Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Lucy is cleaning up her grandmother's things and finds a locket containing a secret about her family that she must not tell. I enjoyed the characters, but this book tended to lose my attention a few times.

Having just finished Relative Secrets I will say that I have about as hard a time reviewing is as I had reading it.

First and foremost I did enjoy the main story line of Mary's life and her secrets that slowly unfold through the book. At the same time, I found myself yearning for those parts, while sometimes wishing the other parts were over/not in the book. I truly feel some part of the book were unnecessary, while others warranted a bit more exploration than the two/three line allusions they received. I am guessing this is where my frustrations are coming from. At the same time, the writing in this book is beautiful and full of insights, which allowed me to get fully swept up in the tumultuous lives of the characters.

All in all, this might not have been exactly my cup of tea, but I can see how this book full of family connections, unravelling secrets and coming of age moments might work for a lot of people.

This book is exactly it says it is.. It tells the story of three generations within one family as various secrets are unravelled and revealed..It also highlights how things have changed over the years and the story is told from three main characters perspectives - the gran, the mum and the daughter. Very good at keeping you guessing what is true. The author writes from the grans perspective is a very clever way as she suffers from dementia and the writing reflects the confusion this creates. Overall, a good book with believable characters and storyline that keeps you wondering throughout.

I couldn't finish this book. I feel like I couldn't really even start it. There is so much talking with no description or anything to draw you in. I feel like it could be a radio show since the characters are saying everything. Couldn't get past that.

What a different and compelling book! The writing is beautiful and insightful with many clever life observations and original quotes. It is written from differing perspectives, one of which at first seemed odd but soon made a lot of sense. Brilliant.

Lucy is a young woman living at home with her weary mother and intuitive younger brother. Her father is no longer a true part of their lives. Her beloved grandmother, Mary, has recently moved to a nursing home. When clearing out Mary's drawers, Lucy makes an astonishing discovery which leads her to genealogical research. She just cannot believe what she sees so takes it upon herself to embark on her project to find proof of deep secrets. Her forays take her to visit with several people who may or may not have further useful information. She is lead down unexpected rabbit holes, breathtaking rabbit holes.

Mary is losing her faculties and her obsessive behaviour and mutterings appear confusing. Her gruff roommate also has mental health issues. Ageing is well portrayed, as sad as it can be in an institution. The plot is well thought out, as are the subplots. In the midst of sadness and heartache there is also hope. Love the clever title!

Looking for your next unique read? Pick this up. It's well worth your time, perfect for readers who enjoy twists.

My sincere thank you to Fairlight Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this enthralling book in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated.