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The second part of the serialization of 'A Place for Us' starts historically with Daisy the middle child and the crux of the mystery that shrouds the family. It's clear from the outset that Daisy is different from her other siblings Bill and Flo. She feels everything more acutely and reacts often violently, even if it is only in her mind. The deterioration of Daisy's mental health in her childhood and teenage is ignored by her parents Martha and David. This leaves Daisy exposed to addiction and manipulation once she leaves the cloistered family home.

Flo's decision to fight for her career mitigates the melancholy feel of the opening chapter. There is more positivity about Flo in this part of the book. A contrast to the sadness you feel about Daisy. Cat temporarily escapes her unhappy life but will she have the courage to stay? Bill and Karen's secret becomes public knowledge at Martha's birthday cocktail party but it is over shadowed by Martha's terrible secret revealed at her family birthday meal.

This part of the book is poignant and Daisy and Martha's points of view are particularly heartrending. Cat's homecoming, the cocktail party and the birthday meal are beautifully realistic and atmospheric. You can hear the silence and feel the discomfort of the family as their matriarch tears the family apart.

The pacing and character development of the first part of the book comes good because you know how the characters feel and react and it makes the reading experience more enjoyable. I am definitely hooked by the characters and setting and looking forward to part 3.

I received a copy of this book from Headline via NetGalley in return for an honest review.



My 4* Review of A Place for Us Part 1 ( )

How great it is to be back in the thick of it with the Winter family. We left it on a cliff-hanger at the end of part 1 and I was desperate to read part 2. Not being someone who normally retains all the details of a book I was concerned I might have forgotten important parts of the story but it all came flooding back nicely.

In part 2 the cliff-hanger unfolds and we learn what all the party preparation has been leading up to. Other aspects of the story are starting to come together too but I know there are more revelations waiting in part 3.

I'm enjoying this book so much. I'm loving the intrigue of the story and the flawed but likeable characters. Bring on part 3.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing this book for review. ( )