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The Mill River Redemption: A Novel (edición 2014)

por Darcie Chan (Autor)

Series: Mill River (book 2)

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"Having unexpectedly lost her husband and lacking the means to support herself and her two young daughters, Josie DiSanti takes refuge with her aunt in Mill River, Vermont. Thanks to Aunt Ivy, who runs the town's book shop, the community quickly come to know Josie and her girls, Rose and Emily. The sisters are inseparable growing up, but in their early college years, a tragedy tears them apart. Years later, the sisters agree to return for the reading of their mother's will, where they learn that Josie has devised a last-ditch attempt to force their reconciliation. They must move into neighboring houses for the summer and cooperate to locate the key to Josie's safe deposit box. Rose and Emily have no choice but to go along with their mother's scheme and try to find it within themselves to learn to become sisters again"--… (más)
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Título:The Mill River Redemption: A Novel
Autores:Darcie Chan (Autor)
Información:Ballantine Books (2014), 417 pages
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Josie DiSanti moves after losing her husband in a fire that burned down the house to the little town of Mill River with her two small children, Rose, and Emily, to live with her aunt Ivy.  As they grown up the girls are inseparable but a terrible accident tears them apart. Years later they return to the town for the reading of their mother’s testament.  They learn that Josie will do anything to reconcile her two daughters. The sisters must move into neighboring houses during the summer and work together to find Josie’s safe deposit box which contains their inheritance...

I got a chance to read Darcie Chen's “The Mill River Redemption”, her second book after “The Mill River Recluse”. I have not read the first book, but I don’t feel that you need to, even though I must say I am a bit tempted.

This is not the usual book I go for. But I felt intrigued when I read what the book was about. About a small little town, a town where everyone knows everyone and two sisters that have to return to fulfill their mother's last will to be able to inherit. But nothing is easy; they haven’t spoke to each other for years and something putting two people together that are angry with each other can cause blowups.

In the book, we follow Josie in the 1980-90s building a life for herself and her children parallel with her children as grownups coming back to town and trying to find the key to the safe deposit box. I liked it at the same time you get to know the people in the past you also get to know them as grownups and, in the end, the past story reveals why they are estranged.

Rose and Emily are very different, Rose is superficial and Emily is down to earth. And there we have my biggest problem with the book. Emily is the good and Rose the bad daughter.  The story is written so you will feel for Emily always, it is she who got hurt, and it is she who always does the right thing. After a while, it feels like everything Rose does is to hurt everyone around here. Of course, it could be the alcohol talking, she is alcoholic, but I don’t buy it all the way. By always making it Rose’s fault then the book loses a bit of a credibility because not everyone is perfect and not everyone is bad. And I feel that the book had been better if they both had been portrayed with flaws instead of just Rose.

But besides that, I mostly enjoyed the book. It was a bit weird reading about Claudia and Kyle in the book, at first, I didn’t understand why there were chapters about their life in the middle of the story about Emily and Rose, but I figured that their story had something to do with the first book and I was right.

I received a free copy of this book from Brown Book Group in exchange for an honest review, thank you! I also want to thank Brown Book Group for letting me participate in the "The Mill River Redemption blog tour"!  ( )
  MaraBlaise | Jul 23, 2022 |
"I fell in love with this story, the author, the town, and the characters!"

THE MILL RIVER REDEMPTION, a beautiful and heartwarming novel, set in the quaint town of Mill River. A poignant story of a mother’s sacrifice to reconnect her two estranged daughters, (Emily and Rose), after a tragic accident.

If you read THE MILL RIVER RECLUSE, you will not want to miss, THE MILL RIVER REDEMPTION!

WOW, I had no idea what was in store, when I requested to read thsi book, via NetGalley! I was initially attracted to the inviting, yet mysterious front cover; however, what I discovered, when I began reading, was so much more, A Treasured Gem!

Due to a horrible tragedy, Josie, a single mom arrives in Vermont from New York, in the middle of the night with two daughters to care for. She has to start over, with the help and support of her Aunt Ivy (owner of the town’s bookstore—many lovely book titles and quotes mentioned which literary fans will adore), and this angel, Mary, who lived on the hill - secretly gave gifts even after her death with the help of Father O’Brien. Readers will learn more about Mary in the first book, THE MILL RIVER RECLUSE.

Josie works hard to rebuild her life from no possessions, to a successful Realtor/Broker in town, making a real home for herself and her two daughters.

She never tells her young daughters the circumstances surrounding the death of their father, the tragedy and the FBI involvement, except the house fire, until readers learn more later in the book.

As the two daughters mature through their teens, Emily is more of the talented, good girl, and Rose, a rebellious teen, causing many heartaches for her family and mother. After yet another tragedy, due to Rose’s alcoholism, Emily and Rose’s world fall apart, and the sisters become estranged. Josie, the mother has spent years attempting to reconcile this family bond between her two daughters, unsuccessfully.

There are many dark and hidden secrets, which will keep you on the edge, with page-turning suspense, as they are not divulged until the last part of the book (no spoilers here). When you reach this part, you will understand why the author chose to keep things hidden—for an unbelievable and surprising climax!

During the time when Josie’s estranged daughters return to the quiet town for the reading of their mother’s will, with a lot of crazy items filled with stipulations and clues,they are forced to work together to locate a hidden key to her safe-deposit box containing their inheritance.

Emily moves from San Francisco (she has lost Andy, her fiancé) dog, hardly no possessions, and is a talented glasswork artist, and freelances with home renovations (readers will sympathize with this character).

On the other hand, Rose the older sister, an alcoholic, and very materially minded, selfish, New York apartment, and cushy lifestyle, (not so great mother) of her son, Alex, who is brilliant and not allowed to experience a boys' life, and her older husband who has lost his job, and on the verge of losing their New York Apartment, unless Rose gets this inheritance.

The two sisters are given two homes, across from the bookstore. Some fun and cruel games between these two sisters, forced to live next to one another, which will keep you laughing! Most of the time Rose is passed out drunk on the sofa and forces her son Alex to find the clues, and read the books, where clues may be found, while her husband is back in New York trying to find a job.

Rose is supposed to be working with Emily to solve the mystery, however, she does not cooperate. Emily is the one making the effort, while out working, to keep money coming in, and trying to find the clues necessary before the deadline. Even from the beyond, the mother, Josie will try anything for her daughter’s reconciliation, even to the extremes.

A bittersweet journey, of finding your way back, forgiveness, family dynamics, motherhood, self-discovery, and overcoming addictions such as alcoholism-- which get in the way--difficult lessons, in order to bring us back to those we love. There are other addictions and compulsions mentioned in the book as well with outside appearances, eating, stealing, and insecurities.

I loved the character Josie, as a strong loving woman sacrificing her time and love, to make a real home for her family after the tragic death of her husband, losing all her possessions.

There is reference to the character, Mary McAllister throughout the book, and plans for turning the old mansion into a B&B, by the new owners, as well as other background information. Hoping for another book in the series if they open the B&B, with this lovable cast of characters, as too good to end.

THE MILL RIVER REDEMPTION characters are ones you will not soon forget, after the book ends. A close knit enchanting town full of magic, miracles, and redemption--people with big hearts, and a series I would highly recommend. Fans of Jan Karon’s Midford Series – will love this series).

Even though REDEMPTION may be read as a standalone, you will want to read RECLUSE (6/17/14), as could not wait to find out more about these characters--- this beautiful mansion and the lives and mysterious background of these unselfish, giving, and thoughtful characters: Father Michael O’Brien and Mary McAllister, set on a hilltop, overlooking the city in this quaint town of Vermont. (Another 5 star winner!) Would highly recommend reading both books.

I look forward to reading more from this newfound author, which has made it to my "favorite author list!"

A special thank you to Random House Publishing Group, Ballantine, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.


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  JudithDCollins | Nov 27, 2014 |
had been looking forward to the Mill River Redemption by Darcie Chan. Maybe my expectations were too high. Except for the boy, I didn’t like that way that the main characters behaved. They seemed to care only about themselves. The nine year old boy was the only one that I would care to meet if they were real people. Also I felt betrayed by the strange and contrived ending.

Josie De Santi moves to Mill River after a tragic fire. She lost her husband and had no job and had two daughters, Rosie and Emily. The two girls were inseparable at the beginning but they started on different paths. The story switches back and forth from present to the past so that you can learn what tragedy caused Emily and Rosie to become bitter enemies. One of the themes is forgiveness but seemed too difficult for either one of the women to come to terms with that. Rosie was an alcoholic, she had been a wild girl sneaking out with her friends late at night and caring more about clothes than feelings. It was difficult to understand how she did not feel her sister’s pain after the tragedy. It is strange to think that her son turned out to be so caring.

Oh, I did like two minor characters a lot, Father O’Brien a former spoon stealer and the young woman who prepared and sold potions. I wish the story centered around them instead.

But the part that I did not like the most was the ending. I think that when you read a book, you begin to develop a trust for author. But this story seemed so unreal and the ending so contrived that the trust was broken for me. ( )
  Carolee888 | Nov 7, 2014 |
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the first book in the series. The story really didn't start to flow until near the end. ( )
  wearylibrarian | Oct 20, 2014 |
The Mill River Redemption is a simple story with a lot of depth, and has strong themes of family love and forgiveness. It is truly a heartwarming story.

December 1983 – Josi DiSanti is starting over with her two daughters, 4-year-old Rose, and 2-year-old Emily. Her husband, Tony, had just died tragically in a fire, and she and her girls are on their way to live with her Aunt Ivy in Mill River, a quaint little town in Vermont. Josi doesn’t even know her Aunt Ivy, but she was the only family she had left.

2013 – After the death of Josi, a letter is read to Rose and Emily, instructing them to repair their relationship with each other. They must locate a key that will open Josi’s safe deposit box, and they will then inherit a substantial amount from her estate. It was Josi's hope that Rose and Emily would come out of this experience as real sisters again, to overcome the unpleasantness between them, and share a bond they once knew as sisters. It was also Josi’s hope that Rose and Emily would uncover good memories to help take away the bad. However, there was a catch. They must uproot themselves and move back to Mill River, at least temporarily, to begin this treasure hunt for their inheritance.

And the story unfolds as the past mingles with the present and the author uses many layers to weave this tale of two estranged sisters, who have lost that strong bond they once knew.

The complex characters or Rose and Emily were strongly portrayed. The author did a marvelous job getting into the hearts and minds of all the characters, even the minor ones. Aunt Ivy was an endearing character that captured my heart, and certainly brought life to the story. The story had a few twists and turns, and an ending that totally took me by surprise.

One negative comment – The middle of the story seemed to stall a bit, and my interest declined somewhat, but the last part of the story did pick up and I became fully engaged again.

The Mill River Redemption is a light and easy read. My rating is 4 stars and I’ll be watching for more books by this author. Truly well done!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions shared are solely my own. ( )
  wrbinpa | Aug 30, 2014 |
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"Having unexpectedly lost her husband and lacking the means to support herself and her two young daughters, Josie DiSanti takes refuge with her aunt in Mill River, Vermont. Thanks to Aunt Ivy, who runs the town's book shop, the community quickly come to know Josie and her girls, Rose and Emily. The sisters are inseparable growing up, but in their early college years, a tragedy tears them apart. Years later, the sisters agree to return for the reading of their mother's will, where they learn that Josie has devised a last-ditch attempt to force their reconciliation. They must move into neighboring houses for the summer and cooperate to locate the key to Josie's safe deposit box. Rose and Emily have no choice but to go along with their mother's scheme and try to find it within themselves to learn to become sisters again"--

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