This is definitely not my usual kind of read and it has been one of my goals to read more books about art or with an art theme. This book does that and it is intriguing and moving at the same time. Violet Swan has kept her secrets hidden until she decides to share them through her art at 93 yrs old. I was mesmerized the whole way through and surprised I liked this as much as I did. Recommending this to those in a reading slump because of the magical and mysterious feeling this book has. Definitely an author to keep track of to change up your reading genres.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 6/16/20

I was drawn into the story, wanting to learn more about the characters, loving how each one was so well written. I enjoy how we saw the past and the present, her life unfolding slowly and with so much vivid detail. This is not my usual type of book, but I think now I will search for more and most certainly keep this author on my radar. Beautiful story.

I should say at the outset that I didn’t request this one, but picked it up as a read now offer because the publisher saw something in my reading history that suggests that this would be in my wheelhouse. Simply put, it’s just not. Not to say there aren’t readers for this novel, but I’m not it right now. I stopped reading relatively early and don’t feel qualified to speak to it more directly than it just wasn’t for me.

Violet has a story to tell...she's kept secrets for years and years. Now at 93 years old, she has decided to share her story through her artwork. This book is an incredible venture into the love of art and how it can affect our lives and loves. A powerful story that will keep the reader wanting to know more....
I found it to be mesmerizing.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.
My review is my own and is in no way required by the publisher.

Really enjoyed this one! For some reason I found reading about the life of Violet Swan and hearing perspectives from her son, grandson and daughter in law quite soothing. I enjoyed my moments with this book.

My full review is attached as it appeared on our Literary Hoarders website: http://www.literaryhoarders.com/4-star-rating/pale-morning-light-with-violet-swan-by-deborah-reed/

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