A Constellation of Roses
Overview
Trixi is living a life under the radar. Abandoned by her Mom she is living alone and maintains a precarious existence by pickpocketing while living at the Starlight motel. One day the authorities catch up to her and Trixi is sent to live with an aunt, a cousin and a great-aunt she never knew existed. Together her new family run McCabes Bakery and Tea Shoppe and between adjusting to high school, finding new friends and helping out at the café it seems Trixi has a chance to leave her old life behind her. However, the ghosts of her past persist and threaten to interfere with her chance of a brighter future.
Review: Overall I found this book an easy read. The character development of the principal character Trixi and the efforts of her newfound family to assist her in overcoming her past is truly heartening. Furthermore, this work also contains moments of unique and beautiful imagery, deftly constructed and easily visualised. In particular, if you enjoy a narrative that you can dip in and out of and really take your time with I feel this book is one for you.
Review: Overall I found this book an easy read. The character development of the principal character Trixi and the efforts of her newfound family to assist her in overcoming her past is truly heartening. Furthermore, this work also contains moments of unique and beautiful imagery, deftly constructed and easily visualised. In particular, if you enjoy a narrative that you can dip in and out of and really take your time with I feel this book is one for you.
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