Review: 3 Roses
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2014
Abha C.'s ReviewWhen Anela's mother, Carla, dies from an undetected aneurysm, Anela meets with their family lawyer to go over the arrangements Carla has put into place for Anela's future. At the time of her death, Carla and Anela were estranged. Carla had hidden information about Anela's background: details of her father.Anela was so hurt once she found out about the information Carla had withheld from her that she preferred to have nothing to do with her mother after that. However, the finality of death makes Anela regret that decision. She and her mother had been very close; each believing all they had was each other.Carla on the other hand may have regretted her decision to keep Anela in the dark. So she provides Anela with the means to explore the past and go to where Carla thinks Anela’s father can be found.Anela decides to trace the path her mother laid out for her before she died. Anela travels from her home in California to an island in Hawaii. The details of both places and the journey appeared to be well researched and detailed in the book.I give it only 3 stars because the story seemed a little far-fetched particularly the ease with which Anela gathers more and more information about the father she never knew and is accepted unconditionally.I liked the storyline but felt it was lacking in the character development aspect as well as the way in which the relationship builds between Neil (the estranged dad) and Anela.Review Disclaimer: Book provided in exchange for an honest review.