. You can’t help but feel Victoria’s pain and will her to find the strength to carry on.
An 18 year old girl losing her last family member, leaving her feeling so alone and lost. Getting her heart messed about with by people she loves. You can’t help but feel Victoria’s pain and will her to find the strength to carry on.
November 13, 2023
The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse was the first book by this author that I found a little disappointing. It just didn't feel fully fleshed out for me, as all of her other novels have been. I feel that this would have been better classified as a YA novel, as it dealt primarily with Victoria, and 18 year old and her relationship with her grandmother who raised her and her mother, who she was brought up to believe died of a drug overdose, but appears at her grandmother's funeral. Victoria doesn't handle things well (who would?) but goes quite off the rails for a bit. I found the novel to be predictable and I had to push myself to finish reading it. I've read Ms. Prowse's previous novels voraciously and was surprised at this one, it didn't seem up to the standards of her others. Thank you to the author, Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.
January 25, 2021
I choose this book on a complete whim. I had absolutely no expectations of what the story might be about, all I knew is that I wanted a break from fast paced thrillers but I didn’t want a boring romance! This story was absolutely beautiful and touching. Very relatable, intriguing and heart warming from start to finish. I often struggle to get into reading a new author but I was hooked on this from the first page. Beautiful, soft read.
July 11, 2020
5 ⭐️
Loved it! Wonderful writing, I’m so glad I read it. I highly recommend this. Check it out and let me know how you feel about it. ♥️ Read. This. Book
Loved it! Wonderful writing, I’m so glad I read it. I highly recommend this. Check it out and let me know how you feel about it. ♥️ Read. This. Book
June 28, 2020
Amanda Prowse is an author whose writing gently draws you in and holds you within the story. I loved the ease of how I settled right in from the first few pages alone. Even only just meeting Victoria and her grandmother Prim, they felt like I had known them for years.
The setting was so idyllic with the beautiful family home, Rosebank, definitely capturing my imagination. For Victoria to find herself the owner at the young age of eighteen, is a huge responsibility, especially when dealing with grief. Again, this is an author who writes from the heart. The utter devastation and anxiety of losing a loved one, leapt from the pages and I felt every emotion that Victoria was going through.
Something that really stood out to me was the friendship between Victoria and her best friend Daksha. They have been friends for forever and you could feel their closeness. The reason why their relationship stood out to me is that Daksha at times shows the true meaning of friendship. Telling your best friend things they don’t want to hear is never easy but that’s what a true friend will do. Seeing this pair going through some ups and downs as Victoria tries to deal with her grief as well as get her head around an enormous lie, was both captivating and emotional.
This is a story that will have you questioning if you would do things differently. Who knows what we would do in the same position. I can’t say I totally agreed with Prim and Victoria’s mother with how they handled things but I could understand why. The relationship between a mother and daughter is not always an easy one so you can’t help admiring both these women. I also greatly admired Victoria for how she handles things. She doesn’t always make the best choices but the way she deals with the outcome shows what a wonderful young lady she is.
The Day She Came Back grabbed hold of me and kept me there until I turned the last page. I was captivated by these very different women and the dynamics of their relationships. As I have mentioned before, Amanda writes from the heart and as with all her books, this was another compelling and emotive read. Another winner for me.
My thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
The setting was so idyllic with the beautiful family home, Rosebank, definitely capturing my imagination. For Victoria to find herself the owner at the young age of eighteen, is a huge responsibility, especially when dealing with grief. Again, this is an author who writes from the heart. The utter devastation and anxiety of losing a loved one, leapt from the pages and I felt every emotion that Victoria was going through.
Something that really stood out to me was the friendship between Victoria and her best friend Daksha. They have been friends for forever and you could feel their closeness. The reason why their relationship stood out to me is that Daksha at times shows the true meaning of friendship. Telling your best friend things they don’t want to hear is never easy but that’s what a true friend will do. Seeing this pair going through some ups and downs as Victoria tries to deal with her grief as well as get her head around an enormous lie, was both captivating and emotional.
This is a story that will have you questioning if you would do things differently. Who knows what we would do in the same position. I can’t say I totally agreed with Prim and Victoria’s mother with how they handled things but I could understand why. The relationship between a mother and daughter is not always an easy one so you can’t help admiring both these women. I also greatly admired Victoria for how she handles things. She doesn’t always make the best choices but the way she deals with the outcome shows what a wonderful young lady she is.
The Day She Came Back grabbed hold of me and kept me there until I turned the last page. I was captivated by these very different women and the dynamics of their relationships. As I have mentioned before, Amanda writes from the heart and as with all her books, this was another compelling and emotive read. Another winner for me.
My thanks to the author and NetGalley for an advanced readers copy of this book. All opinions are my own and not biased in anyway.
July 8, 2020
Oh my, another book of feels. Ms. Amanda Prowse is truly the Queen of Emotions. Her power to make every word pulse with energy made the story come alive. Absolutely amazing!!
Victoria had always been told that her mum had died due to drug overdose. She was brought up by her beloved nan, Prim, who was her world and her biggest support. One day, Prim died. Victoria’s life shattered. After the funeral, a woman approached her to speak a few words – I AM YOUR MUM!
The blurb itself evoked so many thoughts in my mind, imagining the scenario of how it would be for that eighteen-year-old to learn everything she knew was a LIE. I loved how the author showed me normality before pulling the rug off my feet. The drama started with a bang but soon became the wave of change.
Victoria was so real, I could feel her pain and betrayal. Disbelief on knowing the truth and her need to escape it all. Acceptance came slow, but when it did, it brought forth a peace to the heart. The journey of the mother and daughter to reach a point where they could form a bridge and walk together was filled with ups and downs. More downs than ups.
The characters did what they thought was right, yet the repercussions proved them wrong. But real life was like that. You could just live your best and wait for destiny to fill the rest. The author revealed every facet of Victoria, from good to bad, as she found the strength to understand the circumstances and start the process of forgiveness.
The emotions the book invoked made me search for a tissue or two. The author was brilliant in the way she directed the pace of the story. Very touching.
Victoria had always been told that her mum had died due to drug overdose. She was brought up by her beloved nan, Prim, who was her world and her biggest support. One day, Prim died. Victoria’s life shattered. After the funeral, a woman approached her to speak a few words – I AM YOUR MUM!
The blurb itself evoked so many thoughts in my mind, imagining the scenario of how it would be for that eighteen-year-old to learn everything she knew was a LIE. I loved how the author showed me normality before pulling the rug off my feet. The drama started with a bang but soon became the wave of change.
Victoria was so real, I could feel her pain and betrayal. Disbelief on knowing the truth and her need to escape it all. Acceptance came slow, but when it did, it brought forth a peace to the heart. The journey of the mother and daughter to reach a point where they could form a bridge and walk together was filled with ups and downs. More downs than ups.
The characters did what they thought was right, yet the repercussions proved them wrong. But real life was like that. You could just live your best and wait for destiny to fill the rest. The author revealed every facet of Victoria, from good to bad, as she found the strength to understand the circumstances and start the process of forgiveness.
The emotions the book invoked made me search for a tissue or two. The author was brilliant in the way she directed the pace of the story. Very touching.
July 11, 2020
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites. She writes amazing stories, that I don’t want to put down.
This book is about addiction, recovery, healing and so much more! The story has a secrets that is covered up with a lie.
I don’t want to give anything away, I just want you to read it for yourself. It was delightful. I highly recommend this book.
This is a NETGALLEY gift from the publisher and all opinions are my own.
This author is quickly becoming one of my favorites. She writes amazing stories, that I don’t want to put down.
This book is about addiction, recovery, healing and so much more! The story has a secrets that is covered up with a lie.
I don’t want to give anything away, I just want you to read it for yourself. It was delightful. I highly recommend this book.
This is a NETGALLEY gift from the publisher and all opinions are my own.
July 14, 2020
I absolutely adore this authors writing. Reading her stories I love to grab my favourite drink, sit in my reading chair and get lost in her words. The Day She Came Back is another awesome read from this talented author. I’m not gonna go into the storyline.
I do believe you need to jump into this blind. The story is told in such a way you can imagine watching it on the tv. I felt as if I was on this emotional journey with Victoria.
Well done to the author on another amazing story.
I do believe you need to jump into this blind. The story is told in such a way you can imagine watching it on the tv. I felt as if I was on this emotional journey with Victoria.
Well done to the author on another amazing story.
July 30, 2020
Rating: 5 glowing stars
Amanda Prowse, where have you been all my life? Thanks to a review from a Goodreads friend, I decided to request this book from Netgalley. My friend Sandy posted a glowing 5-star review, and I completely agree with her assessment. In “The Day She Came Back”, Ms. Prowse has written a fantastic book about family interactions, and how secrets always seem to find a way of coming out.
Victoria is only eighteen when her grandmother, Prim suddenly passes away. Victoria thinks that she is now alone in the world. She has no siblings and both per parents and grandfather had already died. Imagine her surprise when her mother showed up for Prim’s funeral! Victoris did not believe who she was at first because her beloved grandmother had told her that her parents had both died of drug overdoses.
That is the launching point for this family drama. It is a drama without ever being overly dramatic. The characters are written with such precision. I would like to meet any of them in real-life. They are not perfect, but who is? Victoria struggles to wade through her grief about the loss of her grandmother. She is also trying to come to terms with the lie that she’d been told all her life. She is struggling to move into a self-sustaining adulthood without a whole of support. Luckily she has a best friend, Dashka. I loved that she had Dashka to rely on. Everyone needs a bestie like that!
Victoria struggles to trust this new woman, Sarah, who says that she is her mother. Slowly, they work on forming a new relationship. Prowse poignantly delivers Sarah’s story. How she fell deep into the valley of drug abuse, and the effort it took to climb out of that valley. She shows how hard it is to try to regain what had been lost. It is not a happy-go-lucky story, but it is oh so good, and it felt so REAL. Please do not pass this by as being just as another ‘been there done that’ drug abuse redemption story. This is so good on so many levels.
I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good book. That is it. Read this if you love a good book. Now I am off to read more of Amanda Prowse’s prior works. I think I have some real treats in store for me.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. These are my honest thoughts.
Amanda Prowse, where have you been all my life? Thanks to a review from a Goodreads friend, I decided to request this book from Netgalley. My friend Sandy posted a glowing 5-star review, and I completely agree with her assessment. In “The Day She Came Back”, Ms. Prowse has written a fantastic book about family interactions, and how secrets always seem to find a way of coming out.
Victoria is only eighteen when her grandmother, Prim suddenly passes away. Victoria thinks that she is now alone in the world. She has no siblings and both per parents and grandfather had already died. Imagine her surprise when her mother showed up for Prim’s funeral! Victoris did not believe who she was at first because her beloved grandmother had told her that her parents had both died of drug overdoses.
That is the launching point for this family drama. It is a drama without ever being overly dramatic. The characters are written with such precision. I would like to meet any of them in real-life. They are not perfect, but who is? Victoria struggles to wade through her grief about the loss of her grandmother. She is also trying to come to terms with the lie that she’d been told all her life. She is struggling to move into a self-sustaining adulthood without a whole of support. Luckily she has a best friend, Dashka. I loved that she had Dashka to rely on. Everyone needs a bestie like that!
Victoria struggles to trust this new woman, Sarah, who says that she is her mother. Slowly, they work on forming a new relationship. Prowse poignantly delivers Sarah’s story. How she fell deep into the valley of drug abuse, and the effort it took to climb out of that valley. She shows how hard it is to try to regain what had been lost. It is not a happy-go-lucky story, but it is oh so good, and it felt so REAL. Please do not pass this by as being just as another ‘been there done that’ drug abuse redemption story. This is so good on so many levels.
I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good book. That is it. Read this if you love a good book. Now I am off to read more of Amanda Prowse’s prior works. I think I have some real treats in store for me.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. These are my honest thoughts.
September 23, 2020
Shocking book. So predictable and boring. Author keeps repeating herself over and over.
December 3, 2020
A major secret held for years can cause havoc or bring together family. I cried while reading this story. The struggles and despair were strong as author Amanda Prowse dug deep into the emotions of the characters. A great read.
July 11, 2020
Amanda Prowse is one of my all time favourite authors and one of a select few who can bring out emotions that I didn’t even know were hiding in me! She completely gets female relationships and family dynamics and writes insightful books about them that every woman should read. It was my mum who actually introduced me to my first Amanda Prowse book as she is also a huge fan and I am confident that she will also enjoy The Day She Came Back as it has at its heart a mother/daughter relationship-even though it’s one that falls outside the perimeters of the expected. Victoria has always wished she had her mother to talk to but she died shortly after she was born, as did her father. She was brought up by her maternal grandmother Prim and they have a wonderful relationship but she still wishes she had her mother around when she needs that comfort and wisdom. When Prim dies, Victoria is devastated as now she has no family left but the appearance of a strange woman at Prim’s funeral is about to open up some shocking family secrets.
This is such an emotional journey for Victoria as she tries to come to terms with the fact that her mother didn’t die but is in fact very much alive and well. The sense of betrayal she feels was to be expected but there are layers to Sarahs story that have to be uncovered one at a time to get to the bottom of why Victoria was told her mother was dead. The storyline flowed well from start to finish with an addictive hook to keep the reader emotionally focused on this likeable girl and her journey to discover why she had been abandoned as a baby. I loved watching her adjust to life on her own after Prims death as she became an independent adult having to make her own judgement and decisions. Some of those decisions were bad but others showed the caring and supportive adult she was developing into. The ending was the perfect cherry on the top of the cake for me as it brought everything together in an affecting and realistic conclusion.
Whilst this is a powerful and affecting novel it is also an uplifting, life affirming read that focuses on a little talked about family dilemma. The relationship Victoria and Prim had was beautifully handled and as a grandmother myself I recognised so many little things that cemented that very special bond. Amanda Prowse has once again worked her magic on this emotive subject delivering a compelling story throughout. I loved every single page!
This is such an emotional journey for Victoria as she tries to come to terms with the fact that her mother didn’t die but is in fact very much alive and well. The sense of betrayal she feels was to be expected but there are layers to Sarahs story that have to be uncovered one at a time to get to the bottom of why Victoria was told her mother was dead. The storyline flowed well from start to finish with an addictive hook to keep the reader emotionally focused on this likeable girl and her journey to discover why she had been abandoned as a baby. I loved watching her adjust to life on her own after Prims death as she became an independent adult having to make her own judgement and decisions. Some of those decisions were bad but others showed the caring and supportive adult she was developing into. The ending was the perfect cherry on the top of the cake for me as it brought everything together in an affecting and realistic conclusion.
Whilst this is a powerful and affecting novel it is also an uplifting, life affirming read that focuses on a little talked about family dilemma. The relationship Victoria and Prim had was beautifully handled and as a grandmother myself I recognised so many little things that cemented that very special bond. Amanda Prowse has once again worked her magic on this emotive subject delivering a compelling story throughout. I loved every single page!
June 30, 2020
Well this is the first book i’ve read by Amanda Prowse so i didnt know what to expect. However, the story has made me an emotional wreck. I’ve been crying since 7% and then sometime in between and lastly the conclusion parts.
Our main protagonist, Victoria is an 18-year old girl who has lived under the care of her grandmother all her life because of her deceased mother. I like how things turned out for Victory. I think the writing style is compassionate to the readers feelings. You can feel the raw emotion of what they’re feeling. And there’s a lot of feels in this book. I can relate to it in so many aspects, let’s just say that i have been to Victoria’s shoes. And seeing her journey, her hurt and confusion, is like mirroring my similar experience.
The intention of the author in telling this story was strongly felt. Like dealing with drugs, having to give up your child, a mother who has to let go of a daughter, growing up without parents, dealing with death of loved one. As a reader, you always take sides but the way this was written, you are loyal to all of the characters. Every decision has a backstory to it, has an important meaning.
This is a story of love in different aspects, i also loved that the friendship bond of Victoria and Daksha are beyond worlds. I feel a tinge of jealousy for not having that bestfriend to pick me up at my worst, it’s like you and me against the world! Im happy with how the conflicts have been resolved, that brought tears of joy because oh my goodness, this people need their happy ending!
Trigger warning: drugs, death, absent parents
I got this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Our main protagonist, Victoria is an 18-year old girl who has lived under the care of her grandmother all her life because of her deceased mother. I like how things turned out for Victory. I think the writing style is compassionate to the readers feelings. You can feel the raw emotion of what they’re feeling. And there’s a lot of feels in this book. I can relate to it in so many aspects, let’s just say that i have been to Victoria’s shoes. And seeing her journey, her hurt and confusion, is like mirroring my similar experience.
The intention of the author in telling this story was strongly felt. Like dealing with drugs, having to give up your child, a mother who has to let go of a daughter, growing up without parents, dealing with death of loved one. As a reader, you always take sides but the way this was written, you are loyal to all of the characters. Every decision has a backstory to it, has an important meaning.
This is a story of love in different aspects, i also loved that the friendship bond of Victoria and Daksha are beyond worlds. I feel a tinge of jealousy for not having that bestfriend to pick me up at my worst, it’s like you and me against the world! Im happy with how the conflicts have been resolved, that brought tears of joy because oh my goodness, this people need their happy ending!
Trigger warning: drugs, death, absent parents
I got this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2021
Victoria has been raised by her grandmother, Prim, after her parents died when she was a baby of a drug overdose. When she is 18 Victoria and her friend, Daksha, are planning a trip to figure out what they want to do with their lives. One afternoon she comes home from an errand and finds her grandmother has passed away sitting in her chair in the garden. Prim is alone with no family and then a strange woman, Sarah, shows up at the funeral claiming to be her dead mother. There were times I wanted to smack some sense into Victoria. She had good friends and people to help her but she was so angry at the lie her grandmother told that she lashed out at everyone. She hooks up with Flynn, a boy she had a crush on in school, and things go very badly. Finally she begins the process of healing and reconnecting with her mother.
There were times when I did not like Victoria but she was acting out of character for her but at the same time her emotions were predictable. Sarah's strength and sacrifices were remarkable and I liked the slow building of their relationship and the bonding between them. Everyone should have a friend like Daksha.
The setting of her home with Prim, Rosebank, sounded wonderful with turret rooms and stained glass and I can picture the "old lady" decor with all of her mementos. I could almost smell the flowers she kept around the house. The setting in Oslo was likewise appealing with the cold and crisp air, people walking and biking everywhere, the warmth in the coffee shops and the spare decor of Sarah's and Jens's apartment.
The author takes on a difficult topic and family drama but never crosses the line into being maudlin. This is the second book I have read by this author and I look forward to many more.
Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a review.
There were times when I did not like Victoria but she was acting out of character for her but at the same time her emotions were predictable. Sarah's strength and sacrifices were remarkable and I liked the slow building of their relationship and the bonding between them. Everyone should have a friend like Daksha.
The setting of her home with Prim, Rosebank, sounded wonderful with turret rooms and stained glass and I can picture the "old lady" decor with all of her mementos. I could almost smell the flowers she kept around the house. The setting in Oslo was likewise appealing with the cold and crisp air, people walking and biking everywhere, the warmth in the coffee shops and the spare decor of Sarah's and Jens's apartment.
The author takes on a difficult topic and family drama but never crosses the line into being maudlin. This is the second book I have read by this author and I look forward to many more.
Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a review.
July 7, 2020
A delightful story of loss and love, which held my attention throughout.
Victoria is living a happy life with her beloved Grandmother Prim in their lovely home, Rosebank, which she has been in all her life. Prim raised Victoria giving her a wonderful childhood yet Victoria feels someone is missing and that’s her dead Mum Sarah. Sarah was a studious girl guaranteed to go on to good things, which was until she was introduced to drugs. Unfortunately the love of her next hit was the only thing keeping her will to live. Prim desperate to spare her granddaughter this sort of life struck a deal with Sarah and took responsibility of Victoria to raise and cherish.
After the shock death of Prim, Sarah suddenly re appears sending Victoria into a spin. Reading how Mother and Daughter learn to reconnect was a joy but fraught at times. I totally related to the characters in this book as they come across as realistic and honest. My favourite quote in this book is that they will always share the same moon – how true and thought provoking.
My thanks to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Victoria is living a happy life with her beloved Grandmother Prim in their lovely home, Rosebank, which she has been in all her life. Prim raised Victoria giving her a wonderful childhood yet Victoria feels someone is missing and that’s her dead Mum Sarah. Sarah was a studious girl guaranteed to go on to good things, which was until she was introduced to drugs. Unfortunately the love of her next hit was the only thing keeping her will to live. Prim desperate to spare her granddaughter this sort of life struck a deal with Sarah and took responsibility of Victoria to raise and cherish.
After the shock death of Prim, Sarah suddenly re appears sending Victoria into a spin. Reading how Mother and Daughter learn to reconnect was a joy but fraught at times. I totally related to the characters in this book as they come across as realistic and honest. My favourite quote in this book is that they will always share the same moon – how true and thought provoking.
My thanks to Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
May 16, 2020
I was so excited to see Amanda Prowse releasing another book as she is one of my favourite authors and I love the way her characters jump off the page and suck me in.
This story focuses around Victoria, Prim and Sarah, three very amazing ladies. The characters are well described throughout with character traits and physical appearances being drip fed into the story, as I continued to read I felt as if I was watching the story play out in front of me.
Set between the beauty of Oslo where Amanda always speaks fondly of and the gorgeous family home Rosebank in Surrey with its gorgeous garden room and lake. This book grabs you from the first few chapters and takes you on a journey through addiction, bereavement, love and loss. The emotions are so raw they gave me goosebumps as I felt the intensity of the pain these wonderful ladies were experiencing.
I flew through this book as I wanted to keep reading to see where the path Victoria was walking would take her and now feel bereft as I no longer get to read about these fantastic characters. Amanda Prowse always knows to create an emotionally charged read and this book ticks that box and then some. A superb read that is well worthy of its 5 stars!!
This story focuses around Victoria, Prim and Sarah, three very amazing ladies. The characters are well described throughout with character traits and physical appearances being drip fed into the story, as I continued to read I felt as if I was watching the story play out in front of me.
Set between the beauty of Oslo where Amanda always speaks fondly of and the gorgeous family home Rosebank in Surrey with its gorgeous garden room and lake. This book grabs you from the first few chapters and takes you on a journey through addiction, bereavement, love and loss. The emotions are so raw they gave me goosebumps as I felt the intensity of the pain these wonderful ladies were experiencing.
I flew through this book as I wanted to keep reading to see where the path Victoria was walking would take her and now feel bereft as I no longer get to read about these fantastic characters. Amanda Prowse always knows to create an emotionally charged read and this book ticks that box and then some. A superb read that is well worthy of its 5 stars!!
May 20, 2020
The Day she came back, Amanda Prowse.
Received an ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
What a stunning, thought provoking and rich book this is. The story of 18 year old Victoria Who lives with/her grandmother as her Mum, Sarah, is dead, but who discovers on the death of her grandmother that her mother is alive. Sarah’s story Is tragic, dramatic, terrible and heart-breaking yet ultimately inspiring. I don’t want to spoil any of the plot., but I might not be able to avoid it!
I did not think I would enjoy the story of an 18 year old, who in the aftermath of her discovery, acts in a stupid, childish and irresponsible way. It is understandable and forgivable because the writer does such a good job of developing the character.
I did enjoy the story, it was utterly riveting and emotional. Ultimately it has a really happy ending, but the journey there is not smooth. I can’t recommend. this book enough. Fabulous. 5 stars.
Received an ARC from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
What a stunning, thought provoking and rich book this is. The story of 18 year old Victoria Who lives with/her grandmother as her Mum, Sarah, is dead, but who discovers on the death of her grandmother that her mother is alive. Sarah’s story Is tragic, dramatic, terrible and heart-breaking yet ultimately inspiring. I don’t want to spoil any of the plot., but I might not be able to avoid it!
I did not think I would enjoy the story of an 18 year old, who in the aftermath of her discovery, acts in a stupid, childish and irresponsible way. It is understandable and forgivable because the writer does such a good job of developing the character.
I did enjoy the story, it was utterly riveting and emotional. Ultimately it has a really happy ending, but the journey there is not smooth. I can’t recommend. this book enough. Fabulous. 5 stars.
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