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Fortune's Daughters Trilogy #2
Verdades Escondidas
E se tudo o que julgávamos saber mudasse de repente?
Eve ainda não conseguiu ultrapassar a descoberta de que a sua mãe, a atriz Jillian Croft, nunca poderia ter dado à luz. Ao contrário da irmã, Rosalind, que não descansou até encontrar a mãe biológica, Eve recusa-se a procurar respostas para o que se passou. Não quer sequer ler os diários de Jillian, que revelam uma faceta desconhecida da instável estrela de cinema.
Agora, presa a um trabalho pouco desafiante e a viver uma relação à beira do colapso, Eve decide aceitar uma proposta para ir para a Ilha de Washington, no Wisconsin, onde terá oportunidade de testar as suas capacidades como arquiteta. Mas o que seria apenas uma pequena mudança transforma-se em algo muito mais profundo.
No lugar onde planeava simplesmente afastar-se dos seus problemas, Eve acaba por encontrar segredos inesperados e reveladores. E à medida que se vai aproximando dos habitantes da ilha e dos seus dramas, Eve apercebe-se de que, se quiser mudar verdadeiramente a sua vida, terá de se confrontar com as memórias de um passado traumático.
Um segredo há muito enterrado poderá destruir-lhe a família ou ajudá-la a abrir o coração. Um livro que aborda temas como a bipolaridade e a impossibilidade de ter filhos, ao mesmo tempo que mostra a viagem de autodescoberta da protagonista.
Eve ainda não conseguiu ultrapassar a descoberta de que a sua mãe, a atriz Jillian Croft, nunca poderia ter dado à luz. Ao contrário da irmã, Rosalind, que não descansou até encontrar a mãe biológica, Eve recusa-se a procurar respostas para o que se passou. Não quer sequer ler os diários de Jillian, que revelam uma faceta desconhecida da instável estrela de cinema.
Agora, presa a um trabalho pouco desafiante e a viver uma relação à beira do colapso, Eve decide aceitar uma proposta para ir para a Ilha de Washington, no Wisconsin, onde terá oportunidade de testar as suas capacidades como arquiteta. Mas o que seria apenas uma pequena mudança transforma-se em algo muito mais profundo.
No lugar onde planeava simplesmente afastar-se dos seus problemas, Eve acaba por encontrar segredos inesperados e reveladores. E à medida que se vai aproximando dos habitantes da ilha e dos seus dramas, Eve apercebe-se de que, se quiser mudar verdadeiramente a sua vida, terá de se confrontar com as memórias de um passado traumático.
Um segredo há muito enterrado poderá destruir-lhe a família ou ajudá-la a abrir o coração. Um livro que aborda temas como a bipolaridade e a impossibilidade de ter filhos, ao mesmo tempo que mostra a viagem de autodescoberta da protagonista.
400 pages, Paperback
Published January 12, 2022
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May 14, 2020
***4***
December 22, 2020
Het tweede deel van deze prachtige serie.
May 22, 2024
Beter dan het 1ste deel
January 23, 2025
Eerste pagina’s wat inkomen maar eens op gang genoten van dit boek. Enigszins voorspelbaar maar fijn geschreven dat je mee bent in het verhaal. Een ontspannend boek dat jou meeneemt maar zonder plotwendingen.
May 20, 2022
Let og underholdende læsning. Dog synes jeg at sproget blev lidt barnligt til tider. Især uddragene fra Jillians dagbog. Det virkede næsten som om, det var en teenage pige og ikke en voksen kvinde der skrev.
April 13, 2020
I was initially drawn to this book because the story was was said to be similar to Lucinda Riley, one of my favourite authors, but the lovely cover helped too!
This is the second book in the series and even though I haven't read the first one I don't think it detracted too much from the story, itjust made me want to go back and read about the first sister's story. Eve is one of three sisters whose mother was the famous movie star Jillian Croft and their father a famous acting coach. But years after her death they discover that actually she couldn't have been their biological mother as she couldn't have children, but their father is their real father.
This book is about Eve, the middle sister, a budding architect stuck in a rut in a boring job, and a relationship she's not sure she wants to be in anymore, who decides to throw caution to the wind and accept an independent job designing a cottage for her step-mother's best friend on Washington Island.
Whilst there she ends up helping a runaway trying to get up the courage to speak to her biological father who lives there, and slowly gets to know Shelley, the taciturn lady she is designing the cottage for - and there is more to both stories than initially thought, one secret completely unexpected.
The story is set mainly in the current time, but has snippets of Jillian's diary throughout showing us her feelings and how she came to be mother to three daughters when she couldn't conceive. A very enjoyable story with some interesting characters and a slight mystery running through it. I look forward to the next in this series, and will be going back to read the first book too. A really good read.
This is the second book in the series and even though I haven't read the first one I don't think it detracted too much from the story, itjust made me want to go back and read about the first sister's story. Eve is one of three sisters whose mother was the famous movie star Jillian Croft and their father a famous acting coach. But years after her death they discover that actually she couldn't have been their biological mother as she couldn't have children, but their father is their real father.
This book is about Eve, the middle sister, a budding architect stuck in a rut in a boring job, and a relationship she's not sure she wants to be in anymore, who decides to throw caution to the wind and accept an independent job designing a cottage for her step-mother's best friend on Washington Island.
Whilst there she ends up helping a runaway trying to get up the courage to speak to her biological father who lives there, and slowly gets to know Shelley, the taciturn lady she is designing the cottage for - and there is more to both stories than initially thought, one secret completely unexpected.
The story is set mainly in the current time, but has snippets of Jillian's diary throughout showing us her feelings and how she came to be mother to three daughters when she couldn't conceive. A very enjoyable story with some interesting characters and a slight mystery running through it. I look forward to the next in this series, and will be going back to read the first book too. A really good read.
August 25, 2020
This was a fantastic read and one I thoroughly enjoyed.
I read a lot of books, but I don't often come across a book where a character's personality matches mine so completely. This happened in this book with both Eve and Shelley. Both are introverted and some of the issues they had when it comes to interacting with people couldn't have been more relatable! As I read, I found myself nodding along with Eve and totally understanding where she was coming from.
I loved Eve especially as she was an architect and architecture being a subject I'm quite intrigued by. Shelley was great too, what with her weird sense of humour. I loved the relationship that blossomed between her and Eve. Then there was a Abigail, who was hilarious. I loved how she just came out and asked questions and said what she thought without worrying about filters!
Matt, Eve's boyfriend, I found way too controlling. I get he had his issues, but honestly I felt he was just bringing Eve down and thought she was too good for him. Clayton on the other hand...now everyone needs a Clayton in their life. He was amazing!
Oh, and although I'm not keen on pets, I have to mention Eve's dog, Marx...his reaction when Eve, Abigail or anyone else got upset (crying) was hilarious!
Talking of hilarious, I loved the humour in this book, which had me laughing out loud at times!
On the whole a thoroughly enjoyable read, with well written characters, who were so easily likeable and relatable.
Thank you to NetGalley, Muna Shehadi, and publishers, Headline Review for the chance to read this book.
I read a lot of books, but I don't often come across a book where a character's personality matches mine so completely. This happened in this book with both Eve and Shelley. Both are introverted and some of the issues they had when it comes to interacting with people couldn't have been more relatable! As I read, I found myself nodding along with Eve and totally understanding where she was coming from.
I loved Eve especially as she was an architect and architecture being a subject I'm quite intrigued by. Shelley was great too, what with her weird sense of humour. I loved the relationship that blossomed between her and Eve. Then there was a Abigail, who was hilarious. I loved how she just came out and asked questions and said what she thought without worrying about filters!
Matt, Eve's boyfriend, I found way too controlling. I get he had his issues, but honestly I felt he was just bringing Eve down and thought she was too good for him. Clayton on the other hand...now everyone needs a Clayton in their life. He was amazing!
Oh, and although I'm not keen on pets, I have to mention Eve's dog, Marx...his reaction when Eve, Abigail or anyone else got upset (crying) was hilarious!
Talking of hilarious, I loved the humour in this book, which had me laughing out loud at times!
On the whole a thoroughly enjoyable read, with well written characters, who were so easily likeable and relatable.
Thank you to NetGalley, Muna Shehadi, and publishers, Headline Review for the chance to read this book.
August 26, 2021
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È davvero un peccato che si senta parlare poco di questa serie, mi interrogo spesso su cosa renda un libro famoso e non sono in grado di darmi una risposta, ma credo che questa trilogia abbia tutte le carte in regola per piacere a un pubblico molto ampio e che serva solo pubblicità per farla conoscere a più gente possibile. Le saghe famigliari vanno fortissimo negli ultimi anni, basti pensare alle Sette sorelle, ai Cazalet o ai Leoni di Sicilia, i lettori sono affamati di storie che abbracciano lunghi periodi e che narrano le vicende di molti personaggi legati tra loro, per questo mi sento di consigliare la trilogia delle Figlie della fortuna.
Certo non è semplice avere a che fare con Jillian Croft e le verità che escono pagina dopo pagina sono sempre più sconcertanti, se nel primo capitolo, La bugia di Rosalind, si poteva cercare di capirla e la sua situazione anomala provocava compassione nel lettore, in questo secondo non sarà per niente semplice accettare le fragilità di questa donna. Una donna pronta a tutto per la sua carriera, che pone se stessa di fronte a tutto, anche alla felicità delle sue figlie e di suo marito. Jillian non è una persona con cui è facile avere a che fare, lo sanno bene il marito e lo sa bene Eve, egoista e manipolatrice, non ha mai saputo porre un freno alla sua voglia di emergere e lo ha fatto in modi che hanno scottato la piccola Eve, ultimogenita della coppia.
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È davvero un peccato che si senta parlare poco di questa serie, mi interrogo spesso su cosa renda un libro famoso e non sono in grado di darmi una risposta, ma credo che questa trilogia abbia tutte le carte in regola per piacere a un pubblico molto ampio e che serva solo pubblicità per farla conoscere a più gente possibile. Le saghe famigliari vanno fortissimo negli ultimi anni, basti pensare alle Sette sorelle, ai Cazalet o ai Leoni di Sicilia, i lettori sono affamati di storie che abbracciano lunghi periodi e che narrano le vicende di molti personaggi legati tra loro, per questo mi sento di consigliare la trilogia delle Figlie della fortuna.
Certo non è semplice avere a che fare con Jillian Croft e le verità che escono pagina dopo pagina sono sempre più sconcertanti, se nel primo capitolo, La bugia di Rosalind, si poteva cercare di capirla e la sua situazione anomala provocava compassione nel lettore, in questo secondo non sarà per niente semplice accettare le fragilità di questa donna. Una donna pronta a tutto per la sua carriera, che pone se stessa di fronte a tutto, anche alla felicità delle sue figlie e di suo marito. Jillian non è una persona con cui è facile avere a che fare, lo sanno bene il marito e lo sa bene Eve, egoista e manipolatrice, non ha mai saputo porre un freno alla sua voglia di emergere e lo ha fatto in modi che hanno scottato la piccola Eve, ultimogenita della coppia.
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January 24, 2023
Vielschichtige, emotionsgeladene Familiengeschichte und der Weg zu einem Neuanfang
Eve ist unzufrieden mit ihrem Leben und beschliesst, dass sich etwas ändern muss. Das Jobangebot in einem anderen Bundesstaat kommt ihr dabei gerade recht. Niemals hätte sie damit gerechnet, dass sie ausgerechnet an diesem entlegenen Ort von ihrer dramatischen Familiengeschichte eingeholt wird. Durch die Bekanntschaft von Menschen, die sie einfach so zu mögen scheinen, wie sie ist, überwindet sie die unerwarteten Wirrungen und kann sich endlich auf den Weg zu ihrem ganz persönlichen Neuanfang machen.
Der zweite Teil der Fortune's Daughters-Reihe hat mich noch mehr begeistert als der erste Teil. Die Protagonistin Eve ist sehr sympathisch und ich konnte mich direkt in sie hineinversetzen. Ein Teil der Familiengeschichte ist bereits aus dem ersten Teil bekannt, trotzdem kann auch dieses Buch noch mit einigen unerwarteten Überraschungen aufwarten. Die Tagebuch-Einträge von Eves Mutter am Anfang jedes Kapitels geben der Geschichte ein ganz besonderes Wesen, man glaubt, immer mehr verstehen zu können. Besonders gefallen hat mir das Ende, welches einmal mehr den Zusammenhalt der drei Braddock-Schwestern zeigt. Es ist schön und fröhlich, wenn auch nicht übermässig kitschig. Ich hoffe, dass man im dritten Teil noch etwas über den weiteren Verlauf ihrer Beziehung zu Clayton erfährt.
Das Buch ist eine absolute Leseempfehlung, ich konnte es oft kaum noch aus der Hand legen.
Eve ist unzufrieden mit ihrem Leben und beschliesst, dass sich etwas ändern muss. Das Jobangebot in einem anderen Bundesstaat kommt ihr dabei gerade recht. Niemals hätte sie damit gerechnet, dass sie ausgerechnet an diesem entlegenen Ort von ihrer dramatischen Familiengeschichte eingeholt wird. Durch die Bekanntschaft von Menschen, die sie einfach so zu mögen scheinen, wie sie ist, überwindet sie die unerwarteten Wirrungen und kann sich endlich auf den Weg zu ihrem ganz persönlichen Neuanfang machen.
Der zweite Teil der Fortune's Daughters-Reihe hat mich noch mehr begeistert als der erste Teil. Die Protagonistin Eve ist sehr sympathisch und ich konnte mich direkt in sie hineinversetzen. Ein Teil der Familiengeschichte ist bereits aus dem ersten Teil bekannt, trotzdem kann auch dieses Buch noch mit einigen unerwarteten Überraschungen aufwarten. Die Tagebuch-Einträge von Eves Mutter am Anfang jedes Kapitels geben der Geschichte ein ganz besonderes Wesen, man glaubt, immer mehr verstehen zu können. Besonders gefallen hat mir das Ende, welches einmal mehr den Zusammenhalt der drei Braddock-Schwestern zeigt. Es ist schön und fröhlich, wenn auch nicht übermässig kitschig. Ich hoffe, dass man im dritten Teil noch etwas über den weiteren Verlauf ihrer Beziehung zu Clayton erfährt.
Das Buch ist eine absolute Leseempfehlung, ich konnte es oft kaum noch aus der Hand legen.
February 18, 2022
Jillian Croft era uma atriz fabulosa, admirada e amada por todos. O que não se sabia era que ela escondia terríveis segredos. Segredos esses, que quando as suas três filhas descobriram o mais obscuro de todos, as suas vidas mudaram para sempre.
Como no livro anterior, cada capítulo se inicia com alguns excertos do diário de Jillian. Nessas páginas conseguimos entrar na mente perturbada de uma mulher aparentemente perfeita. E são essas as minhas partes favoritas do livro.
Eve, a filha mais nova, está presa a um trabalho que não a valoriza e a uma relação que já não a satisfaz. Depois de muito hesitar decide abraçar um projeto de arquitetura que a leva a uma pequena ilha e a muitas aventuras, que tal como a sua irmã Rosalind, no primeiro volume, a encaminham a uma viagem de descoberta e a uma “compreensão nova e melhorada de si mesma”.
É um enredo lento, com vários mistérios familiares, que aborda temas fortes como violação e preconceito. Fala de valores, de amizade e especialmente de família, seja ela de sangue ou não.
Trata-se de um livro sobre mudança e superação, que nos motiva a agir e a aproveitar as oportunidades de forma a evoluir no sentido de uma maior realização pessoal e profissional.
Ainda não tenho as respostas todas que gostava, para isso vou ter de ler o terceiro e último volume.
Como no livro anterior, cada capítulo se inicia com alguns excertos do diário de Jillian. Nessas páginas conseguimos entrar na mente perturbada de uma mulher aparentemente perfeita. E são essas as minhas partes favoritas do livro.
Eve, a filha mais nova, está presa a um trabalho que não a valoriza e a uma relação que já não a satisfaz. Depois de muito hesitar decide abraçar um projeto de arquitetura que a leva a uma pequena ilha e a muitas aventuras, que tal como a sua irmã Rosalind, no primeiro volume, a encaminham a uma viagem de descoberta e a uma “compreensão nova e melhorada de si mesma”.
É um enredo lento, com vários mistérios familiares, que aborda temas fortes como violação e preconceito. Fala de valores, de amizade e especialmente de família, seja ela de sangue ou não.
Trata-se de um livro sobre mudança e superação, que nos motiva a agir e a aproveitar as oportunidades de forma a evoluir no sentido de uma maior realização pessoal e profissional.
Ainda não tenho as respostas todas que gostava, para isso vou ter de ler o terceiro e último volume.
December 8, 2020
This was a nice easy book to read and I did enjoy it. I liked it enough to want to check out the other two books in the series.
I liked the way the book was written with each chapter starting with an excerpt from Jillian Croft's diary. This gave the reader an insight into her character and why she did what she did to have her daughters.
This is book 2 in the series but I haven't read any of the others but I don't think that matters as the story stands alone very well.
I enjoyed the descriptions of Washington Island in Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. I have to admit that Wisconsin is not my favorite state but it is slightly more interesting than Minnesota. It does seem that Washington island is to be enjoyed for its scenery and not a lot more.
The characters do travel to other parts of the USA, like Maine and the descriptions do bring the places to life.
The characters are not black and white but some do have some very offbeat ideas - Abigail's Dads for example who seems to be an ultra right-wing 'Christian' who is unpleasant and controlling.
I haven't read any of this author's work before but would be happy to do so in future.
I liked the way the book was written with each chapter starting with an excerpt from Jillian Croft's diary. This gave the reader an insight into her character and why she did what she did to have her daughters.
This is book 2 in the series but I haven't read any of the others but I don't think that matters as the story stands alone very well.
I enjoyed the descriptions of Washington Island in Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. I have to admit that Wisconsin is not my favorite state but it is slightly more interesting than Minnesota. It does seem that Washington island is to be enjoyed for its scenery and not a lot more.
The characters do travel to other parts of the USA, like Maine and the descriptions do bring the places to life.
The characters are not black and white but some do have some very offbeat ideas - Abigail's Dads for example who seems to be an ultra right-wing 'Christian' who is unpleasant and controlling.
I haven't read any of this author's work before but would be happy to do so in future.
September 11, 2020
In this, the second instalment of the Fortune’s Daughter’s Trilogy, we follow the story of Eve - an architect and the youngest daughter of a now deceased film star, raised in opulence and privilege, who has only recently discovered that her family background is rather more complicated that might have been assumed.
As Eve finds herself flagging in her relationship, treading water in her career and struggling with a terrible secret that could destroy what remains of her family, she travels to Washington Island for work, and meets three people who could change her life forever.
Really beautifully told, this story is packed with detail, believable characters, wonderful imagery and some very funny lines. I hadn’t actually read the first part of the story when I picked this book up, but it works perfectly well as a standalone novel.
That said, I fully intend to set off in search of Private Lives (Fortune’s Daughters Trilogy #1) now.
Recommended.
As Eve finds herself flagging in her relationship, treading water in her career and struggling with a terrible secret that could destroy what remains of her family, she travels to Washington Island for work, and meets three people who could change her life forever.
Really beautifully told, this story is packed with detail, believable characters, wonderful imagery and some very funny lines. I hadn’t actually read the first part of the story when I picked this book up, but it works perfectly well as a standalone novel.
That said, I fully intend to set off in search of Private Lives (Fortune’s Daughters Trilogy #1) now.
Recommended.
August 22, 2022
LA VERITÀ DI EVE
Un romanzo che ti trascina sempre più attraverso le pagine di diario della misteriosa vita della madre delle sorelle Rosalind, Olivia ed Eve.
La protagonista di questa seconda storia è Eve la figlia ventinovenne, intrappolata in una relazione stabile e prevedibile e con un lavoro che non sfida più le sue abilità.
Un occasione di sperimentare le sue abilità di design e progetti architettonici la porta a Washington Island a lavorare presso un amica di famiglia, un occasione perfetta per spezzare la sua vita stagnante.
Lungo la sua permanenza nell'isola Eve scopre segreti inaspettati ma allo stesso tempo conosce persone nuove e aiuterà una ragazzina adolescente dalla parlantina vivace e con problemi famigliari a ritrovare il suo equilibrio.
Un equilibrio e serenità che Eve cerca anche in se stessa e nella sua vita da troppo tempo.
Un romanzo che ti trascina sempre più attraverso le pagine di diario della misteriosa vita della madre delle sorelle Rosalind, Olivia ed Eve.
La protagonista di questa seconda storia è Eve la figlia ventinovenne, intrappolata in una relazione stabile e prevedibile e con un lavoro che non sfida più le sue abilità.
Un occasione di sperimentare le sue abilità di design e progetti architettonici la porta a Washington Island a lavorare presso un amica di famiglia, un occasione perfetta per spezzare la sua vita stagnante.
Lungo la sua permanenza nell'isola Eve scopre segreti inaspettati ma allo stesso tempo conosce persone nuove e aiuterà una ragazzina adolescente dalla parlantina vivace e con problemi famigliari a ritrovare il suo equilibrio.
Un equilibrio e serenità che Eve cerca anche in se stessa e nella sua vita da troppo tempo.
January 10, 2021
Knap geschreven tweede deel van de serie over de drie zussen, dochters van een beroemde filmster, die na haar dood bleek aan een ziekte te lijden, waardoor ze geen kinderen kon krijgen. De eerste dochter, Rosalind, ging naar haar echte moeder op zoek in deel 1, dochter 2, Eve, gaat min of meer tegen haar zin op zoek in deel 2.
De verhalen zijn verbonden door de relatie tussen de zussen en hun familie, verder zijn ze heel verschillend. Dat maakt het lezen tot een plezier en de bewondering voor de verhalenvertelster groot.
Ik ben benieuwd naar het verhaal van de derde zuster.
De verhalen zijn verbonden door de relatie tussen de zussen en hun familie, verder zijn ze heel verschillend. Dat maakt het lezen tot een plezier en de bewondering voor de verhalenvertelster groot.
Ik ben benieuwd naar het verhaal van de derde zuster.
December 13, 2021
Eve to młoda kobieta, która pracuje, jako architekt, jednak pod względem zawodowym czuje, że stoi w miejscu. To uczucie towarzyszy jej również w związku, odnosi wrażenie, że z Mikem jest tylko z przyzwyczajenia. Dodatkowo wszystkiego nie ułatwia to, czego dowiedziała się wraz z siostrami jakiś czas temu. A mianowicie, że słynna aktorka Jillian Croft wcale nie jest ich biologiczną matką. Cały czas nie daje jej to spokoju. Postanawia skorzystać z propozycji swojej macochy i wyjechać do jej przyjaciółki by zaprojektować dom. Nie przypuszcza nawet, że ten wyjazd odmieni całe jej życie.
Czy Eve będzie dalej robić to, co lubi? Czy będzie chciała odnaleźć swoją biologiczną matkę? Czy związek głównej bohaterki i Mikea przetrwa rozłąkę?
Po przeczytaniu pierwszego tomu, „Dawne kłamstwa” wiedziałam, że będę musiała przeczytać kolejne części, bo nie dadzą mi spokoju. Zwyczajnie w świecie muszę wiedzieć, co dalej. Jak w części pierwszej poznajemy losy średniej z sióstr, Rosalind i razem z nią podążamy by odkryć prawdę, Tak teraz przyszedł czas na najmłodszą, czyli Eve.
Dla naszej głównej bohaterki to, że Jillian Croft nie jest ich biologiczną matką, odniosłam wrażenie, że jest dosyć obojętne. Ani nie pragnie odnaleźć swojej rodzicielki, ale nie jest to dla niej temat tabu, jak na przykład dla Olivii. Eve dzięki wyjazdowi ma nadzieje ułożyć sobie wszystko, a przede wszystkim chce zdobyć doświadczenie w samodzielnym projektowaniu.
Jednak jej spokój pracy zakłóca pewna młoda dziewczyna Abigail, która chciałaby zapoznać się ze swoim prawdziwym ojcem. Wydawać by się mogło, co Eve ma do tego? Czemu miałaby mieszać się w czyjeś życie? I właśnie te pytania często sobie zadawała, jednak czuła wewnętrzną potrzebę, że musi pomóc tej dziewczynie.
Uwielbiam takie książki, gdzie wraz z głównymi bohaterami mogę odkrywać sekrety ich pochodzenia. Sprawia mi przyjemność zanurzanie się w historię, pozwala mi to na zostawienie swoich problemów gdzieś obok.
Przyznam, że trochę ta książka czekała na moim regale, aż po nią sięgnęłam. Teraz wiem, że z trzecim tomem tak nie zrobię. Część trzecia dotyczyć będzie najstarszej z sióstr, czyli Olivii a to właśnie ona intryguje mnie najbardziej, bo ona nawet nie chce słyszeć o tym, że to nie Jillian Croft jest jej biologiczną matką. Obiecuję, że już niebawem przyjdę opowiedzieć wam tu właśnie o ostatnim tomie z tej trylogii. A jeśli jeszcze nie czytaliście tej serii to gorąco zachęcam was do sięgnięcia po pierwszą część, a potem już sami będziecie chcieli więcej i więcej.
May 25, 2020
My first journey into Muna Shehadi's stories and what a first story to read. I will be purchasing the first book in the trilogy and hope I'm lucky enough to get a Netgalley copy of the Olivia's life. Hidden Truths is just that - about hidden Truths, telling Eve's version of life and what happened with some other ribs going on which are really well thought out. I feel this tale is very apt and on point. I loved it
November 18, 2022
Ik vond het eerste deel al goed maar had niet verwacht dat het tweede deel nog zoveel beter kon zijn. Dit verhaal was zo mooi, zo puur. Onverwerkte trauma(s) die op de meest mooie, maar misschien ook op de meest pijnlijke manier geheeld konden worden, of toch bijna. Het is zo mooi om te zien dat nieuwe banden ook oude banden kunnen helen. Ik vond dit boek echt prachtig, deze reeks is zeker underrated!
January 31, 2021
When I started reading this book, I wasn't aware that it was a sequel, however it can easily be read as a standalone novel too.
The storyline was intricate and intriguing, and the family dynamics added an extra depth to an already wonderful story.
The story flowed beautifully from the start, and kept me interest piqued until the very end. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
The storyline was intricate and intriguing, and the family dynamics added an extra depth to an already wonderful story.
The story flowed beautifully from the start, and kept me interest piqued until the very end. I would certainly recommend this book to others.
March 11, 2021
Somehow I got mixed up and read #2 of this trilogy first, but I didn't even notice. This is such a wise and wonderful stand-alone story of family secrets, sister love, complicated relationships, and one protagonist's evolution towards opening her heart and soul. Beautifully written, with characters that stick with you and an unusual setting in remote Wisconsin that will make you want to visit.
August 29, 2024
2e deel van de dochters-serie. Fijner in te leven in Eve, aantal raakvlakken op het 'niet voelen' en de band met moeder lastig vinden. Mooie plot die ook een stukje nieuwe liefde meeneemt maar uiteindelijk vooral draait om bewustwording van eigen patronen en eigen vooruitgang/beslissingen.
Benieuwd of deel 3 me ook zo kan raken, dan is de oudste zus nog aan de beurt.
Benieuwd of deel 3 me ook zo kan raken, dan is de oudste zus nog aan de beurt.
March 29, 2020
An easy read full of family drama. The setting by the lake is inviting, the characters interesting enough. The family secrects show up in diary excerpts throughout the long chapters. Good writing but too slow paced for my liking.
Thank you Netgalley and Headline for the ARC.
Thank you Netgalley and Headline for the ARC.
September 25, 2020
It was a nice book but I missed a lot. The story wasn’t totally for me I think. I loved that eve found some inner peace but the end left me with so many questions. And the story dragged on sometimes. Still it’s a nice book and now I know eve her story. On to the next and last sister.
June 1, 2020
Heerlijk boek om te lezen!
June 6, 2020
Fijn boek , nu wachten tot deel 3 uitkomt .
September 5, 2020
So interesting..each page is so unexpected!
January 1, 2021
Quite a good book At first I struggled to get into the story but I carried on with it and enjoyed it afterwards
June 11, 2021
It took me a few chapters to get into but turned out to be a reasonable book, although I don’t feel a burning need to read the others in the trilogy.
June 27, 2021
Great book series - fun & light, yet some great insights - and recipes!! :)
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