Many thanks to partner, @tlcbooktours and @harpermusebooks for a #gifted copy of this lovely book.
From the gorgeous cover to the last page, Where the Wandering Ends by @yvettecorporon grabbed my attention and held it. Both a tribute to the family we have, and a recognition of the importance of the family we choose, Corporon underscores these concepts with likable characters and a magnificent backdrop of Corfu, Greece.
With a mix of magical realism and historical fiction, the author boldly weaves together a story that spans a lifetime and tackles a lot within its pages. I was glad to learn about Greece's history - something I knew very little about, and I truly enjoyed getting some insight into the Greek Orthodox religion along with some mentions of Greek mythology.
I will admit Ms. Corporon was a bit ambitious and packed a lot into this story. (Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth even made an appearance)! I did find myself wanting to delve deeper into each character's experience (especially in the second half) but the pace suddenlly quickened. It also took me a while to find my bearings with the introduction of so many characters and situations in the beginning, but once it evened out, it was enjoyable and informative.
Read 9/19/22
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