Readers of Beth Vogt’s Thatcher Sisters series get deeper insight into the eldest—and sometimes least likable sister.

Joanna’s drive and determination make her a good employee but her unwillingness to forgive (sometimes perceived) wrongs make her a difficult character to connect with. Especially when it comes to some of her reactions to her sisters.

Vogt’s ability to take a character like this and make her a little more likable, a little more understood, and a little less rough around the edges is not to be dismissed. There’s still plenty of drama in these three sisters’ lives and relationships with each other and with those in their individual worlds but there’s also growth and compassion and conversations.

While The Best We’ve Been leaves a few things unresolved as the series ends, readers are left to determine how the future for everyone will progress. Much like life, we revel in the good times, share our pain in the bad times, and live with the hope of further reconciliation and moments of joy.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )

The Best We've Been by Beth K. Vogt is book 3 in the Thather Sisters series. This story focuses on Johanna, the oldest of the sisters. Recently split from her fiance, she finds out she is pregnant and does not want to keep the baby. Her younger sister, Jillian, cannot have children and wants to adopt, but her husband does not want children.
This has been a great series of family and family issues to read. While the story focuses on Johanna, it also keeps up with Jillian and Payton. The story shows the struggles the sisters go through and the thoughts they have of how their childhood was and the issues they deal with regarding this. The story also shows the struggles Payton and Jillian have of their new found faith and belief in God. I really enjoyed this series. The thing I like the best is that the series is about all the sisters and follows them along in their journeys.
I received an ebook of this story from Tyndale House publishing through NetGalley. This is my honest review. ( )