The second book in the "Three Sisters Island" series, this installment focuses on second daughter Madison Grayson. When we first met Maddie in book one, she was recently licensed as an MFT and eager to begin her practice. In this book, her practice is finally open - and although she's previously struggled with panic attacks and anxiety, she feels that it is under control and is eager to move her life forward.
When new pastor Rick O'Shea arrives on the island Maddie is reminded of their past, in all it's glory and horror. Revealed slowly through a series of "flashbacks" in Maddie's past, their relationship is not exactly as it seems. The Pastor Rick of today is very different than the Ricky O'Shea from before...and is there a chance she might have been wrong about....anything?
I really enjoyed this book overall, but there were several things that gave me pause and did not totally ring true. I can't list them (spoilers) but let's just say that the depth of Maddie and Ricky's past did not make sense to me/match up with how Madison communicated and responded, even when her past and possible motivations for certain behaviors were eventually revealed. It felt off and slightly unbelievable for me. However! It is not stopping me from recommending this book. If you have not already done so, make sure to read the first book in the series ("On a Summer Tide"); because as we all know, context is key!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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