My review
3 women of 3 generation
Grandmom Maggie, absentee mother Scarlett, daughter Ava
3 best friends
Ava, Niamh, Cal
3 boyfriends (not at the same time)
Finlay, Ben, Joseph
A Posy of Promises by author Sharon Dempsey was full of potential in premise, lacking in delivery, at least for me. The book started with Ava inheriting a mansion and then went on to show her relationship with the grandmother in a Nursing Care , followed by breakup with boyfriend Finlay. Her two best friends rallied around her in support, went to a bar, boogied the night away, followed by a horizontal cha-cha-cha with Ben.
Ava’s mother Scarlett made an appearance after decades of being a non-show, and the 3 women tried to recreate a new relationship with each other. Ava was fun and sweet, and she pretty much got along with everyone including her boss Hazel (Ben’s mom)
The story had humor, romance, change in outlook, makeover written in its scenes; it read more like a chick-lit than a women’s fiction. For me, it lacked genuine emotions, I didn’t laugh or cry. There was no slow building of emotions between the mother daughter; I wanted to see that intense bond of love.
The book was a nice read but left me cold and unfeeling.
P. S Joseph was the international (USA) texting friend maybe boyfriend (when he flew down to Belfast)
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Bloodhound Books UK, Bluebird, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
My rating : 3 stars
Book blurb
Ava Connors is comfortable with her life just as it is, still living in the tiny terrace house where she was brought up by her grandmother, Maggie, seeing her long-term boyfriend, Finlay, and working in a florist.
But Maggie’s health is declining and Finlay is fed up waiting for Ava to make a commitment.
Ava has never really known her mother, Scarlett, and when she inherits an old and dilapidated house it ignites an interest in the mother who had abandoned her as a child.
Why did Scarlett leave her to be brought up by her grandmother?
Soon Ava begins to ask this question and in turn sets off a series of events that will change her life forever.
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23 Responses
Nice review, Shalini. Like you, I read for the emotional impact a story brings. If I’m not feeling what the characters are feeling, then the author failed in delivering what he/she should, IMO. Some readers are less particular, but I’m with you on this. Hope you are enjoying your week. 🙂
Hey Leslie, I am having a good week but a tough one, reading a book on spirituality (oh yes I read everything) so learning a lot about myself.
What about you? Are you having fun?
Thank you so much for your comments and support on Goodreads. You are just fab
Sounds cute, but not intense. Nothing wrog with that! But, you were talking about too many characters in you last review and this one sounds just as bad!! 😂😂 I like the 3 boyfriends (not at the same time) 😂👍💖
I would have loved the book more, if there was 3 at the same, some emotions some drama would have occurred. This didn’t have anything much… It was okay 2 hour read
Ha ha!! EVERYONE would like it better then!! Nothing like a little man juggling to spice things up! 😂😂💖
I agree…. It would get the woman garden spiced up 😜😜😂😂
Ha ha!! I can’t WAIT to make that drink!! 😂😂😂
Busy. Busy. Had a huge pig roast last weekend with tons of people over. Still trying to recover from it. LOL. Now back at work (day job) and also squeezing in writing whenever I can (about halfway through with Tony’s story now). I will gladly recommend you to others always. 🙂 🙂 🙂
😘😘♥️💜 Only heartfelt gratitude
Just missing the mark or off by a mile?
By a loooong mile
Thank you for the review Shalini
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3 boyfriends (not at the same time), oh well! Loved reading your wonderful review, Shalini! Will definitely pass on this one🌸
I did too Hajar while reading it 😉😉😂😂
lacking in delivery… that’s a pity. It really did sound good!
It did but unfortunately it didn’t
Great review!!!
Thank you so much 💕
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