Happy New Year! Of
course with the start of the New Year comes new resolutions. One of my many year goals involves reading
more books from a variety of genres and authors. I would like to start with the first post of
the year with a book that was very intriguing and the power of secrets.
Little Fires
Everywhere by Celeste Ng
I had started reading this book about a month ago after
having read Everything I Never Told You. I loved the way Ng depicts family dynamics
that are interracial. She was able to demonstrate
that even if those that are from different cultures will still have their
struggles.
With Little Fires
Everywhere, Ng engulfs the reader into the lives of two families who are
dominated by women. Mia Warren is a
struggling single mother raising her teenage daughter, Pearl by travelling the
country. It is not until they reach
Shaker Heights that Mia and Pearl begin to settle in. Pearl begins to become part of Elena Richardson’s
family, and she starts to notice the importance of family. However, suspicions begin to arise when a
custody battle involving a Chinese American baby puts Mia and Elena on opposite
sides of who can be defined as a true parent.
Ng is able to demonstrate that running from the past and keeping secrets
can certainly impact how children view their own parents.
I would recommend this book for anyone that is interested in
a little drama, mystery, and the power of motherhood. If you enjoy reading this book, I also
recommend Everything I Never Told You,
to which has a somewhat similar premise.
Have any recommendations for books to start the New Year?
Please feel free to comment below with any suggestions.
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