Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted Tressa at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Happy Wednesday!
Today I’m going to be featuring a book about daughters, mothers, and sisters; a story about religion and secrets and a country’s history.
Title: All the Bad Apples
Author: Moïra Fowley-Doyle
Publication Date: August 1, 2019
Publisher: Penguin Random House
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When Deena’s wild and mysterious sister Mandy disappears – presumed dead – her family are heartbroken. But Mandy has always been troubled. It’s just another bad thing to happen to Deena’s family. Only Deena refuses to believe it’s true.
And then the letters start arriving. Letters from Mandy, claiming that their family’s blighted history is not just bad luck or bad decisions – but a curse, handed down through the generations. Mandy has gone in search of the curse’s roots, and now Deena must find her. What they find will heal their family’s rotten past – or rip it apart forever.
I just finished reading this book a couple of hours ago, and I’m telling you this one is a must-read. Written around the Magdalene Laundries and start of initiatives to repeal the 8th amendment in Ireland, and woven into the story of a teen-aged girl’s quest to discover her familial roots, All the Bad Apples is a tough book to read. It made me mad and disgusted – made me hurt – all in equal measures, but it made me hope, too.
All the Bad Apples is now out from Penguin Random House.
I’m thankful to be reviewing this as part of the Fantastic Flying Book Club‘s blog tour for this book. If you have the time and want to know more about All the Bad Apples, please do check the rest of the tour stops.
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I’ve been really interested in this book, especially with that beautiful cover! I have another of this authors books that I want to read before I pick this one up though to see if her writing style is for me.
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I was hoping to read The Accident Season as well, so if you get to it before I do, I’d love to know what you think of it. This book just drew out so much emotion from me. Thanks for dropping by 😀
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No problem! I’ll definitely let you know what I think when I get around to it!
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I’ve had my eye on this one and the first cover you’ve shown is absolutely stunning. Thanks for the recommendation on this one!
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I absolutely love the UK cover, too. And it’s not just the cover, the story is great as well. 🙂 Thank you for dropping by.
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I love it when a book makes me go through all the emotions. This sounds really good. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Have a great day!
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It is a great book and really draw out so much emotion from me. I hope you can give it a try. Thank you for dropping by. 😀
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Sounds highly emotional, and just the sort of book i love. Glad you enjoyed it!
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It is, indeed. I hope you can give it a read. Thank you for dropping by! 😀
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Love both of those covers! Great pick!
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Both covers are great, but I think I’m more in love with the UK one. 😀 Thanks for dropping by!
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I’ve seen this one around quite a bit. I could tell it was going to be a heavier read. I’m glad you really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing!
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