I didn’t like this book I loved it.

Once I started reading this book, I couldn’t put it down. It really goes deep when talking about relationships between parents and a child.

It really has resonated with me. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author

A quick, easy and enjoyable read that was both heartwarming and uplifting in places and heartbreaking in others. I really enjoyed reading it.

I received an ARC of, Under One Roof, by Samantha Tonge. This was a good book, but sad too. Relationships are not always easy, especially between mothers and daughters.

This was a new author for me and won’t be my last as was a brilliant read and an insightful look at what it was like growing up from the characters perspectives and how live might not turn out as planned but that doesn’t mean that you cannot achieve your dreams and also explored a lot of relatable themes such as relationships and friendships in a very sensitive way. I felt like a was on a trip down memory late in my own teenage years whilst reading the dear debbie letters and the mention of music and clothes etc from that era.

It also portrayed the strength and character of three generations coming together and strengthening their relationships and putting past differences behind them to move forward into the future together

This is a heartfelt and interesting read. I love the Dear Debbie letters throughout which I think if you've ever been a teenage girl you can relate to most of these feelings.
Great storytelling.

This book took me right back to my teenage years in the 80's and it was a fantastic trip down memory lane, along with Robin. The details and atmosphere of the period are spot on and make the story so authentic. A real warts and all story about relationships between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and teenage friends growing up. I liked the way the ending wasn't too neatly wrapped up, leaving me with a few scenarios playing out in my head. A really uplifting read.

This is my second book by this author but my first women's fiction read by her. Knowing You was such an enjoyable read and this one didn't disappoint either and I am so happy to see that the author has a whole lot of books for me choose from. This was such a compelling read and so heartbreaking in places, but there was lots of love and joy too. It is the story of three generations of women who really don't know each other that well and the healing process they go through to learn about themselves, their family and learning to get over the past while trying to live together under one roof.

I was really pleased with the honest depiction of motherhood, in all its forms. It isn't all smiles and laughter, it's rough and messy and really hard, especially when the child wants to spread their wings and you aren't ready to let them go. I love how the women finally come together and work together to glue back the broken pieces of their lives.

I really enjoyed this book and the writing style of the author. I am thinking of that back catalogue she has and The Christmas Calendar Girls sounds perfect for the holiday season.