Unfortunately I was unable to download this book before the archive date, so I'm not able to leave a review. I look forward to reading and reviewing books by this author in the future.

I really loved Liese's last book but this one just does not have the same power that one had. I had a hard time getting into it.

What Could Be Saved is a beautifully written story about family. We switch between two different timelines and settings, Washington D.C. and Bangkok, Thailand. The Prestons are a family riddled with conflict and hurt. When Laura & Bea's brother Phillip goes missing, everything falls apart. The family has secrets to be uncovered, but does hope lie ahead?

Schwarz's writing is easy to fall into and become enthralled with. The book was a little too drawn out, but it was beautiful to read. At its core, this is a book about family struggles and the yearning for reconciliation and answers. There are dark parts to it that are difficult to stomach, but it's compelling nonetheless.

Just as a side note, I grew up with a friend named Laura Preston, which is the name of the main character in this book---I think that's the first time I've read a book with a character matching the first and last name of someone I know well!

Thank you so much to Atria, Liese O'Halloran Schwarz, and NetGalley for the ARC of What Could Be Saved!

When I think of literary fiction, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels. This is a perfect book to snuggle up with on any day.

What happens when a child disappears... and when he returns? This is a compulsively readable story about a family going through the unimaginable. You can read the book description for the summary. I couldn't put it down.

Told in dual timelines, WHAT COULD BE SAVED was character-driven and full of family/sibling drama, and the writing was beautiful. My favorite parts were the story set in Thailand, which I haven’t read many books that were centered there.

Alternating timelines between 2019 Washington, DC and 1970s Bangkok, Thailand; when a child goes missing, the family is contacted 40 years later claiming to be the missing brother, Philip.

*many thanks to Atria/Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

I enjoyed reading this family novel. There was really good character development and the plot was very good.

The writing in this book is very good, but I could not connect to the characters or storyline. There are many others who really enjoyed this book, but it just wasn’t for me.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

This book took me completely by surprise. It’s beautifully written (albeit a little long at points) & the story itself is equally as beautiful, yet downright heartbreaking. Once I got to the last 100 pages, I couldn’t stop reading until the very last word - I just needed to know what happened & I wasn’t disappointed. Twelve hours later, I’m still thinking about it. Definitely add this book to your must-read list. I would have read it a lot sooner had I known just how good it was. (It only took me a while to finish due to a very busy schedule the last month.)

Thank you to NetGalley & Atria Books for providing me with a copy of the e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I had not heard anything about this book prior to reading, however am glad that I stuck with it. It was definitely a long read, but also an extremely rewarding one. It did take me a while to really get enthralled with this book,, however once I was there, I could not stop reading. This is definitely a family saga and covers each member of the Preston family back and forth in time. The dual timeline aspect really made this book shine and worked extremely well in telling the story. I really wish there would have been better development regarding the sister's lives and about what it was the father did for a living. I think these items could have really strengthened the book. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley. This is definitely a triumph.

Omg, this story grabbed me and I refused to let go despise being a lengthy one! I was transported to a different time, life and location. It took me a few chapters to get into it but after that I was fully immersed. One of those novels where the story is so vivid! When I wasn’t reading it I was actually thinking about it! Love the characters and their flaws, love the family story and how sometimes those bonds stretch and break but then regain strength. Both timelines were just as interesting as the other and now that I’m finished I feel like a book hungover coming!

I really enjoyed this book. It was different than most others I have read before. It did take me a bit to become invested in the characters but then the story flowed easily and I was compelled to continue reading.

WHAT COULD BE SAVED by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz was beautifully written. I felt transported to Bangkok with the Prestons. The author managed to make even the minor characters real in my mind. When I was not reading I could not wait to return to the novel to continue the Preston's journey.

The dismissal of an errant driver sets in motion a series of event that end in the tragic disappearance of Philip, the Preston's 8 year old son; his whereabouts remain an mystery for some 47 years.

What Could Be Saved is a book to be read slowly, lingered over and thought about. It is a story of a family torn apart by grief, loss, betrayal, secrets and shame. It also highlights the unbreakable bond between the siblings.

I highly recommend this book, especially for the lyrical writing and the slow burn to the end.

A fascinating book set in dual timelines, 1972 and 2019. with different countries, time zones cultures this novel is a fascinating read and one I will continue to recommend to other readers.

Phillip goes missing as a child and this novel explores how far reaching it affects everyone in his vicinity and the lengths a mother and father will go to right their wrongs.

This was a long read but engaging and very character driven. 5 Stars for me!

I read WHAT COULD BE SAVED for a book club and it definitely sparked plenty of conversation and thought-provoking discussion! I am so impressed with Schwarz's writing and found this story to be extremely compelling. I am looking forward to more of her work!

I heard about this one on the What Should I Read Next podcast and knew it was one I wanted to read. Family genres are almost always a hit with me, and this was one. I loved the Bangkok setting, a place I haven't yet been to and haven't read many books set there. And while at the heart it is a family story, there was an element of mystery that added a unique twist to the typical family drama. The dual timelines kept me turning the pages and the question of what happened to their son made me race to the end.

I really liked this book, “What Could Be Saved.” I didn’t love it because it seemed to drag at times and was a bit too long.

The book goes between the past (1960s) and current time (2019) nicely. The setting is primarily in Thailand and the reader learns about the culture, relationships, and Thai people – the good and the bad. The main thrust of the book is each family member coping with the loss of a child/sibling. There is some mystery to the book such as where is the son/brother, what happened to him, what does the father do for a living. The family had been “whole and happy once, a perfect family shattered by tragedy.” The book gives deep insight into coping and grief. The book deals with murder, conspiracy, and adultery.

Although it is a lengthy book, I’m glad I read it; I really liked it and would recommend it. Thought provoking…

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Simon & Schuster, for an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you to @netgalley and @atriabooks for this free egalley. Strong and sweeping family saga. I loved all the siblings of the Preston family, the parents were written so that I despised them a bit, and for good reason. The writing and my wonderings about what happened to Phillip kept me going along until about the 85% mark, and then Schwarz dropped a bomb and I couldn't put it down. I would have liked a bit more closure with some of the characters that ended up being important in the end. Really enjoyed overall.

What Could Be Saved by Liese O-Halloran Schwarz was a lovely, heart-wrenching, and compulsively readable story.

When Laura Preston is contacted by someone claiming to be her brother who was kidnapped in Thailand almost 40 years ago, Laura decides to go check it out (against everyone's better judgement). From there, the story goes back and forth between the past in Thailand and the present as the story of the Preston family unfolds, and we see how all the little decisions they make (and the secrets they keep) add up until they result in unthinkable consequences.

This was a new author to me and I was very impressed. I liked the duel timelines and the different perspectives!