Review: Just One Day - Winter

Just One Day - Winter Just One Day - Winter by Susan Buchanan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Susan Buchanan is a new author to me, but the blurb looked fun, so I thought I’d give it a go.

As soon as I started reading, I was immediately absorbed into the busy whirl of Louisa’s family life. I took to Louisa and her children very quickly. The individual characters of Gen, Hugo, and Aria came through very clearly. I really empathised with Louisa, how hard she works, and how difficult it must be to have her husband away half the time.

I really enjoyed reading about the friendships that Louisa had too, and how her sisters and friends support one another. The only slight niggle I had, was the way every single male left most of the work of parenting and organising to the women. It would have been nice to have one example of a really equal parenthood.

As well as all the dramas of family life and friendships, there are plenty of moments of gentle humour. The children are especially good at providing these!

Overall, this was a fun read, where you come to love the characters very quickly. I definitely recommend it for providing a distraction for a few hours. Just be aware, it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger.

I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

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