I love Amanda's books and this one didn't disappoint - When Victoria's beloved grand-mother dies she finds out that her mother who she believed died when she was born is still alive. The book follows Victoria as she tries to find herself, at 19 she feels like her life is full of untruths. She struggles to connect with her mother and fears never having a relationship. Amanda writes so well about the struggles people face in family lives or indeed just in every day lives. Her main characters are usually very strong and the other cast members are often a bit more flaky - A really interesting book.

Amanda Prowse’s books are becoming a ‘Go To’ when I need a compelling read with original storyline, relatable characters and situations that tug at the heartstrings. Again, I was not disappointed with this read. In fact, this might be my favorite.

You will fall in love with Victoria, newly graduated 18 year old. Ready to start a gap year of traveling with her best friend, Daksha. She lives with her adorable Grandmother, Prim, who raised her after her mother died as a small child, in the old family home. To really say more would do a disservice to you as you read this book. Victoria is your typical 18 yo, feeling her way, acting out when put in hard situations when life hands her a major curve ball or two. Relationships, whether love, family or friends, are complicated and hard. Victoria learns to navigate her newly found status with bumps along the way and by learning some very hard lessons.

Thanks to Ms. Prowse, Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for this ARC. Opinion is mine alone.

An unusual 'coming of age' book. I really enjoyed reading it. A number of very interesting characters and interesting situations. While I had to set aside my sense of reality a number of times, I still enjoyed reading it a lot.

Gripping book, yes I think I would make the same choice as Prim to protect Victoria, glad Victoria managed to make sense of the situation in the end, what a heart warming story, with normal up and downs normal with any teenager just with a bit more to work through

I certainly enjoyed this book, the first I’ve read from this author. I thought the character development was very thorough and paced very well. The author did a great job of covering 4 generations with just enough information, but not with an over abundance of details to bog you down. There was just a touch of mystery which kept you reading for answers. The only thing that kept me from giving this a 5 star review was the ending. I don’t particularly enjoy stories that are “tied up in a bow” at the end. This one did that, and did it very well! Others might really like it because, as I said, it was done very well. That’s just not my favorite way to end a story. The pace of the story was perfect; characters developed gradually, details revealed when needed, secondary characters thrown in at appropriate times. I really liked the secondary characters and the roles they played in developing the story. The story covered relevant topic like trust, love, coming-of-age, addiction, forgiveness and family relationships. I would certainly read more by this author. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and these are my own opinions of the book.

You ever read a book and think you know whodunnit but when you get to the end the twists and turns prove you totally wrong?! Well this is one of those books (I have one tiny irk though! A beat, why so many ‘a beat’) It may not concern others but it truly irked me. Apart from that it was brilliant (5 stars without the ‘a beat’) sorry

Sorry I have been able to get to this book yet, but unfortunately due to this years troubling events my reading mojo has deserted me. Once it returns I will certainly be reading this book and updating my review.

"The Day She Came Back" by Amanda Prowse is a well-written book that keeps you engaged and eager to keep reading. Victoria is a well-portrayed character. Good summer read.

A novel led by strong female characters, with three generations of a family with a secret, the revelation of which is at the core of the narrative. When Vic's grandmother Primrose dies - very early in the novel so not really a spoiler - you see Vic's naivety and understand the extent to which she has been protected from life by Primrose but it isn't until Sarah's story is revealed that you realise the damage that has been done in the name of love. It does make you glad that time and society have moved on and a similar series of events now might well be dealt with rather differently. I really wanted a happy ending for Vic - and won't spoil anyone's enjoyment by revealing whether it was or not!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

At 18, Victoria was devastated by the death of her grandmother, Prim. As far as she knew, her father had died from a drug overdose before she was born and her mother died shortly after her birth.

Image her shock when she discovers at the funeral that her mother is still alive! She has been lied to all of these years by her beloved Prim!

The story shows how Victoria copes with all the lies and the new life that opens up for her.

Another fabulous and emotional read by this wonderful author. I was gripped from the very beginning. This book does not disappoint.

'The Day She Came Back' is the story of Victoria, who has been bought up by her grandmother Prim, after her mother passes away. When Prim dies unexpectedly, a mystery woman turns up at her funeral claiming to be the mother Victoria thought was dead. Life-changing secrets are unearthed as Victoria endeavours to learn more about her past.

I struggled to get into this one to be honest. I wasn't entirely sure who the target audience was... my first impressions from the cover and reading the blurb, was that it was aimed at someone my age (29) or older. However, as I read the book I began to wonder if it was more of a young adult book. Victoria is 18 years old and preparing to travel on her gap year, and during the course of the story experiences sex and smoking weed for the first time. The writing style felt very 'young' and I guess I wasn't mad on it!

I didn't warm to Victoria's character either. I found her stroppy, self-centred and she had a huge attitude problem! Granted she finds out that those closest to her has been keeping huge secrets from her... but it would have been nice if she didn't push EVERYONE away who tried to help her!!

I thought the story picked up a lot when it moved to Norway. You can tell the author is very passionate about the country and I loved reading about all the tourist spots in Oslo... it really made me want to go there!

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a family drama - apparently it's Prowse's speciality - and also to those that love lots of dialogue and long chapters!

I love how realistic this book is without being depressing. There were so many moments that could have been depressing but instead were written in a positive light and with a touch of humor. The main character was a strong female and it was fun to watch her evolve. I’m looking forward to more books by Amanda Prowse.

This is the second book I have read by Amanda Prowse recently and I have been impressed by her ability to write about the feelings of everyday people at difficult times. I enjoyed the book and found it easy to read and empathise with the main character as she discovered her mother was still alive as she lost the grandmother who she loved very much. The book is set in modern times and easily reflects the challenges facing the young people of today and the difficulties life can throw their way as they become adults.
I look forward to reading more books by Amanda Prowse.

18 year old,Victoria, her whole life in front of her, comes home to a life altering event, and for the first time in her life ends up feeling totally lost, alone, angry and confused. The choices she makes will show her who to really trust.
Such a wonderful book! Beautifully written, poignant, I loved the true to life characters.
4 stars...tissue warning!!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher and author for an ARC of this book.The opinions expressed are my own.

If you love gone girl you will love this!I

I really enjoyed this book and it actually was my first book by this author! You will need tissues to hand! It's a beautiful story and I look forward to reading her other books. Overall a fantastic read.

This was the first book I have read from this author, but won't be my last. I thought this book started out a little slow as a result I was not sure that I would enjoy reading it. As I got into it I really enjoyed the read and found it hard to put it down.

3.5 stars, willing to round up.

This was my first book by Amanda Prowse. She clearly has fans that are wild about her work so I will definitely try another.

I enjoyed the overall storyline, but it also somehow fell flat for me. Victoria/Victory was clearly loved by both women in her life and it was an easy read in that the characters and dialogue flowed well. I got annoyed at Victoria's behavior and thought processes at times, but then I would remind myself that this would definitely be a world-rocking moment that would take time to grasp!

I appreciated the chance to read and review this book. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher!

The Day She Came Back is another excellent novel from the pen of Mrs Prowse. It is a very moving account of how the heroine of the story, Victoria, is faced with grief, betrayal and lies and how she learns to come to terms with those and how she will make peace with her past in order to face her future.
Victoria is a lovely character. She is young, studious and a little naive. When her world is turned upside down following the death of her beloved grandmother and a woman claiming to be her long dead mother turns up at the funeral she feels as though her whole life has been a lie.
I am not going to say whether this woman is, in fact, her mother but my heart ached for Victoria in trying to find her way through this incredible circumstance. The author presents her in such a realistic way that she was so easy to identify with and to feel empathy towards.
This book is largely about relationships - that she had with her grandparents, her friends and whether or not she will ever have a relationship with the woman claiming to be her mother. It is that which propels the story along and throughout I could not make up my mind whether I thought the woman was genuine or not. Of course, this is resolved by the end of the novel but I would never deny you the thrill of reading this book and finding out for yourself.
The author is a great storyteller. She writes with compassion, realism and hope. Well done. Another great book from Amanda Prowse that I wholeheartedly recommend.

Another wonderful story by Prowse. The characters draw you into their lives right from the start. I enjoyed seeing how Victoria worked thru her issues with Sarah and her late grandmother’s lie. The ending seemed rather abrupt to take us into Victoria’s future life. Great descriptions of Oslo. A good book club selection.