At first, I wasn't certain I was going to get there. You know...that place where you lose yourself in the novel and can't bare to part from the page. Honestly, I was having a hard time keeping the characters straight, though Goldie was quite clear to my heart. Watching the relationships and connections build in this small town over time though...that was what really reeled me in. The way the friendships tethered them not only to themselves, but each other. The way their own histories seemed to come full circle by knowing not only themselves, but where they came from. The way we intimately meet each of these ladies, watch them overcome so much, and come out the better for it on the other side.

Jocelyn was the writer that couldn't...write that is. Writer's block would be the polite term, but truly she had roadblocks thrown up by her heart she was having great difficulty overcoming. Krystal was the town girl elevated to golden status by her marriage, and though it was one of love not convenience, there are some that won't let her forget where she came from and how easily she could be taken off that pedestal. Goldie was the long time resident of this little town with a art business to boot, but her own steady stand in life is threatened by life itself, and the memories that can't seem to be held back any more than the tide from the shore. Their stories all seem so separate, and yet there are ties that bind even they can't fathom. When everything comes to the surface, it is with a heavy heart, but perfect understanding that we see the bigger picture, and hear the beauty of those wondrous wings.

In the end, I was initially lost, but found my way (much like the characters)...same as the book did into my heart. There is a portion of the story where a past transgression is shared that's been alighted to off and on throughout one person's journey, and yet you can't help but feel GOOD about it, or at least its outcome, and still see the beauty that surrounds everything thereafter.



***copy received for review; opinions are my own ( )

The Sound of Wings is a heartwarming story about life, friendship and family! I enjoyed all of the characters in this book! They each have their own story to tell and it was interesting to follow along with each one! The bond between the women is also wonderful to see come together! There are a lot of secrets and twists in this book. There were a few times I thought that I had it figured out for another secret to come out and a couple of them I was not expecting! Definitely an interesting read!

Thank you Kate Rock Book Tours and Suzanne Simonetti for sharing this story with me!

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Thank you to the author and Prose and The Pandemic book group for this ARC.

It started slow like another reviewer stated. I'm glad it wasn't just me who thought that. I was hoping it would get better but I gave up half way through. I've read a lot of books like this and I just wanted it to come together but it never did until I skimmed my way through it. ( )

The Sound of Wings is an interesting and complex tale of family, life, love and all the joy and complications they bring. Jocelyn finds herself at the center of her own life’s whirlwind as she deals with a custody battle with her husband. A lifeline comes from an unexpected place – her late mother in law. She finds a journal and it takes her and the reader into her life. Jocelyn learns more than she expected and wonders if her mother in law is trying to help her from the grave. But she also finds herself in possession of some knowledge about her husband and she isn’t quite sure what to do with the information.

This was the kind of book that once you start and get into the rhythm of the writing you just don’t want to stop. I found myself wrapped up in the stories; past and present. It really is all about the secrets we keep, isn’t it? In this case the secrets are multigenerational and that has ramifications. There are a lot of lessons learned and many hearts warmed. I started the book and just read it straight through. It was a wonderful way to spend a rainy afternoon. ( )