4.5/5 stars

“Only the most extraordinary circumstances can reunite the Birch Family for the holidays...”

The British Birch Family will be together, quarantined for 7 days, as the eldest daughter, Olivia has just returned from treating an epidemic in Liberia. Over the course of the week we experience the twists and turns of dysfunctional family relationships, awash with secrets, jealousies, misunderstandings, but also with humor and love.

Hornak’s character development and dialogue kept me turning the pages. Looking forward to her next work of fiction!