Previously I had done book reviews on youtube, but I decided that this might be something better for the blog.
My first in the series is “Surface” by Stacy Robinson
Category: Women’s Fiction
General Synopsis/ Teaser:Claire Montgomery has a lifetime of sensible decisions behind her. Yet all it takes is one impulsive indiscretion to bring everything crashing down—her marriage to a wealthy entrepreneur, her status as half of one of Denver society’s power couples, and the future she dreamed of for their seventeen-year-old son, Nick.
Claire’s husband, Michael, angrily blames her for the recklessness that has left Nick’s life in the balance, though not nearly as much as Claire blames herself. But as Nick struggles to move forward, Claire too begins inching toward a reimagined future. Along with a fresh perspective come new questions. Are there other reasons for her fractured relationship and Michael’s increasingly erratic behavior? Has he, too, been harboring painful secrets? And does Claire dare to find the real truth, when her seamlessly decorated world of privilege and security is at stake?
My Thoughts:
The first few chapters were kind of a whirlwind for me. To be honest, the book itself kind of stresses me out. The real moral of the story is two-fold. One mistake could come with extremely serious repercussions. Also, the person who judges you the harshest, without forgiveness may be harboring their own mistakes and secrets.
The book is a quick read with shorter chapters broken down into 3 parts: Before the mistake, Los Angeles, and Denver. Each part shows a distinct part of Claire’s life that is different and yet filled with self-examination. If you are looking for a book that is insightful, slightly uncomfortable, but holds your attention, you may want to take a look at this one.
Disclaimer: I received this book in order to review it for my readers.
This book sounds like it could be fun! Sometimes I like a quick read.
It was not bad. I have a few more book reviews coming up this week!