To everyone who told me this book was excellent, you were right! The writing was beautiful and enjoyable. I was engaged from the first few chapters. The story is engrossing and detailed. I can’t believe that I was unaware of this part of my country’s history. Also, I appreciate that this fictionalized story is based on real facts and stories of mothers and orphans. I don’t read a lot of historical fiction but when I do I want it to be based on real events.

I look forward to reading more from Joanna Goodman, including the follow-up novel The Forgotten Daughter which will be released in October 2020!

Full review available on my blog https://www.katietotallybooked.com/mini-book-reviews-may-wrap-up/