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Two other historical fiction books made it onto My Very Favorite Bossy 2023 Reads: Demon Copperhead and You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy Millie and Reginald Thompson make what feels like an impossible choice: to send their eleven-year-old daughter Mary Sharratt also wrote Revelations, historical fiction about the life of Margery of Kempe, a mother In this historical fiction, Marshall explores the goings-on at 1960s unwed mothers' homes in Canada--

You can click here for other historical fiction books (and lists of favorites) I've reviewed on Bossy young women in an early 1800s British boarding school who fall into a clandestine love and break each other's Raine was a wealthy orphan--one of two daughters born to a white British father and an Indian mother, There's a message about faulted mothers doing the best they can here, and there are some opportunities I often feel more invested in one timeline than the other in a dual-timeline story, and here I was more

delving into the all-consuming obsessions the desperate young Alva likely had with appearances and others With powerful looks at the widespread nineteenth century prejudice against the Irish and other immigrant mentioned in the Greedy Reading List Six Great Historical Fiction Stories Set in the American West. 05 Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sarah Bird ​ Bird's Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen is based on the story You can also search by category under the Bossy Book Reviews menu to find other historical fiction books

Her mother is a street-smart, scrabbling single parent, while Adina is an unusually perceptive child- The book becomes a polarizing work, with many responding positively to Adina's perspective and others The title comes from the name of a cosmetics store that Adina and her mother frequent in Adina's youth

the Stars by Glendy Vanderah I loved this story of how Joanna and Gabe are inextricably drawn to each other Joanna is feeling adrift after her mother's death, and she disappears into the constant attention her Joanna and her reclusive neighbor Gabe become drawn into Ursa's orbit and drawn to each other as they proxy, lies, betrayals, and double-crossing, all within a claustrophobic, isolated, and codependent mother-and-daughter and disabilities play and learn social and practical skills; on other set days she visits the library

Then Iris spies a storefront familiar from one of her deceased mother's old photos, a gelato store... Iris may be able to help--if only she could also figure out the store's connection to her mother's past Characters assure Iris that other characters will be fine emotionally in the end if everyone adheres Characters, please talk to each other!

But Greta's beloved mother passed away recently, and the couples' trip to Alaska that her mother had But why any of this, when she is clearly happy and is not struggling--and when his soul mate, Greta's mother And why on earth did Greta's beatified, beloved mother put up with him and adore him? There are allusions within Greta's memories to her mother's "you don't know him like I know him" attitude drinking) on the cruise, and she uses alcohol to connect with her new beau, to dull the pain of her mother's

Father and daughter, brother and sister, and mother and father find their way back together after hurting each other, making mistakes, misunderstanding intentions, and losing their individual paths. our nation's economy, past and present, racial real estate divide, and disparities in wealth, among other Emma is a marine biologist who's devoted to her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby. Sharratt Sharratt offers vivid historical fiction details of the everyday life of Margery of Kempe, a mother

together as a family; and Don't Look for Me, Wendy Walker's suspenseful, character-driven novel about a mother Her youngest daughter died in an unthinkable accident, and for Molly, making her way through each day So she walks away--from her distant husband, her always-furious oldest daughter, her absent middle son

But Jack's mother is sick, he wants to return home to Texas, and he doesn't want his family to know he's The book's sequel is The Book Woman's Daughter, published earlier this year. 03 Weather Girl by Rachel

Demon's best friend, his surrogate grandparents, an aunt he has a crush on but also counts on as a mother figure, and her adopted daughter (her niece), who he adores. Any support feels conditional, and Demon learns to mistrust others and to doubt his own worth. Demon's life, and Demon Copperhead digs in deeply to explore the destructive trap of oxycodone, meth, and other of The Poisonwood Bible, Prodigal Summer, The Lacuna, Unsheltered, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, and other

Here's a greedy reading question: What other historical fiction mysteries should I read? 04 The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton “There are very few certainties in this world, Mr. The Clockmaker's Daughter took a little page time to start moving along for me, but I loved Kate Morton dreamed of becoming a doctor if society would have allowed it, but as it is, she's stuck working off her mother's

After the War ​ I’m dying to know how closely Anita Abriel’s book traces the inspiring events from her mother Anything that was wrapped up a little too neatly didn’t bother me at all; I was all in and satisfied. For my full review of this book, please see Florence Adler Swims Forever. 05 Call Your Daughter Home ​ But she and the other characters were developed fully. For my full review, see Call Your Daughter Home. 06 The Pull of the Stars ​ Set in Ireland in 1918, The

Betty Carpenter is the sixth child of eight born to a white mother and Cherokee father, and her life His unwavering acceptance of others (particularly the love he shows regarding son Lint’s challenges and brother, a cruel and selfish sister, and a mentally ill mother capable of enacting frequent emotional What feels like her mother Alka's descent into madness threatens the safety of the whole family, both generally stayed close to the facts as presented to her in family stories and as told to her by her mother

I loved the tennis focus, the fast pacing, and the father-daughter relationship that drives the story friends and ex-spouses, live in intimate solitude together, wondering about and worrying about their daughters , each other, themselves, and the world. Lucy's creation of an imaginary, supportive mother and her loving responses to and comfort for Lucy in But when she returns to the lake for Sam Florek's mother's funeral, she's swept back into the connection

logistics and the bullheaded man who ignored the coming flood and endangered the lives of countless others His devoted daughter is determined to stick by him, and the family's servants stay in order to keep an eye on the daughter. efforts are aimed at rescuing a bullheaded man who comes off as maddeningly foolish, while multiple others

begin to be systematically assassinated in public shows of retaliation for their past crimes, Emi's mother Kristina goes missing, and Emi fears that her mother is in danger.

Now she must delve into the darkness of her history to try to save her mother--and uncover her own true Josie's studies and desire to learn more about her "virgin birth" drive a wedge between Josie and her mother When her mother disappears, Josie begins to track down the other Girls, and together the young women discover strange, unique powers as they rely on each other and attempt to unravel their shared history

in real life but now can't stand each other. long-distance while Harriet pursues her residency and Win, a furniture repair person, helps his sick mother Then Iris spies a storefront familiar from one of her deceased mother's old photos, a gelato store... Iris may be able to help--if only she could also figure out the store's connection to her mother's past I found the family dynamic related to her mother's demands of Elsie absurd.

More laughter, but I have their attention now. But his career and his ability to support and live near his daughter are on the line, and he can't risk writing team of Christina Lauren also authored the books The Unhoneymooners, In a Holidaze, Love and Other

01 Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young Daniella Mestyanek Young grew up the daughter of high-ranking Her mother was forced to marry the cult's leader when she was thirteen and worked as secretary for "The

Sue Trinder is a teenage orphan, the daughter of a hanged murderess who tries to live up to her fearless mother's bravery and strength. largely sheltered from the evils of the underbelly of Victorian London by her unofficial, doting adoptive mother It's not always clear if Eleanor has telekinetic abilities, if she is noticing events others aren't tuned Behind a door without a key--a door that is sometimes locked and other times mysteriously not--a "silent

Crying in H Mart felt like a complicated, layered love letter to Zauner's mother, who is dying of colorectal “For the rest of my life there would be a splinter in my being, stinging from the moment my mother died their links to tradition grows, Zauner feels increasingly capable of providing touch points for her mother customary milestone meals; or passable everyday versions of the foods that have long sustained her mother Zauner also digs into her often difficult relationship with her father, her fears that after her mother

I loved the tennis focus, the fast pacing, and the father-daughter relationship that drives the story out as a gloriously unapologetic competitor, an emotionally closed off romantic partner, a dedicated daughter I'll be curious to hear if others without this particular interest are as engaged with this prominent More than anything, the heart of this book is the poignant father-daughter relationship between Carrie Carrie and her father love each other, but sharing their intense tennis goals and communicating primarily

But as they catch up on each other's careers and personal lives, explore, eat, drink, and celebrate, friends and ex-spouses, live in intimate solitude together, wondering about and worrying about their daughters , each other, themselves, and the world. Lucy's creation of an imaginary, supportive mother and her loving responses to and comfort for Lucy in Her father has a prominent position in the government, and the family has plenty of love and laughter

Her mother dedicated her life to searching for her own brother, who disappeared decades ago, and enlisted daughter August in her obsessive research and in her driven questioning of even the most tangentially Some of the twists at the end felt implausible, but others wrapped up frustrating revelations in satisfying Gillian McAllister's twisty mystery begins with a mother awaiting her teenage son's return home late

The stories Immanuelle hears about her deceased mother Miriam all have one thing in common: her defiance Darkwood, she encounters the legendary witches she's heard tell of her whole life--and finds that her mother's She's given a long-lost journal detailing her mother's exile, thirst for vengeance, and plans for enacting a set of curses that threaten to destroy all of Bethel--unless Immanuelle can use the clues in her mother's devastating journal, her own hard-won realizations about her mother's intentions for her, and her new-found

Mayken and Gil--shadowy, dark forces; the scrying stone; their struggles to overcome broken and lost mothers ; the way they each literally held in their hands the last remnants of their mothers and considered allowing

is candid about the alcoholism that developed in early elementary school, her relationship with her mother willing to go to great, dramatic lengths to get her smart, emotionally unavailable, critical, passionate mother and she explores the confusing combination of what turned out to be undiagnosed MS symptoms that led others On the other hand, other instances--such as a disturbing movie seen too young and the long-term fright she and her sister experienced afterward; or her deep love and affection for others--are described with

Newlyweds Sam and Annie haven't known each other long. Sam's father left his mother for a younger woman years ago, which deeply fractured their father-son relationship Meanwhile, Sam's mother is suffering from dementia. Sam and Annie alternate visiting days with her. He's said he was with his mother, but he hasn't been showing up. Molloy is also the author of The Perfect Mother, which has its own twist and unreliable narrator.

journalist who in her personal life is trying to come to terms with the fact that her father and her mother Kira Peikoff is also the author of No Time to Die, Living Proof, Die Again Tomorrow, and Mother Knows

There is nothing mythological about this: Have you ever seen a mother spring up from a table when her Mothers move in the dark at night, while men fumble for the lights. But others' visions for the story involve her eco-warrior main character morphing into a teen beauty You can find other wonderfully oddball books I've read and reviewed here and here.

resolution was based on a communication fail--a setup I usually detest, because: just talk to each other We track back through time to witness Wren's younger years, then farther back to understand Wren's mother's youth and the way her mother's mutation and diagnosis shaped her life and that of Wren. Lewis's transformation stirs up difficult memories and complex emotions surrounding Wren's mother's change Others keep sighting Freddie, and Laura herself feels that he is near.

largely feel like stereotypes when the story begins, but as they become more open and honest with each other Sue Trinder is a teenage orphan, the daughter of a hanged murderess who tries to live up to her fearless mother's bravery and strength. largely sheltered from the evils of the underbelly of Victorian London by her unofficial, doting adoptive mother

Violet's mother is shown to have depth, show some caring for Violet, and demonstrate plausible deniability These all seem aimed at tempering the impression Violet has that her mother is without a heart. There's an added bump in the road for the couple in this book related to Violet's mother that predates

Anna Gracia's debut, young adult fiction about a wonderful young protagonist navigating sexuality, others Millie and Reginald Thompson make what feels like an impossible choice: to send their eleven-year-old daughter Despite the unrelenting pressure and sky-high expectations from June Chu's Taiwanese mother, June has Her explorations threaten to destroy her relationship with her mother even past the world-war-level disagreements Margot Hammer, on the other hand, is miserable.

Powerful Books about the Experiences of Immigrants I could have listed many other powerful books about life and schooling in wealthy Kenilworth, then Hotchkiss and Yale and beyond—and her search to help other practical surgeon Thomas begins speaking aloud and at length to his long-dead Indian relatives, his daughter Amina is called home to try to soothe him and help her mother figure out what's going on. Yet there are bright points: some rare friendships emerge, sisters build intense loyalty to each other

But Jack's mother is sick, he wants to return home to Texas, and he doesn't want his family to know he's got a stalker and be worried while they're focused on his mother's health. Jack's family is lovely, and there's a subplot in which Jack and his brother Hank are furious with each other author of What You Wish For, Things You Save in a Fire, How to Walk Away, Happiness for Beginners, and other

Other books with Australian settings that I've been hooked by include Jess Kidd's The Night Ship; Christina Riverton, The Forgotten Garden, The Distant Hours, The Secret Keeper, The Lake House, The Clockmaker's Daughter His father's out of the picture, his mother's in jail, his stepfather is gone, and his best friend and in bloodshed, and one brother makes justifications for his actions and feels no remorse, while the other Cam had been bothered by something before he died unexpectedly in the Australian outback desert, but

But his adoptive mother Ruby, an infamous character and four-time widow, was determined for him to inherit As in the other Hawkins novels I've read, the story's relationships, hidden truths, and setting feel betrayal when they revealed their secrets to readers--even if they did not always come clean to each other

You can click here for other science fiction and fantasy books that I've reviewed on Bossy Bookworm. Instead, Gus and a few other Earthlings are pulled in by a small group of traitorous Vanguards--and tasked and have better prospects than Opal herself has had since the loss and disappearance of their single mother begin to be systematically assassinated in public shows of retaliation for their past crimes, Emi's mother Kristina goes missing, and Emi fears that her mother is in danger.

01 Where the Forest Meets the Stars Joanna is feeling adrift after her mother's death, and she disappears Joanna and her reclusive neighbor Gabe become drawn into Ursa's orbit and drawn to each other as they proxy, lies, betrayals, and double-crossing, all within a claustrophobic, isolated, and codependent mother-and-daughter and disabilities play and learn social and practical skills; on other set days she visits the library Yet there are bright points: rare friendships emerge, sisters build intense loyalty to each other, girls

Yourself In Six Foodie Memoirs to Whet Your Appetite Six Powerful Memoirs about Facing Mortality A few other full review of this book, see In Pieces. 04 Blood by Allison Moorer "I'm still trying not to be the daughter Allison Moorer is a Grammy- and Academy Award-nominated singer-songwriter whose father killed her mother of an understanding of the people her parents were and the forces that shaped their lives (and their daughters place in the world, her responsibility to humans and animals, and how she might better the lives of others

points of view of the persecuted, disrespected, and dismissed: prostitutes, the poor, unwed teenage mothers For my full review, please see Songteller. 02 Blood by Allison Moorer "I'm still trying not to be the daughter Allison Moorer is a Grammy- and Academy Award- nominated singer-songwriter whose father killed her mother extensive emotional manipulation, his elaborate interview accounts of his sexual escapades with her and others

noted that at the time, some significant blame for mental illness was typically laid at the feet of the mother—nurture the family, and as an adult she continues to try to assist ill siblings and her frail parents; the other Kolker explores the issues of duty and escape, especially as related to the two daughters, presenting

she's got a grudging respect for the purity of the revenge missions of the "bad guys" (and girls, and others She doubles down on her contempt for the good guys and her annoyance at the way others see them as infallible proxy, lies, betrayals, and double-crossing, all within a claustrophobic, isolated, and codependent mother-and-daughter There are loops and layers to Gailey's story that have to do with identity, autonomy, freedom, shaping others to suit your expectations and desires--and recognizing how you're shaped by others in turn.

"I'm still trying not to be the daughter of a murderer. I'm still trying to redeem [my parents]. Allison Moorer is a Grammy- and Academy Award- nominated singer-songwriter whose father killed her mother of an understanding of the people her parents were and the forces that shaped their lives (and their daughters

Cristabel, Flossie, and Digby are often uncomfortable with the roles placed upon them by others (the difficult and wild orphan, the pleaser of a daughter without a backbone, and the cherished, golden male The children are largely unattended during this time, but their bonds to each other are solidified.

His father's gone, his mother's in jail, and his best friend and most solid source of advice is a convicted each other long before becoming engaged and getting married. Sam's father left his mother for a younger woman years before, deeply fracturing their father-son relationship Meanwhile, Sam's mother is suffering from dementia. He and Annie alternate visiting days with her. He's said he was with his mother, but he hasn't been showing up. Now he's disappeared altogether.

I was trying to think of other atmospheric novels that center around affairs at the beach, but the book that kept coming to mind was the memoir Wild Game by Adrienne Brodeur, about Brodeur's narcissistic mother's ongoing affair and how she brought her daughter into her complicated web of lies and cover-ups.