The Carousel

A second chance at life, history repeating itself, and the sacrifices made for ones you love. Prue goes through a lot, has been through a lot in life. Going home shows her she did once have hope, a plan, and unconditional love. As she discovers herself again, the changes in her life that have shaped her, and the love that has always surrounded her, she is breathtaking in her discoveries. Her daughter Daisy, so much like her in every way. Her father, a steadfast, stalwart, loving presence in her life. Carol, the woman she blamed for ruining her life. Prue discovers all is not as it seemed, and the truth opens old wounds, but heals more than it hurts. Getting to know her mother only confuses her, and opens the doors, lifts the blinds, and makes her see what was always right there. Punishing yourself for you sins, trying to make up for bad life choices, and showing your love the only way you know how. The adults in Prue’s life loved her more than she ever realized, and when she accepts that love, she sees where she wants and needs her life to go, and sets her chart. The paths that take her there aren’t without pitfalls, and she made a few, but learns to accept that as well. And even when it all seems so settled, that last chapter, oh that last chapter, solidified that Prue was so loved and protected, even those who thought they knew it all, didn’t know The story telling weighs heavy in the air, like the Louisiana heat it describes. The ominousness is always right there, you know there is something hidden. Bit by bit the fog clears, and the tears I cried while reading it a deluge of rain that cleared it away. It left me broken and whole, overwhelmed by emotions, and it left me with a new best friend, Prue.

ARC for honest review with no compensation received from BookSprout The Carousel by J. A. Stone is a standalone about 4 women and how they intersect in an emotional journey spanning 20 years. There are secrets, journals, tragedies, twists, turns and some heart pounding moments. This book will keep you enthralled and reading to find out where the story goes...

I have to admit that this is not my normal type of book. I couldn’t stop reading this one though … I became so involved in these characters lives that I didn’t want the book to end. I want to know what happens to everyone. It was so well written, that I felt like I was in the book with them during the happy times and the sad times. I felt for all of these people. I LOVED Beverly! I wanted to hug him … many times. Definitely give this one a whirl ….