Gina Rae Mitchell

A School of Daughters by Kate René MacKenzie | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ $50 Giveaway (2 Winners!)| #WomensFiction 

A book blog tour from Goddess Fish Promotions.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Marianne & Judy at Goddess Fish for providing me with the information for this tour.

Book Details

A School of Daughters by Kate René MacKenzie
Published by Red Lace Books on Dec 28, 2020
Genres: Women's Fiction
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 319

It’s funny how things sneak up on you…

After 22 years of marriage, Kate Willoughby loves her husband, Brian, with an even greater passion than when she spoke her vows. “My world spins on his axis,” she admits. But when Kate finds a love letter to Brian from “Micky,” she’s torn between proving Brian’s innocence and nailing him to the wall with his guilt.

Turning to the one constant in her life, Kate is guided by her family of animals; no surprise since Kate’s a champion for throwaways—discarded dogs and cats, abandoned horses bound for slaughter, and all creatures great and small.

But she never imagined she would become a throwaway herself. Yet few things are as they seem. Even the title has a twist. Finding evidence that Brian still loves her, Kate is at a fork. Does she follow her human heart…or animal instincts?

Note: This isn't a romance. The book's genre is Women's Fiction

Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Excerpt from A School of Daughters

I get through the rest of the day. I feed the horses, wash their faces, brush their coats, pick up poop, then walk Molly, fill the bird feeders, clean the litter box. In between, I hug an old teddy bear. Actually, it’s more than a hug. I cleave to my bear like a life preserver keeping me afloat against the waves of despair that threaten to drown me.

And…finally…I cry.

Sometimes I just stop what I’m doing, slump to the ground, and wail. It is the most awful, primitive sound, and I can’t believe it’s pouring from me.

Molly comes to me, tail wagging, ears back, offering the comfort of her warm, soft tongue. I reassure her that it’s okay, that I’m okay, and I climb up from the ground and soldier on.

Then there are merciful respites where the pain still exists, but I’m too drained to express it. But the best moments are when numbness takes over, and I simply exist. It feels like the aftermath of a funeral when the anguish of death has subsided, and all that’s left are soft, graveside tears.

Brian and I have shared seven family funerals. Is Micky Brian’s attempt to postpone the inevitable? Does she make him feel young and new while I remind him of death?

We’ve also shared the birth of seven grandchildren. Does each new life add to his making him seem that much closer to the grave?

I want so much to understand why he is doing this. I want to forgive him. But what I want most is to pretend it all away.

Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.

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My thoughts on A School of Daughters

Kate Willoughby lived the life of her dreams…until it turned into a nightmare.

A School of Daughters, told in the first-person, gives the reader insight into the intimate details of the failure of a marriage. Kate’s story is heartbreaking yet oddly uplifting. After twenty-two years of idyllic marriage, Kate finds her world turned upside down. Could her entire life have been a lie?

I loved the many metaphors throughout the story that had my thoughts racing in many different directions. If you follow my reviews, you know how much I enjoy great animal characters, and this book is full of them.

From the lengths we will go to prove a loved one innocent to the resilience of our broken hearts, this story will resonate with many readers.

If you enjoy a character-driven story that grips your heart, A School of Daughters is the perfect book for you.

 

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Giveaway!

The author will award a $50 Amazon/BN GC to TWO randomly drawn winners via rafflecopter during the tour.

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Full Tour Schedule:

November 2: Bibliomaniac Aza
November 2: Sascha Darlington’s Microcosm Explored
November 9: Long and Short Reviews
November 16: Locks, Hooks and Books
November 16: Enchanting Reviews
November 23: Novels Alive
November 23: The Avid Reader
November 30: Archaeolibrarian – I Dig Good Books! – promo
November 30: Sandra’s Book Club – promo
December 7: The Reading Addict
December 7: Fabulous and Brunette
December 14: Gina Rae Mitchell
December 14: The Faerie Review
December 28: Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm
December 28: Paws.Read.Repeat

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