How it All Began

Thank you to Penguin for a copy of How We Started by Luanne Rice. This copy was given in exchange for an honest review.  She is a new author for me.  I have become a recent fan of her work.  It is a short story that is a prequel to her to two of her other novels Silver Boat and Little Night.

Synopsis:

Paul and Clare meet one day in a park. She has found a bird that fell from a nest.  Paul offers to help and save it.  So begins a long friendship. Will the friendship become more? What could separate them?  Rory and Harrison have had an on and off again relationship.   Why is it important that he stay connected with Rory?  Will she learn to appreciate him or let him go?  How are the two sisters so different but yet the same?

My Thoughts:

I liked this short story.  It is actually two stories in one.  This novel contains an interesting story.  The writing style keeps the reader interested in finding out more.  I had a little trouble keeping track of the sisters when Ms. Rice switches to the other story.  I thought that maybe the two novels that go on to tell their stories are related.  This story is a prequel to Little Night and the Silver Boat.    I am definitely interested in reading more!

Rating:

4/5


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