Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the ALC.
This was a beautiful debut. Stories that center on family are hit or miss for me, and this one was a definite hit. I loved the Brennan siblings. They are all so human and flawed, yet there is so much love in this family, even when it feels like things are falling apart. I liked how the story slowly unfolded and how the layers worked together to bring about the cohesiveness of the plot. Each character's actions deeply affect the other characters, and this played out well.
The story goes back and forth, between past and present, to fully show how Sunday and her siblings deal with shame and secrets. I liked how the author carefully explored shame and how paralyzing it can be. I also enjoyed how first love was explored and the hold it has on those involved.
If you enjoy stories of tight-knit, yet flawed families, I think you'll enjoy this one. The narrator did a fantastic job of bringing these characters to life.

I loved all the minutes I spent with this novel. This is the story of Sunday Brennan who ends up returning to her hometown after a car accident that she causes. She left home five years ago without an explanation and it hurt her brothers and fractured her family. She also left an ex-fiance behind.

This is, at its core, a story of healing. It explores sibling relationships, parent-child relationships, and love, of course. It's about facing your past, it's about how one's pain can spiral out and cause a domino effect of pain throughout a family or a community. It's a perfect example of how shame, when left hidden, can completely destroy a family (and a person.)

After she returns home, Sunday's healing begins. And it slowly heals her family and relationships.

The only part that didn't sit well with me was Vivienne and how two-dimensional her character was. I didn't like how convenient it made things. Life is rarely that convenient.

This is a story of redemption, beautifully told. I loved it.

with gratitude to netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review

First, I'd like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an early audible version of this debut novel. It's rare to snag a galley in this form, and for that I am grateful. However, the story as it unfolded was predictable with stock characters and reheated situations. What I did like was the structure -- giving relevance to the title, the family each had their say through a clever segue mechanism that propelled the action smoothly. Thus, the family, which is the centerpiece and form the main character, is individualized, each member brought center stage and given prominence. I do look forward to Lange's future works because I think her talent will develop nicely over time.

This was a high 4 stars for me. This audiobook narrated by Barrie Kreinik was about a family loyal to each other and protective. They got a lot of things wrong and it drew me right in. There could be second chances and healing if they’re brave enough.
I highly recommend this if you love good fiction. The narrator was great and I really enjoyed it.
Thanks Macmillan Audio via Netgalley.

I enjoyed spending some time getting to know this big Irish family from New York

I liked that their story was told from several points of view, which added to the warm and expansive feel of the book. Almost all of the characters in this book are flawed in their own way. They make many bad decisions and stick together to solve their problems.

As much as I liked my time spent with this family, I have to say I didn’t like the way the book ended, I was looking for more resolution.

Narration: Barrie Kreinik did an excellent job voicing the many different characters, including those with an Irish accent.

4.5/5

I loved the Brennans. Such a well written story about how one mistake can change your whole life, especially if you aren’t honest about it with the people who love you unconditionally. 4.5 stars rounding up to 5.