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Leaving
Winter by Kathleen A. Quinn Cordelia Brown had a life filled with hardships. She took care of her sick mother before cancer took her as well as cared for her father before he passed. Before he died, her father gifted her with a trip to Rome; something he had wanted to do with her mother but never got the chance. Now, Cordelia was off to take a break from life not sure what she was going to do next. She prayed for a dream, having not a clue that it was just a few yards from where she was standing. But would she be able to accept it? Frank McCarthy also lived a life filled with hardships. Frank had to suffer the loss of a brother with no one to help him get through his darkness. His face scared for life. He prayed for a miracle, also not knowing how close it was to him. Would he be able to thaw out his heart for another? Kathleen Quinn is an amazing story weaver. I found this story to be heart warming, letting you know that there is still true love out there. Quinn's writing flowed naturally, no matter what characters voice she was using. I loved how the book went between Cordelia, her niece Pam, Frank, and his sister Claire, whether it was seen through their eyes or written down like reading a journal. The voice changes in the storyline kept the book flowing, giving the reader a taste of all the characters involved in the story. I really felt like I knew these characters and hated seeing the end of the book. Even though I loved the ending and was very happy with it. I was unhappy to see the characters be done and no more to tell. I loved Cordelia most of all cause she was of plus size. She was never able to accept her size around her sisters until Frank entered the picture and showed her the beauty within herself. Once she became confident with herself, nothing stood in her way. She was no longer intimidated by her sisters' rude and childish comments. The only thing that mattered to her was how Frank felt about her. The other character I liked was Pam, Cordelia's niece. Now I don't believe she was plus sized but she was Cordelia's cheerleader, always there for Cordelia even before she met Frank. Pam loved her aunt and stood up to her mom. Pam was a true free spirit. It was heartwarming to see the change in Pam throughout the story and to see how Frank and Cordelia's relationship made her realize what she needed to hold out for. This book reflected that it doesn't matter what you look like as long as you believe in who you are as a human being, the inside is truly what counts. There should be more books that reflect this. Kathleen A. Quinn is an author I hope to read more of and hope others come to know her work. It is really good and clean. The love story is pure and should be an example of what people should wait for. |
