The Lost and Found Girl by Maisey Yates is a tale about four sisters living in Pear Blossom, Oregon. I thought the characters were developed as well as realistic and relatable. The author's vivid descriptions allowed me to envision the characters and the quaint town. As with any family especially when there are sisters, there is drama and secrets. There is also love and strong bonds. As the story unfolds, we get to learn about the women. Their hopes, dreams, heartaches, fears, and relationships. Each one of them puts on a brave face to prevent the others from looking too deep. The sisters reconnect and begin to share more of their lives. The Lost and Found Girl is an emotional novel. There is a mystery as well. Ruby was left on the covered bridge on a cold December night shortly after her birth. She would like to know the identity of her birth mother and why she abandoned her. Ruby's quest for the truth will bring some dark secrets to light. There is a missing girl as well. She was walking home from her boyfriend's house, but she never made it to her destination. The teenager disappeared shortly before Ruby's birth. I believe the reveal will shock some readers. The Lost and Found Girl is about self-discovery, family, friendships, mistakes made, growth, a touch of romance, and forgiveness. The main theme of the story is that a person should not be defined by their circumstances (such as being left on a bridge as an infant and surviving the bitterly cold weather). We can each author our own story. I thought this was a good life lesson and one I wish I had learned when I was younger. The point-of-view switched between the sisters which allows the reader to understand each sister (what they are feeling and thinking). There is romance in the story as well. Each sister gets a chance at love. Those who love women's fiction will enjoy this poignant tale. The Lost and Found Girl has family drama, romance, mystery, four sisters, caring parents, and a charming small town.
The recurring theme of The Lost and Found Girl by Maisey Yates is to not be defined by your circumstances but to write your own story â a powerful idea. The book adds drama by entwining the story of sisterhood with a mystery and with messy, complicated relationships. The ending ties all the loose ends and neatly packages them. I wish it had not, but an enjoyable summer read nevertheless.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2022/07/the-lost-and-found-girl.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and the HTP Summer 2022 summer reads blog tour.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2022/07/the-lost-and-found-girl.html
Reviewed for NetGalley and the HTP Summer 2022 summer reads blog tour.
