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The Burned Bridges of Ward, Nebraska

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I received this book from NetGalley and Little A, in exchange for my honest opinion. This is my opinion and is not meant to be used to motivate anyone, in any way. If that happens, wonderful!
This book was a complex and entertaining read. At first, I was not sure where we were going and then I found myself over half the way through and wanting to know what was next. The characters were well developed and the writing was descriptive and witty. I found the main character very unlikable and self-involved, majority of the book, but was rooting for her, by the end. The characters were lovable, off putting, and wonderful! I found myself, wanting to move to Ward and interact with everyone on a daily basis.
I would recommend to readers, who enjoy quirky humour! Thanks for the opportunity! I would read another by this author.

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Fertility nurse Becky lives in the small, insulated town of Ward, Nebraska; she is a single mother to precocious Mitchell. Things are not going well for Becky—the fertility doctor at her practice is going off the rails with drinking, sleeping around, and gambling. Becky’s ex-boyfriend suddenly becomes her son’s elementary school teacher, leading to some awkward interactions. She develops an embarrassing lust for one of the town’s “losers,” Hayes Bandercook. Follow Becky as she navigates these situations and more in Curtright’s sardonic, ironic, and hilarious novel.

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