i loved the storyof this book and found it really interesting and enchanting. would recommend it. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

Love Forms is a novel about a Mother who has never let go of the daughter she gave up for adoption decades prior.
Dawn's life is not going as she expected, she's divorced, and her two sons are adults and no longer need her as much. Her days are filled with a burning longing to know what became of the daughter she gave up for adoptions forty years ago. She is determined to find her child and face the unpretty truths of her past. This book is equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming. Dawn was such a formidable character and I really found myself invested in her journey and I was rooting for her to the very last page.

This book should be on everyone’s TBR list and book club list. It was absolutely incredible! Loved every page. I could not get over the ending.

Thank you so much for the copy of this book!

It's beautifully written with an incredible sense of place. At times, the book did feel as though it was rambling, though, which will likely be alleviated by future editing.

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This story was so enjoyable to read. I felt like I was reading all the best parts of a book with adoption themes. The writing is well done and the characters are believable. I had my heartstrings pulled at and hugs ready for the main character. As someone who reads and writes about adoption, I will tell my family and friends to grab this novel. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This novel truly touched my heart. Love Forms is a profound exploration of a mother’s love, one that never fades despite the distance of years and the silence of secrets. Dawn’s journey to find her daughter is not just about reconnecting, but about revisiting the choices that shaped her life, and confronting the way love can both heal and haunt. The emotional depth of Dawn’s reflections, as she retraces her steps and uncovers layers of her past, is both heartbreaking and beautiful. The writing is filled with such empathy, capturing the complexities of family, identity, and the enduring power of love. This story will definitely stay with me long after the final page.