I have mixed feelings about this book, somehow I felt it could have been so much more.
I loved the prose, the characters are well conceived but something missing in the story and I can't exactly say what that is.

Modern Girl is an interesting book. I expected a story of a young girl trying to find her own way and ending up finding herself in the family way. This is not exactly true. The story starts with Dottie already in the family way and it then continues on how she saves her virtue from the gossips in the Jewish community in New York. The choices both Dottie and her mother, Rose, are forced to make are not easy ones. They push at their values and beliefs changing their lives.

I felt like the story moved at a slow pace to start. There was history, background, and lessons to be learned before I could get to the rest of the story. That is not to say that I didn’t enjoy it, I did, I couldn’t put the book down…I was just ready for the rest of the story. When it came time from Dottie to make decisions the story moved quick. She is strong, decisive, and true to what she believes is right for her. I love that she did not fall to what others wanted , she did what was right for her.
The ending?? What?? It isn’t a cliffhanger but there is so much more that could be told. I love it and hate it. I love that I can make my own ending, decide what happens to the characters and how their lives continue. I also hate it in that I want to know exactly what happens. Is there more coming from Jennifer S. Brown about Dottie and her life? I certainly would read it.

Relatable story and characters. Fans of Fiona Davis will love this!

I honestly don't remember what this was about. I am very sorry.

I discovered this book via The Debutante Ball blog. Everything about Modern Girls was fantastic. From the cover design, to the pace, and the characters. You would never guess that this was the authors debut. This is another book that I have bought copies of to gift to friends. Every mother and daughter should read this.

For some reason I thought I have posted my review but it appears as though it never showed up.. I really enjoyed reading this book and discovering this new to me author. As an avid reader I am always looking for something new to read and this fit the bill. It was a great, fun and quick read.