In this story, the connection between sisters, its closeness, assumptions and miscommunications has brought about Renee venturing out from home unexpectedly following a misfortune. It has likewise brought about Izzy faulting her for a lot of what followed inside the family including their mom's passing. Caught in the center is their more youthful sibling Ben who can't adapt to the misfortune and seriously needs the two of his sisters to show up for him.

In addition, the sisters have a relationship to fix as Renee needs to figure out how to determine issues with her first love who she feels double-crossed her yet at the same time pulls her in with a certain energy. Izzy has zero faith in her judgment and drives away the one individual who is the most solid in her life.

Returning for her mom's burial service her more youthful sibling, Ben, invites her home, yet Izzy believes she should leave. Izzy is the person who has been there and managed her mom; how might Renee hope to be invited back? When he sees Renee once more, Simon questions his impending marriage… does he actually care deeply about her? Can Izzy and Renee recover the warmth that they once shared?

The author works really hard in setting this story up, assigning various sections for various perspectives, including Simon whose heart was broken when Renee left. Surprisingly, she ought to have trusted him. Be that as it may, the explanation she didn't is displayed in an early scene. If by some stroke of good luck. That is the thing I continued to think all through the story. If by some stroke of good luck, they'd each set to the side their aggravation and self-images and talk. However, on the off chance that they did, the story would be finished. It kept me connected with and turning the pages.

There are a lot of issues that should be managed including a critical mishap that powers the family and people around them to rethink their needs. There are a few goals yet the entryway has been passed on open for more uncovers and replies to the past in the following book in the series which I'm anticipating.

This story pulled on my heartstrings as there were no terrible individuals, just individuals in awful circumstances. I can hardly trust that the subsequent book will emerge so I can see what occurs straightaway. I can energetically suggest "Letting Go."

I'm appreciative to @netgalley and the Publisher for giving me the e-copy of the book in return of an honest review .

In Book 1 of USA Bestseller Jacqui Biggar's Duet, Letting Go: The Defiant Sisters (Wavefront PUblishing 2022), we discover right away that sisters Izzie and Raleigh have a complicated relationship. As kids they were inseparable, always there for each other. Growing up and their fathers suicide drove a wedge between them they couldn’t seem to overcome. Raleigh left for college while Izzie stayed home to help their mother raise an angry brother, Ben. Raleigh returns home when the mother dies of cancer and must come to terms with what she left behind.  Izzie is desperately trying to raise Ben while working as a barista, earning barely enough to make ends meet. This gives Raleigh pause, makes her rethink her plans to use her new degree to start her own psychology business in California far from her family. While preparing for the funeral, she evaluates the needs of her family, their future, and Raleigh's also. She begins to wonder if there's something she could do to return her family to the warm, loving group it once was. Complicating things is the still-simmering romance with the boyfriend Raleigh left behind, now engaged, but clearly having second thoughts after Raleigh's reappearance.

Another insightful story of family dynamics and complicated love from this talented storyteller. Like Jacquie's other books, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended to those who love stories of family drama and love almost-lost.

When Izzy and Renee’s father commits suicide, it destroys their family. Renee is graduating from high school secure in the love of Simon, until she finds him in the arms of another woman. Was she wrong about their love? Leaving for college, Renee separates herself from her family and regrets that decision when her mother passes away from cancer. Returning for her mother’s funeral her younger brother, Ben, welcomes her home, but Izzy wants her to leave. Izzy is the one who has been there and dealt with her mother; how can Renee expect to be welcomed back? Once he sees Renee again, Simon questions his upcoming marriage…does he still have feelings for her? Will Izzy and Renee be able to recapture the affection that they once shared? Although listed as a young adult offering, the various emotions expressed are not restricted to the young. I enjoyed this first book in the duet and look forward to the next one. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)