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Imagine not knowing who you are, until you find yourself in a statue 800 miles from home.Join intensely passionate and fiercely independent New York college student Lara Bonavito on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery in sigh-worthy Savannah, Georgia. Adopted into an abusive and impoverished home, Lara's quest to find her roots lands her in the Southern jewel's historic district. A vivid cast of characters help her unravel clues found in a cryptic letter hidden in the family bible for two decades."The baby's roots are with the Southern lady who waves forever."With the help of mischievously handsome trolley tour guide Robert Taylor; Kipling-quoting florist Abel Bloom; and comically outspoken Louisiana beauty, Susan Fletcher, Lara uncovers family secrets wrapped in the mystique of Savannah's Waving Girl statue.Waving Backwards is a coming-of-age quest that reveals the healing power of family bonds, and maternal love."Searching is difficult. Finding is life-altering."- V.L. BrunskillWaving Backwards is a compelling reminder of the need we all feel to know who we are and where we came from, and when that quest comes with a cryptic clue, a memorable romance and the charm only a city like Savannah can provide, we rush along with determined Lara Bonavito to uncover the ultimate truths. John Warley, author of A Southern Girl, Bethesda's Child, and The Moralist. No library descriptions found. |
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There Lara meets Robert Taylor. Robert spends his time as a tour guide and then picks one lady to hook up with at the end of each tour. When Robert takes Lara out for a drink, she tells him about her search. Robert states he has information that will help her. Lara follows the clues to find her biological family. Will Lara like the answers she finds at the end of her search? Is Robert a cad or is he serious about Lara?
This novel was not engaging or interesting (except for the history of the Waving Girl). I give Waving Backwards 1 out of 5 stars. This story just did not grab me. The way Lara went about her search made absolutely no sense (kind of haphazard). The writing is okay, but the book is lacking. It was just not for me.
I received a complimentary copy of Waving Backwards from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own. ( )