Member Review

Truth of the Matter by Jamie Beck is the 3rd novel in the Potomac Point series. This book can be read on its own. I thought this story was well-written with the point-of-view alternating between Anne, Katy, and Anne’s grandmother, Marie. I like the author’s writing style which made the story easy to read. Anne’s husband asked for a divorce after finding a new woman who has two children. The family home is sold which allows Anne to buy her beloved grandmother’s home in Potomac Point. Anne enjoyed the summers she spent with her grandparents in the seaside town. She knows that herself and her daughter, Katy need a fresh start and where she will not see Richard with his new family. We get to see how Anne and Katy struggle with the divorce as well as settling into a new town and school. Katy begins having issues and we see how Anne deals helps Katy. She is a strong woman who is compassionate and kind. I liked the mystery surrounding the grandmother, Marie. There are a couple of items found in an old recipe box that the contractor uncovered. Marie’s story unfolds over the course of the book. Truth of the Matter deals with some sensitive topics (drugs and cutting for example). I thought the topics were handled well. I like that we see Anne rediscover her artistic passion. There is a lot of soul searching and reflection on Anne’s part as she deals with everything going on in her life. Truth of the Matter does move at a slower pace, but it goes with the emotional issues in the story (such topics cannot be rushed). Truth of the Matter is a poignant, multigenerational tale.