The Blessings of the Animals

Another Katrina Kittle book that I read in 2 days. Like The Kindness of Strangers, I really liked it - the characters are well drawn and completely believable, unlike The Kindness of Strangers, this was much more uplifting and empowering. You really root for all of the players and want the best for them. I want Cami to end up with both men, but quickly see that she would just be out of the frying pan and into the fire with any of the men in her life. It is refreshing that she is actually able to see that and not make a terrible mistake. The relationship with her daughter and the animals is the highlight of the book. You also love her brother and his family. The loss of the first baby is heartbreaking and it was a little thing, but she was subtly able to make us think the mother-in-law passed. Enhanced the feeling of loss when you find out what really happened. The second book in a row where the ending is Happy but not for the way you think it will be. Especially as it relates to Moonshot. Kittle is a friend of a friend and I have to say, I am a fan! 5 out of 5 stars The March 2022 selection for the Books and Brunch Book Club https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7294160-the-blessings-of-the-animals