The Review Broads Bros + Paws

Songs of Three Islands, A Memoir Author: Millicent Monks Millicent Monks pre-married name was Millicent Carnegie, of the fabulously rich Carnegie family. However, her memoir reads like a novel, fantastical, full of pain and sorrow as Millicent describes the three islands where her family, along with their mental illness, lived most of their lives (they also lived in Boston). As Millicent dreams and weaves this tale with absolute mellifluous prose, and a talent that seeps from every page, we ... continue reading...

Wander Home  Author: Karen A Wyle   Sometimes an author contacts me and sends me their novel to review.  I consider myself honored when that happens, for it seems that they are always talented.  Karen Wyle is such an author.  Wander Home amazes with its unique plot, eloquent surprises, and characters that dazzle and run right into the heart. Eleanor has always had a strange urge to wander, and she has no idea why.  She leaves her beloved young daughter Cassidy with her parents and ... continue reading...

You Knew Me When Author: Emily Liebert   A beguiling and tender novel, You Knew Me When is a story about two young friends whose lives go in different directions.  Throw in betrayal, love, anger and jealousy, and some great writing, and you get the picture. Katherine Hill and Laney Marten are sworn “sisters,” best friends who have grown apart.  When a former neighbor Luella Hancock leaves Katherine and Laney her house, they have to come together, crossing their “real” worlds and ... continue reading...