The story focuses on sisters Justine and Adele, who must attempt to rebuild their lives and navigate changing relationships in the wake of their mother's death. Born twenty years apart, the sisters have never been close, but as they help each other cope with the realities of their changed circumstances, they come to realize that they have a lot more in common than they ever thought possible.
Both Justine and Adele were well-developed and likeable characters, and it was easy for me to empathize with each of their experiences over the course of the story. Neither of them was perfect, but their flaws just made them seem more realistic and relatable. I also appreciated that this story was not predictable, and several things did not turn out exactly the way I expected. That was particularly true of the arc involving Justine's husband, Scott, which took a turn that I never would have anticipated.
Overall, "Sunrise on Half Moon Bay" is an excellent addition to Ms. Carr's body of work, and I recommend it for all fans of contemporary women's fiction. I look forward to Ms. Carr's next novel!
*ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Sunrise on Half Moon Bay"
Sometimes the happiness we’re looking for has been there all along…
Adele and Justine have never been close. Born twenty years apart, Justine was already an adult when Addie was born. The sisters love each other but they don’t really know each other.
When Addie dropped out of university to care for their ailing parents, Justine, a successful lawyer, covered the expenses. It was the best arrangement at the time but now that their parents are gone, the future has changed dramatically for both women.
Addie had great plans for her life but has been worn down by the pressures of being a caregiver and doesn’t know how to live for herself. And Justine’s success has come at a price. Her marriage is falling apart despite her best efforts.
Neither woman knows how to start life over but both realize they can and must support each other the way only sisters can. Together they find the strength to accept their failures and overcome their challenges. Happiness is within reach, if only they have the courage to fight for it.
Set in the stunning coastal town of Half Moon Bay, California, Robyn Carr’s new novel examines the joys of sisterhood and the importance of embracing change.
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Check out an excerpt from "Sunrise on Half Moon Bay" here!
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