Reading "Daughter of the Tarot" on a rare, rainy day felt like a wonderful gift. Clare Marchant has worked her magic once again, transporting me to another continent and a different century. This is the story of two women, separated by 500 years but connected by a set of Italian tarot cards. Death and betrayal were the catalysts for both Portia and Beatrice to make drastic changes in their lives. As Beatrice searches for the lost Devil card missing from the ancient pack, she unknowingly traces the life of her Italian ancestor. The writing is flawless, with each piece of the genetic puzzle falling into place until the final one is put in its rightful position. In Portia's story, we learn of an underground sisterhood of women helping each other escape abusive marriages. For Beatrice, the journey is learning how to move beyond grief to find the life she was meant to have. For both women, reading the tarot cards and accepting their message is at the center of who they are. This story will resonate with women of all ages because the struggles are universal. I highly recommend Daughter of the Tarot, even if you don't have a rainy day.

My thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. The review and all opinions are entirely my own.