I absolutely LOVED "Before We Were Yours" by Lisa Wingate and am certain that it will be one of the best titles I read all year. The story is reminiscent of the Orphan Train- which is one of my absolute favorite books.

"Yours" is both heartbreaking and uplifting. The story follows 12 year-old Rill Foss and her siblings through their life living on a river shanty to the halls of the notorious Tennessee Children's Home Society where her siblings are "sold" off one by one. Told in alternating chapters through the eyes of Rill and Avery Stafford (a Senator's daughter with a powerful family legacy) finding the two main character's connecting is an engaging and mesmerizing read.

What a fascinating and inspiring novel!! From the synopsis, I knew Before We Were Yours was partially based on a true story, so as I got deeper into this novel that fact kept me 100% captivated. Lisa Wingate does an amazing job with masterfully telling the story in an alternating "then" and "now" style. That style works perfectly as the mystery that ties the "then" and "now" together is revealed. This book was perfectly timed and by the time I got to the end I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters!! Before We Were Yours is a total and complete 5 star read! This book is a story about perseverance, determination, heartbreak, and love! Go check it out, you won't regret it!!!

This book kept me reading long past my bedtime...and then I dreamed about it! I was intrigued by the mystery of these sisters and ached to know how their stories came together.

I had a hard time getting into this book. Since I did not finish it, I do not intend to publish a review.

Lisa Wingate is a top author for me.
I have read all of her books.
I was excited to read a new one by her!

I enjoyed the family's reaction to a cancer diagnosis. Which is a trigger event for many new surprises and a mystery. Questions, secrets - leads to new questions and secrets to be solved.
Twists will keep you n suspense and keep you reading until the conclusion.