The Bright Years by Sarah Damoff

How I Came Across It... *I'm actually not sure where or when I heard about this novel published for adults. There must have been some good reviews for me to buy a physical hard cover of the book. I finished it earlier this spring. What It's About - Five Things You Need to Know... *Ryan and Lillian Bright seem to have it all; marriage, child, and love.

*Lillian has a secret she is keeping from Ryan.

*Ryan has a secret he is keeping from Lillian.

*As Ryan and Lillian's daughter grows up, she begins to distance herself from her parents and the life they created.

*When a "stranger" shows up, the daughter must not only face her past, but the truths about her family.

What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *Overall, I found the plot to be quite slow and had some moments when I struggled with continuing.

*The writing was beautiful and the characters were well developed.

*Because of the pace, I found myself skimming and scanning throughout the story.

*I just think the subject matter and pacing, wasn't for me personally.

*As I was writing this review, I did find many readers out there found this to be a strong and powerful. Who Should Read It... *I'm not sure? I know the story wasn't for me, but as I stated, many readers online have given this book rave reviews and high marks. If you enjoy character driven stories with beautiful prose, then his definitely might be the story for you. Happy Reading! Rating... 3 out of 5 stars