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This novel was unique, interesting, and had a little family mystery to unravel. A good read!
I wish there were half stars because I give We Never Asked for Wings 3 1/2 stars. I was eager to read this novel, the second work from Vanessa Diffenbaugh, because Language of Flowers was so wonderful. While Language of Flowers was a beautiful sonata, We Never Asked for Wings was a good song.
Having a glimpse into the situations and emotions experienced by immigrants and illegal immigrants relating to what many take for granted in our lives, such as education, was moving. I also liked another message which was the consequence of when parents enable their children and continue to do so into adulthood.
There were bits of the story where I felt that the author's writing talent was shining a la Language of Flowers such as when Letty and Rick were creating drinks and cooking. However, even though there was a shift in Letty's character closer to the end of the story, even then, I didn't care for her too much or feel assured that she had changed and had experienced enough personal growth to be a responsible mother, and a mature, respectful partner.
After reading the Acknowledgements, I realized what a labour of love and tears this novel truly was for the author and I have much respect for her. I can't imagine how profoundly difficult and stressful it is to produce a second novel when the first was so exquisite and so adored. We Never Asked for Wings was decent read but I'm glad I got it from the library instead of purchasing the book for my collection.
Having a glimpse into the situations and emotions experienced by immigrants and illegal immigrants relating to what many take for granted in our lives, such as education, was moving. I also liked another message which was the consequence of when parents enable their children and continue to do so into adulthood.
There were bits of the story where I felt that the author's writing talent was shining a la Language of Flowers such as when Letty and Rick were creating drinks and cooking. However, even though there was a shift in Letty's character closer to the end of the story, even then, I didn't care for her too much or feel assured that she had changed and had experienced enough personal growth to be a responsible mother, and a mature, respectful partner.
After reading the Acknowledgements, I realized what a labour of love and tears this novel truly was for the author and I have much respect for her. I can't imagine how profoundly difficult and stressful it is to produce a second novel when the first was so exquisite and so adored. We Never Asked for Wings was decent read but I'm glad I got it from the library instead of purchasing the book for my collection.
3.75/5 stars, so I rounded up to 4...I was loving this book and the parallel stories. I was ready to give it a solid 4 stars, however, the abrupt ending left me hanging. For me, another chapter or an epilogue would have made this story great. Nonetheless, it is a good read.
The fourth book in the series. I enjoy Karen's writing...her stories are descriptive, sometimes touching, and humorous.
I read Ugly Love in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down and it was an easy read. This was on my to-read list before 2016 since that's when the movie is scheduled to be released; Nick Bateman, a smoking hot Canadian actor, has been cast as Miles Archer so I'm really looking forward to it :) The novel is very steamy, sometimes cheesy, and the storyline was frustrating at times but no spoilers here. 3 stars.
A sweet rom-com read. I would give this 3.75 stars in this genre.
