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Book Review of Belong to Me

Belong to Me
Belong to Me
Author: Marisa de los Santos
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


Cornelia and Teo are moving into their first home in the suburbs. Being city-dwellers prior to this, they are and they aren't ready for all the suburbs have to offer. They are ready for big houses on quiet streets with lots of trees. They aren't ready for nosey neighbors, lawn wars, and the sorority squad housewives at the dinner parties. As Cornelia makes her way through her new life, she tries to make friends, and she questions her decision to leave the city.

As the book progresses a cast of characters is introduced: Piper, the judgemental, perfectionist mom; Lake, a new neighbor who shares a love of old movies as Cornelia does; and Lake's son, Dev, a brilliant teenager searching for answers. These women are tied together in ways they would've never imagined - love, loss, betrayal.

This book was good, but almost too 'chick-lit' for me. Belong To Me was a good continuation of the story that began in Love Walked In. It was a great easy, summer read and one that would've been perfect for the beach. I wasn't amazed by it, but those who love these types of books, probably would be