Review: Well worth reading
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 6, 2014
I became a fan of Vera Jane Cook after reading Sassy Sweetwater, so I really had high expectations for Where The Wildflowers Grow and Ms. Cook delivered in spades. Her ability to provide a richly detailed drama that pulls the reader not only back in time, but also takes you on a trip into the south is something that she seems to do with ease. She tells the story of the Cassidy family who for all intents and purposes seemed to have it all together, thing is this family has it's secrets and when those secrets start to come to light we learn that some secrets are far worse than others. I so enjoyed witnessing the story thru the eyes of each character, because it really brought each character to the forefront allowing us to see their flaws and frailties, glimpsing the lives they live and why they are unhappy. I can't really say that I had a favorite character, because each touched me in their own way, but the story of Rose and the path that she chose had me wondering how that choice might be accepted. I found myself feeling empathy for Lily, who was continually looking for love because of something that happened in her teens. Fans of family drama, sagas will find plenty to enjoy with this dysfunctional family, and if your thing is a good tale set in the south well then Vera Jane Cook is the author for you.  Well written with more than a few twists to keep the plot moving along, I found myself pulled into the life of this family, becoming engrossed in this story right up until the end. I will warn there are sexual situations written into this story, but the author does it with very good taste, allowing those scenes to enhance the overall story. On a scale of one to five I would easily give this book a six because it's just that good!A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review.