With thanks to a Netgalley and the publishers for the arc, which I have enjoyed reading.
I have read several books by Amanda Prowse and can see why she is referred to as “queen of domestic Drama”. The women Amanda Prowse writes about are strong women who have been tested by life, love and the spaces in between.
The Day She Came Back is a story of strong women who find their own way through life to become happy and fulfilled women.
I enjoyed reading this book, although I found the back story improbable at times but that may just be me. It was an excellent read as always.
Highly recommended.

I would like to thank Netgalley for allowing me to read this book for my honest opinion.
A family saga that I believe everyone would love to read. The story was slow to take off in my opinion but it delved into the emotions of three generations of women that will tug your heart. Well written and heartwarming, will give you many things to think about and maybe understand the making of decisions and consequences.

I really wanted to enjoy this book and sadly I couldn't. I was intrigued by the life you've known is nothing but a lie. Unfortunately I couldn't feel sympathy for Victoria because I thought she was dreadful.

The Day She Came Back is classic Amanda Prowse. Every emotion is felt throughout the book.

An 18 year old girl losing her last family member, leaving her feeling so alone and lost. Getting her heart messed about with by people she loves. You can’t help but feel Victoria’s pain and will her to find the strength to carry on.

a fantastic read. First book ive read by this author but i do intend to seek out her other books. its a tale of secrets, loss and forgiveness. Only put it down to wipe my eyes. Its very well written and such a beautiful story and i cant wait to read more books from this author.

Another good read. Enjoyable storyline which kept you engrossed from the start of the book. Didn't want the book to end.

If you liked Gone Girl, you'll enjoy this book. Loved this one!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Amanda Prowse is a new author for me but I look forward to reading more of her books. This really caught my attention since Victoria's grandma passes and she thinks she's all alone. What else could she think? But then... I was just drawn in and had to see how it all played out! I'm so glad I found a new author!

I read this book as a complimentary advanced reader copy, all opinions are my own. #TheDaySheCameBack #NetGalley

A heart warming story of loss, love and everything in between. Really good read - not to be missed, just perfect for a summer’s day

Another great read from Amanda Prowse! 18 year old Victoria has been brought up by her grandmother, Prim, after her own mother, Sarah, died from a drug overdose when she was a baby. When Prim dies suddenly Victoria has never felt more alone. Imagine her shock, then, when a stranger turns up at Prim's funeral and tells her that she is her mother. As well as deciding if she wants a relationship with her, Victoria also has to come to terms with the fact that Prim lied to her all those years. This is a great story of family secrets, friendship and growing up. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
Copied to Goodreads.

Family, woman, strength, courage and love

Thank you NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Amanda Prowse for the arc of “The Day She came Back”.

This was my first book by Ms. Prowse and I truly enjoyed it. The story has a bit of everything one would experience in life. The most important or core of the book is based in family love. How would you react if everything you were told about your life was a lie? I enjoyed the protagonist strength and courage. If you are looking for an uplifting book with strong women characters, you will enjoy this book.

Another blockbuster from Amanda Prowse. I love the way she eloquently covers sensitive subject matter, drawing readers in from the start. Fabulous flow and one I did not want to put down.

This is another solid 5 stars from Amanda. A must read, I just can't put it down, the story line, the characters are all just mesmerising .

*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
What do you do when the person you love has lied out of their love for you? The emotions (anger, betrayal, sadness, grief and hope) are heavy and palpable. Victoria's grandmother, Prim, was the center of her world. The decisions she made centered around Prim. When tragedy strikes and family secrets are revealed, Victoria is thrown into a whirlwind of emotions. Decisions are now made through the blinding haze of grief and anger. Feeling alone, Victoria struggles through some dark times but it is through her own strength and, eventually, her small circle of friends (one that is gun toting) that she is able to see her way to the other side.
Amanda Prowse was able to draw this reader in to care about the main character and most importantly, understand the emotional and, at times, erratic behavior and decisions of someone going through a total upheaval of all she knew. It was an easy read with no real "Gone Girl" plot twists. Just a main character that the reader can connect with and a supporting cast that serves the story well.

18 year old Victoria has been brought up by her grandmother as her mum died when she was a baby. At her grandmother’s funeral a strange woman turns up and claims to be Victoria’s mother.

The characters are well developed and there is a depth to each of them. The rest of the story explores how their relationships develop. There was never going to be an easy relationship between Victoria and Sarah and a lot of explaining needs to take place but I think they could have got to the heart of the deception much quicker - I know I would have asked the “why” question much sooner.

The book is well written but there were times when I just wanted the story to move on or for there to be some other major twist, but the plot is very simple and straightforward and dare I say it... a bit disappointing? If you want great characters and well developed dialogue,this is an excellent book. If you’re looking for surprises and plot twists, definitely not.

Victoria has always lived with her grandma Prim, as her mother died when she was a baby. When Prim dies a women turns up to the funeral claiming to be her mother. This book is a brilliant rollercoaster of emotions.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A coming of age novel in which the loss of a beloved grandmother uncovers a long held family secret. Forgiveness and starting over are key elements to the plot.

I have read a lot of Amanda Prowse and always enjoy her books. This was an engrossing and believable story which I couldn't put down. Would recommend.

My thanks to Amanda Prowse, Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC of THE DAY SHE CAME BACK.
An intriguing premise. When Victoria loses her grandmother, Prim, she feels totally bereft and very much alone. She believes her mother and father to be dead, but at her grandmother's funeral Victoria spots someone she doesn't know and her curiosity is piqued. This is a story about the past colliding with the future and what happens when everything you believed about your own beginning is totally wrong. Another winner from Amanda Prowse.

I was given an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was so pleased to receive this latest book from one of my favourite contemporary authors, Amanda Prowse.
This was a well written book with interesting and developed characters.
But regret to say that I did not warm to the actual story or the subject matter and I found it quite tough going to start with. Then almost half way through, with the scene set and with the background explained, the story sped up and that helped a bit.
But overall this book just did not make me feel the usual emotional connection, which I always have felt previously when reading a book by this author.
It lacked for me that “something special” which would leave a mark on me and make me keep think about what I had just read.
3.5 stars.